Best Backpacking and Hiking Skills Books (20 books)

Includes introductory and advanced books about hiking, general backpacking (light and ultra-light) and hill walking. Does not include trail guides.

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1	Ultralight Backpackin' Tips: 153 Amazing & Inexpensive Tips For Extremely Lightweight Camping by Mike Clelland (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 985 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Trail Tested: A Thru-Hiker's Insights Into Hiking and Backpacking by Justin Lichter (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 191, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Handbook: Your How-to Guide for Hitting the Trails, Coast to Coast to Coast by Ben Gadd 4.47 avg rating — 19 ratings score: 186, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	The Backpacker's Handbook by Chris Townsend really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 460 ratings score: 185, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Backpacking: One Step at a Time by Harvey Manning 3.69 avg rating — 101 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Along New Mexico's Continental Divide Trail (The Continental Divide Trail Series) by Tom Till 3.25 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Short Stories from Long Trails by Justin Lichter (Goodreads Author) 4.46 avg rating — 13 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Beyond Backpacking: Ray Jardines Guide to Lightweight Hiking by Ray Jardine 4.19 avg rating — 473 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Ultralight Survival Kit by Justin Lichter (Goodreads Author) 3.51 avg rating — 61 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book (Allen & Mike's Series) by Allen O'Bannon 4.24 avg rating — 425 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Trail Tested: A Thru-Hiker's Guide To Ultralight Hiking And Backpacking by Justin Lichter (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 108 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Hiking Light Handbook: Carry Less, Enjoy More by Karen Berger 3.69 avg rating — 32 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Trail Life: Ray Jardine's Lightweight Backpacking by Ray Jardine 4.19 avg rating — 473 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Lighten Up!: A Complete Handbook For Light And Ultralight Backpacking by Don Ladigin 4.16 avg rating — 418 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail by Andrew Skurka (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 1,170 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Smarter Backpacking or How every backpacker can apply lightweight trekking and ultralight hiking techniques by Jorgen Johansson 2.88 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	The Ray-Way Tarp Book - Essential by Ray Jardine 4.50 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	The Ultralight Backpacker : The Complete Guide to Simplicity and Comfort on the Trail by Ryel Kestenbaum 3.61 avg rating — 64 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	A Guide to Hillwalking by Chris Townsend really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Eco-Backpacking A Guide to Communing Softly with Nature Christopher Alan by Christopher Alan Brown liked it 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars