Numbers in bold refer to pages with illustrations
ABCs of Avalanche Safety, The (Ferguson & LaChappelle), 386
Advanced Backpacker, The (Townsend), 19
Adventure Foods BakePacker meals, 252
Adventure Medical Dental Medic kit, 335
Aladdin mugs, 321
alcohol stoves, 242, 281, 284–85
Allen and Mike’s Really Cool Back-country Ski Book (O’Bannon & Clelland), 95
altitude safety, 385–86
animals, 393
snakes, 393–94
Annapurna Circuit (Nepal), 398
Annerino, John, 12
Appalachian Mountain Club: maps, 361
White Mountain Guide, 375
Appalachian Trail Conference, 16, 375
Appalachian Trail Long Distance Hikers Association, 375
Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers’ Companion, 375
Appalachian Trailway News, 11–12
Aquamira chlorine dioxide water purification, 270–71, 274
arachnids, 338–39
Arc’teryx Bora hipbelt, 107
Ascent of Kilimanjaro (Tanzania), 398
Asolo Approaches shoes, 39
Atwater Carey Hand Sanitizer, 335
avalanches, 386
Avalanche Safety for Skiers and Climbers (Daffern), 386
Backcountry Bear Basics (Smith), 394–95
Backcountry Cooking (Miller), 244
water contamination study, 267–68
backpacking: reasons for, 243
training for, 5–7. See also hiking entries
Backpacking Gear Weight Calculator, 31
Backpacking Light (Web site), 31–32
BakePacker baking grid, 250, 252, 320
BakePacker’s Companion, The (Spangenberg), 252
baking devices and ovens, 319–20
Baldas Matterhorn Trek snowshoes, 93
bandannas, 175–76
Barefoot Hiker, The (Frazine), 39
Basic Essentials: Wilderness First Aid (Forgey), 333–34
batteries, 330–31
battery chargers, 331
bear-resistant canisters, 261–62
Bear Valley MealPack and Pemmican bars, 253
Bear Vault, 261–62
Be Expert with Map and Compass (Kjellström), 373
Beyond Backpacking (Jardine), 27, 33, 228
Bibler gear: Hanging Pot Set, 313
snow stakes, 198
Big Agnes Horse Thief sleeping bag, 228
bindings, 95
binoculars, 352
bivouac bags, 180–84
Black Diamond Equipment gear: headlamps, 326, 328, 329, 330
Shell Gloves, 174
Zenix headlamp, 326
Blaze Low trail shoes, 65
blisters, 72–73
Bollé Crevasses sunglasses, 340
books, 355
“Boot Camps,” 47
boots. See footwear entries
Bozeman Mountain Works gear: Air-Core Plus cord, 345
sleeping pads, 240
Bradt trekking guides, 375
Brasslite stoves, 283, 287–88, 305, 308
breakfast, 252–53
Brunton gear: Atmospheric Data Center (ADC) Pro, 384, 385
Battery Saver AA solar charger, 331
Multi-Navigator GPS receiver, 371, 372
Sherpa Atmospheric Data Center, 373
Buff neck gaiter, 171
Bug Cap, 336
bug tarps, 186–87
Bureau of Land Management maps, 360
butane-propane stoves, 281, 298–301
hose-connected models, 302–4
models, 282
piggyback models, 300–302, 301
cameras and photography equipment, 353–55
camping: coping with the night, 238–39
kitchens, siting, 323–24
making camp, 215–17
preparing a bed, 238–39
safety, 213–15
sanitation techniques, 341–43
striking camp, 217. See also campsites
Camping and Woodcraft (Kephart), 25–26
Campingaz gear: butane-propane cartridges, 298, 299, 300, 302
Lumostar C270 lantern, 333
campsites: minimizing impact on, 212–13
selecting, 210–13
candle lanterns, 331–32
candles, 331
canister stoves. See butane-propane stoves
Canon Rebel camera, 353
Capilene Silkweight, 140
carbon monoxide poisoning, 309
cards, 356
Cascade Designs gear: Lite Chair, 241
Packtowl, 336
Cascade Designs sleeping pads: ProLite 3 short, 237–39
Therm-a-Rest, 236, 237–40, 241
UltraLite, 237–39; Z-Rest, 237
cell phones, 348–49
chairs and chair kits, 241–42
Charlet Moser crampons, 91
