When you are traveling in an unfamiliar area Field guides are something that can save your beacon. The small amount of weight that they add to your pack is worth the knowledge in which they hold. I am going to cover many guides that will meet your needs depending on what you are looking for and where you are looking.
Edibles
If you are planning to forage for food while you are hiking make sure you know what you are eating. Many hikers die each year from eating toxic edibles. Just because you see an animal eating a berry does not mean that it is OK for you to consume it. These animals have adapted and evolved to tolerate the different chemicals that are in these foods that our systems cannot withstand. So if you take only one thing from this learn that you always want to know what you are eating.
A good book for beginners to pack in is Peterson's Field guide to wild edibles. They have many photos and can give you good descriptions plants and berry's as well as roots and other sources of vital nutrients. There are many more guides out there but this one I strongly recommend.
Travel
For those wanting to travel to all parts of the world make sure you pack a field guide with you. You can spend hours searching for good restaurants and places to see. Getting a good affordable travel guide can save you time and money. Company's like AAA and travel services can make planning your next backpacking trip a breeze. You will be spending enough time on logistics for the back country so don’t waste your time planning the travel and departure events when you can get them done cheaply and conveniently. Rick Steve's has a good video collection of Europe and hiking in the Alps also guides for many destinations. Contact your local travel service for the best results.
Combo Guides
If you want to enjoy your trip with the least amount of packed weight and the most bang for your buck then you should get a Combo guide. These are not hard to find that include wildlife, flowers, landscapes and information about local towns, and National Parks. If you are looking for something that is more general and less specific then a combo guide is the way to go.
By traveling across the U.S or around the world there are an unlimited amount of things to see. Take your time and pick out a good Field guide that will make your trip less stressful and more enjoyable.
Edibles
If you are planning to forage for food while you are hiking make sure you know what you are eating. Many hikers die each year from eating toxic edibles. Just because you see an animal eating a berry does not mean that it is OK for you to consume it. These animals have adapted and evolved to tolerate the different chemicals that are in these foods that our systems cannot withstand. So if you take only one thing from this learn that you always want to know what you are eating.
A good book for beginners to pack in is Peterson's Field guide to wild edibles. They have many photos and can give you good descriptions plants and berry's as well as roots and other sources of vital nutrients. There are many more guides out there but this one I strongly recommend.
Travel
For those wanting to travel to all parts of the world make sure you pack a field guide with you. You can spend hours searching for good restaurants and places to see. Getting a good affordable travel guide can save you time and money. Company's like AAA and travel services can make planning your next backpacking trip a breeze. You will be spending enough time on logistics for the back country so don’t waste your time planning the travel and departure events when you can get them done cheaply and conveniently. Rick Steve's has a good video collection of Europe and hiking in the Alps also guides for many destinations. Contact your local travel service for the best results.
Combo Guides
If you want to enjoy your trip with the least amount of packed weight and the most bang for your buck then you should get a Combo guide. These are not hard to find that include wildlife, flowers, landscapes and information about local towns, and National Parks. If you are looking for something that is more general and less specific then a combo guide is the way to go.
By traveling across the U.S or around the world there are an unlimited amount of things to see. Take your time and pick out a good Field guide that will make your trip less stressful and more enjoyable.
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