Author Name: Cliff Jacobson
Title: BASIC ESSENTIALS CAMPING, 3RD ED
Binding: Paperback
Type: BOOK
Publisher: GLOBE PEQUOT ( THE LYONS PRESS
ISBN Number: 0762738081 / 9780762738083
Seller ID: 1852883
An info-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran. Distills years of knowledge in an affordable & portable book. Use your camping gear effectively, build a fire quickly & efficiently, even in wet weather, use the right cutting tools, cook quick & tasty meals in the outdoors, & more. Color photos, B&W illus; 6x9 inches, 72 pgs.
'In the words of Cliff Jacobson, 'Skills are more important than things.' This new edition is packed with essential information for the camping novice, as well as a quick refresher for the veteran, with an emphasis on the all-important skills. Discover how to select and use your camping gear effectively, build a fire quickly and efficiently, even in wet weather, use the right cutting tools, cook quick and tasty meals in the outdoors, rig a snug camp with four basic knots and hitches, and use a map and compass to master the basics of backcountry navigation. With ample illustrations, it covers camping gear, how to select it and how to use it, including: how to measure a sleeping bag, what kinds of boots to look for, what kinds of packs to use, and what kind of ax is handy. Easy-to-use and portable, this book should be in every backpack. (5 7/16 X 8 7/16, 72 pages, color photos, black-and-white illustrations, appendix, index)
Price =
8.66 USD |