Classic Camp Stoves Web site, 280
Classic Treks: The 30 Most Spectacular Hikes in the World (Birkett), 398
climbing skins, 95
clothing: carrying, 176
design of garments, 156–60, 157, 158, 159
down garments, 148–50
insects and, 336–37
insulated clothing, 147–51
smell factor, 136–37
underwear, windproof, 140
vapor-barrier theory, 163–64
washing on the trail, 178
clothing, types of: bandannas, 175–76
gloves, 172–75
hard shells, 145
mittens, 172–75
ponchos, 156
shirts, synthetic, 139–40
shorts, 164–65
soft shells, 145–47
vests, 147–48
wind shells, 144–47. See also footwear;
headgear;
rain gear;
socks
clothing layer system, 130–34
midlayer, 131, 132, 134, 140–51
outer layer, 131, 133, 134, 151–62
Cocoon CoolMax Mummy Liner, 235–36
Coghlan’s Backpacker’s Trowel, 342
Coleman gear: butane-propane cartridges, 298, 299–300
fuel bottles, 310
Peak 1 Lantern, 333
thermos bottles, 277
Coleman stoves: Apex II, 282, 293–94
Exponent X, 303
Feather 442 Dual-Fuel, 282, 293
Outlander F1 Powerboost, 282
Outlander F1 Ultralight, 282
Colorado tick fever, 339
Colorado Trail, 17
Concordia Trek (Karakorum), 398
condensation, 191–93, 194, 196
conduction, 130
Continental Divide Trail, 16
Continental Divide Trail Society, 375
convection, 130
cooking and eating utensils: eating implements, 322–23
mugs, 321–22
packing, 323
plates, 320
pot grippers, 319
Cordura, 117
Counter Assault, 396
coyote, o.d., 11–12
Crazy Creek chairs, 241–42
cross-country travel, 377–78, 381–83
Crossing Arizona (Townsend), 18
Cryptosporidium, 266–68, 269, 270, 271, 272
Cudahy, Mike, 12
Custom Fit Superfeet, 49
DAM (down-filled air mattress), 240
Dana Design gear: Astralplane pack, 109, 113, 118, 120
Contour Hip-belt, 107
tents, 204–5
Travel Pocket, 128
Dancing Light Gear tents, 204–5
Dechka, Stu, 162
DEET-based insect repellents, 240, 337, 338
DeLorme’s Atlas and Gazetteer volumes, 14, 362
dental care, 335
Derlet, Robert W., 268
devil’s club, 392
dinner, 254–55
pedometers, 10
per day, 8–10
Doan Magnesium Firestarter Tool, 314
documents and papers, 351, 400–402
down: care of, 233–34
garments, 148–50
hats, 170
mattress, 240
sleeping bag construction, 225–26, 227
dry bags, 125–26
duffel bags, 127–28
Duossal pans, 317
DuPont Tyvek, 190
Earthwalk Press maps, 361
Eastman Outdoors Little Jon Shovel, 342
eating utensils. See cooking and eating utensils
electronic notebooks, 351
emergency situations: cell phones, 348–49
fishing tackle, 349–50
food and drink supplies, 255–56
PLBs, 347–48
rescue procedures, 349
rope, 349
signaling, 346–47
snow shovel, 349
entertainment, 355–56
EPIC (encapsulated protection inside clothing) fabric treatment, 145–46, 223–24
Equinox silnylon stuff sacks, 126
equipment: color considerations, 33–36
cost considerations, 32–33
green gear, 28
making your own, 33
quality of, 32
selecting and buying, 20–22, 31–32
testing, 36
ultralight hiking, 25–28
weight considerations, 22–25, 29–31
equipment lists: checklists, 29–31, 407–8
eleven-day early summer trip, 23
foreign adventure travel, 400–402
nine-day summer trip, 26–27
two-month Arizona Trail through-hike, 34–35
ultralight overnight summer trip, 30
Esatto boots, 47
Esbit Solid Fuel Stove, 284
Essential Outdoor Gear Manual, The (Getchell), 28, 344
Essential Wilderness Navigator (Seidman), 373
Eureka Timberline tents, 205
evaporation, 130
eVENT fabric: clothing, 153, 154, 159
sleeping bags, 223
Everest Base Camp Trek (Nepal), 398
Exped gear: down mattress, 240
sleeping bags, 223
Explore, 31
