Dave Anderson

To avoid outdoor hazards when hiking and backpacking, readers will want Backpacker magazine's Outdoor Hazards. This durable, packable, full-color package, written by longtime wilderness guide Dave Anderson, covers hazards such as poor planning, stinging insects, poisonous plants, large mammals, s...

The guide for planning a successful trip, short or long Research access to public land, domestic and international Create a budget and find additional funding Choose essential gear, with checklists for personal and group gear Plan food and fuel requirements How to prepare mentally and physically ...