Hiking & Camping Books


The Essential Wilderness Navigator: How to Find Your Way in the Great Outdoors, Second EditionThe Essential Wilderness Navigator: How to Find Your Way in the Great Outdoors, Second Edition
Best Price: $8.82
I have been using a compass for many years but I always thought there was much more than I knew....
Conditioning for Climbers: The Complete Exercise Guide (How To Climb Series)Conditioning for Climbers: The Complete Exercise Guide (How To Climb Series)
Best Price: $11.64
Eric Horst's book, Conditioning for Climbers, is a winner. As an almost 61 year old climber, I...
Sedona Hikes, 130 Day Hikes & 5 Vortex Sites around Sedona, Arizona, Revised 9th EditionSedona Hikes, 130 Day Hikes & 5 Vortex Sites around Sedona, Arizona, Revised 9th Edition
Best Price: $11.53
This book seems to cover many great hiking areas in Sedona. It is quite explicit re: directions...
Kilimanjaro: The Trekking Guide to Africa's Highest Mountain - 2nd Edition; Now includes Mount MeruKilimanjaro: The Trekking Guide to Africa's Highest Mountain - 2nd Edition; Now includes Mount Meru
Best Price: $11.75
Henry Stedman looks like a guy who knows. I'm planning a trip to Kilimanjaro witha group of...
Hawaii The Big Island Trailblazer: Where to hike, snorkel, surf, bike, driveHawaii The Big Island Trailblazer: Where to hike, snorkel, surf, bike, drive
Best Price: $7.49
This guide gave our vacation itinerary a real boost. It has wonderful timeless images of places...


Survival Wisdom & Know How: Everything You Need to Know to Thrive in the WildernessSurvival Wisdom & Know How: Everything You Need to Know to Thrive in the Wilderness
Best Price: $8.29
This book has some good material in it and is inspirational for the novice outdoors-person. The...
Lipsmackin' Backpackin': Lightweight Trail-tested Recipes for Backcountry TripsLipsmackin' Backpackin': Lightweight Trail-tested Recipes for Backcountry Trips
Best Price: $8.85
I ordered this book for my Dad only to find he already owned it. When I received it I refused...
Rocky Mountain National Park Dayhiker's GuideRocky Mountain National Park Dayhiker's Guide
Best Price: $8.95
I had the previous (original?) iteration of this book, and it was very useful. This has even...
Altitude Illness: Prevention & Treatment (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert)Altitude Illness: Prevention & Treatment (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert)
Best Price: $4.62
This is a great small pocket book. It's meant to carried with you while you climb. Has...
Tom Brown's Field Guide to Nature Observation and Tracking (Field Guide)Tom Brown's Field Guide to Nature Observation and Tracking (Field Guide)
Best Price: $7.00
I first read this book several years ago, along with his first book "The Tracker." I...


Tom Brown's Guide to City and Suburban Survival (Field Guide)Tom Brown's Guide to City and Suburban Survival (Field Guide)
Best Price: $6.99
This book is a great guide to being prepared for natural disasters in any city or suburb. Much...
Traveler's Guide to Alaskan Camping: Alaska and Yukon Camping with RV or Tent (Traveler's Guide series)Traveler's Guide to Alaskan Camping: Alaska and Yukon Camping with RV or Tent (Traveler's Guide series)
Best Price: $13.43
This is a very detailed book that gives a very good sense for the various campgrounds in Alaska....
Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike PlannerAppalachian Trail Thru-Hike Planner
Best Price: $4.83
This is an interesting planning guide for ATC Thru-Hikers. I don't know that it is a necessity...
The Essential Touring Cyclist: A Complete Guide for the Bicycle Traveler, Second EditionThe Essential Touring Cyclist: A Complete Guide for the Bicycle Traveler, Second Edition
Best Price: $8.74
This book was recommended to me by some people who are hard core touring cyclists. They loved...
Field Guide to Wilderness MedicineField Guide to Wilderness Medicine
Best Price: $25.95
Great stand alone or companion book to the larger text. Lots of great info. Will travel with...

Walking the Appalachian Trail (Official Guides to the Appalachian Trail)Walking the Appalachian Trail (Official Guides to the Appalachian Trail)
Best Price: $3.98
I totally related to the author and why he was out there on the trail. Well written and although...
Woodcraft and CampingWoodcraft and Camping
Best Price: $3.38
"Nessmuk" wrote for an era when much of the lower 48 was still wilderness, and his...
Wanderlust: A History of WalkingWanderlust: A History of Walking
Best Price: $6.50
This is a new way to look at cultural history and the way we live our lives that is especially...
Lonely Planet Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya, Eighth EditionLonely Planet Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya, Eighth Edition
Best Price: $12.73
Very detailed and informative guide. I find Lonely Planet's books to be consistently the best.
Hiking North Carolina, 2nd: A Guide to Nearly 500 of North Carolina's Greatest Hiking Trails (State Hiking Series)Hiking North Carolina, 2nd: A Guide to Nearly 500 of North Carolina's Greatest Hiking Trails (State Hiking Series)
Best Price: $11.47
All of Randy Johnson's books are very informative. The maps and driving directions are...

