Hiking and Backpacking: A Complete Illustrated Guide - Buck Tilton

Wilderness medicine expert and Backpacker magazine columnist Buck Tilton covers every step needed for the best hiking and backpacking experience. From gear to gourmet trail food, from good hiking technique to dressing the part, from using map & compass to nibbling wild plants, this visually organized resource has everything today's hiker wants and needs--including top quality color photos for inspiration.