An experienced long-distance backpacker shares advice on proper hiking equipment, covering clothing, footwear, shelters, and cooking systems, and outlines sample gear kits for different types of terrain.

"Is it true that simple life-forms once existed on Mars? Yes! Scientists found out thanks to research carried out by rovers. They study the Red Planet's rocks, soil, and atmosphere and send the data back to Earth. Inside [this book], you'll find information on the Mars rovers' missions to date -- as well as what scientists hope to discover next"--