fabric choices: cotton, 135, 141
fleece, 141–44
Polarfleece, 141
Polartec Thermal Pro, 143
polyester, 137–38
polypropylene, 137
smell factor, 136–37
synthetics, 139–40
synthetic wicking fabrics, 135–36
waterproof terms, 149
fabric treatment and care, 176–78
Falcon guidebooks, 375
fastpacking, 12
feather stick, 279
feet, 37
blisters, 72–73
foot care, 72–73
foot casts, 52–53
overpronation, 48–49
oversupination, 48
wet feet/dry feet, 55
F. H. Enterprise Trekstov, 307
Fibraplex carbon fiber poles, 197
Field Guide to the Southwestern States (National Audubon Society), 355
50 Hikes series (Countryman), 375
film recommendations, 354
fire starters, 314
first-aid supplies, 333–35
First Need water filter, 272, 273
fishing tackle, 349–50
fitness, 5–7
flares, 346–47
flashlights, 327
food and drink, 243–44
calories, 246–49
cookbooks, 244
cooking times and methods, 250–51
daily needs, 249
emergency supplies, 255–56
fats, 244–45
foreign travel and, 402–3
hot or cold, 244
nutritional content of, 248
packaging, 256–57
proteins, 245
storage in camp, 258–63
vitamins and minerals, 245
warmth and, 231
weight considerations, 247, 249. See also meals
food and drink, types of, 251–52
dehydrated food, 249, 250, 254
dried food, 249–50
freeze-dried food, 249–50, 254
milk, 255
powdered drinks, 274
soup, 254–55
sports drinks, 274
wild food, 263
Food Facts (Briggs & Wahlqvist), 244, 247
footwear: ankle-support myth, 39–40
breaking in, 50
changing during a hike, 60
custom-made, 47
light versus heavy, 38–39
materials, 53–56
purpose of, 37–38
stiffness myth, 40
footwear, care of: drying, 68–69
regluing a sole, 71
repair, 71–72
sealing, 67–68
washing, 68
water-proofing, 69–71
waxing, 69–70
footwear, fitting, 45–47, 46, 53
alignment of feet, 47–49, 48, 50
foot casts, 52–53
foot measurements, 49
modifications to footwear, 51–53, 52
right fit, 51
size comparison chart, 45
tongue depressors, 51
volume adjusters, 51
footwear, types of, 40–45
booties, 82
brands and models, 64–67
camp sandals, 82
campwear, 81–84
heavyweight boots, 38–39, 42–43, 57, 67
hiking styles and, 39
lightweight boots, 38–39, 42, 57, 66
medium-weight boots, 42, 66–67
running and trail shoes, 41–42, 57, 65
footwear construction, 53–54, 57–58
lacings, 58–59
lining and padding, 56–58
rands, 63
removable inserts, 60
seams, 59–60
stitching versus bonding, 63–64
toe boxes, 56
fording rivers and streams, 389–91
foreign adventure travel, 397–99
communication, 403–4
food and drink, 402–3
getting there, 404–5
information and planning, 399–402
insurance, 403
money, 401
organized trips, 402
planning sources, 401
political instability, 400
terrorism, 400
trip list, 400–401
water, 402
Forest Service maps, 360
Free-Heel Skiing (Parker), 95
French Opinel folding knife, 345
frostbite, 388
fuel bottles: filling, 310–11
types of, 309–10
weight, 308
fuel for stoves: choices, 281, 284, 288–89, 298–99, 306
transporting, 314–15
use, estimating, 281–83
weight, 308
gaiters, 80–81
games, 356
Garcia Machine Backpackers’ Cache, 261, 262
Garmin GPS receivers, 372
Giardia lamblia, 267–68, 269, 272, 274
GoLite clothing: Coal jacket, 150
C-Thru, 140
Phantom jacket, 159
Reed waterproof-breathable pants, 161
Terrain shorts, 165
GoLite gear: Dome umbrella, 163
Feather sleeping bag, 232, 233, 234
silnylon stuff sacks, 126
SmartFit sleeping bags, 224
GoLite packs, 97–99
materials, 117
GoLite tents and tarps: Cave, 185, 186, 187, 189, 204
Hex 2, 205
Hex 3, 205
Lair 1 Nest, 187
Lair 2 Nest, 187
