A revised, updated, and comprehensive guide to backpacking with a complete view of modern-day backpacking, covers the best in gear, first aid, and Leave No Trace camping, and also includes chapters dedicated to trip planning, cooking and nutrition, hygiene and water purification, and more. Whether you’re about to set off on your first hike or have been camping for decades, is an indispensable guide for trip planning strategies and also works as a quick reference on the trail for: • : how to forecast the weather, identify trees, bear-proof your campsite, wrap an injured ankle, and more—with over one hundred illustrations to guide you : time-tested practical lessons learned along the way : downsizing suggestions for those who want to lighten up Every traveler knows that space in a backpack is limited, so on your next trip, carry the only guide you'll ever need—this one—and take to the great outdoors with confidence.