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The Pocket Guide to Hiking and Backpacking

The Pocket Guide To Hiking / Backpacking is the perfect tool for the hiker and the backpacker. Topics include how best to pack your gear, footwear considerations, Dressing to Keep Warm, the proper Use and Care of your Sleeping Bag, Cooking considerations, Selecting and Preparing a Camp Site, Tents and Shelters including Snow Pits and Snow Caves, how to pitch a tent in high winds and in snow, Fireplace Arrangements, and even the various uses of a Walking Stick. Included are sections on Navigation Techniques and Map Reading, one on Forecasting Weather, and a comprehensive list of Safety Reminders. This unique guide closes with What To Do If You Become Lost and Ground to Air Emergency Signals. This is a must to slip into your pack.

Made of specially formulated, heat treated PVC, it is virtually indestructible. The pages can't rip or tear and the corners won't fold over. If they get dirty just wipe clean or wash them with water. Seriously! They have been tested underwater for more than 30 days with no negative impacts! They won't warp, fade or deteriorate. Just don't leave them in direct sunlight for an extended period of time. UV rays will yellow them but even then the printing is sharp and clear. And check out their small size. They are truly pocket sized. The perfect compliment to your survival kit, car, boat or snow machine. Did we mention slip it into your pack?

• Height: 4.5 inches (114.3 mm)
• Width: 3.37 inches (85.6 mm)
• Thickness: .25 inches (6.3 mm)

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