Bibliograph

Backpacking the light way, comfortable, efficient, and smart, Richard A. Light, with photographs by Ash Campbell, Thea Rose Light, Richard Moeller

Type

Label

Backpacking the light way, comfortable, efficient, and smart, Richard A. Light, with photographs by Ash Campbell, Thea Rose Light, Richard Moeller

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Backpacking the light way

Responsibility statement

Richard A. Light, with photographs by Ash Campbell, Thea Rose Light, Richard Moeller

Sub title

comfortable, efficient, and smart

Summary

Backpacking Light is for both beginner and advanced backpackers who want to pack more efficiently, carry less weight, still be fully prepared for contingencies, and have more fun in the backcountry. It will benefit instructors and guides by giving them methods to teach their clients, and it will help them refine their risk assessment and trip planning techniques. This book presents field-tested, proven methodologies including gear organization, modular packing systems, and creating gear lists that work. Assessing conventional gear currently owned and understanding the mindsets of both conventional and ultralight backpacking. Navigating the mindset shift required to seriously lighten up and redefining each gear system to meet your needs. Dealing with winter conditions and packing to minimize frustration. Assessing risk, effective trip planning and much more

Table Of Contents

Chapter 1. Where to begin? -- Chapter 2. The paradigm shift -- Chapter 3. Understanding where we are now -- Chapter 4. Recontextualizing each gear system -- Chapter 5. Winter considerations -- Chapter 6. Putting it all together -- Resources

Target audience

adult

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