Good Food for Camp and Trail (Miller), 244, 250
Gore Dryloft fabric, 223
Gore-Tex fabric: clothing, 78, 152, 153–54
tents, 194
gorp, 253
Gorp, Glop and Glue Stew (Prater & Mendenhall), 244
Gossamer Gear: NightLight sleeping pad, 236
GPS (global positioning system), 367–72, 371
Grand Canyon Loop Hikes I (Steck), 214
Grand Canyon Loop Hikes II (Steck), 214
Granger’s waterproofing products: fabric, 176, 177, 178
footwear, 70
Gray, Jeff, 52
green gear, 28
Gregory hipbelts, 107
Grip Clips, 188
Grivel crampons, 92
Grizzly Years (Peacock), 395
groundsheets, 190
GSI Bugaboo gear: Lexan mugs, 321
pans, 316
guidebooks, 355, 374–75, 399–400
Hamish’s Mountain Walk (Brown), 17
hammocks, 242
Handbook of the Canadian Rockies (Gadd), 17, 355
headgear: choices, 170
hoods, 157–58
rain hats, 172
sun hats, 169–72
Tilley Hat, 170–71
headlamps, 326, 327–30, 328, 329
head net, 336
heat exhaustion, 388–89
heat production and loss, 129–30
Helly Hansen clothing: boot liners, 82–83
Hennessey Hammocks, 242
High Level Route (Corsica), 398
hiking: being lost, 375–76
before dawn, 96
distance per day, 8–10
in a group, 7–8
kilocalorie demand, 246–47
pace, setting, 7–8
rhythm, 8
scheduling rest, 6
solo, 10–11
Hiking Grand Canyon Loops (Steck), 214
hiking styles: boot selection and, 39
choosing, 12–13
fastpacking, 12
slackpacking, 11–12
trail running, 12
ultralight hiking, 25–28
Hilleberg gear: Akto tents, 203, 209, 213, 214
Bivanorak, 183
Keron 3 tents, 203
Keron tents, 209–10
snow stakes, 198
hipbelts, 21, 99, 101, 102, 105–7
Hi-Tec Sierra V-Lite boots, 66
homemade alcohol stoves, 283, 287
hose-connected stoves, 302–4
How to Shit in the Woods (Meyer), 343
hunters, 396
hydration systems, 276–77
hypothermia, 387–88
Ibbeson, Chris, 31
identification, 351
igloos, 219–20
impact on landscape, minimizing, 212–13, 373–74, 381–83
Inoxal pans, 317
insecticides, 337–38
insect repellent, 240, 337, 338
insects, biting, 336–39
Internet. See Web sites
JanSport packs, 104
Jardine, Jenny, 26–27, 33, 44, 163
Jardine, Ray: books, 26–27
making gear, 33
sandals for hiking, 44–45
sleeping bag recommendations, 228
umbrellas, 162–63
John Muir Trail, 16, 17, 375, 377
Jordan, Ryan N., 31
journals, 350
Journey Through Britain (Hillaby), 5–6, 17
Julbo Sherpa sunglasses, 340–41
Katadyn Hiker water filter, 272, 273
Katahdin, Mount (Maine), 16
Kephart, Horace, 25–26
kilocalorie demand, 246–47
kitchens, siting, 323–24
Komperdell Guide trekking poles, 85
Kraft Cheesy Pasta, 254
Kungsleden (Sweden), 398
flashlights, 327
headlamps, 329–30
Life-Link gear: poles, 85
Snow Study Kit, 356
lightning safety, 386–87
lights, 325
candle lanterns, 331–32
candles, 331
flashlights, 327
head-lamps, 326, 327–30, 328, 329
LED lights, 325–27, 326, 329–30
lightsticks, 333
Lightweight Backpacker (Web site), 32
Limmer, Peter, 47
lip balm, 340
Lipton pasta-and-sauce meals, 254
Lonely Planet hiking guides, 375
lost, being, 375–76
Lowe Alpine clothing: Mountain Cap, 170, 171
Power Stretch tights, 167
Lowe Alpine shoulder harness system, 110
lunch, 253–54
Lundhags boots, 47
Lyme disease, 338–39
Lynne Whelden’s LW gear, 97, 99
magnetic variation, 366–67
map bearings, 365–67
map datum, 370
availability of, 360–62
contour lines, 358–59
distances, figuring, 362
foreign travel, 399–400
navigating with, 362–63
scale, 359–60
topographic, 358–59, 360, 361, 362, 368–69, 370
Markill mugs, 322
Markill stoves: Hot Rod, 282, 301
Hot Shot, 282
Stormy, 303
Stormy Hanging system, 313
Marmot clothing: Down Sweater, 149
Evolution garments, 140
