Basic Illustrated Camping (Basic Illustrated Series) - Softcover

An information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran. Distills years of knowledge in an affordable and portable book. Readers will discover how to select and use their 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.

Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, the BASIC ILLUSTRATED series shows you what you need to know.

Discover how to:

• Build a fire, even in wet weather

• Select and use your camping gear

• Cook quick and tasty meals in the outdoors

• Rig a campsite tent with the four basic knots and hitches

• Use a map and compass to master the fundamentals of backcountry navigation

|Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, the BASIC ILLUSTRATED series shows you what you need to know.

Discover how to:

• Build a fire, even in wet weather

• Select and use your camping gear

• Cook quick and tasty meals in the outdoors

• Rig a campsite tent with the four basic knots and hitches

• Use a map and compass to master the fundamentals of backcountry navigation