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sdisser
01-09-2013, 15:15
Looking for practical "Here's what to do and how to do it" type publications.

Right now I am halfway through both Ultralight Backpackin' Tips and Walkin' on the Happy Side of Misery. I have Lighten Up! on the way.

Austin 2014
01-09-2013, 15:24
I found How to Hike the A.T.: The Nitty-Gritty Details of a Long-Distance Trek by Michelle Ray very helpful! I also enjoyed Appalachian Trials: A Psychological and Emotional Guide To Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail by Zach Davis.

Feral Bill
01-09-2013, 15:26
The Complete Walker IV Colin Fletcher and Chip Rawlings

Advances Backpacking Chris Townsend

Both focus on long distance hiking with traditional gear, and discuss lightweight gear as well.

SCRUB HIKER
01-09-2013, 15:29
If you want a strictly-gear manual, try Andrew Skurka's Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide (http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Hikers-Gear-Guide-Techniques/dp/1426209207). It's thorough and well organized. Good especially for the pro-con arguments for different styles, materials, and methods regarding gear.

Astro
01-09-2013, 15:41
I found How to Hike the A.T.: The Nitty-Gritty Details of a Long-Distance Trek by Michelle Ray very helpful! I also enjoyed Appalachian Trials: A Psychological and Emotional Guide To Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail by Zach Davis.

I found both of these useful along with Andrew Skurka's Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide (http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Hikers-Gear-Guide-Techniques/dp/1426209207). And all three take a different approach, so it not like a a lot of redundancy.

Astro
01-09-2013, 15:42
AWOL on the Appalachain Trail by David Miller is the best book in my opinion of getting an idea of what the trail is like (even if it has been 10 years since his hike).

Steve Jennette
01-09-2013, 15:48
Ditto on Zach Davis book.