Marmot sleeping bags, 222, 233
McHale packs, 112–13
Bypass shoulder system, 108
hipbelts, 105–6
materials, 117
meals: breakfast, 252–53
dinner, 254–55
lunch, 253–54
variations, 255. See also food and drink
Medicine for Mountaineering (Wilkerson), 269, 333, 386, 394
Mekan Boot, 47
merino wool socks, 75
Merrell Onos sandals, 64
Milford Track (New Zealand), 398
Milkman Instant Milk, 255
Mini Maglite flashlight, 327, 328
Mini Pump, 292
moist wipes, 335
monoculars, 352
Montane Superfly eVENT jacket, 159
MontBell sleeping bags, 225
Montrail footwear, 49
mosquito coil, 338
Mountaineering Medicine (Darvill), 334
Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills (Cox & Fulsaas), 88
Mountain Equipment sleeping bags, 225
Mountain Hardwear clothing: Ascent Ventigaiters, 81
booties, 82
Convertible Pack Pants, 166–67
Transition, 140
Windstopper Vest, 143
Mountain Hardwear Quantum Expander panels, 225
Mountain Hardwear sleeping bags, 241
Mountain Safety Research (MSR) gear: butane-propane cartridges, 299
Mini-Works water filter, 272
MIOX Purifier, 271
Mountain Gourmet food, 252
mugs, 321
water bags, 276
XPD Heat Exchanger, 311–12
Mountain Safety Research (MSR) stoves: DragonFly, 282, 295–96
SuperFly Ascent System, 313
WhisperLite, 295
WhisperLite Internationale, 282, 295
XGK Expedition, 282, 289, 294–95
XGK II, 403
mountain storm, 360
MP1 Emergency Drinking Water Tablets, 271
MPI gear: Extreme ProTech Bag, 184
Safe Signal mirror, 347
Space Brand Emergency Bag, 183–84
Muir, John, 25
Munro Phenomenon, The (Dempster), 17
Munros and Tops, The (Townsend), 17
music, 355–56
Naismith, William W., 8
National Geographic Adventure, 31
National Park Service maps, 362
natural fuel stoves, 306–7
Nature Study Guild Finder books, 355
navigation: books about, 373
with compasses, 364–67, 365, 366
with maps, 362–63
by natural phenomena, 373
at night, 363
signposts, 373–74
waymarks, 373–74
neck gaiters, 170–71
netting, 186–87
night navigation, 363
Nike Reuse-a-Shoe program, 28
Nikwax waterproofing products: fabric care, 176, 177, 178
Loft Down Wash, 235
Map Proof, 363
Nimblewill Nomad stove, 307
Nite Ize headband, 328
No-Rinse Bathing Wipes, 336
Northern Lights Candoil insert, 332
North Face Polarguard 3D-filled Expander Panel, 225
North Face tents: Roadrunner 2, 203, 207
no-see-ums, 338
notebooks, 350–51
Nunatak Ghost Blanket, 228
nylon cord, 344–45
Odor Resistant Polartec Power Dry, 137
Scorpion I stove, 303
100 Hikes series (Mountaineers), 375
Optimus fuel bottles, 308, 310
Optimus stoves: Crux, 282, 301, 302
Hiker, 293
Hunter, 293
Svea 123R, 280, 282, 291–92, 305
orienteering compass, 363–64, 365
Ortlieb gear: dry bags, 125
map case, 363
Water Bag, 275
Outback Oven, 250, 252, 319–20
Outdoor Athlete, The (Ilg), 6
Outdoor Photographer (Rowell), 352
Outdoor Research gear: Hat for All Seasons, 170
Modular Mukluks, 83
Water Bottle Parka, 277
outhouses, 341
Outlast clothing: acrylic garments, 139
socks, 75
Outside, 31
ovens and baking devices, 319–20
overboots, 81
overpronation, 48–49
oversupination, 48
pace, setting, 7–8
Pacerpoles, 85–86
Pacific Crest Trail, 16, 17, 375, 376
Pacific Crest Trail Association, 16
Pacific Crest Trail Hiker’s Handbook, The (Jardine), 26, 162
Pacific Outdoor Equipment (POE): InsulMat sleeping pads, 240
Pneumo Dry Bags, 125–26
pack accessories: covers, 125
duffel bags, 127–28
liners, 125
lumbar packs, 127
pouches, belt and shoulder, 127
stuff sacks, 125–26
packbags, 113–16
floating lids, 115
