101 Essential Tips: Hiking

For those just getting into hiking and backpacking, this edition of the 101 Essential Tips series provides a handy overview of the basics. While some of the subjects covered will definitely require additional sources for a full understanding (how to use a map and compass, for instance), most of the tips are geared to getting the reader out the door and on the trail in a safe fashion. Tips include how to choose a backpack, what food to bring, how to pack, how to dress for cold weather, and, well, 96 others. Color photos and sensible text make this a welcome guide for beginners.