This is a quick, breezy read with plenty of useful (and fun) diagrams. It is very comprehensive: from soup to nuts, or perhaps better put, from shelter to hygiene.
There’s probably nothing in this book that you can’t find online, but as a general guide to lightweight backpacking it’s good to have it in one place – a 100 page handbook.
The information is generic, very few brand names are mentioned. The seven chapters and two appendixes include titles such as "Understanding Lightweight Backpacking", "The Big Three" (backpacks, shelters, sleeping systems),"On the Trail", and "Back Home Again" – this last on how to clean and store your gear.
A good general guide if you’re a beginner, and also offering some useful ideas to experienced hikers.
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