The Camping Bible: The Essential Guide for Outdoor Enthusiasts - Hardcover

Holtzman, Bob

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0785829830 ISBN 13: 9780785829836

Publisher: Chartwell Books, 2013

Synopsis

Weekend trip or extended adventure, traveling by foot, bike, boat, or car, get the basics under your belt with The Camping Bible and enjoy a risk-free excursion, whatever the weather. Covering all aspects of camping for all types of terrainâ?¬â? mountains or plains, forest, desert, or the seashortâ?¬â? this practical companion imparts: how to get started, where to camp, what equipment to bring, what cuisine to cook, how to camp with kids, the best way to navigate and hike, and what to do in common emergency situations.Packed with useful in-the-field advice, tips, clear how-to instructions and diagrams, this is the essential guide for any beginner or more advanced outdoor enthusiast.This book goes into great detail about the different types of camping gear available on the market, the different techniques you can use to maximize your camping experience, and the different hazards that you might face. Knowing how to handle dangerous and nuisance animals, for example, or having instructions of what to do if someone is injured, can making camping safer and more enjoyable.

About this title

About the Author:

Bob Holtzman has been writing about outdoor subjects for more than 25 years. A former book editor at outdoor publisher Ragged Mountain Press and International Marine, he lives in Maine, where he enjoys canoeing, practicing wilderness skills, and building small boats. He works as marketing director at Penobscot Marine Museum and writes the blog Indigenous Boats (www.indigenousboats.com).

About this edition

• Publisher: Chartwell Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0785829830
• ISBN 13: 9780785829836
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192