Camping 101: A Waterproof Pocket Guide to What a Novice Needs to Know

James Kavanagh, Waterford Press, Raymond Leung (Illustrator)

$7.95

Publication Date: April 1st, 2010

Publisher:

Waterford Press

ISBN:

9781583555521

Pages:

Description

An indispensable guide for the novice or occasional camper, Camping 101 teaches the basics of camping and camp craft. It includes packing checklists, tips for choosing a campsite and setting up a safe camp, knot-tying, fire-lighting and classic camp recipes. Also included is a review of dangerous animals and plants, basics of wilderness first aid and a guide to navigating constellations in the night sky. Printed on waterproof paper for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by campers of all ages. Made in the USA.

About the Author

Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.