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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 101 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.07 — 890,833 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 49 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.07 — 459,676 ratings — published 1998
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The Beach The Beach (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.00 — 105,526 ratings — published 1996
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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 4.25 — 437 ratings — published 2001
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Into the Wild Into the Wild (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 14 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.02 — 1,227,937 ratings — published 1996
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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 13 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.09 — 860 ratings — published 1998
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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 4.20 — 481 ratings — published 1992
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Becoming Odyssa: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail Becoming Odyssa: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.08 — 8,327 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 11 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.16 — 1,195 ratings — published 2012
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The Complete Walker IV The Complete Walker IV (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.26 — 867 ratings — published 1968
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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 — 996 ratings — published 2011
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THE BACKPACKER'S HANDBOOK THE BACKPACKER'S HANDBOOK (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.00 — 464 ratings — published 1992
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AWOL on the Appalachian Trail AWOL on the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.12 — 15,863 ratings — published 2006
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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 7 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.11 — 33,482 ratings — published 2014
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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 4.15 — 420 ratings — published 2005
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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 6 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.42 — 703 ratings — published 2021
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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 3.93 — 2,880 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 4.04 — 4,760 ratings — published 2010
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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 4.14 — 512 ratings — published 2014
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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 — 5,906 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 — 518 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 4.27 — 592,454 ratings — published 1997
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Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.60 — 4,010 ratings — published 1960
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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 — 296 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 3.72 — 157 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 3.75 — 206 ratings — published 2000
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The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.17 — 2,978 ratings — published 2019
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Backpacker Long Trails (Backpacker Magazine Series) Backpacker Long Trails (Backpacker Magazine Series)
by (shelved 4 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.36 — 215 ratings — published
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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 3.73 — 9,236 ratings — published 2010
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The Pacific Crest Trail Vol 1: California The Pacific Crest Trail Vol 1: California (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.96 — 26 ratings — published 1995
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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 4 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.04 — 420 ratings — published 1955
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Simple Foods for the Pack Simple Foods for the Pack (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.83 — 53 ratings — published 1982
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Wanderlust: A History of Walking Wanderlust: A History of Walking (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.89 — 6,645 ratings — published 2014
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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 4.17 — 388 ratings — published
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Lost on the Appalachian Trail (Triple Crown Trilogy #1) Lost on the Appalachian Trail (Triple Crown Trilogy #1)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.29 — 1,547 ratings — published 2015
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Southbound (The Barefoot Sisters, #1) Southbound (The Barefoot Sisters, #1)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.11 — 1,765 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 — 2,046 ratings — published 2022
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A Thousand-Mile Walk To The Gulf: The American Naturalist's 1867 Journey Through the Post-War South 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 — 1,724 ratings — published 1916
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Alone in Wonderland Alone in Wonderland (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.77 — 1,354 ratings — published
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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 4.13 — 111 ratings — published 2013
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NOLS Wilderness Medicine (NOLS Library) NOLS Wilderness Medicine (NOLS Library)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.38 — 326 ratings — published 2006
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On the Road On the Road (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.61 — 461,145 ratings — published 1957
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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 — 1,246 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 — 116 ratings — published 2005
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The Backpacker The Backpacker (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.66 — 1,354 ratings — published 2001
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Wanderlove Wanderlove (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 3.90 — 8,709 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 — 103,983 ratings — published 1958
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Wilderness Navigation: Finding Your Way Using Map, Compass, Altimeter, & GPS (Mountaineers Outdoor Basics) Wilderness Navigation: Finding Your Way Using Map, Compass, Altimeter, & GPS (Mountaineers Outdoor Basics)
by (shelved 3 times as backpacking)
avg rating 4.16 — 377 ratings — published 2012
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“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.”
― Diana Helmuth, How to Suffer Outside: A Beginner's Guide to Hiking and Backpacking

Glen Van Peski
“Grief and times of desolation will visit every one of us, and learning to see them as a gift rather than a curse can change our resistance.”
― Glen Van Peski, Take Less. Do More.: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker

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