The Happy Camper - by Kevin Callan (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Praise for the first edition: A great all-around guide by a top camping expert for campers of any skill level. Lots of color photos and accessible tips (how to pick a camping spot, stake a tent, build a fire, etc.) recommend it as well as its sequel, Wilderness Pleasures. -- Library Journal Comprehensive, easy-to-read introduction to camping skills... displays the assurance and economy of a true woodsman, and applies humor as well. -- San Francisco Chronicle It's subtitle... is absolutely accurate, and this is a "must" purchase for every Scout troop's and Venturer company's resource library. -- The Leader (Scouts Canada)<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p> Praise for the first edition: <br> <b><i>A great all-around guide by a top camping expert for campers of any skill level. Lots of color photos and accessible tips ... recommend it as well as its sequel, wilderness Pleasures.</i><br> -- Library Journal<br> </p><p> <i>Comprehensive, easy-to-read introduction to camping skills... displays the assurance and economy of a true woodsman, and applies humor as well.</i><br> -- San Francisco Chronicle<br> </p><p> <i>Its subtitle... is absolutely accurate.... This is a 'must' purchase for every Scout troop's and Venturer company's resource library.</i><br> -- The Leader <i>(Scouts Canada)</i></b> </p><p> <b><i>The Happy Camper</i></b> is the essential guide to the great outdoors. Every page is packed with information on how to enjoy camping as the adventure it can be rather than a bug-infested endurance test. Kevin Callan, one of North America's top canoeing and outdoors experts, explains how to get the most from a camping trip no matter the location, the weather and the company. </p><p> Kevin Callan has an enthusiasm for wilderness camping that experienced campers can relate to and novice campers will find contagious. In <b><i>The Happy Camper</i></b> he combines decades of wilderness experience with his trademark humor to create a comprehensive, heavily illustrated and highly entertaining compendium of basic wilderness instruction and campsite advice. </p><p> The book shows step by step: </p><ul> <li>How to plan a trip for a day or even a few weeks</li> <li>How to pack only what is needed</li> <li>How to beat the bugs, stake a tent, build a fire, ward off unwanted wildlife, paddle a canoe and much more. </li> </ul><p> Other crucial topics include: </p><ul> <li>Choosing the perfect campsite</li> <li>Using maps and compasses</li> <li>Camp cooking</li> <li>Camping with dogs and kids</li> <li>Bruises, blisters and Band-Aids</li> <li>Canoe and kayak camping</li> <li>Wilderness photography</li> <li>Cold-weather camping. </li> </ul><p> <b>Kevin Callan</b> is his own camping school and <b><i>The Happy Camper</i></b> is the textbook. It's essential to planning a camping trip and a must for the backpack. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p> <b>Kevin Callan</b> is the author of eight books, including the <i>A Paddler's Guide</i> series and <i>Wilderness Adventures</i>. He is a recipient of the National Magazine Award and a regularly featured speaker at North America's largest paddling events. </p>
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