internal compartments, 114
lids and closures, 114–15
pockets, 115–16
size comparison chart, 113–14
straps and patches, 116
wand pockets, 116
packcloth, 117
pack construction, 101
adjustable harness, 110
external frame, 100, 101, 102, 103–4
frames, 103–5
hipbelts, 21, 99, 101, 102, 105–7, 110, 111
internal frame, 99, 101, 102, 103, 104–5
load-lifter straps, 101, 107–8, 110
materials, 116–17
suspension systems, importance of, 102
weight considerations, 117–18
packs: as a backrest, 124
care of, 125
choices and models, 120
durability of, 118–19
fitting a, 108–13, 109, 110–12
packs, types of: gender-specific, 113
lightweight, 99–100
Paclite clothing, 154
paracord, 344–45
Páramo clothing: Alta II jacket, 159
Alta pants, 161
Aspira, 161
Directional Waterproof fabrics, 154, 155
gaiters, 81
pants, 167–68
Para-meta S fabric, 137–38, 140
Trail Shirt, 138
passport, 351
Patagonia clothing, 28
Baggies shorts, 165
Polarfleece fabric, 142
R1 Flash Pullover, 143
pedometers, 10
Pelican MityLite, 327
Pennine Way (Britain), 17, 398
pens, 351
pepper spray, 396
permits, 15
personal locator beacons (PLBs), 347–48
Pertex fabrics, 223
Petzl headlamps, 326, 328–29, 330
Phillips Environmental Wag Bag, 343
photography, 352–55
piggyback stoves, 300–302, 301
pillows, 241
planisphere, 355
planning a hike: information gathering, 13–15
long-distance trails, 15–19
permits, 15
route plan, leaving notice of, 11
plants, poisonous, 391–93, 392
Plow and Hearth Bug Cap, 336
poison ivy, 392
Polarguard fill, 220–21
Polar Pure iodine water disinfectant, 270, 402
Polartec Power Stretch clothing, 137–38, 140
poles, tent. See under tents
poles, trekking. See trekking poles
postholing, 93
Potable Aqua, 269–70
pressure stoves, 289
Primus gear: butane-propane cartridges, 298, 299, 308
EasyLight lantern, 333
fuel bottles, 310
Micron lantern, 333
pans, 316
Primus stoves: Foot Rest stand, 313
OmniFuel, 282, 296–97, 303, 312
Suspension Kit, 313
VariFuel, 298
Princeton Tec gear: headlamps, 328, 329, 330
Pulsar flashlight, 327
Yukon HL headlamps, 326
pronation, 48
Pyrenean High Level Route, 398
Rab Carrington gear: Photon Primaloft One smock, 150–51
Quantum 200 sleeping bag, 232
Survival Zone bivouac bag, 182
radiation, 130
radios, 355–56
rain gear, 151–62
design of garments, 156–60, 157, 158, 159
eleven-day early summer trip, 23
hats, 172
umbrellas, 162–63
weight and fit, 160
reading matter, 355
Really Cool Telemark Tips (O’Bannon & Clelland), 95
REI gear: Cascade Cup, 321, 322
Polarguard Booties, 82
REM (Rest Easy Mama) Air Core, 240
repair kit, 343–44
nylon cord, 344–45
rubber bands, 344
sewing kit, 344
tape, 343–44
repairs: footwear, care of, 71–72
sleeping bags, 234
tent poles, 197
rescue procedures, 349
Reuse-a-Shoe program, 28
rivers and streams, fording, 389–91
roarer burners, 289
Rockwell, Robert L., 267
Rocky Mountain spotted fever, 338
rubber bands, 344
rubbing bar, 51–52
Running Wild (Annerino), 12
safe camping, 213–15
Salewa Alunal crampons, 92
Salomon XA Pro running shoes, 65
sandals. See footwear, types of
sanitation techniques, 341–43
Scarpa boots: Delta M3, 66
Manta, 67
Schas, Jake, 228
Scorch Buster heat-dispersion plate, 312, 313
Scottish Mountaineering Club, 8
SealSkinz socks, 78–79
Sequel Solar Shirt, 139–40
sewing kit, 344
Shaker Jet, 294
shelter, 179–80. See also specific kinds of shelter
Shelter Systems Grip Clips, 188
Sherlite staff, 84
Sherlock staff, 84
Sherpa Featherweight Sno-Claw snowshoes, 93
shoes. See footwear entries
sidecut, 94
