{"product_id":"how-to-survive-your-first-trip-in-the-wild-backpacking-for-beginners","title":"How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild: Backpacking for Beginners","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePAUL MAGNANTI\u003c\/b\u003e is an avid outdoors person based in Moab, Utah, who has completed \"The Triple Crown of Backpacking\"--the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide trails. Paul enjoys backcountry skiing, camping in remote areas, and backpacking whenever he can.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"You can learn to backpack in one of two ways: the hard way, through miserable and expensive trial and error; or from an expert like Paul, who has hiked tens of thousands of miles and has spent hundreds of days in the field. This book is \n\u003cstrong\u003efull of honest, practical, and accurate advice that is ideally suited for first-time and beginner backpackers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Andrew Skurka, Guide, writer, and National Geographic \"Adventurer of the Year\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"With humor, no-nonsense explanations, and fun illustrations, Paul Magnanti's book takes you step-by-step through the process of planning, preparing for, and executing an outdoor trip. Keeping budget and time in mind, his \n\u003cstrong\u003eapproachable and unintimidating explanations\u003c\/strong\u003e make being outdoors seem simple and reasonable, as it should. Paul's experience as a guide shines through as he anticipates what can go wrong that most wouldn't think about. \n\u003cem\u003eHow to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild\u003c\/em\u003e is \n\u003cstrong\u003ea modern handbook for life in the outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e and is destined to bring the outdoors within reach of today's 'outdoor curious' person.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Liz Thomas, Author of \u003cem\u003eLong Trails: Mastering the Art of the Thru-Hike\u003c\/em\u003e (winner of the 2017 National Outdoor Book Award), www.eathomas.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Full of practical, to-the-point advice, \n\u003cem\u003eHow to Survive Your First Trip into the Wild\u003c\/em\u003e, is \n\u003cstrong\u003eideal for those looking to make the transition from day hikes to overnight backpacking excursions\u003c\/strong\u003e. Magnanti's decades of field experience combined with an often humorous writing style, make this book not only a great resource for beginners, but also brings home the fact that as long as you are well prepared, heading out into the woods is an experience to be enjoyed, rather than simply endured.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Cam Honan, Author of \u003cem\u003eThe Hiking Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere and back--what every new backpacker needs to know.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA journey of a thousand miles starts with a single book. \u003cem\u003eHow to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild\u003c\/em\u003e bundles up everything you need to prep for your first-ever backpacking adventure--so you can explore the backcountry with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart strong with an essential equipment guide geared toward beginners. Discover how to choose a campsite and follow along with camp setup and breakdown directions. Water treatment info, outdoor cooking basics, snacking suggestions, and a sample three-day backpacking food plan supply you with vital knowledge to survive in the wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beginners' backpacking handbook includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert tips\u003c\/strong\u003e--Learn how to \"Leave No Trace,\" navigate rough terrain, deal with wildlife, and other practical backpacking advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGear checklists\u003c\/strong\u003e--Track down the right gear with guides to clothing, footwear, backpacks, and shelters--even on a budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan ahead\u003c\/strong\u003e--Handy cheat sheets help you pick the best time of year and the perfect starter trail for backpacking in your state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart your backpacking experience now with \u003cem\u003eHow to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eMagnanti, Paul\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePAUL MAGNANTI\u003c\/b\u003e is an avid outdoors person based in Moab, Utah, who has completed \"The Triple Crown of Backpacking\"--the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide trails. 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