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"The outcome of the war is in our hands; the outcome of words is in the council."
- Homer
(~700 BC),
The Iliad
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| | The Ultralight Backpacker :
The Complete Guide to Simplicity and Comfort on the Trail
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| | by Ryel Kestenbaum
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ZIN Product Number: 10013573
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| | | |  | | | Product Details
 Format: Paperback, 139 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071368280
Release Date: Jan 6, 2001
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Backpacking has always been one of the best ways to experience nature up close, with much of traditional backpacking based on the idea that the more your campsite feels like home, the happier you'll be. By contrast, ultralight backpacking pares equipment, food, and clothing to the essentials, giving it the underved reputation of sacrificing comfort for utility.
However, with recent advancements in equipment manufacture and design -- lighter pack frames, sleeker tents and sleeping bags, multipurpose fabrics -- you can now be both comfortable and practical. The Ultralight Backpacker is the first book to offer a complete survey of this new generation of gear and to show how the ultralight method works for any backpacker or hiker looking for a less stressful trip, whether it's for a night, a weekend, or several months on the trail. By emphasizing self-reliance over gear reliance and by adhering to the maxim "less is more," the ultralight backpacking philosophy is inspiring beginners and converting traditionalists. The Ultralight Backpacker shows you how to combine proper planning and the right attitude to create a less complicated and more rewarding backpacking experience -- safely, comfortably, effortlessly.
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| | | |  | | | | Preface | ix | | Acknowledgments | xi | | Introduction: The Ultralight Way | 1 | | Pillars of the Ultralight Way | | | Why Ultralight? | | | 1. | Backpacks | 5 | | The Right Fit, the Right Feel | | | Lightweight Backpacks | | | The Ultralight Backpack | | | Trimming the Fat | | | How to Pack a Pack | | | 2. | Shelter | 19 | | Tents | | | The Ultralight Tent | | | Trimming the Fat | | | Tarps | | | Bivy Sacks | | | 3. | Sleeping Bags | 36 | | Down versus Synthetics | | | The Ultralight Sleeping Bag | | | Care of Your Bag | | | Sleeping Pads | | | Trimming the Fat | | | 4. | Footwear | 47 | | The Big Switch | | | The Naked Foot | | | Ankle Support | | | The Ultralight Shoe | | | Trimming the Fat | | | Rain and Wetness | | | Shoe Care | | | Insoles | | | Socks | | | 5. | Clothing | 59 | | The Layering System | | | Trimming the Fat | | | 6. | The Rest of the Gear | 70 | | What to Bring | | | Trimming the Fat | | | What to Leave at Home | | | 7. | Food | 84 | | Building Blocks of Ultralight Food | | | And Now ... the Food | | | 8. | Health and Safety | 94 | | Animals | | | Staying Found | | | Weather | | | First Aid | | | Drinking Water | | | Hygiene | | | Stretching | | | 9. | Walking | 107 | | Relaxation: The Strongest Muscle | | | Bones: The Soft Touch | | | Keeping Pace | | | Rest Breaks | | | Trekking Poles | | | 10. | The Ultralight State of Mind | 115 | | The Most Essential Piece of Gear | | | The Mythology of Gear | | | From Equipment Reliance to Self-Reliance | | | Meditation | | | Wilderness Ethics | | | 11. | On the Long-Distance Trail | 121 | | Training | | | Logistics and Planning | | | Mental Adjustments | | | Training: Month-by-Month | | | Appendices | 129 | | An Ultralighter's Overnight Pack | | | Manufacturers and Suppliers | | | World Wide Web Resources | | | Index | 135 | | Photo Credits and Trademarks | 140 |
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