The Happy Camper: An Essential Guide to Life Outdoors - Softcover

Callan, Kevin

3.92

77 ratings by Goodreads

9781550464504: The Happy Camper: An Essential Guide to Life Outdoors

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1550464507 ISBN 13: 9781550464504

Publisher: Boston Mills Press, 2005

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Great outdoor advice.

The Happy Camper is a comprehensive, heavily illustrated, highly entertaining compendium of basic wilderness instruction and well-tested campsite advice. One of North America's top canoeing and outdoors experts, Kevin Callan explains how to get the most from your camping experience -- no matter where you pitch your tent, what you forgot to pack or what the weather.

Step-by-step, the book shows:

How to plan a trip for a day or even a few weeks
How to pack only what is needed
How to beat the bugs, stake a tent, build a fire, ward off unwanted wildlife, paddle a canoe and much more.

Other crucial topics include:

Choosing the perfect campsite
Using maps and compasses
Camp cooking
Camping with dogs and kids
Bruises, blisters and Band-Aids
Canoe and kayak camping
Wilderness photography
Cold-weather camping.

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About the Author:

Kevin Callan is the author of eight books including the A Paddler's Guide series. He is a recipient of the National Magazine Award and a regularly featured speaker at North America's largest paddling events.

Review:

For camp-friendly recipes and menu-planning ideas, surf the Internet ... or buy a camping book like [this one]. (Trent Edwards Calgary Herald 2007-05-18)

Covers everything from how to de-skunk your dog to choosing the right clothing for your trip... humorous yet informative. (The Cottager)

It's subtitle... is absolutely accurate, and this is a "must" purchase for every Scout troop's and Venturer company's resource library. (Dave Jenkinson The Leader (Scouts Canada))

An excellent choice for the camping enthusiast... tips and insights for many possible situations. (Mike Newell Lawton Constitution 2005-12-11)

His down-to-earth advice, honest stories about conquering fears in the outdoors and laid-back philosophy make Callan's book a pleasant read. (Trent Edwards Calgary Herald 2005-04-28)

An excellent choice for the camping enthusiast... tips and insights for many possible situations. (Sam Powell Tulsa World 2005-12-08)

Comprehensive, easy-to-read introduction to camping skills... displays the assurance and economy of a true woodsman, and applies humor as well. (Paul McHugh San Francisco Chronicle 2005-06-05)

Packed with helpful information, personal anecdotes and amusing photographs. (Lexington Herald-Leader 2005-05-29)

Clear, explanatory writing and authoritative advice... ecologically conscious camping how-to. (Bartley Kives Winnipeg Free Press 2005-05-28)

A compendium of absolutely everything... covers all the bases!... You will find plenty in The Happy Camper to help make your wilderness experience, safer, 'greener' and more enjoyable. (Wave Length Magazine)

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