Allen and Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book: Traveling & camping skills for a wilderness environmentAllen and Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book: Traveling & camping skills for a wilderness environment
Best Price: $6.95
Thought this book was really good. Lots of little tidbits of knowledge that you may have heard...
The Essential Wilderness Navigator: How to Find Your Way in the Great Outdoors, Second EditionThe Essential Wilderness Navigator: How to Find Your Way in the Great Outdoors, Second Edition
Best Price: $8.82
I have been using a compass for many years but I always thought there was much more than I knew....
Adirondack Trails High Peaks Region (Forest Preserve, Vol. 1) (Forest Preserve Series, V. 1) (Forest Preserve Series, V. 1)Adirondack Trails High Peaks Region (Forest Preserve, Vol. 1) (Forest Preserve Series, V. 1) (Forest Preserve Series, V. 1)
Best Price: $17.95
the product was never delivered. Amazon's solution was a refund, instead of resolving their...
AMC's Best Day Hikes in the Catskills and Hudson Valley: Four-Season Guide to 60 of the Best Trails from New York City to Albany (Appalachian Mountain Club)AMC's Best Day Hikes in the Catskills and Hudson Valley: Four-Season Guide to 60 of the Best Trails from New York City to Albany (Appalachian Mountain Club)
Best Price: $10.45
An excellent guide at a great price. Included are an overall map, a chart summarizing the...
The SAS Self-Defense Handbook: A Complete Guide to Unarmed Combat TechniquesThe SAS Self-Defense Handbook: A Complete Guide to Unarmed Combat Techniques
Best Price: $11.14
I purchased this title for a civilian friend of mine who was interested in the unarmed combat...

100 Classic Hikes Colorado100 Classic Hikes Colorado
Best Price: $14.26
Great book. I have the earlier edition...got this one for the updated features. Make use of it...
Lightweight Backpacking and Camping: A Field Guide to Wilderness Equipment, Technique, and Style (Backpacking Light)Lightweight Backpacking and Camping: A Field Guide to Wilderness Equipment, Technique, and Style (Backpacking Light)
Best Price: $15.65
This book is a great in-depth manual for the art of UL hiking. They are a little sold-out to...
Sex in a Tent: A Wild Couple's Guide to Getting Naughty in NatureSex in a Tent: A Wild Couple's Guide to Getting Naughty in Nature
Best Price: $8.77
This book isn't just about sex but certainly doesn't shy away from it either. It's far more...
Secret London: Exploring the Hidden City, With Original Walks And Unusual Places to VisitSecret London: Exploring the Hidden City, With Original Walks And Unusual Places to Visit
Best Price: $11.18
Very interesting book. I haven't read all of it but what I have read was great. I am using it...
Running and Walking for Women Over 40 : The Road to Sanity and VanityRunning and Walking for Women Over 40 : The Road to Sanity and Vanity
Best Price: $2.49
If you are just getting into or thinking about a walking/running program this book is for you. ...

Day Hiking, Olympic Peninsula (Done in a Day)Day Hiking, Olympic Peninsula (Done in a Day)
Best Price: $12.07
I picked up this book yesterday at the mountaineers bookstore after patiently waiting for it for...
The Outdoor Knots Book (Mountaineers Outdoor Basics)The Outdoor Knots Book (Mountaineers Outdoor Basics)
Best Price: $7.45
I was looking for a good book to learn the knots needed for climbing and rafting. Of the several...
Tom Brown's Science and Art of TrackingTom Brown's Science and Art of Tracking
Best Price: $7.17
Some of the stuff is a little too huggy feely for me, but if you work through that stuff,...
Backpack Gourmet: Good Hot Grub You Can Make at Home, Dehydrate, and Pack for Quick,  Easy, and Healthy Eating on the TrailBackpack Gourmet: Good Hot Grub You Can Make at Home, Dehydrate, and Pack for Quick, Easy, and Healthy Eating on the Trail
Best Price: $7.41
This book will be a benefit to people enjoying long hikes deep into inconvenient territory....
Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, 2nd (Regional Hiking Series)Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, 2nd (Regional Hiking Series)
Best Price: $10.02
For the last 4 years, I've had a summer job at Zion and have used this guide in hiking all but 2...

