--- product_id: 1258749 title: "The Backpacker's Field Manual, Revised and Updated: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills" price: "393 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/1258749-the-backpackers-field-manual-revised-and-updated-a-comprehensive-guide store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # Ultra-light packing strategies 448 pages of expert knowledge 100+ detailed illustrations The Backpacker's Field Manual, Revised and Updated: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills **Price:** 393 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎒 Your all-in-one guide to conquering the wild with confidence and style ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Backpacker's Field Manual, Revised and Updated: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills - **How much does it cost?** 393 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/1258749-the-backpackers-field-manual-revised-and-updated-a-comprehensive-guide) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Plan Like a Pro:** Step-by-step trip planning and Leave No Trace camping principles for responsible adventurers - • **Master Every Mile:** Comprehensive backcountry skills from weather forecasting to bear-proofing your campsite - • **Safety First, Always:** In-depth first aid and emergency procedures designed for real-world trail scenarios - • **Pack Smarter, Not Heavier:** Expert ultra-light packing tips to maximize every ounce of your load - • **Your Ultimate Trail Companion:** Cross-referenced quick access to essential info, perfect for beginners and seasoned hikers alike ## Overview The Backpacker's Field Manual, Revised and Updated, is a 448-page authoritative guide packed with over 100 illustrations covering modern backpacking essentials—from trip planning and gear selection to first aid and Leave No Trace ethics. Perfect for both novices and experienced hikers, it offers practical, ultra-light packing advice and quick-reference sections to keep you prepared and safe on every adventure. ## Description This thoroughly researched yet accessible backpacking book offers a complete view of backpacking today, exploring everything from how to plan a trip and select gear to emergency procedures and first-aid care in the field A revised, updated, and comprehensive guide to backpacking with a complete view of modern-day backpacking, The Backpacker’s Field Manual covers the best in gear, first aid, and Leave No Trace camping, and also includes chapters dedicated to trip planning, cooking and nutrition, hygiene and water purification, and more. Whether you’re about to set off on your first hike or have been camping for decades, The Backpacker’s Field Manual is an indispensable guide for trip planning strategies and also works as a quick reference on the trail for: • Back-country skills : how to forecast the weather, identify trees, bear-proof your campsite, wrap an injured ankle, and more—with over one hundred illustrations to guide you • Tricks of the trail : time-tested practical lessons learned along the way • Going ultra-light : downsizing suggestions for those who want to lighten up Every traveler knows that space in a backpack is limited, so on your next trip, carry the only guide you'll ever need—this one—and take to the great outdoors with confidence. Review: Fantastic, in-depth information easily explained - The author really knows what he's talking about. He covers everything you would need to know, from what to pack, to how to read the weather, navigation and how to treat (or not treat) medical emergencies. He warns hikers not to overestimate their skills and limitations, how to assign tasks to group members, how to negotiate rivers — so many things I never considered. He also notes where the book cannot explain everything you might need in specific situations, and includes a bibliography for more information. He even cross-references sections so you don't have to read all 448 pages to get what you need. It's good for beginners and more experienced hikers alike. While I know I'll never need all of the information in here, I will keep it on hand for reference. Review: It has everything. - I've had some experience in backpacking, but there where some gaps in my knowledge. This book had EVERYTHING that I wanted to know. I purchased this book along with a book on orienteering and another on knots to further add to my expertise. Unfortunately, all the knots (compacted onto two pages) and orienteering tricks that I needed where in this book and I needn't have purchased the others. I've been reading the book straight through. Although it is meant to be carried with you, it isn't pocket sized and has lengthy textual information for most topics including a lot about equipment and preparation. I've memorized all the info I think I'll need and won't be carrying it. The two star reviewer complained about this book's lack of depth into any topic, but as for me, I backpack only a few times a year but car camp and hike once a month or more and this book had everything I think I'll ever need to know aside from specific equipment suggestions. ## Features - BACKPACKERS FD MANUAL: COMP GD ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 969 Reviews | ## Images ![The Backpacker's Field Manual, Revised and Updated: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71StfE0kYOL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic, in-depth information easily explained *by N***E on August 23, 2023* The author really knows what he's talking about. He covers everything you would need to know, from what to pack, to how to read the weather, navigation and how to treat (or not treat) medical emergencies. He warns hikers not to overestimate their skills and limitations, how to assign tasks to group members, how to negotiate rivers — so many things I never considered. He also notes where the book cannot explain everything you might need in specific situations, and includes a bibliography for more information. He even cross-references sections so you don't have to read all 448 pages to get what you need. It's good for beginners and more experienced hikers alike. While I know I'll never need all of the information in here, I will keep it on hand for reference. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It has everything. *by S***D on April 30, 2010* I've had some experience in backpacking, but there where some gaps in my knowledge. This book had EVERYTHING that I wanted to know. I purchased this book along with a book on orienteering and another on knots to further add to my expertise. Unfortunately, all the knots (compacted onto two pages) and orienteering tricks that I needed where in this book and I needn't have purchased the others. I've been reading the book straight through. Although it is meant to be carried with you, it isn't pocket sized and has lengthy textual information for most topics including a lot about equipment and preparation. I've memorized all the info I think I'll need and won't be carrying it. The two star reviewer complained about this book's lack of depth into any topic, but as for me, I backpack only a few times a year but car camp and hike once a month or more and this book had everything I think I'll ever need to know aside from specific equipment suggestions. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great reference and resource book *by Y***A on March 9, 2016* Great reference and resource book. Also pretty interesting as a chapter read on topics of interest. Some of the information is a bit outdated, but overall still relevant. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Backpacker's Field Manual, Revised and Updated: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills - How to Suffer Outside: A Beginner’s Guide to Hiking and Backpacking - How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild: Backpacking for Beginners --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/1258749-the-backpackers-field-manual-revised-and-updated-a-comprehensive-guide](https://www.desertcart.no/products/1258749-the-backpackers-field-manual-revised-and-updated-a-comprehensive-guide) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-09-16*