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Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 100 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.07 — 877,468 ratings — published 2012
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 47 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.07 — 451,325 ratings — published 1998
The Beach (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.99 — 102,262 ratings — published 1996
Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book (Allen & Mike's Series)
by (shelved 17 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.25 — 433 ratings — published 2001
Into the Wild (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 14 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.02 — 1,207,886 ratings — published 1996
Beyond Backpacking: Ray Jardines Guide to Lightweight Hiking (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.19 — 476 ratings — published 1992
Becoming Odyssa: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.07 — 8,190 ratings — published 2010
The Backpacker's Field Manual, Revised and Updated: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.09 — 855 ratings — published 1998
Ultralight Backpackin' Tips: 153 Amazing & Inexpensive Tips For Extremely Lightweight Camping (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.22 — 987 ratings — published 2011
The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.16 — 1,178 ratings — published 2012
The Complete Walker IV (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.26 — 867 ratings — published 1968
THE BACKPACKER'S HANDBOOK (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.00 — 461 ratings — published 1992
Lighten Up!: A Complete Handbook For Light And Ultralight Backpacking (Falcon Guide)
by (shelved 7 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.16 — 417 ratings — published 2005
AWOL on the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.12 — 15,718 ratings — published 2006
The Man Who Walked Through Time: The Story of the First Trip Afoot Through the Grand Canyon (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.93 — 2,819 ratings — published 1967
Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.11 — 32,230 ratings — published 2014
Hiking Through: Finding Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.04 — 4,686 ratings — published 2010
Backpack Gourmet: Good Hot Grub You Can Make at Home, Dehydrate, and Pack for Quick, Easy, and Healthy Eating on the Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.59 — 237 ratings — published 2002
Backpacking with the Saints: Wilderness Hiking as Spiritual Practice (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.14 — 493 ratings — published 2014
How to Suffer Outside: A Beginner's Guide to Hiking and Backpacking (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 5 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.42 — 674 ratings — published 2021
Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart: An Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 5 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.10 — 5,800 ratings — published 2015
Stumbling Thru: Hike Your Own Hike (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.06 — 516 ratings — published 2013
Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.26 — 579,019 ratings — published 1997
Dances With Marmots - A Pacific Crest Trail Adventure by Spearing, George (2005) Paperback
by (shelved 5 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.00 — 294 ratings — published 2005
Trail Food: Drying and Cooking Food for Backpacking and Paddling (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.72 — 156 ratings — published 1998
Lipsmackin' Backpackin': Lightweight, Trail-Tested Recipes for Extended Backcountry Trips (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.77 — 204 ratings — published 2000
Take Less. Do More.: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.19 — 362 ratings — published
The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.17 — 2,857 ratings — published 2019
Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.59 — 3,993 ratings — published 1960
The Lost Girls: Three Friends. Four Continents. One Unconventional Detour Around the World. (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.73 — 9,172 ratings — published 2010
Simple Foods for the Pack (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.82 — 51 ratings — published 1982
Lost on the Appalachian Trail (Triple Crown Trilogy (AT, PCT, CDT) Book 1)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.29 — 1,524 ratings — published 2015
Southbound (The Barefoot Sisters, #1)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.11 — 1,755 ratings — published 2008
The High Sierra: A Love Story (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.27 — 1,952 ratings — published 2022
A Thousand-Mile Walk To The Gulf: The American Naturalist's 1867 Journey Through the Post-War South (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.87 — 1,680 ratings — published 1916
Alone in Wonderland (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.81 — 1,240 ratings — published
Trail Tested: A Thru-Hiker's Guide To Ultralight Hiking And Backpacking (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.12 — 110 ratings — published 2013
Backpacker Long Trails (Backpacker Magazine Series)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.37 — 213 ratings — published
Lost in My Own Backyard: A Walk in Yellowstone National Park (Crown Journeys)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.54 — 1,225 ratings — published 2004
Lightweight Backpacking and Camping (Backpacking Light)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.89 — 116 ratings — published 2005
The Backpacker (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.66 — 1,337 ratings — published 2001
Wanderlove (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.90 — 8,707 ratings — published 2012
Backpacking in Alaska (Lonely Planet Walking Guide)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.00 — 4 ratings — published 1995
The Dharma Bums (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.93 — 102,725 ratings — published 1958
Joy of Backpacking: Your complete guide to attaining pure happiness in the outdoors (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.66 — 32 ratings — published 2007
The 2 Oz. Backpacker: A Problem Solving Manual for Use in the Wilds (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.46 — 148 ratings — published 1982
The Cactus Eaters: How I Lost My Mind and Almost Found Myself on the Pacific Crest Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.43 — 1,461 ratings — published 2008
Bear Attacks: Their Causes and Avoidance (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.20 — 817 ratings — published 1988
The Pacific Crest Trail Vol 1: California (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.96 — 26 ratings — published 1995
A Walk for Sunshine: A 2,160 Mile Expedition for Charity on the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.90 — 1,168 ratings — published 2000
“Being kind and generous doesn’t always have to cost us a lot. It’s more a matter of attuning ourselves to those around us. But that takes practice, like everything else.”
― Take Less. Do More.: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker
― Take Less. Do More.: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker
“You long to go ito nature because nature doesn't care about you. To be clear, it's not that nature sees you, accepts you for who you are, and loves you anyway: nature just doesn't give a shit about you.”
― How to Suffer Outside: A Beginner's Guide to Hiking and Backpacking
― How to Suffer Outside: A Beginner's Guide to Hiking and Backpacking












