THE BOOMER'S GUIDE TO LIGHTWEIGHT BACKPACKING: NEW GEAR FOR OLD PEOPLE

THE BOOMER'S GUIDE TO LIGHTWEIGHT BACKPACKING: NEW GEAR FOR OLD PEOPLE Lightness and Comfort go hand in hand in this gear guide written especially for Baby Boomers! The Boomers Guide to Lightweight Backpacking will bring you up to speed on all the new products and load-lightening techniques needed to make your next trail experience a great one. With detailed recommendations and a lively visual format, this book will help you re-create your wilderness system one piece at a timemaking it lighter, safer, and more comfortable. Theres always some new gizmo or gadget on the market; and with so much gear out there, its easy to get confused. Corbridge takes away the guesswork with gear tables in each chapter that tell you where to buy the items discussed; the tables list the specific model, manufacturer, price, weight, and website. Carols done all the research for you over several years of trials and many miles of trails. For Corbridge, light doesnt mean skimping on the fun. For a week-long journey, she carries about 30 pounds, which includes 1.8 L water, food, camera, fishing gear, swim fins you get the idea. Once youve cut out the unnecessary weight, you can add back the toys. ISBN: 1-57188-442-4 publish date: 10/01/2008