I thought it was humorous and didn't expect expert advice from the book. He admitted in the beginning that he was anything but an expert as he shopped for all the necessities and was astounded at how much he was spending. I took the book for what it was. An accounting of the trials and tribulations, thrills and victories of a greenhorn hiker just wanting to get the hell away from the hustle/bustle of city life and willing to try something excessive, or beyond just a quick day-hike to achieve his goal. Not best seller material, just light material on something I enjoy.
Cary