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100 1 _aWallace, Dillon,
_d1863-1939
245 1 0 _aPacking and Portaging
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-01-20
508 _aProduced by Itay Perl and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Packing and Portaging" by Dillon Wallace is a practical guide written in the early 20th century. This nonfiction book explores the essential techniques for packing gear and navigating the wilderness, specifically focusing on canoe and horse travel. It serves as a helpful resource for outdoor enthusiasts, detailing methods for efficient packing, the importance of light, compact equipment, and strategies for traversing challenging landscapes. The opening of this guide introduces fundamental concepts related to packing and portaging, particularly in the wilderness context. Wallace defines critical terms such as “pack” and “portage,” emphasizing their meanings and importance for travelers. He discusses the significance of minimizing weight without sacrificing comfort and comfort for those venturing into outdoor settings. The chapter sets the tone for the subsequent content, which delves into specific equipment choices, packing techniques, and considerations for various types of wilderness travel, such as canoeing and traveling with pack animals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTransportation
653 _aCamping -- Equipment and supplies
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44720
999 _c85559
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