دانلود کتاب Backpacking 101

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Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Mental and Physical Preparation Choose an Appropriate Trail for Your Trip Find the Perfect Partner Find Your Fitness Familiarize Yourself with the Ten Essentials Practice Makes Perfect Chapter Summary Chapter 2: Appropriate Footwear Day-Hiking Footwear Backpacking Boots Trail-Running Shoes Components Fit Do Your Socks Really Matter? Chapter Summary Chapter 3: What to Wear Outer Layer Insulation Base Layers Pants Accessories Chapter Summary Chapter 4: Packing Your Backpack How Do You Choose a Backpack? How to Properly Pack Your Backpack Proper Care and Storage Chapter Summary Chapter 5: Navigation Reading a Topo Map Operating a Compass GPS Chapter Summary Chapter 6: Food, Hydration, and Nutrition What Type of Food Should You Bring on Your Trip? How Much Food? Hydration Cooking Tools: Stoves Backcountry Cookware Chapter Summary Chapter 7: Backcountry Etiquette Leave No Trace Trail Manners Nighttime Behavior Chapter Summary Chapter 8: Camp Setup Choosing a Campsite Orientation of Your Site The Environmental Impact of Your Campsite Chapter Summary Chapter 9: Setting Up Your Camp Kitchen Determining the Location of Your Camp Kitchen Keeping Your Food Safe from Wildlife Disposing of Trash and Managing Food Scraps Chapter Summary Chapter 10: Pitching Your Tent Tent Technology How to Properly Pitch a Tent Tent Alternatives Proper Care and Storage Chapter Summary Chapter 11: Making Your Bed How to Choose a Sleeping Bag What Type of Sleeping Pad Should I Bring? Features of a Sleeping Pad Proper Care and Storage Chapter Summary Chapter 12: Backcountry Hygiene How to Poop in the Woods Staying Clean Hiking As a Female Chapter Summary Chapter 13: Emergency Situations Medical Emergencies Repair Kit and Tools Animal Encounters on the Trail Lost in the Wilderness Chapter Summary Conclusion Appendix A: Trekking with Dogs Physical Fitness Food and Water Dog Gear Pup Sleeping Arrangements Appendix B: U.S./Metric Conversion Chart About the Author Index