Sierra Club guides, 375
Sierra Cup, 322
Sierra Design Flex Bags, 225
Sierra Stove, 283, 305, 306–7, 308
Sigg bottles, 274–75
signaling, 346–47
signposts, 373–74
Silva compasses, 363–64
Simple Foods for the Pack (Axcell, Kath, & Cooke), 244
slackpacking, 11–12
sleeping bag design features: boxed feet, 229
draft collars, 229
hoods, 229
zippers, 230
sleeping bags, 220
bottomless bags, 228–29
carrying, 233
color considerations, 224
construction, 225–28, 226, 227
covers, 228
down, 221–22, 225–26, 227, 232, 233–34, 235
down-and-feather fill, 222
fill materials, 220–22
gender-specific, 224–25
half bags, 229
liners, 235–36
models and choices, 232–33
Polarguard fill, 220–21
Primaloft fill, 221
shell materials, 222–23
sitting in, 231
size and shape, 224–25
synthetic fill materials, 220–21
warmth ratings, 230–32
washing, 235
weight considerations, 232
Aero T-Shirt, 140
socks, 76–77
snakes, 393–94
snow camping, 217
making camp, 215
sanitation techniques, 343
snow shovel, 349
striking camp, 217
tent stakes, 198
Snow Peak gear: butane-propane cartridges, 298, 304, 308
fuel bottles, 310
mugs, 322
Snow Peak stoves: GigaPower BF, 303
GigaPower WG, 298
Snowshoeing (Prater), 93
snowshoes, 93
soaps, 335
socks, 73–74
caring for, 79–80
choices, 76–77
construction, 75–76
fit, 77–78
Gore-Tex socks, 78
liners, 77
materials, 74–75
merino wool socks, 75
Outlast socks, 75
SealSkinz socks, 78–79
SmartWool socks, 76–77
waterproof, 78–79
Solar World SPC-4 battery charger, 331
solid-fuel stoves, 284
solo walking, 10–11
stabilizing footbeds, 49–51, 57
staffs. See trekking poles
stakes. See under tents
Steck, George, 214
Stephenson’s Warmlite gear: down mattress, 240
sleeping bags, 228–29
sticky-rubber outsoles, 61–62
stinging nettle, 391–92
Storm Whistle, 346
stove accessories: flame diffusers, 312, 313
hanging cook systems, 313
heat exchangers, 311–12
heat reflectors, 311
lighters, 313–14
stands, 313
windscreens, 311
fuel use, estimating, 281–83
fuel weight, 308
maintenance, 309
packing, 323
performance tests, 281, 282–83
quality of, 280–81
selection criteria, 281
transporting, 314–15
weight considerations, 281, 308
stove types, 283–84
alcohol, 284–88
butane-propane cartridge, 298–306
natural fuel, 306–7
solid fuel, 284
white gas and multifuel, 288–98
streams and rivers, fording, 389–91
sunglasses, 340–41
sunscreen, 339–40
supination, 48
supplies: availability of, 88
Surveyor overboots, 81
survival bags, 183–84
Swedish FireSteel, 314
Sweetwater Guardian filter, 272
Swiss Army Knife, 345
Tahoe Bear Canister, 261
tape, 343–44
tarps, 184–86
netting, 186–87
tautline hitch, 199
Taylor Analog Instant-Read Dial Thermometer, 356
tent designs: crossover pole domes, 206–7
floors, 196–97
geodesic domes, 191, 192, 203, 206–7, 208, 216, 217, 218
hoops and tunnels, 203, 207–10
wedge, 206–7
tents, 190–91
care of, 217–18
color considerations, 202
condensation, 191–93, 194, 196
construction, 191–93
fabrics, 193–95
guylines, 199
inner or outer pitching, 201–2
nonbreathable single-skin tents, 195–96
poles, 197–98
selecting, 21
size, 200
stakes, 198–99
waterproof-breathable fabrics, 194, 195
weight, 200–201
terrain. See trails
Terramar merino wool clothing, 138–39
Teva Wraptor 2 sandals, 43, 44, 64
TFO Gatekeeper water filter, 272
Therm-a-Rest sleeping pads, 236, 237–40, 241
thermometer, 356
Thousand-Mile Summer, The (Fletcher), 17
Thru-Hiker’s Handbook, The (Bruce), 375
ticks, 338–39
Tilley Hat, 170–71
toilet paper, 342–43
toilets, 341–42
