{"product_id":"complete-hiking-backpacking-guide-hiking-gears-a-to-z-86-worlds-longest-toughest-most-scenic-and-unique-trails-9781540496638","title":"Complete Hiking \u0026 Backpacking Guide: Hiking Gears A to Z - 86 World's Longest, Toughest, Most Scenic and Unique Trails","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Hiking \u0026amp; Backpacking Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Best Hiking Gears A to Z \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e86 World's Longest, Toughest, Most Scenic and Unique Trails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eI was diagnosed with high blood pressure, borderline diabetes, and obesity. I lived a busy life, and I didn't have a lot of money. Taking the time to follow a strict diet and exercise routine or paying out a lot of money for a gym membership or personal training was out of the question.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt first, I tried training for a marathon as my younger brother Bobby was a cross country marathon runner. But after the second day with him, I realized my body was not fit for marathon practice. Bobby's coach then told me about hiking, and since he was an avid hiker himself, he took me on two hiking trips, and I was hooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat was 12 years ago. Fast forward to the present, I now am an experienced long-distance hiker, I traveled and hiked in over 17 countries. I no longer have diabetes or high blood pressure. I am also a certified hiking coach for people with diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI teach and promote family hiking, where a family with kids of any ages can go for a hike as a mini camping trip and have a fun time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI wrote this Complete Hiking and Backpacking Guide book for people who are looking to get into shape while enjoying their time outdoors, especially with their family and kids. Think of hiking as a mini camping trip where you get to enjoy the beautiful nature while getting into shape and spend quality time with your family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, I start with the very basics of hiking backpacking and go into what \u003cstrong\u003eHiking Gears\u003c\/strong\u003e and camping supplies you need and why you need them. I teach you how you can get started slowly and then work your way up to the advanced hiking phase, where you will be able to take longer hiking trips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI teach you how to deal with many emergencies along the trails, how to choose the perfect trail and navigate yourself around, how and what to pack for various hiking trips, how to hike with family and pets. I also share many \u003cstrong\u003eDo's and Don'ts, \u003c\/strong\u003e along with some of the greatest hiking trails in the USA and around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e86 World's Longest, Toughest, Most Scenic and Unique Hiking Trails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 Top Hiking Trails in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 Top Hiking Trails in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 Top Hikes in Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 Top Hikes in Great Britain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 Top Islands of the World for Hiking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 Top Winter Hiking Destinations in the U.S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 Most Unique Hiking Trails of the World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13 Longest Hiking Trails of the World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 Most Difficult Trails of the World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeel free to look through the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e area so you can see the details of what I cover in this book. This way, you will have a glimpse before you actually buy the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI know there are many books out there about hiking, but I know mine will stand out as this is the only book where I teach you everything from my own \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003epersonal experience\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and not what I learned from other books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet's get started to a brighter and better tomorrow and a new beginning to a happier and healthier life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood luck \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobbie Jones started his career as a freelance network security expert. He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife and two daughters. He started hiking 12 years ago at the age of 27 when his doctor diagnosed him with high blood pressure, borderline diabetes, obesity and being overweight. At the time his younger brother Bobby was a famous marathon runner, he decided to seek help from his brother to get into shape. Two days after he started training with his brother, he realized running was not for him. He was not fit to run even hundred yards let alone a marathon. His brother's coach then told him about hiking, as the coach himself was an avid hiker, he took Robbie with him on two mini hikes and showed him the basics of hiking. Robbie enjoyed the strolls so much that he started hiking immediately. That was 12 years ago. Fast forward to the present, Robbie now is an experienced long distance hiker, who traveled and hiked in over 17 countries. He no longer has diabetes or high blood pressure. He is a certified hiking coach for people with diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. He teaches and promotes family hiking where a family with kids of any ages can go for a hike as a mini camping trip and have a fun time. As he started to hike longer distances, he started to do research on how to survive in the woods, bushcraft and then came disaster preparedness and in last five years he truly mastered the art of bushcraft, disaster preparedness and bug out survival tips and tools. He gave up his network security freelancing job six years ago and started doing one on one coaching\/consulting on hiking, bushcraft, disaster preparedness, and bug out for many passionate people who come from all ages and background. 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