Synopses & Reviews
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 terrain—mountains or plains, forest, desert, or the seashort—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.
Synopsis
The Camping Bible is packed with tips and advice for planning a safe, successful, and risk-free camping trip. Should the worst happen, it also provides a host of clear, easy-to-follow techniques to deal with any emergency that might arise.Illustrated throughout and packed with useful in-the-field advice, this practical companion is essential reading and will fit perfectly into any backpack or glove compartment. A “Quick Reference” section provides step-by-step advice for 24 common emergency situations, and the easy-open, lay-flat wire-o binding allows hands-free reading.
Synopsis
The Camping Guide is the essential guide for outdoor enthusiasts. Packed with useful advice on where to camp and how to get started, and filled with tips, clear how-to instructions, this book makes a perfect camping companion.
About the Author
Rob Beattie is a professional writer and life-long camper and angler. He has written numerous titles on a wide range of outdoor activities, including: The Outdoor Survival Bible, The Pocket Survival Guide, The Campsite Companion, The Boating Companion, and The Fishing Handbook (published in the UK as 101 Golden Rules of Fishing). All have been published internationally and translated into numerous languages. He lives with his wife and children in the seaside city of Brighton, England.