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The best books and maps, reviewed and curated by the Trailspace community. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily.

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The Mountaineers Books Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills Climbing Book
$28
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Patagonia Simple Fly Fishing: Techniques For Tenkara And Rod & Reel Skills Book
$25
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Falcon Guides The Essential Guide to Hiking with Dogs Skills Book
$25
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National Geographic John Muir Trail Topographic Map Guide US Pacific States Paper Map / US Pacific States
$15
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That Wild Country: An Epic Journey through the Past, Present, and Future of America's Public Lands Guidebook
$14
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Frank Amato Publications The Curtis Creek Manifesto Skills Book
$16
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Westwater Books Belknap's Waterproof Canyonlands River Guide US Mountain States Guidebook
$20
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Down East Books Hiking Maine's 4,000-Footers US Northeast Guidebook
$16 - $18
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Pro-Knot Outdoor Knots - Waterproof Plastic Fan Pack Camping/Hiking/Backpacking Book
$7
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Garmin Topo US 24K West US Pacific States Map Application
$100 - $109
Lake Tahoe Camping with Privacy US Pacific States Guidebook
$27
Falcon Guides Backpacker The National Parks Coast to Coast: 100 Best Hikes Camping/Hiking/Backpacking Book / Guidebook
$26
user rating: 2.5 of 5 (1)
Garmin Topo US 24K Southwest US Mountain States Map Application
$100 - $109
user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
Gaia GPS Hiking, Offroad Maps App Outdoor App / Map
user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
Purple Lizard Maps Rothrock State Forest Trail Map US Northeast Paper Map
$15 MSRP
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National Geographic The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide Camping/Hiking/Backpacking Book
$20 MSRP
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (2)
Justin Lichter Trail Tested: A Thru-Hiker's Insights Into Hiking and Backpacking Camping/Hiking/Backpacking Book
$20 MSRP
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Falcon Guides Paddling America: Discover and Explore Our 50 Greatest Wild and Scenic Rivers US Northeast Guidebook / US Pacific States / US Mountain States / US Midwest / US South
$28 MSRP
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Rite in the Rain All-Weather Memo Book No. 374-M
$5 MSRP
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (2)
The Ultimate Hang An Illustrated Guide to Hammock Camping Camping/Hiking/Backpacking Book
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Cicerone Press Walking the West Highland Way International Guidebook
user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
CritterMap Backcountry Navigator for Android Map / Outdoor App
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Carin Mountain Company Mount Rainier Guide Reference Map US Pacific States Paper Map
$14 MSRP
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The Mountaineers Books Journeys North: The Pacific Crest Trail US Pacific States Guidebook
$20 MSRP
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Blackwoods Press John Muir Trail Pocket Atlas US Pacific States Map
$30 MSRP
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AntiGravityGear Foothills Trail Pocket Profile US South Paper Map
$4 MSRP
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Appalachian Mountain Club White Mountain Guide Online US Northeast Map Application
$15 MSRP
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Falcon Guides Paddling the John Wesley Powell Route: Exploring the Green and Colorado Rivers US Mountain States Guidebook
$26 MSRP
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Purple Lizard Maps Bald Eagle State Forest Map US Northeast Paper Map
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Gibbs Smith 98.6 Degrees - The Art of Keeping Your Ass Alive! First Aid/Safety/Survival Book
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Earthbound Sports Uwharrie Lakes Region Trail Guide Guidebook
user rating: 4 of 5 (2)
Random House The Complete Walker IV Camping/Hiking/Backpacking Book
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
DeLorme State Atlas & Gazetteer Map
$20 MSRP
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The A.T. Guide (2016 Northbound) Camping/Hiking/Backpacking Book
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Falcon Guides Hiking North Carolina US South Guidebook
$20 MSRP
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Pacific Adventures Press The Hungry Spork Cookbook
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Rick La Belle Rock Climbs of Central Washington US Pacific States Guidebook
user rating: 3.5 of 5 (1)
Falcon Guides The Complete Book of Sea Kayaking Paddling Book
user rating: 3.5 of 5 (1)
Backpacking Food: Recipes, Rations, Stoves and Storage by Andrew Skurka Cookbook
$5 MSRP
user rating: 3 of 5 (1)
Keystone Trails Association Pennsylvania Hiking Trails: 13th Edition US Northeast Guidebook
Falcon Guides Sierra Summits: A Guide to Fifty Peak Experiences in California's Range of Light US Pacific States Guidebook
$25 MSRP
user rating: 2.5 of 5 (1)
Globe Pequot Lipsmackin' Backpackin' Cookbook
$16 MSRP
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Falcon Guides Ultralight Backpackin' Tips Camping/Hiking/Backpacking Book
user rating: 1.5 of 5 (2)
MyTopo Waterproof Topo Map Tapoco US South Map
Ray-Way Trail Life: Ray Jardine's Lightweight Backpacking Camping/Hiking/Backpacking Book

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Recent Book / Map Reviews

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Down East Books Hiking Maine's 4,000-Footers

Hiking Maine's 4000 Footers is a guide book with detailed descriptions for day hiking each of Maine's 14 high peaks. Doug Dunlap has authored several other books on Maine hiking and includes a lot of basic hiking info for newer hikers in this guide.   Doug Dunlap has written several books on hiking and snowshoeing in Western Maine. Doug is a Registered Maine Guide and he's been hiking for over 40 years in New England, hitting all 67 4k summits. In Hiking Maine's 4,000 Footers he takes on the 14… Full review

rated 4.5 of 5 stars
Falcon Guides The Essential Guide to Hiking with Dogs

This dog hiking book is subtitled "Trail-Tested Tips and Expert Advice for Canine Adventures." The book certainly does provide much helpful information for those interested in outdoor adventures with their dogs. It focuses on hiking, but also gives the reader insight into dog behavior and the relationship between dog and human. "The Essential Guide to Hiking with Dogs" varies in its thoroughness as it broaches a plethora of important aspects of dog hiking, but I can recommend it as a helpful guide… Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
That Wild Country: An Epic Journey through the Past, Present, and Future of America's Public Lands

A down-to-earth book that is one part adventure journal and travelogue and one part approachable history lesson on public lands in the United States. The author skillfully weaves personal stories of adventures on public lands with the long and winding history of the public lands themselves. A great read for any adventurer, public lands user, or public lands advocate.   A book about public lands, sitting on a public lands map, next to a public lands cup of coffee. Details: Author: Mark Kenyon Length:… Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
Gaia GPS Hiking, Offroad Maps App

The main takeaway for me was that planning a route was significantly faster and more intuitive than any other mapping app I’ve used. The app does all the things we’ve come to expect from mapping apps, including pinning waypoints, creating routes, and tracking hikes, but offers many features that others don’t, including the national parks maps from National Geographic and cell phone coverage maps. The interface is clean and easy to understand and the maps are sharp without clutter. Gaia GPS… Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
The Mountaineers Books Journeys North: The Pacific Crest Trail

Famous trail angel Barney "Scout" Mann takes readers through a riveting portrayal of his experience on the Pacific Crest Trail. In 2007, hundreds of eager hikers kicked up dust from the Mexico monument as they set foot on the Pacific Crest Trail. Among them were Barney "Scout" Mann and five other hikers he encountered along the way. In Journeys North, Scout includes snippets about trail romance, culture, humor, and exploration.   The eloquent narrative questions why one might hike 2650 miles… Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
Frank Amato Publications The Curtis Creek Manifesto

"The Curtis Creek Manifesto" is probably the number one book available on the basics of fly fishing. The author and illustrator, Sheridan Anderson, created a unique and entertaining guide that will provide everything a person needs to know to get started fly fishing and it's done in a book that is only 48 pages long. It has been considered a classic ever since it was first published in 1978. About twenty years ago I was just getting into fly fishing and during a fishing trip a friend recommended… Full review

rated 4.5 of 5 stars
Patagonia Simple Fly Fishing: Techniques For Tenkara And Rod & Reel

In-depth, but engaging book focused on simplifying fly fishing. It is a great balance of skills, stories, and phenomenal photography. A great book for anyone interested in flying fishing or just interested in learning new skills. Written by Yvon Chouinard, Craig Mathews, and Mauro Mazzo, Simple Fly Fishing: Techniques for Tenkara and Rod & Reel is a fantastic book on the art and lifestyle of fishing in it most basic form. All three of the authors are lifelong fisherman with decades of experiences. Full review

rated 4.5 of 5 stars
AntiGravityGear Foothills Trail Pocket Profile

For day hikers and thru-hikers who want a quick reference guide to a trail that doesn’t skimp on information, doesn't require electricity, and which only adds negligible weight (.18 oz/5 g), AntiGravityGear’s Pocket Profile is an aptly named resource worth both the weight and the cost (USD $3.95)! AntiGravityGear produces a number of useful little publications called Pocket Profiles. Among their Pocket Profile titles are releases for the Appalachian Trail (22 different sections/profiles), the… Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
Lake Tahoe Camping with Privacy

This is the most valuable resource I have found for selecting a good site for the night before a backpacking trip. The authors focus on campsites with privacy but include thorough descriptions, elevation, contact information, and driveway length. With Lake Tahoe Camping With Privacy: Your Guide To The Most Private Campsites Near Tahoe, Truckee, Sly Park, Union Valley Reservoir, And Beyond the Wilkes have added to their collection of private campsites in the Sierra with their most recent book on… Full review

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