The Appalachian Trail Backpacker: Trail-Proven Advice for Hikes of Any Length

By Frank Logue and Victoria Steele Logue

Book Overview

This book helps readers plan and prepare for hiking on the Appalachian Trail, from day trips to through-hikes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0897325834
• ISBN13: 9780897325837
• Release Date: November 2004
• Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

The book to buy when preparing to hike on the AT

The AT Backpacker is a well-written, no-nonsense guide. The Logues give the low down on hiking with an eye toward the Appalachian Trail. I found everything I needed to know about foods to eat and how to be safe in drinking water. They also go through the dizzying array of gear out there, from tents and backpacks to stoves, sleeping bags, boots and clothes, all with the AT in mind. There are also chapters on winter backpacking, backpacking with children, and long distance hiking which expand on the basics. An earlier edition of this book gave me the confidence to get out on the trail for some shorter hikes (weekend hikes and a week-long trip). I have used the checklist for overnight hikes in the back of the book to prepare for many hikes and find it the best equipment checklist anywhere. I bought this third edition to get the latest as I prepare for a thru-hike of the AT. The Logues have made numerous changes throughout the book. I'm glad they have kept the AT Backpacker current. The additional appendix on websites has proved helpful for planning my hike. I recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn more before hitting the AT for a hike.

Everything I needed

The Appalachian Trail Backpacker delivered what it promised--trail tested advice for hikes of any length. I found the info I wanted to give me the confidence I needed to get out for a week long hike on the AT. They taught me everything I needed to know to go out and do it. I recommend this book to anyone interested in hiking the AT. It's a well-written, no nonsense guide.

Detailed, outlined, good information

This book provides vital information for anyone preparing to hike any part of the AT. This book utilizes good format with headings and different sections to outline almost anything that one will need to know about planning a hike from packpack size to water filters. Since the book is advice from other hikers, it is general information, but DEFINITELY useful! I was extremely pleased!!

The #1 camping and backpacking book!

This is a number one book. It has all the simple features of an easy to read book. This is good for Hiking the AT or just hiking and camping in general!A humorous book,with a lot of good stories and hints. VERY HELPFUL!

A great book--it helped me thru-hike the Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Trail Backpacker taught me what I needed to know to successfully thru-hike the A.T. The advice is straightforward, and the anecdotes make it enjoyable to read.