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From the moment I opened the cover, until the moment I fell asleep, then woke up and finished it, this book was nothing but a thrill to read.

This book should be considered the “Bible of Backpacking”.   It covers just about any issue you could possibly think of, plus it is full of awesome tips and tricks to make your hiking life easier.  From blisters to backpacks, everything is covered in this book.

Karen Berger, the author, is an experienced hiker with over 10,000 miles of bragging rights, and a hilarious sense of humor which comes out in each page.  Her jokes keep the reading fun, and also gives you a fantastic method to remember important facts and tips. 

Out of all the backpacking and hiking books I’ve ever read, this is by far the best one to date.  By the time that I was done reading it, I was left with a pleasant feeling of “Well then…” which only comes when a book has completely satisfied your curiosity. 

So stop reading this, get in your car, and go buy this book.  Right now.  You won’t regret it.  Why are you still reading this?  Go!  Shoo!

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Alright, if you were to walk up to me and ask “What do I need to know about backpacking?” I would simply walk to my shelf, grab the recent issue of Backpacker, and smack you with it. This edition of Backpacker Magazine is the most informative book to hit print since the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.

I sat welded to each page and after several hours and a short nap, I felt a bit more educated.

This edition of Backpacker reviews this years new gear, packs, tents, mats, bedrolls, you name it! Each section of the magazine is appropriately labeled based on what item they are going to review. Under the header, is a full page schematic of the item, labeled with every important point and feature, plus a description of the benefits. I cannot tell you how helpful this is to beginning backpackers, and even veterans.

After the educational section, they then review roughly 32 of the items, giving each one a breakdown, description, price, features, and rating. I do not exactly agree to some of them, but that’s why we’re not a hive-minded society, I’m allowed to have an opinion.

This edition is fantastic for many reasons. If you are considering purchasing ANY new gear, and want a breakdown of good/bad for ALL of the big brands out there, find this magazine and read it. It will help give you a better understanding of the design, pros/cons, and functionality behind whatever item you are thinking of buying.

The downside to this edition? There’s a few car ads. It essentially throws off my grove while reading.

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