Actually, I think the book you are considering may have already been written. Have you read the Complete Walker? It has sections of every type of gear, and how to use it. And it is regularly updated.

And it is always out of date, as my colleagues here have noted!


Edited by TomD (04/18/14 04:34 AM)
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