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Title: The Ultralight Backpacker : The Complete Guide to Simplicity and Comfort on the Trail by Ryel Kestenbaum ISBN: 0-07-136828-0 Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Pub. Date: 26 June, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3 (7 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: An Excellent Introduction for Novice Backpackers
Comment: I think that some of the reviews here are from folks who were expecting an encyclopedia to ultralight backpacking, and were therefore disappointed. This book serves as an excellent introduction, covering all the topics relating to ultralight backpacking, but not going too deeply into any one topic.
There's info on everything from cutting your toothbrush in half to getting rid of excess food packaging to getting fit for the trail to buying the right pair of shoes. If you're just getting into backpacking, and would like to see if ultralight backpacking is right for you, I can't imagine a better resource than The Ultralight Backpacker. I've been doing the ultralight thing for over ten years now, and I'm glad that now there's a way for others to see the benefits of going light.
I wholeheartedly recommend this book to people eager to get into the backcountry but without the know-how.
Rating: 1
Summary: Waste of money
Comment: I am a lightweight backpacker but I found this book useless.
It appeared to be based on little experience and even less research.
I could learn more from reading a catalog.
Rating: 4
Summary: Good overview of the ultralight philosophy
Comment: I liked this book more than Ray Jardine's because it was less obsessive-compulsive in tone and more often applied some common sense to ounce-shaving. Of course, there is still some of the fanaticism you would expect (and want) from a book on ultralight backpacking -- I'm sure some people really do drill holes in their toothbrush handle even after cutting it half. But, overall, I think Kestenbaum kept this under control. Although the book is short on detail, it does a good job of covering the principles and general approach to going light and I found his discussion on trail shoes vs. hiking boots especially helpful. An excellent place to start if you're thinking about trying the ultralight approach.
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Title: Beyond Backpacking: Ray Jardines Guide to Lightweight Hiking by Ray Jardine ISBN: 0963235931 Publisher: Adventure Lore Pr Pub. Date: July, 1999 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: The Backpacker's Handbook, 2nd Edition by Chris Townsend ISBN: 0070653151 Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Pub. Date: 01 November, 1996 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: The Backpacker's Field Manual : A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills by Rick Curtis ISBN: 0517887835 Publisher: Three Rivers Press Pub. Date: 24 February, 1998 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Lipsmackin' Backpackin': Lightweight Trail-tested Recipes for Backcountry Trips by Christine Conners ISBN: 1560448814 Publisher: Falcon Pub. Date: 01 February, 2000 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: The Advanced Backpacker: A Handbook of Year Round, Long-Distance Hiking by Chris Townsend ISBN: 0071357564 Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Pub. Date: 22 August, 2000 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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