Backpacker Core Skills series The Backpacker Core Skills series breaks down subjects into the most important and useful topics, providing practical, necessary, and portable information that is useful in the field. Each title introduces readers to basic and intermediate skills needed to safely and successfully get along in the outdoors—and organizes detailed, in-depth, practical content for immediate and fast reader access in a portable package. The series is Backpacker magazine branded, fueled by FalconGuides, and marketed as essential mind gear from the two most respected and reliable publishers of outdoor-related information. Series specs: $12.95 US/$14.50 CAN • World • Paper • 4 ¼ x 7 • 96 pp • 48/CTN • color photos & illus. • SPORTS & RECREATION