The Complete Walker is an in-depth guide to backpacking

Backpacking (wilderness)

Backpacking combines the activities of hiking and camping for an overnight stay in backcountry wilderness...

, written by Colin Fletcher

Colin Fletcher

Colin Fletcher was a pioneering backpacker and writer.In 1963, Fletcher became the first to walk the length of Grand Canyon entirely within the rim of the canyon "in one go" — only second to complete the entire journey — as chronicled in his bestselling 1968 memoir The Man Who Walked Through Time...

 with illustrations by political aide/women's rights

Women's rights

Women's rights are entitlements and freedoms claimed for women and girls of all ages in many societies.In some places these rights are institutionalized or supported by law, local custom, and behaviour, whereas in others they may be ignored or suppressed...

 advocate Nick Bauer. It was very influential and "could be credited with starting the backpacking industry." Since its first publishing in 1968

1968 in literature

The year 1968 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:* Dean R. Koontz's first novel, Star Quest is published....

, there have been three revised editions. The most recent edition, The Complete Walker IV, was co-authored by Chip Rawlins

Chip Rawlins

Chip Rawlins is the co-author of The Complete Walker IV with Colin Fletcher. He also publishes under the name, C. L. Rawlins . Rawlins is a non-fiction writer, poet, outdoor guide and instructor. Previous jobs include: firefighter, science editor, and field hydrologist.-Biography:Rawlins was born...

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Editions

• The Complete Walker (1968)
• The New Complete Walker (1974)
• The Complete Walker III (1984)
• The Complete Walker IV (2002)