{"product_id":"the-complete-idiots-guide-to-backpacking-and-hiking","title":"The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backpacking and Hiking","description":"Table of Contents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Get Started with Day-Hiking\u003cbr\u003eGetting started with shorter hikes that allow you to sleep in your own bed at night.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Hiking for All Ages and Types\u003cbr\u003eFinding a satisfying trail whether you hike by yourself, with a partner, or in a group.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Camping Overnight\u003cbr\u003eThe complete guide to a comfortable night's sleep at parks, campgrounds, and backcountry tent-sites.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Backpacking Basics\u003cbr\u003eGetting deeper into the woods, mountains, or wherever you want to explore by carrying everything you need on your back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Training Your Body for the Trail\u003cbr\u003eEveryday fitness routines to get you in shape for any level of hiking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Never Get Lost (Again)\u003cbr\u003eEasy-to-follow map, compass, and GPS tutorials to keep you on the right trail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Essentials for Every Trip\u003cbr\u003eThe lifesaving gear you should never leave home without.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Welcome to Gear World\u003cbr\u003eExpert advice on how to buy high-quality and long-lasting equipment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: Footwear Fundamentals\u003cbr\u003eFinding hiking boots or trail shoes guaranteed to keep your feet happy and blister-free.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: Outdoor Clothing 101\u003cbr\u003eSmart layering advice for weather that's either fair or foul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11: Hauling Your Gear: Daypacks and Weekend Packs\u003cbr\u003eThe surefire guide to finding and loading the ideal backpack.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12: Shelter from the Storm\u003cbr\u003eBuilding the perfect sleep system by combining tents, sleeping bags, and ground pads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13: The Outdoor Kitchen\u003cbr\u003eCooking advice and recipes to fuel every hike and hiker.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14: Liquid Refreshment\u003cbr\u003eWhere to find water and how to make it safe to drink.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15: Hygiene on the Trail\u003cbr\u003eSensible strategies to keep clean on the trail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16 How to Survive\u003cbr\u003eThe no-panic plan on how to respond when trouble arises.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 17: First Aid\u003cbr\u003eThe on-trail prescription to fix blisters, bumps, and bruises.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 18: The Wild Things\u003cbr\u003eKeeping encounters with poisonous plants and wildlife at a safe but exciting distance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 19: High-Country Hazards\u003cbr\u003eHiking and camping tips for more challenging trails and terrain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 20: Expanding Your Skills\u003cbr\u003eWhere to seek your next great adventure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppendixes\u003cbr\u003eA Glossary\u003cbr\u003eB Resources\u003cbr\u003eC Equipment Checklists","brand":"OUATB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48582013059327,"sku":"*R0111449*","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0487\/5550\/7364\/files\/244553482755.jpg?v=1779730637","url":"https:\/\/shop.onceuponatimebooks.com\/products\/the-complete-idiots-guide-to-backpacking-and-hiking","provider":"Once Upon a Time Books AR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}