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Allen and Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book: Traveling & camping skills for a wilderness environment | 
 enlarge | Author: Allen O'bannon
Creator: Mike Clelland
Publisher: Falcon
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 24445
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 168
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 6 x 0.5
ISBN: 1560449128
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.51
EAN: 9781560449126
ASIN: 1560449128
Publication Date: April 1, 2001
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Product Description
Hilarious and practical information about the art of backpacking from two NOLS instructors.
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Hilarious book just leaking with great tips June 27, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Thought this book was really good. Lots of little tidbits of knowledge that you may have heard or didn't ever think about. Presented for all ages and all skill levels.
More than informative -- this book is FUN! January 11, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
The author shares his substantial experience with the reader in a uniquely entertaining manner, and the illustrator complements the light-hearted style of the author with [occasionally] hilarious visuals. The character of this book will attract everyone in the household; even those without camping or backpacking experience will find it easy-to-read and interesting. For those already bitten by the 'outdoor bug', new insights presented by the author force us to reconsider our position on a variety of subjects.
Unlike so many of its kind, this book is comprehensive without being obscure; no lessons on building water bucket baskets or how to skin and dry moose meat for the winter. This handbook addresses the basics of backpacking with enthusiasm, and it proves contagious for the reader.
 Good ideas November 21, 2006
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Reading this book reminds me that it's possible to learn from all types of backpackers. The book is well written and illustrated. The illustrations have ideas that are not always in the text.
Allen O'Bannon clearly is not in the lightweight backpacking camp, which I am. O'Bannon writes about heavy pack loads (how to properly put on a heavy pack) and leather hiking boots. The book is loaded with ideas that will be interesting to all backpackers. I wouldn't recommend the book to someone just starting out with backpacking. For those readers I would give it just two stars. However, I would recommend it for a current backpacker that wants some fresh ideas or a fairly new backpacker that has read a couple books on lightweight backpacking first. The book isn't loaded with a lot of fluff that can be found everywhere. It is also easy to read and not nearly as boring as many backpacking books.
Allen and Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book September 28, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
A friend suggested I read this book before my first backpacking trip. It is a very fast and fun read with tons of useful information. My friend, who is a very experienced backpacker and NOLS alumni, was amazed at the amount of knowledge I acquired just from the book and has since purchased his own copy for reference. I highly recommend this book to any beginner or expert who needs a refresher!
Backpacking Book review August 23, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I teach a beginning backpacking class for adults and have used several books over the past 15 years. This is the 2nd year that I have used the Allen & Mike's book and it is a much easier read. Students and instructors both like the illustrations as it makes it faster to get through the information. Much more enjoyable than standard textbooks, but with a lot of valuable information.
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