Backpacking Revised Edition by R.C. Rethmel (Good, 1972, Pbk, Burgess Pub)

In good condition: cover and pages have some wear; pages are lightly age-toned. ISBN 80871824x80871824x80871824x80871824x

Backpacking (Revised Edition) is a foundational guide to wilderness travel and backcountry camping, originally published in the late 1960s and updated in a 5th revised edition in 1972 by Burgess Publishing Company.  The book spans approximately 185 to 232 pages (depending on the printing) and serves as a practical manual for individuals and groups—particularly Scout troops—planning backpacking trips

The book is structured to walk readers through the essential elements of preparing for and executing a backpacking trip. Based on its table of contents and thematic focus, it includes detailed chapters on:

-The Pack: Selection, fitting, and loading of backpacks for comfort and efficiency.
Sleeping Gear: Types of sleeping bags, pads, and shelter systems suitable for various conditions.
-Clothing and Layering: Guidance on choosing appropriate attire for changing weather and terrain.
-Cooking and Nutrition: Meal planning, lightweight food options, and field cooking techniques.
-Navigation and Safety: Map reading, route finding, and emergency preparedness.
-Leave No Trace Principles: Early emphasis on minimizing environmental impact (though not yet formalized under that name in the original editions). 

The text is known for its practical, no-nonsense approach, with an emphasis on lightweight gear and self-reliance in the wilderness.