Book description
2022 National Outdoor Book Award Winner in Instructional Outdoor Adventure Guide Refreshingly approachable guide for aspiring backpackers and casual hikers of all stripes Colorful and humorous illustrations throughout Relatable, rising female voice in outdoor literature Part critique of modern hiking culture and part how-to guide, How to Suffer Outside is for anyone who wants to hit the trail without breaking the bank. Diana Helmuth offers real advice, opinionated but accessible and based on in-the-field experiences. She wins readers' hearts and trust through a blend of self-deprecating humor and good-natured heckling of both seasoned backpackers and urbanites who romanticize being outdoorsy, plus a helpful dose of the actual advice a novice needs to get started. Featuring illustrations by artist Latasha Dunston, each chapter focuses on a critical topic: gear, food, hygiene, clothing, and more, along with useful checklists and resources. Humorous, philosophical, and practical, How to Suffer Outside teaches casual walkers, hikers, and campers of all stripes how to venture outdoors with confidence.
Indestructible Potato
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Lskeee
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Squatch
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Rook
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Demo Zero
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Lady Killer
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Lord Theus
Being able to customize the listening duration is perfect for quick breaks. I've found hidden gems in genres I never thought I'd be interested in.
Breadmaker
I've started reading more books than ever before, all thanks to this app. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that makes a big difference. It enhances my listening experience.
Squatch
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make navigation effortless. Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Cumulo
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CyberScribe
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Night Train
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Dallas Foxface
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Fast FLAK
The ability to switch between different books effortlessly is a major plus. π§ Audiobooks anywhere, anytime β this app's convenience is unbeatable! ππ Looping playback is a study aid sent from heaven. It's helping me ace my exams! Bookmarking my favorite parts of audiobooks is now a breeze. Love this feature! This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
New Magoo
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Tin Mutt
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Fire Bite
Audiobooks made easy β this app's functionality is truly a gift. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Shy Warrior
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience