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National Geographic's Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide demonstrates how and why lightweight backpacking is safer, more comfortable, less expensive and more fun than conventional and heavy backpacking. Author and long distance hiker Andrew Skurka has defined the light and fast style of backcountry travel and recommends a variety of lightweight gear in the book, including an assortment of packs, shelters, stoves, clothing and more.. NOTA: El libro no está en español, sino en inglés.

Andrew Skurka is a sponsored long-distance backpacker, speaker, and writer. He has hiked 25,000 miles-plus since 2002, most recently on a 4,700 mile loop around Alaska and the Yukon. Named "Adventurer of the Year" by National Geographic Adventure (describing him as "a Gen Y version of Thoreau") and Person of the Year by Backpacker Magazine, he was also featured in Outside and Men's Journal.