A popular activity for outdoor enthusiasts and families, day hiking provides a simple way to de-stress, stay in shape, and connect with nature and fellow hikers. Day Hiking Essentials includes information on choosing gear, packing for the hike, navigating with a map and compass, and includes common sense tips for watching wildlife, staying energized, what to do if you are lost, hiking with kids. This guide also includes an overview of basic first aid, hiking etiquette and outdoor hazards. Portable and lightweight, this waterproof folding pocket guide is a valuable resource that belongs in every hiker's day pack. Made in the USA.

About James Kavanagh

Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.

Additional information

Sku

CIN1620053047A

ISBN 13

9781620053041

ISBN 10

1620053047

Title

Day Hiking Essentials: A Waterproof Pocket Guide to Gear, Planning & Useful Tips by James Kavanagh

Author

James Kavanagh

Series

Outdoor Essentials Skills Guide

Condition

Used - Well Read

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Waterford Press Ltd

Year published

20190328

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book. We do our best to provide good quality books for you to read, but there is no escaping the fact that it has been owned and read by someone else previously. Therefore it will show signs of wear and may be an ex library book