trekking

Trekking Atlas of the World
$49.95
I returned this item because despite its very beautiful pictures, it is really made for serious trekking, and not hikers, like me. I recommend for those who has more time for longer trekking vacations. Beautiful book anyway!

Coleman Trekking Pole
$19.99
I bought this walking stick for my wife for her jaunts on the trails around the Bay Area. This is a must have for a serious hiker. It's light weight and adjustability makes it the perfect pole for many types of terrain. It is made well and is of sufficient strength to last many years and is quite useful for defence also. So far the only con about the Coleman Trekker Pole is the tip replacement. They aren't readily available. This is puzzeling because the design of the tip for different terrain conditions application is well thought out. It's just weird that replacement tips aren't more readily available.

Outside Adventure Travel: Trekking (Outside Books)
$21.00
Though I have trekked in Argentina and India, this collection of twenty of the greatest treks in the world has been enjoyed as a coffee table book. It's a good book for that. The photography is superb and the sense of adventure palpable. The book is also suitable for being an actual guide to planning and setting off on these treks. (With inspiring photos when the costs and difficulties begin to deter you.)

7000 Cubic Inch Green Alpine Trekking/ Hiking/ Climbing/ Camping Backpack
$139.99
Definitely a useful pack if you're not lugging too much weight or going too far. There's plenty of room, though accessing it is slightly annoying. It doesn't allow for some adjustments that other packs do - like moving the shoulder straps up and down in relation to the pack.
Overall, durability is the main concern. The buckle that adjusts the top of the pack broke after about five minutes on the trail, and I had to tie it in place. The rest of the buckles don't hold their straps in place if there's any stress on them. Also, the strap that pulls the shoulder straps together across the chest doesn't tighten very effectively, so I had to rig that too.
For serious and frequent backpacking, it would be better in the long run to spend the money on a higher-quality pack. But for lightweight, occasional trips, this will do fine.