Camping With the Corps of Engineers: The Complete Guide to Campgrounds Owned and Operated by the U.s. Army Corps of Engineers (Camping with the Corps of Engineers)Camping With the Corps of Engineers: The Complete Guide to Campgrounds Owned and Operated by the U.s. Army Corps of Engineers (Camping with the Corps of Engineers)
Best Price: $10.77
Great resource if you are traveling to unknown places. Corp Campgrounds are described and we...
The Mammoth Book of Boys' Own Stuff (Mammoth Books)The Mammoth Book of Boys' Own Stuff (Mammoth Books)
Best Price: $8.41
In the tradition of the bestselling Dangerous Book for Boys , here is everything a young man...
Lipsmackin' Backpackin': Lightweight Trail-tested Recipes for Backcountry TripsLipsmackin' Backpackin': Lightweight Trail-tested Recipes for Backcountry Trips
Best Price: $6.80
I ordered this book for my Dad only to find he already owned it. When I received it I refused...
Best Hikes With Kids: Western Washington & the Cascades (Best Hikes with Kids)Best Hikes With Kids: Western Washington & the Cascades (Best Hikes with Kids)
Best Price: $11.83
It is the most accurate rated hiking book I've owned (I have alot) and most used I would also...
Tom Brown's Science and Art of TrackingTom Brown's Science and Art of Tracking
Best Price: $7.17
Some of the stuff is a little too huggy feely for me, but if you work through that stuff,...

Boy Scouts Handbook: The First Edition, 1911 (Dover Books on Americana)Boy Scouts Handbook: The First Edition, 1911 (Dover Books on Americana)
Best Price: $6.54
This is a great book showing the scout perspective. The other half is the Handbook For Scout...
The Last Dive: A Father and Son's Fatal Descent into the Ocean's DepthsThe Last Dive: A Father and Son's Fatal Descent into the Ocean's Depths
Best Price: $3.87
"The Last Dive" is a very engaging read that is every bit as much about why people...
Tracking and the Art of Seeing: How to Read Animal Tracks and SignTracking and the Art of Seeing: How to Read Animal Tracks and Sign
Best Price: $13.98
I usually check out tracking and reading sign books from the library because I would rather...
Afoot & Afield Reno-Tahoe: A Comprehensive Hiking GuideAfoot & Afield Reno-Tahoe: A Comprehensive Hiking Guide
Best Price: $12.36
We purchased this book for a vacation in Lake Tahoe, and it provided a wonderfully complete...
Wilderness Navigation: Finding Your Way Using Map, Compass, Altimeter & Gps (Mountaineers Outdoor Basics)Wilderness Navigation: Finding Your Way Using Map, Compass, Altimeter & Gps (Mountaineers Outdoor Basics)
Best Price: $10.36
OK BOOK WORTH THE MONEY. ISSUES ARE THE BINDING IS WEAK AND PAGES ARE STARTING TO FALL OUT IF I...

Jungle: A Harrowing True Story of SurvivalJungle: A Harrowing True Story of Survival
Best Price: $14.89
One of my favorite genres of books is true-life survival tales. After deliberately searching for...
One Best Hike: Yosemite's Half DomeOne Best Hike: Yosemite's Half Dome
Best Price: $7.36
My friends, if you plan on hiking Half Dome, this is your bible! It goes into every single...
Hiking Grand Teton National Park, 2nd (Hiking Guide Series)Hiking Grand Teton National Park, 2nd (Hiking Guide Series)
Best Price: $8.86
This book covers only Grand Teton Nat'l Park, which is great beacuse most trail books throw GTNP...
Wildwood WisdomWildwood Wisdom
Best Price: $8.58
This book is crammed full of good survival and outdoor information. Its also full of awesome...
Outdoor Leadership: Technique, Common Sense & Self-ConfidenceOutdoor Leadership: Technique, Common Sense & Self-Confidence
Best Price: $10.05
On the face of it, this book is about how to successfully lead a group of outdoor adventurers...

100 Hikes in New Mexico (100 Hikes in) 2nd Edition100 Hikes in New Mexico (100 Hikes in) 2nd Edition
Best Price: $10.39
Exactly what I hoped for, fact-filled and objectively informational. Highly recommended for...
AMC's Best Day Hikes in the White Mountains: Four-Season Guide to 50 of the Best Trails in the White Mountain National Forest (Amc's Best Day Hikes)AMC's Best Day Hikes in the White Mountains: Four-Season Guide to 50 of the Best Trails in the White Mountain National Forest (Amc's Best Day Hikes)
Best Price: $10.09
Discover waterfalls, secluded mountain ponds, and the best scenic vistas with this guide to day...
Hiking Trails of North GeorgiaHiking Trails of North Georgia
Best Price: $8.89
The trail descriptions in this book are great. The book may be worth buying for the descriptions...
  
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