--- product_id: 21963326 title: "Microadventures: Local Discoveries for Great Escapes" price: "331 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/21963326-microadventures-local-discoveries-for-great-escapes store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # Microadventures: Local Discoveries for Great Escapes **Price:** 331 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Microadventures: Local Discoveries for Great Escapes - **How much does it cost?** 331 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/21963326-microadventures-local-discoveries-for-great-escapes) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Microadventures: Local Discoveries for Great Escapes [Humphreys, Alastair] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Microadventures: Local Discoveries for Great Escapes Review: I loved this book! - I loved it for all the reasons others have: the book is fun, it's inspiring, it gets my imagination going -- and maybe my courage too. I am edging up to an microadventure that intimidates me a little -- a solo kayak camping outing. One other thing I loved is that Humphreys is a terrific writer -- funny (at his own expense), often succinct, occasionally eloquent. To counter the criticism that this book is all UK-based, it's not the location of the author's microadventure that is important; it's the idea that each of us can make our own. So I've got to do my solo trip THIS YEAR! Review: Overall Great Read - I grew up camping, rock climbing, and taking regular spring break and summer outdoor vacations, but the concept of a microadventure that fits into your day to day living is fantastic. I do think this book is centered around microadventures in Great Britain. I lived in SE England for a few years and can relate to many of the microadventures that the author mentions. They are great ideas for that locale. And while many of the author's overall ideas can translate across the globe, I struggle just going out and sleeping on a whim amongst the rattlesnakes, scorpions, badgers, mountain lions, and bears that are local to my area. This book is also less geared towards the needs of families with small children (which is understandable), but changes how feasible it may be to just get out with minimal supplies while towing the whole family along. Overall, the book is great and well written. I've enjoyed it as the kickoff to my 1000 Hours Outside booklist for 2023. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #270,337 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #175 in Environmentalist & Naturalist Biographies #325 in Hiking & Camping Instructional Guides #349 in Travel Writing Reference | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (909) | | Dimensions | 1 x 6.9 x 8.2 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 0007548036 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0007548033 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 256 pages | | Publication date | February 17, 2015 | | Publisher | William Collins | ## Images ![Microadventures: Local Discoveries for Great Escapes - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Q89aSxu9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved this book! *by N***R on February 3, 2016* I loved it for all the reasons others have: the book is fun, it's inspiring, it gets my imagination going -- and maybe my courage too. I am edging up to an microadventure that intimidates me a little -- a solo kayak camping outing. One other thing I loved is that Humphreys is a terrific writer -- funny (at his own expense), often succinct, occasionally eloquent. To counter the criticism that this book is all UK-based, it's not the location of the author's microadventure that is important; it's the idea that each of us can make our own. So I've got to do my solo trip THIS YEAR! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Overall Great Read *by S***L on January 21, 2023* I grew up camping, rock climbing, and taking regular spring break and summer outdoor vacations, but the concept of a microadventure that fits into your day to day living is fantastic. I do think this book is centered around microadventures in Great Britain. I lived in SE England for a few years and can relate to many of the microadventures that the author mentions. They are great ideas for that locale. And while many of the author's overall ideas can translate across the globe, I struggle just going out and sleeping on a whim amongst the rattlesnakes, scorpions, badgers, mountain lions, and bears that are local to my area. This book is also less geared towards the needs of families with small children (which is understandable), but changes how feasible it may be to just get out with minimal supplies while towing the whole family along. Overall, the book is great and well written. I've enjoyed it as the kickoff to my 1000 Hours Outside booklist for 2023. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I was really happy I heard about Alastair and the concept of microadventures *by D***D on August 30, 2015* I fell across a podcast with an interview with Alastair Humphreys. This was just at a time I was thinking about going on some "microadventures" (not knowing about the concept), heading out by myself to camp in the woods. I was really happy I heard about Alastair and the concept of microadventures. I got some very good information and it opened my eyes to using a bivvy instead of a tent (this was new to me) and I especially like the concept of packing light. The book was really inspiring and I have now been out on several occasions both close to were I live and also closer to my work (which is close to a beautiful national park which I have often thought about visiting but never gotten around to it) both by foot and with my mountain bike. With the light packing concepts I can fit everything I need into my new 32 liter backpack. Next week I am planning on taking some of my colleagues out on a 9-5 microadventure. I really recommend this book to everyone, it has some great ideas on how to get some adventure into your everyday life, getting closer to nature even if you live in a big city, even if you don't have much time or money. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.dk/products/21963326-microadventures-local-discoveries-for-great-escapes](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/21963326-microadventures-local-discoveries-for-great-escapes) --- *Product available on Desertcart Denmark* *Store origin: DK* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*