Tom Harrison Trail Maps, 360, 361
Tool Logic SL3 knife, 314, 345
tooth care, 335
Topo! interactive map CD-ROM, 361
Tour of Mont Blanc (France), 398
Tracks staffs, 84
Trail Crest camp sandals, 82
Trail Food (Kesselheim), 250
trail guides, 355, 374–75, 399–400
trail markers, 373–74
Trail Quest (Web site), 32
trail running, 12
trails: bushwhacking, 381
scree slopes, 378–79
snow, crossing, 380
steep slopes, 378–80
trails, long-distance, 15–19, 16
failure rate, 16–17
in other countries, 398
preparation to hike, 17
water needs, 18–19
Trails Illustrated maps, 361, 368
training for backpacking, 5–7
Trangia gear: fuel bottles, 308
pans, 316
Traveler bottles, 275
Trekking in Nepal (Bezruchka), 404
trekking poles: advantages of, 83–84
materials and designs, 84–86
as tent poles, 197–98
Triple Crown, 15–16
Tropical Traveler, The (Hatt), 399, 401
Tua Hydrogen skis, 94–95
Tyvek, 190
Ultimate Desert Handbook, The (Johnson), 266
Ultralight Adventure Equipment (ULA) H2O Amigo water filter, 273–74
Ultralight Adventure Equipment (ULA) packs, 109–10
Fusion, 105
materials, 117
pack weight formula, 118
ULA P-2, 98, 99, 100, 109–10, 116, 118, 120
ultralight hiking, 25–28
umbrellas, 162–63
Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) system, 368–70
urination techniques, 343
Ursack stuff sack, 258, 260, 262–63
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) topo-graphic maps, 359, 360, 361, 368–69, 370
vapor-barrier theory, 163–64
Vibram, 61
Victorinox Swiss Army Knife, 345
volume-to-weight ratio, 118
Wal-Mart Grease Saver Pot, 315–16
Wanderlust Nomad tents, 205–6
washing pots and dishes, 267, 268, 322, 323
wash kit, 335–36
watch, 351–52
Watchful Eye Designs gear: Aloksaks, 126, 351
O.P. Sak, 263
water, 263–65
collecting, 266
daily needs, 264
foreign travel and, 402
long-distance trails, 18–19
powdered drinks, 274
retrieving, 216
safety, 266–68
sources, 265–66
water containers: bags, 276
bottles, 274–76
hydration systems, 276–77
storing, 277
thermos bottles, 277
waterproof bags, 125–26
waterproof terms, 149
water treatment, 268–74
boiling, 269
chemicals, 269–71
foreign travel, 402
waymarks, 373–74
weather forecasting, 384–85
Weathering the Wilderness (Reifsnyder), 385
Web sites: barefoot hiking, 39
camp sandals, 82
custom-made boots, 47
equipment, buying, 31–32
fitness, 6
foreign travel, 401
guidebooks, 375
hammocks, 242
maps, 361–62
Nike, 28
Pacerpoles, 85–86
Patagonia, 28
planning, 14
weight calculations, 31
weight considerations: Backpacking Gear Weight Calculator, 31
durability and, 24
fuel for stoves, 308
lightweight, 24
rain jackets, 160
sleeping bags, 232
standard, 24
tents, 200–201
ultralight, 24
volume-to-weight ratio, 118
Welch, Thomas R., 267
Welch, Timothy P., 267
Well-Fed Backpacker, The (Fleming), 244
Westbrae Ramens, 254
Western Mountaineering gear: down fill power, 222
Flight jacket, 149–50
HighLite sleeping bag, 232, 233
LineLite sleeping bags, 233
sleeping bags, 223
West Nile virus, 336
white-gas and multifuel stoves, 288–89
lighting, 290
White Mountain Guide (Appalachian Mountain Club), 375
Wilderness and Environmental Medicine, 267
Wilderness First Aid (Gill), 333
Wilderness Press, 375
wilderness shelters, 218
Wild Ideas Bearikade, 261
wildlife, 38. See also animals
Williamson, Scott, 44
W. L. Gore Windstopper N2S clothing, 140
wolves, 344
World Mapping Today (Parry & Perkins), 363
World’s Greatest Adventure Treks, The (Jackson), 398
writing paper, 350–51
X-Static clothing, 136–37
Yosemite Association, 267