Basic Essentials(r) Camping
Overview
This new edition is packed with essential information for the camping novice, as well as a quick refresher for the veteran, with an emphasis on the all-important skills. Readers will discover how to select and use their camping gear effectively; build a fire quickly and efficiently, even in wet weather; use the right cutting tools; cook quick and tasty meals in the outdoors; rig a snug camp with four basic knots and hitches; and use a map and compass to master the basics of backcountry navigation. With ample illustrations, it covers camping gear, how to select it and how to use it, including: how to measure a sleeping bag, what kinds of boots to look for, what kinds of packs to use, and what kind of ax is handy. Easy-to-use and portable, this book should be in every backpack.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780762738083
- ISBN-10: 0762738081
- Publisher: Falcon Press Publishing
- Publish Date: June 2005
- Dimensions: 9.16 x 6.32 x 0.29 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.34 pounds
- Page Count: 96
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