by Cliff Jacobson (Author), Lon Levin (Illustrator)
Packed with facts, tips and advice for the outdoor lover, this guide provides up-to-date material for a safe, enjoyable trip into the wilderness. Discover how to build a fire, even in wet weather, select and use your camping gear, cook quick and tasty meals in the outdoor, and rig a campsite tent with the four basic knots and hitches.
Back Jacket
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
Author Biography
Cliff Jacobson is one of North America's most respected outdoors writers and wilderness canoe guides. He is a retired environmental science teacher, an outdoors skills instructor, a canoeing and camping consultant, and the author of more than a dozen top-selling books on canoeing and camping. He is a recipient of the American Canoe Association's prestigious Legends of Paddling Award and a member of the ACA Hall of Fame.