How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild: Backpacking for Beginners
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How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild: Backpacking for Beginners Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Paul Magnanti (Author), Alex Boyles (Narrator), Blackstone Publishing (Publisher)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 351 ratings
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There and back - what every new backpacker needs to know

A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single book. How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild bundles up everything you need to prep for your first-ever backpacking adventure - so you can explore the back country with confidence.

Start strong with an essential equipment guide geared toward beginners. Discover how to choose a campsite and follow along with camp setup and breakdown directions. Water treatment info, outdoor cooking basics, snacking suggestions, and a sample three-day backpacking food plan supply you with vital knowledge to survive in the wilderness.

This beginners’ backpacking handbook includes:

  • Expert tips: Learn how to “leave no trace,” navigate rough terrain, deal with wildlife, and other practical backpacking advice.
  • Gear checklists: Track down the right gear with guides to clothing, footwear, backpacks, and shelters - even on a budget.
  • Plan ahead: Handy cheat sheets help you pick the best time of year and the perfect starter trail for backpacking in your state.

Start your backpacking experience now with How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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  1. Listening Length
    2 hours and 51 minutes
  2. Author
    Paul Magnanti
  3. Narrator
    Alex Boyles
  4. Audible release date
    November 19, 2019
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Blackstone Publishing
  7. ASIN
    B07WJ7CR76
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 2 hours and 51 minutes
Author Paul Magnanti
Narrator Alex Boyles
Audible.com Release Date November 19, 2019
Publisher Blackstone Publishing
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07WJ7CR76
Best Sellers Rank #272,278 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#479 in Outdoors & Nature (Audible Books & Originals)
#1,285 in Camping (Books)
#4,248 in Hiking & Camping Excursion Guides (Books)

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
351 global ratings
The Essential Book for Beginnier Backpackers!
5 Stars
The Essential Book for Beginnier Backpackers!
The author is a highly experienced backpacker and brings a lot of credibility to the table. His goal in writing the book is to inspire the same passion for the wild in the reader that he developed after his first backpacking trip. The tools and suggestions he goes over help the reader avoid the same "rookie" mistakes he made coming up. By being better prepared, the reader will be able to relax and enjoy the backpacking experience. Ultimately, his goal is to get the reader on the trail, where much of the real learning happens.The book is designed to walk the reader through the steps needed to plan their first short backpacking trip from start to finish in the beautiful, varied wilderness of the United States. The reader will learn: How to pick the best destination; Maneuver the difficult permit process; navigate trails; and The basics, including how to set up and break camp, how to stay warm, dry, and well-fed for a weekend of hiking, and the seven "Leave No Trace" principles (covered in depth).All backpacking journeys start with a single step… the first step will be planning the trip. Pick a destination, figure out the itinerary, gather the appropriate equipment, plan a route, procure the proper permits, book campsites, and figure out how to get to the trailhead. If the idea of preparing for a satisfying, safe trip feels daunting, fear not. This book will break down the first steps into easy-to-tackle tasks. Each chapter is simply illustrated and well-detailed.The book covers: Planning a trip; Gearing up; Getting trail-ready; Hitting the trail; Setting up Camp; and Cooking and camp life. It includes lots of expert tips, insights, hacks, and cheatsheets that would take the average beginner years to figure out. Avoid all the backpacking pitfalls by owning and reading this book before the next backpacking endeavor.
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Top reviews from the United States

Haylee
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Starter
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2021
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I think this is going to be incredibly helpful for my first backpacking trip. It was very easy to read and has a lot of basic info that you might not find else where. It also has great suggestions about where to start hiking at what time of year and where to find more info.
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Serean81
5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource for beginners!
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2021
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I really enjoyed this. It’s a super fast and easy read, while still managing to include the essentials of backpacking. I have read a few others but this one is the most succinct. Read this before you head out on your first backpacking trip.
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Ellen Winchester-Warren
4.0 out of 5 stars Not happy with a sticker as big as the book almost stuck to the front of the book
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2022
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I was not pleased to have a big sticker right across the front of the book & when I tried to peel it off it took some of the book with it & left a gummy mess on the book. Other than that, I enjoyed the book & feel it will be helpful planning my first overnight backpacking trip.
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monks1979
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2021
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I first listened to the audio version of this then decided to purchase the book primarily for the lists & resources in the back. It is a good book with plenty of information to help folks get started backpacking.
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Kindle Customercstraub
5.0 out of 5 stars great
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2023
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great for camping and hiking.
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Tyler Rivera
5.0 out of 5 stars Solid primer
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2019
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This is a great primer into backpacking and provides tons of great knowledge and tips to give you a good knowledge base. The book is well laid out, enjoyable to read, and provides a bunch of resources to explore as you begin to prepare for and learn backpacking. Would definitely recommend.
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Dale Bone
4.0 out of 5 stars good
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2021
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good book, look forward to implementing some of this knowledge on next trip. Hope to try Desoto in Alabam or Amicola in Georgia
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J.C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Info and Not Too Long
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2019
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I knew most of the info in this book, but did learn one or two things. I was thinking it was a more advanced book. Aside from that it definitely is a fantastic resource for beginners and offers a plethora of information. I also love that it has a list of states and a place to start in that state. That's something you don't usually see in a book.
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Mar
3.0 out of 5 stars Básico
Reviewed in Spain on August 18, 2020
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Aporta muy poco...buen regalo para críos.
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Ana Carolina de Martins e Beaumont
5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD size
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2020
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Perfect, justin how i Imagined.
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