''The Complete Walker'' is an in-depth guide to

backpacking Backpacking may refer to: * Backpacking (travel), low-cost, independent, international travel * Backpacking (hiking), trekking and camping overnight in the wilderness * Ultralight backpacking, a style of wilderness backpacking with an emphasis on ...

, written by

Colin Fletcher Colin Fletcher (14 March 1922 – 12 June 2007) was a pioneering backpacker and writer. In 1963, Fletcher walked the length of that portion of Grand Canyon contained within the 1963 boundaries of Grand Canyon National Park. Although ...

with illustrations by political aide/

women's rights Women's rights are the rights and entitlements claimed for women and girls worldwide. They formed the basis for the women's rights movement in the 19th century and the feminist movements during the 20th and 21st centuries. In some countries, ...

advocate Nick Bauer. It was very influential and "could be credited with starting the backpacking industry."Colin Fletcher, 85, a Trailblazer of Modern Backpacking, Dies - New York Times
/ref> Since its first publishing in

1968 The year was highlighted by protests and other unrests that occurred worldwide. Events January–February * January 5 – "Prague Spring": Alexander Dubček is chosen as leader of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia. * Januar ...

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

Chip Rawlins Chip Rawlins (born 1949) is an American writer and 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 job ...

, with illustrations by Vanna Prince and Hannah Hinchman.

Editions

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

References

{{Backpacking-stub Complete Walker, The Complete Walker, The 1968 non-fiction books Hiking books