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Head to head · Camping & Hiking
The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide, Second Edition vs Bushcraft 101 A Field Guide to the Art of
Ravvy scores The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide, Second Edition at 84.01 and Bushcraft 101 A Field Guide to the Art of at 93.73. Bushcraft 101 A Field Guide to the Art of takes the overall pick, best for beginner to intermediate survivalists and backcountry campers..
Ravvy pick
$9
This is an essential primer for backcountry campers looking to master self-reliance skills, provided they accept the lack of waterproof pages for field use.
How they score
| Factor | The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide, Second Edition | Bushcraft 101 A Field Guide to the Art of |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | – | 65 |
| Portability | – | 89.5 |
| Practicality | – | 91 |
| Educational Value | – | 94.2 |
| Illustrative Clarity | – | 82.5 |
The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide, Second Edition
Bushcraft 101 A Field Guide to the Art of
What owners praise
- Focuses on cost effective DIY survival methods
- Compact size is perfect for backpacking
- Clear illustrations for complex tasks like knots
- Comprehensive coverage of basic tool maintenance
- Expertly curated list of essential gear requirements
What to know first
- Paper quality is not waterproof or tear resistant
- Some advanced readers may find the 5 Cs too basic
- Lacks color photography for plant identification
Skip it if advanced survivalists seeking color-based foraging guides
Specs side by side
| Spec | The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide, Second Edition | Bushcraft 101 A Field Guide to the Art of |
|---|---|---|
| ASIN | 1426217846 | – |
| Edition | 2nd | 1st |
| ISBN-10 | 9781426217845 | 1440579776 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1426217845 | 978-1440579776 |
| Language | English | English |
| Publisher | National Geographic | Adams Media |
| Dimensions | 5.26 x 0.54 x 8.34 inches | 5.5 x 0.7 x 8.44 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | 10.5 ounces |
| Print length | 240 pages | 256 pages |
| Publication date | March 7, 2017 | September 1, 2014 |
| Best Sellers Rank | See Top 100 in Books | See Top 100 in Books |
| Part of series | – | Part of series : Bushcraft |
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