How To Suffer Outside: A Beginner's Guide To Hiking And Backpacking

Part critique of modern hiking culture and part how-to guide,How to Suffer Outsideis for anyone who wants to hit the trail without breaking the bank. Diana Helmuth offers real advice, opinionated but accessible and based on in-the-field experiences. She wins readers hearts and trust through a blend of self-deprecating humor and good-natured heckling of both seasoned backpackers and urbanites who romanticize being outdoorsy, plus a helpful dose of the actual advice a novice needs to get started.

Featuring illustrations by artist Latasha Dunston, each chapter focuses on a critical topic: gear, food, hygiene, clothing, and more, along with useful checklists and resources. Humorous, philosophical, and practical,How to Suffer Outsideteaches casual walkers, hikers, and campers of all stripes how to venture outdoors with confidence.