Your straightforward guide for succesfully enjoying the great outdoors
You love the great outdoors, but you're not always sure the great outdoors loves you. You can pitch a tent, start a campfire, build furniture by lashing tree branches together - in theory anyway! But while you may not have gotten your Girl Scout Gold Award, or your Eagle Scout with cluster, you can still enjoy a night out under the stars with those near and dear to you, or even work towards becoming a more serious outdoorsman, right?
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.
Autorentext
Recognized nationally for his poignant writing style, humor and knowledge of outdoor equipment, award-winning journalist and author Michael Hodgson is constantly "seeking out the wilder side of a mountain..." in search of a good story or a ridiculously tough place to test gear. Frankly, his friends are amazed that he can still walk. Michael is the copublisher of SNEWS®, a subscription-only news service for the outdoor and fitness industries and is a founding partner in GearTrends® - www.GearTrends.com - established in 1999 as an information website for new products and trends in the outdoor, snow sport, fitness, paddling and bike markets.
Klappentext
Get tips on gear, outdoor activities, camp cooking, and more
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
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Zusammenfassung
Your straightforward guide for succesfully enjoying the great outdoors
You love the great outdoors, but you're not always sure the great outdoors loves you. You can pitch a tent, start a campfire, build furniture by lashing tree branches together in theory anyway! But while you may not have gotten your Girl Scout Gold Award, or your Eagle Scout with cluster, you can still enjoy a night out under the stars with those near and dear to you, or even work towards becoming a more serious outdoorsman, right?
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.
Inhalt
Introduction 1
Part I: Planning Your Escape 5
Chapter 1: What to Do and Where to Go 7
Chapter 2: Outdoor Gear and Gadgets 21
Chapter 3: Dress for Success 55
Chapter 4: Wintering, Paddling, Biking 77
Part II: Getting There Is Half the Fun 97
Chapter 5: Hitting the Road 99
Chapter 6: Setting Up Camp 115
Part III: Camping Skills, Food, and Fun 131
Chapter 7: Skilling Up at Camp 133
Chapter 8: Cooking and Eating in the Wild 161
Chapter 9: Taking a Hike 183
Chapter 10: Fun, Games, and Photo-Ops 193
Part IV: Staying Safe, Staying Found 209
Chapter 11: Staying Found Simply 211
Chapter 12: Weathering the Outdoors 243
Chapter 13: Health and Safety Are No Accident 257
Part V: The Part of Tens 285
Chapter 14: Ten + One Survival Essentials 287
Chapter 15: Ten Low-Impact Camping Tips 291
Chapter 16: Ten Camping Recipes 295
Chapter 17: Ten or So Camping Resources 309
Chapter 18: Ten Best Outdoor Destinations 315
Chapter 19: Ten Times Two: Hodgson's Twenty Laws of Camping 321
Part VI: Appendixes 323
Appendix A: Understanding the Outdoor Lingo 325
Appendix B: Before You Leave Home: Countdown Checklist 335
Appendix C: Connections 339
Index 345