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Allen and Mikes Really Cool Backpackin' Book

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  • Author: Allen O'Bannon; illustrated by Mike Clelland
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Get out and get back home with tips from this book. Traveling into the wilderness with just your pack on your back clears the mind and is an empowering experience. Allen and Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book, written and illustrated by two guys who spend most of their lives in the woods, provides information on dressing and packing for the outdoors, equipment, travel techniques, campcraft, trip planning, outdoor hazards, low-impact camping and more. PRODUCT FEATURES: Beginners will find this book a perfect introduction to the backpacking world Experienced Backpackers are certain to pick up a few more tricks from this thoroughly informative and entirely entertaining book Author: Allen O'Bannon; illustrated by Mike Clelland 100960 , Allen and Mikes Really Cool Backpackin' Book , How to guide , guide book , instruction , instructional manual , how to book , backpacking , camping , wilderness

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  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.6 inches ; 0.8 ounces
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  • Origin: USA
  • ASIN: 1560449128
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
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What can I say, this is just a fun book to read!
Kevin Broughton
Great book with plenty of great tips, helpful and funny illustrations, and an easy read.
Hannah Boyer
Overall, I love this book and would recommend it to anyone who is just starting out!
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Especially recommended for the novice camper
By Midwest Book Review on July 3, 2001
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Profusely illustrated by Mike Clelland, Allen O'Bannon's Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book is a superbly presented guide for traveling and camping in a wilderness environment. All the relevant issues are covered including dressing and packing for the outdoors, choosing proper equipment; navigating with map and compass; setting up camp; dealing with wildlife; reading the weather; and basic backwoods hygiene. The informative text is enhanced with appendices on low-impact camping technics and an extensive gear checklist. Wether for a day-trip hike or an extended outdoors expedition, Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book is thoroughly "user friendly" and especially recommended for the novice camper and those new to the wilderness experience.
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
More than informative -- this book is FUN!
By Patrick Taylor on January 11, 2007
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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.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Astonishingly good
By Paul Wake on January 30, 2004
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I've read a gazillion backpacking books, and this one is the best. Far and away the best. I don't quite grasp how something so concise can be so thorough. But it is. And entertaining. And up to date.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Good ideas
By Craig A. Shelley on November 21, 2006
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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.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Allen and Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book
By Barbara J. Nibling on July 27, 2005
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And a really cool book it is! Don't be deceived by the small number of pages; it contains a wealth of information presented with great wit. Illustrations are perfect and appropriate; chapters progressing from start to end and even making using a compass seem doable!

If you are a beginner, this is the book for you; if you're experienced, this also has some good tips you may not have run across. (If passing horses on a trail, go downhill ...) The emphasis is to cover the high points, why they are the high points, enough to get you out and back, share some of the mistakes you are wiser to do without, and make the outdoors experience better for both you and those who follow after you.

I got the book for the tent and tarp sections - I read all of it just because it was so well presented and fun. Buy it!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
A Backpackin' Teachin' book for Scoutin'
By A Customer on March 14, 2002
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I'm a Scoutmaster with a troop that wants adventure and backpacking is high on their list of things they wish to do. I picked up this book because I loved the illustrations (Mike Clelland learned to draw from reading MAD Magazine). I can't remember the last time I had a book that was so interesting that it compelled me read thru it every day for weeks. I'm using it as a teaching aid to help my scouts understand backpacking concepts ie. Loose the tent and use a tarp, Choosing types and quantities of food. And the scouts like the pictures. It's a great book for beginners young and old.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
This book is almost as fun as backpackin' itself!
By K. Olsen on March 20, 2005
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This book has great illustrations and it is entertaining the whole way through...some guidebooks turn into a death march to read cover-to-cover, but I read this whole thing in a few hours! It's a great place to start if you haven't done much backpackin'...If you've already done tons, it will still probably give you some good ideas and a good laugh. If you are looking for an introductory backpacking book, I highly recommend this one.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Allen and Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book
By Jonni K. on September 28, 2006
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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!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

Great book full of knowledge!!!

This book is full of great information. It covers everything under the sun. I have a lot more ideas on how to be a more successful backpacker.

Published 1 month ago by Amazon Customer
There is some useful information in the book - the section on...

This book was written before the lightweight backpacking revolution occurred, and I think that even the authors would admit that huge portions of the information regarding gear are... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Charles Moulder
Great set of books. Love them all. Very practical.

This is actually the second Cool Backpackin' Book that I bought. My son borrowed mine when he went on a backpacking trip to NM and misplaced it. Read more

Published 2 months ago by flygirltaylor
Before your next backpacking trip read this.

An excellent read for those who have considered backpacking, but are not sure where to start. It is also a great reference for people like me that have no backpacked in a long... Read more

Published 2 months ago by Happy Shopping
Great book for anyone who wants to learn about backpacking ...

Great book for anyone who wants to learn about backpacking but doesn't want to read a book as big as "Mountaineering"

Published 2 months ago by reginald ramsey
Good for newbies and experienced also..

This is a very entertaining book, due to humor and covering the outdoor basics. The author does a good job of explaining items to pack and their value to backpacking. Read more

Published 3 months ago by The Basic Camper
so helpful!

Nicely organized information that has weight because of the authors experience. Illustrations are clear and helpful as well. Good read

Published 3 months ago by Saved
A good book to read when starting to backpack.

Lots of useful suggestions in the book about all the items a person needs to start backpacking. He covers all of the necessities a person needs from the sleeping to the food and... Read more

Published 4 months ago by Oldsparkey
Nice book.

The know-how and information is great. Love the humor and pictures. I recommend the book to anyone who likes to hike, tramp, camp, and backpack.

Published 5 months ago by D. Meyer
This books has some real nice cartoons.

I needed this book for a hiking class I was taking. Its fun to look through has some fun drawings.

Published 6 months ago by College Student

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