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Camping for Dummies
Taschenbuch von Michael Hodgson
Sprache: Englisch

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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

The Dummies Way(TM) Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun

Get smart! [...] Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily(TM) e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers

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

The Dummies Way(TM) Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun

Get smart! [...] Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily(TM) e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers

Über den Autor
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® - [...] - established in 1999 as an information website for new products and trends in the outdoor, snow sport, fitness, paddling and bike markets.
Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2000
Genre: Importe, Sport
Produktart: Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik: Hobby & Freizeit
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9780764552212
ISBN-10: 076455221X
UPC: 785555022447
EAN: 0785555022447
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Hodgson, Michael
Hersteller: Wiley
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu, Ansas Meyer, Lengericher Landstr. 19, D-49078 Osnabrück, mail@preigu.de
Maße: 235 x 191 x 21 mm
Von/Mit: Michael Hodgson
Erscheinungsdatum: 26.05.2000
Gewicht: 0,723 kg
Artikel-ID: 106362795
Über den Autor
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® - [...] - established in 1999 as an information website for new products and trends in the outdoor, snow sport, fitness, paddling and bike markets.
Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2000
Genre: Importe, Sport
Produktart: Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik: Hobby & Freizeit
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9780764552212
ISBN-10: 076455221X
UPC: 785555022447
EAN: 0785555022447
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Hodgson, Michael
Hersteller: Wiley
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu, Ansas Meyer, Lengericher Landstr. 19, D-49078 Osnabrück, mail@preigu.de
Maße: 235 x 191 x 21 mm
Von/Mit: Michael Hodgson
Erscheinungsdatum: 26.05.2000
Gewicht: 0,723 kg
Artikel-ID: 106362795
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