The Ultralight Backpacker : The Complete Guide to Simplicity and Comfort on the Trail - Brossura

Kestenbaum, Ryel

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0071368280 ISBN 13: 9780071368285

Casa editrice: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2001

Riassunto

Developed primarily for long-distance treks, the ultralight method is considered by many traditional backpackers as too austere. Author Ryel Kestenbaum shows that thanks to recent improvements in equipment design and manufacture, as well as in food processing, ultralight backpacking now offers a safe and comfortable alternative to traditional backpacking methods. In The Ultralight Backpacker, he dispels the myths surrounding this rapidly growing trend. Kestenbaum acquaints readers with the ultralight philosophy and shows how backpackers can once and for all do away with heavy packs and move quickly and comfortably on the trail, whether on a day-trip or season-long trek. He also provides the most complete survey available of ultralight equipment, clothing, and footwear, along with tips on how to select the right gear for each reader’s unique interests, needs, and personality.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Ryel Kestenbaum (Los Angeles, CA) is a writer and certified ski instructor who caught the ultralight bug years ago. He has logged hundreds of ultralight miles on both the Pacific Crest and Appalachian Trails, as well as on shorter stretches in Yosemite, the Sierra Nevada, and along the Continental Divide Trail.

Contenuti:

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction: The Ultralight Way

Pillars of the Ultralight Way; Why Ultralight?

1. Backpacks

The Right Fit, the Right Feel; Lighweight Backpacks; The Ultralight Backpack; Trimming the Fat; How to Pack a Pack

2. Shelter

Tents; The Ultralight Tent; Trimming the Fat; Bivy Sacks

3. Sleeping Bags

Down versus Synthetics; The Ultralight Sleeping Bag; Care of Your Bag; Sleeping Pads; Trimming the Fat

4. Footwear

The Big Switch; The Naked Foot; Ankle Support; The Ultralight Shoe; Trimming the Fat; Rain and Wetness; Shoe Care; Insoles; Socks

5. Clothing

The Layering System; Trimming the Fat

6. The Rest of the Gear

What to Bring; Trimming the Fat; What to Leave at Home

7. Food

Building Blocks of Ultralight Food; And Now . . . the Food

8. Health and Safety

Animals; Staying Found; Weather; First Aid; Drinking Water; Hygiene; Stretching

9. Walking

Relaxation: The Strongest Muscle; Bones: The Soft Touch; Keeping Pace; Rest Breaks; Trekking Poles

10. The Ultralight State of Mind

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

Training; Logistics and Planning; Mental Adjustments; Training: Month-by-Month

Appendices

An Ultralighter's Overnight Pack

Manufacturers and Suppliers

World Wide Web Resources

Index

Photo Credits and Trademarks

Su questa edizione

• Editore: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0071368280
• ISBN 13: 9780071368285
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 160