Summer project! Here comes a series of posts because that seems to be popular, and because it'll make sure I have material for a number of posts. The subject will be backpacking, and the format instructional. So today I'll give you the introduction and tentative table of contents for Watson's Guide to Hobbyist Backpacking. I may or may not post all the chapters here in their order, or I might just add it as part of the Office. In fact that sounds like a better idea, as both the subject and format are more appropriate to that medium, and I can do more with it there, as well as save space here for things I usually use this for. So it's settled. I'll give you a little taste here and I'll let you know as I write and post each chapter on the Office. I think this'll be a more productive endeavor for me than my Liturgical Equity ever was, after all I do feel more important writing in this style than in the stories. I've actually got the time now and the material and knowledge base to finish this one, too. It looks like the target audience for this book is going to be people with an interest but little experience in backpacking. It is this audience that gives me the greatest freedom to describe in detail the entire process from the most basic steps but also discuss at length the intricacies of this activity that go beyond the physical act of walking through the woods. It will be by no means a comprehensive or official guide, but rather it is the knowledge base I have accumulated through experience, targeted towards a specific audience for a specific purpose. It will include much of my personal experiences and preferences which may contradict other sources, as well as the generally accepted methods within the backpacking community. So if you don't give a damn about what I have to say about backpacking, I won't waste Desk space with it, but it will be on the Office for people to see. You can help me out with this by letting me know if I've left out something important as I post each chapter if you're a fellow experienced hiker, or if you're not, you can still help me by telling me if any of the terminology or anything is not explained to your satisfaction and understanding. So if anybody decides they care, this is my summer project, contents subject to change:
Watson's Guide to Hobbyist Backpacking
Chp 1: Welcome
Chp 2: Choosing Your Trek
Chp 3: Equipment
Chp 4: Packing
Chp 5: Hiking
Chp 6: Trail Etiquette
Chp 7: Farewell
Should be fun (for me).
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