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Sure as a bear lives in the woods, Camping for Dummies shows you how to get out there and enjoy the best Mother Nature has to offer. With the helpful advice this common sense guide provides, you’ll be prepared when it comes to:
- Destination
- Gear
- Shelter
- Clothing
- Food
- Weather
- Safety
Written by journalist Michael Hodgson, veteran of Utah’s Eco–Challenge and numerous other outdoor adventures, Camping for Dummies cuts out gear–head jargon and antiquated methods to give you, plain and simple, what you need to know to make the smart choices that lead to great adventures. You’ll find out:
- How to tie a bear bag
- The delicious caveman style for cooking fresh fish
- The limitations of GPS
- How to predict the weather by observing birds, frogs, and insects
- Ten survival essentials
- How to go canoe, kayak, or bicycle camping
- What features make a good backpack, boot, and other equipment
- When and how to bring along children
Whether the dictionary definition of “tenderfoot” has your picture next to it or you already consider wilderness your home away from home, you’ll appreciate this handy, concise reference. Full of illustrations, diagrams, and directions for finding additional camping resources, Camping for Dummies is your complete ticket to America’s great outdoors.
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Just what you need to plan an outstanding outdoor adventure If you think camping sounds fun but aren't sure about what's involved, then this friendly guide is for you. From selecting a backpack to pitching a tent to reading a map, it shows you the ropes and explains how to have fun, whether you're looking for an easy–going family vacation or a rugged backcountry trek.
Discover how to: Plan an adventure, from hiking to canoeing Buy the right gear without overspending Set up a campsite Handle bad weather and emergencies Find the best camping in North America
The Dummies Way™ Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear–out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Very American,
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This review is from: Camping for Dummies (Paperback)
No attempt at localisation, talks about hiking in somewhere called "Wyoming", is that in Norfolk?? Lots of other similar issues found with a casual flick-through, if it wasn't so cheap I'd send it back. Can at least be used as kindling! If you want a book about camping that applies to Britain then look elsewhere.
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3.5 out of 5 stars (11 customer reviews) 26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loads of insider tips and information,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Camping for Dummies (Paperback)
I am a relatively experienced camper and backpacker, though by no means an expert. I have browsed lots of similar titles in bookstores, but Camping for Dummies offered the most detail, tips and understandable advise of any. The writer's style is humorous and easy-to-read and his obviously experienced advise has proved invaluable on numerous weekend camping trips already. I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn about camping, or simply anyone who wants to pick up some more tips and skills so you feel more like Indiana Jones when outdoors.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
For serious adventure camping only!,
By Scott "Rutherford1" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Camping for Dummies (Paperback)
This book is great for people who want to go pitch a tent up in the hills, but only has a few things to say to those who are headed to the local campground for a family weekend. If you need to know where not to pitch a tent to avoid flash floods, or how to consolidate everything you need into a small compact carry bag, then this is for you.
25 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Beginers Guide,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Camping for Dummies (Paperback)
I have been camping and hiking for about 15 years so this book provided me with a lot of information I already know. However, I could have really used it as a long time ago. It provides a lot of helpful information for anyone who is still camping as a small hobby or anyone who wants to give it a try. It also serves as a nice reference guide/reminder to those of us who consider camping one of the main elements of our lives. But the hardcore campers out there really don't need it. I only gave it a three star rating because I've read other Dummies books on subjects I have extensive knowledge of and still learned a lot.
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