Backpacking Books

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Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 100 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.07 — 855,666 ratings — published 2012
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A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 47 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.07 — 439,105 ratings — published 1998
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Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book (Allen & Mike's Series) Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book (Allen & Mike's Series)
by (shelved 17 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.24 — 425 ratings — published 2001
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The Beach The Beach (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.99 — 95,521 ratings — published 1996
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Into the Wild Into the Wild (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 14 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.02 — 1,173,778 ratings — published 1996
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Beyond Backpacking: Ray Jardines Guide to Lightweight Hiking Beyond Backpacking: Ray Jardines Guide to Lightweight Hiking (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.19 — 474 ratings — published 1992
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The Backpacker's Field Manual, Revised and Updated: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills 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 — 845 ratings — published 1998
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Ultralight Backpackin' Tips: 153 Amazing & Inexpensive Tips For Extremely Lightweight Camping Ultralight Backpackin' Tips: 153 Amazing & Inexpensive Tips For Extremely Lightweight Camping (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.21 — 981 ratings — published 2011
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Becoming Odyssa: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail Becoming Odyssa: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.07 — 7,989 ratings — published 2010
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The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.16 — 1,164 ratings — published 2012
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The Complete Walker IV The Complete Walker IV (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.26 — 865 ratings — published 1968
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THE BACKPACKER'S HANDBOOK THE BACKPACKER'S HANDBOOK (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.00 — 460 ratings — published 1992
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Lighten Up!: A Complete Handbook For Light And Ultralight Backpacking (Falcon Guide) Lighten Up!: A Complete Handbook For Light And Ultralight Backpacking (Falcon Guide)
by (shelved 7 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.16 — 416 ratings — published 2005
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The Man Who Walked Through Time: The Story of the First Trip Afoot Through the Grand Canyon 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 3.94 — 2,685 ratings — published 1967
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Hiking Through: Finding Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail Hiking Through: Finding Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.05 — 4,546 ratings — published 2010
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AWOL on the Appalachian Trail AWOL on the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.11 — 15,446 ratings — published 2006
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Backpacking with the Saints: Wilderness Hiking as Spiritual Practice Backpacking with the Saints: Wilderness Hiking as Spiritual Practice (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.15 — 477 ratings — published 2014
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How to Suffer Outside: A Beginner's Guide to Hiking and Backpacking How to Suffer Outside: A Beginner's Guide to Hiking and Backpacking (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 5 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.43 — 606 ratings — published 2021
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Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart: An Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart: An Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 5 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.09 — 5,632 ratings — published 2015
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Stumbling Thru: Hike Your Own Hike Stumbling Thru: Hike Your Own Hike (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.06 — 513 ratings — published 2013
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Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.26 — 555,971 ratings — published 1997
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Dances With Marmots - A Pacific Crest Trail Adventure by Spearing, George (2005) Paperback Dances With Marmots - A Pacific Crest Trail Adventure by Spearing, George (2005) Paperback
by (shelved 5 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.99 — 291 ratings — published 2005
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Trail Food: Drying and Cooking Food for Backpacking and Paddling Trail Food: Drying and Cooking Food for Backpacking and Paddling (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.71 — 156 ratings — published 1998
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Lipsmackin' Backpackin': Lightweight, Trail-Tested Recipes for Extended Backcountry Trips Lipsmackin' Backpackin': Lightweight, Trail-Tested Recipes for Extended Backcountry Trips (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.78 — 202 ratings — published 2000
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Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.10 — 29,993 ratings — published 2014
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Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.59 — 3,945 ratings — published 1960
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The Lost Girls: Three Friends. Four Continents. One Unconventional Detour Around the World. The Lost Girls: Three Friends. Four Continents. One Unconventional Detour Around the World. (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.74 — 9,082 ratings — published 2010
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Simple Foods for the Pack Simple Foods for the Pack (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.82 — 51 ratings — published 1982
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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 (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.22 — 277 ratings — published
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Southbound (The Barefoot Sisters, #1) Southbound (The Barefoot Sisters, #1)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.10 — 1,733 ratings — published 2008
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The High Sierra: A Love Story The High Sierra: A Love Story (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.27 — 1,790 ratings — published 2022
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Trail Tested: A Thru-Hiker's Guide To Ultralight Hiking And Backpacking Trail Tested: A Thru-Hiker's Guide To Ultralight Hiking And Backpacking (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.15 — 108 ratings — published 2013
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The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.18 — 2,681 ratings — published 2019
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Backpacker Long Trails (Backpacker Magazine Series) Backpacker Long Trails (Backpacker Magazine Series)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.35 — 209 ratings — published
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Backpacking California: Mountain, Foothill, Coastal and Desert Adventures in the Golden State Backpacking California: Mountain, Foothill, Coastal and Desert Adventures in the Golden State (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.39 — 66 ratings — published 2001
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Lost in My Own Backyard: A Walk in Yellowstone National Park (Crown Journeys) Lost in My Own Backyard: A Walk in Yellowstone National Park (Crown Journeys)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.54 — 1,192 ratings — published 2004
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Lightweight Backpacking and Camping (Backpacking Light) Lightweight Backpacking and Camping (Backpacking Light)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.89 — 118 ratings — published 2005
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The Backpacker The Backpacker (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.66 — 1,317 ratings — published 2001
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Wanderlove Wanderlove (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.90 — 8,712 ratings — published 2012
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Backpacking in Alaska (Lonely Planet Walking Guide) Backpacking in Alaska (Lonely Planet Walking Guide)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.00 — 4 ratings — published 1995
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The Dharma Bums The Dharma Bums (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.93 — 100,416 ratings — published 1958
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Joy of Backpacking: Your complete guide to attaining pure happiness in the outdoors 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
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The 2 Oz. Backpacker: A Problem Solving Manual for Use in the Wilds The 2 Oz. Backpacker: A Problem Solving Manual for Use in the Wilds (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.46 — 145 ratings — published 1982
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The Cactus Eaters: How I Lost My Mind and Almost Found Myself on the Pacific Crest Trail 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 3.42 — 1,452 ratings — published 2008
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Bear Attacks: Their Causes and Avoidance Bear Attacks: Their Causes and Avoidance (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.20 — 786 ratings — published 1988
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The Pacific Crest Trail Vol 1: California The Pacific Crest Trail Vol 1: California (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.96 — 26 ratings — published 1995
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A Walk for Sunshine: A 2,160 Mile Expedition for Charity on the Appalachian Trail 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 — 1,145 ratings — published 2000
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Be Expert with Map and Compass: The Complete Orienteering Handbook Be Expert with Map and Compass: The Complete Orienteering Handbook (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.04 — 404 ratings — published 1955
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Isle Royale National Park: Foot Trails & Water Routes (3rd edition) Isle Royale National Park: Foot Trails & Water Routes (3rd edition)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.40 — 132 ratings — published 1984
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Glen Van Peski
“I have found that success often comes out of many failures. In some of my failures, I have come face-to-face with the fact I just don’t know enough to do what I’m trying to do. There’s no shame in that. I still have worth and value, despite what I don’t know.”
Glen Van Peski, Take Less. Do More.: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker

“To hike quickly here would be like racing through an art gallery. -- Wilderness, The Gateway To The Soul, Scott Stillman”
Scott Stillman, Wilderness, The Gateway To The Soul: Spiritual Enlightenment Through Wilderness

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