Brendan Leonard is an adventure writer whose work has appeared in Outside, Men’s Journal, Backpacker, Climbing, Alpinist, National Geographic Adventure, and dozens of other publications. He is the author of Surviving the Great Outdoors. He lives in Denver, Colorado. Find him on Instagram @semi_rad. Forest Woodward is a climber, surfer, and adventure photographer whose work has appeared in Esquire, Outside, National Geographic Adventure, Climbing, Alpinist, Men’s Health, Surfer magazine, and many other publications. His clients include Filson, J. Crew, and Patagonia, to name a few. Find him on Instagram @forestwoodward.
This beautifully photographed tome--shot in/on deserts, woods, and mountains around the country--is an ode to backwoods camping and the solitude, extra stars, and immersion in nature it affords. Acknowledging that there's nothing easy about the task of hiking in with everything you'll need for an extended stay in the wilderness, the authors offer detailed advice on what to pack for camping in the snow, camping with your dog, bikepacking, and more. --Sierra, the National Magazine of the Sierra Club