A ton of tips for the aspiring Appalachian Trail hiker
A close look at gear, technique and attitude
By Paul Comstock
Table of Contents
Intro
What's the point?
Now the bad part
What to wear
Cooking on the trail
Finding water
Treating water
Carrying water
Trail guides (books)
Shelters
Animals
Dirt, hygiene, medical
Getting lost
The heavy stuff
How to hike 15 miles a day
Hiking poles
Little things
Safety
Resting
Hostels
Stop to shop
Trail maintenance
Leave no trace
Trail magic
Camera
Stuff sacks
Where's the easy part?
Training to hike
Miscellaneous