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Kristin Hostetter
Books by Kristin Hostetter
Backpacker Magazine's The 10 Essentials of Outdoor Gear
What You Need To Stay Alive
The "10 Essentials" have long been recognized as the minimum amount of survival gear you should carry when heading into the backcountry. This book breaks down the gear options into what works, what doesn't, and why.
Backpacker Magazine's Complete Guide to Outdoor Gear Maintenance and Repair
Step-By-Step Techniques To Maximize Performance And Save Money
This book could save you hundreds of dollars on outdoor gear! Don’t retire a jacket just because it’s torn or buy a new tent because the zipper broke. Learn how to fix these problems—and dozens more—and save your money for a dream trip by following the step-by-step gear maintenance and repair ins...