If you encounter a bear in the wilderness, what do you do? In Bear Country Behavior, veteran backcountry traveler Bill Schneider gives valuable advice on how to hike and backpack safely in grizzly bear and black bear country throughout the United States. This volume includes hiking and camping in bear country, food storage, special considerations for women, and special precautions for hunters, anglers, mountain bikers, and photographers.

In this book Molly Absolon gathers a plethora of trail-tested recipes in a durable, packable, full-color package. It includes everything from breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and desserts to snacks and beverages (including alcoholic drinks from Backpacker's popular "Backcountry Bartender" column). Also included are tips on how to prepare each recipe in the backcountry.

This book could save you hundreds of dollars on outdoor gear Don t retire a jacket just because it s torn or buy a new tent because the zipper broke. Learn how to fix these problems and dozens more and save your money for a dream trip by following the st"

The "10 Essentials"have long been recognized as the minimum amount of survival gear you should carry when heading into the backcountry. This book breaks down the gear optionsinto what works, what doesn't, and why."

A short, highly illustrated, pocket-size how-to guide to the sport of winter camping, published under the imprimatur of "Backpacker" magazine. The book covers gear, safety, weather concerns, necessary skills, and more.

A new title in FalconGuides' partnership with Backpacker magazine, this book explores the fundamentals of diet and exercise that are necessary to get in shape to tackle a variety of different hiking trails. Including information about fitness routines and nutrition, this book is full of how-to information and fifty color photographs.