Lightweight Backpacking: The Importance of Good Form is a "Quick Start" manual for those who might be interested in the freedom of backpacking, but have been intimidated by the heavy pack weights, imagined hardships and equipment expense.

In a simple, humorous and insightful manner, Lightweight Backpacking explores the mysteries of wilderness trekking and explains how to stay warm, eat well and sleep dry without spending a fortune.

Chapters include Packs, Sleeping Bags, Stoves/Cookpots, Clothing, Shelter, Trail Hazards, Food and Water.

Of special interest are sections on Staying Clean in a World of Dirt, When Nature Calls, Staying Found, Getting Away From It All and Things That Go Bump in the Night.

Born from the adventures of BSA Troop 127, Lightweight Backpacking follows the evolution from packs resembling Jed Clampett's truck on The Beverly Hillbillies to packs weighing under 25 pounds. Inspired by Ray Jardine's The Pacific Crest Trail Hiker's Handbook (1997 Adventurelore Press), Lightweight Backpacking adapts Ray's techniques of hiking thousands of miles for us mere mortals who are lucky to do five or six.

Although intended for the novice, Lightweight Backpacking will challenge any veteran who has an open mind about shedding pounds and practicing "Good Form" while becoming safer and more independent in the process.

Because of continued interest of young Boy Scouts, Kuffel Creek has made this book available as a free download.  To download, click below

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