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Title: Good on the basics, not so 'Complete'
Review: I find the ultralight backpacking movement refreshing. Having logged quite a few miles over the past 25 years hiking under 50-70 lb packs (only do >10 day trips), I can see the advantage! This book is a good intro, with a chapter devoted ot each of the major gear items (packs, tents, sleeping bags, etc). But, it's pretty short on completeness. I was disappointed not to find info of use to me beyond the very basics, except of a quick little chapter on long-distance hiking, but nothing on cross-country hiking needs or recommendations. Kind of an expensive book for just an intro. Skip this book and search the web for all the info (and more) than this book has.
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