Backpacking Hacks

Don't just survive, thrive in the great outdoors! This handy guidebook provides unique tips and tricks to transform any camping trip into a glamping vacay, including defense against weather extremes, hygiene hacks, and unplugged entertainment options. With bold photos and infographics, step-by-step projects, and expert instructions, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GUIDES will have first-time campers and enthusiasts alike opting outside.

Don't just survive, thrive in the great outdoors! This handy guidebook provides unique tips and tricks to transform any camping trip into a glamping vacay, including defense against weather extremes, hygiene hacks, and unplugged entertainment options. With bold photos and infographics, step-by-step projects, and expert instructions, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GUIDES will have first-time campers and enthusiasts alike opting outside.

"Has the daily grind got you down? Are you tired of wasting time on meaningless tasks when you'd rather be doing something else? You need some life hacks to get you through the day! These bright ideas will keep you sailing smoothly through life. Easy-to-read, high-interest hacks will engage even the most reluctant reader"--

A fun collection of wilderness backpacking tips from the host of the popular podcast, The First 40 Miles. 40 Backpacking Hacks: Tried and True Tricks of the Trail, Volume 2 I love a good life hack. If there's a clever, new way to use household items or a fun idea for how to make something easier, cheaper, or more efficient, I'm all for it. And that goes for trail time, too! Backpacking hacks can make your trip more creative, comfortable, entertaining and fun. In fact, backpacking is the perfect opportunity to exercise that creativity muscle. You can use the backpacking hacks in this book to get you started-but before long, I promise, you'll be coming up with your own backpacking hacks. You'll discover new ways to fix problems, create customized gear, and turn your one-trick ponies into multi-use items. So whether you're a seasoned backpacker or you've yet to step foot on the trail, I invite you to approach backpacking with a healthy dose of open-mindedness. You'll discover something new every single time. Why is the first hack in this book "#41?" In case you missed it, this is my second book of backpacking hacks. Check out volume 1 for hacks #1-40. Each hack comes from the "Backpack Hack of the Week" of an episode of The First 40 Miles Podcast. It's a weekly podcast for people who are new to backpacking and hiking, which I host with my husband, Josh. Tags: backpacking for beginners, wilderness backpacking, hiking, camping, hacks, food, recipes, tips, gear.

Backpacker The Survival Hacker’s Handbook provides detailed instruction on how to use everyday items to survive in extraordinary circumstances. Sure, the quirk is here. For instance, learn how to make a fishhook out of a beer can, start a fire with hand sanitizer, or purify water with bleach. But it goes beyond the quirk to identify real solutions for real scenarios—with real items you carry with you. The book includes useful tips and tricks from survival experts, and provides step-by-step instructions, along with short stories of survival situations where these modern survival skills have come into play. The book is organized around basic fundamental concepts of survival: finding food, building shelter, securing water, etc.

A fun collection of wilderness backpacking tips from the host of the popular podcast, The First 40 Miles. 40 Backpacking Hacks: Tried and True Tricks of the Trail, Volume 3 A few years ago, I had zero plans to write any backpacking books. And for good reason. I had never been backpacking. I had no trail experience, no gear, and no clue. All of that changed when my husband, Josh, decided to get back into backpacking. He and some friends planned to hike the Timberline Trail around Oregon's Mount Hood. I watched as Josh researched gear, scoured trail reports, and prepped food. I must have caught the backpacking bug, because just a week before the trip, I was packing to go along, too. And I learned something important on that trip (actually, about a billion important things, but I'll boil it down): backpacking is better with friends. We learn from each other. We support each other. We encourage each other. We share new ways of doing things. Fast forward a few years from that first exciting backpacking trip. I'm now connected with thousands of trail friends through my hiking and backpacking podcast, The First 40 Miles. Each week we broadcast to a worldwide audience of backpackers. We learn from each other. We support each other. We encourage each other. We share new ways of doing things. So, think of these backpacking hacks as little conversations with your backpacking buddies. One friend knows know to hack your photos to look just like Ansel Adams shots (#82). Another buddy has this weird food that he brings on trips called "bulgur" (#85 and #100). Another friend wants to tell you how he got his new tent with sweet, exclusive features (#102).Backpacking is always better--way better--with friends. Why is the first hack in this book "#81?" In case you missed it, this is my third book of backpacking hacks. Check out volumes 1 and 2 for hacks #1-80. Tags: backpacking for beginners, wilderness backpacking, hiking, camping, hacks, food, recipes, tips, gear.

The BlackBerry has become an invaluable tool for those of us who need to stay connected and in the loop. But most people take advantage of only a few features that this marvelous communications device offers. What if you could do much more with your BlackBerry than just web surfing and email? BlackBerry Hacks will enhance your mobile computing with great tips and tricks. You'll learn that the BlackBerry is capable of things you never thought possible, and you'll learn how to make it an even better email and web workhorse: Get the most out of the built-in applications Take control of email with filters, searches, and more Rev up your mobile gaming--whether you're an arcade addict or poker pro Browse the web, chat over IM, and keep up with news and weblogs Work with office documents, spell check your messages, and send faxes Become more secure, lock down your BlackBerry and stash secure information somewhere safe Manage and monitor the BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) and Mobile Data System (MDS) Create web sites that look great on a BlackBerry Develop and deploy BlackBerry applications Whether you need to schedule a meeting from a trade show floor, confirm your child's next play date at the park, or just find the show times and secure movie tickets while at dinner, this book helps you use the remarkable BlackBerry to stay in touch and in-the-know--no matter where you are or where you go.

A fun collection of wilderness backpacking tips from the host of the popular podcast, The First 40 Miles. 40 Backpacking Hacks: Tried and True Tricks of the Trail, Volume 1 What do a blank canvas, a silent piano, and a trailhead all have in common? They are each anxiously waiting for a curious, brave soul--regardless of talent, skill or experience--to breathe life into them. A canvas comes to life through the wild, youthful, vibrant strokes of a paint-laden brush. A piano comes to life through an uninhibited hand gliding smoothly over the glossy, heavy, rebounding keys. And a trail comes to life when a na�ve adventurer, burdened and blessed with the exact necessities of life--nothing more or less--has a desire to breathe more than her lungs can take in, be immersed in a culture of complete magnificence, and live for days feeling equal parts fear, love, fatigue, and vitality. 40 Backpacking Hacks is a witty collection of tips, taken from The First 40 Miles Podcast, to help beginning backpackers thrive in their new-found hobby. Each hack is adorably illustrated. Food hacks include 15 recipes that are calorie-dense and easy to prepare on the trail or in camp. Gear hacks save time and money and enhance your backpacking experience. So, whether you're still mustering up the courage to take your new hiking shoes out of the box or you've been on more trails than you can shake a trekking pole at, this book will inspire you to rethink the essentials, lighten your load, and make the most of your time on the trail. Tags: backpacking for beginners, wilderness backpacking, hiking, camping, hacks, food, recipes, tips, gear.