The Backpacker's Handbook Author:Hugh McManners Where do you start if you want to go backpacking? This little handbook advises how to plan and prepare, how to get physically fit before the trip, and what food and equipment you will need. Information on travelling in various conditions follows , from the best way of walking to avoid injury, to using maps and compasses and moving over difficult... more » terrain. Also included is information on setting up a safe and environmentally friendly camp, and on dealing with natural hazards, such as extreme weather and dangerous animals.« less
Book has great photo illustrations for EVERYTHING you could ever need to know about backpacking, from starting a fire to hiking with camels (I kid you not.)