New to the subject

[Lombard]

Howdy Crash, welcome to your new addiction. Building bows are like Pistachios, can't really be happy with just one. I used to do a good bit of hiking myself, and understand your desire for a short bow; however for such endeavors may I suggest a take down. Easily packable, and when you need it, you could have a sweet shooting, accurate hunting bow in your hand. You have come to the right place for advise, as many here are masters of the craft. Good luck to you in your endeavors.

[Keenan]

 Welcome Crash, some good advice has been given and you are wise to glean as much as you can from the site, old post and by asking.
  I would use Tightbond 2 or 3. Gorilla glue is to soft for backing and will allow the backing strip to shift.  I would suggest a pyramid style. The natural taper on the sides will help with the tiller for your first one and won't be as touchy for tillering like Ken said the thinness required on a wider paddle bow can be challenging, even for experts.