11 books
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13 voters
Backpacking Books
Showing 1-50 of 647
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 100 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.07 — 873,443 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 — 449,040 ratings — published 1998
The Beach (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.99 — 100,596 ratings — published 1996
Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book (Allen & Mike's Series)
by (shelved 17 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.25 — 430 ratings — published 2001
Into the Wild (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 14 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.02 — 1,201,777 ratings — published 1996
Becoming Odyssa: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.07 — 8,154 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 — 853 ratings — published 1998
Beyond Backpacking: Ray Jardines Guide to Lightweight Hiking (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.19 — 474 ratings — published 1992
Ultralight Backpackin' Tips: 153 Amazing & Inexpensive Tips For Extremely Lightweight Camping (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.22 — 986 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 — 1,177 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 — 462 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 — 15,665 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 3.94 — 2,794 ratings — published 1967
Hiking Through: Finding Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.04 — 4,665 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 3.58 — 238 ratings — published 2002
Backpacking with the Saints: Wilderness Hiking as Spiritual Practice (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.14 — 489 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 — 665 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 — 5,776 ratings — published 2015
Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.11 — 31,718 ratings — published 2014
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 — 574,977 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 3.71 — 157 ratings — published 1998
Lipsmackin' Backpackin': Lightweight, Trail-Tested Recipes for Extended Backcountry Trips (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.77 — 205 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 — 350 ratings — published
The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.17 — 2,813 ratings — published 2019
Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.59 — 3,995 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 — 9,162 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 — 1,514 ratings — published 2015
Southbound (The Barefoot Sisters, #1)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.11 — 1,754 ratings — published 2008
The High Sierra: A Love Story (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.27 — 1,926 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 — 1,666 ratings — published 1916
Alone in Wonderland (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.84 — 1,197 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 3.55 — 1,216 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 — 1,330 ratings — published 2001
Wanderlove (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.90 — 8,710 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 — 102,262 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 3.42 — 1,458 ratings — published 2008
Bear Attacks: Their Causes and Avoidance (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.20 — 812 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 — 1,162 ratings — published 2000
“To hike quickly here would be like racing through an art gallery. -- Wilderness, The Gateway To The Soul, Scott Stillman”
― Wilderness, The Gateway To The Soul: Spiritual Enlightenment Through Wilderness
― Wilderness, The Gateway To The Soul: Spiritual Enlightenment Through Wilderness
“In the wilderness, as in life, to get to where you want to go, you first have to know where you are, and in life at least, who you are.”
― 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












