Publisher's Synopsis
This book provides practical advice on all aspects of camping -- from enjoyable overnight trips to extended adventures off into the wilds. The book includes tips and techniques, along with hundreds of photographs, to show you how to cope with everything from extreme desert to alpine climates, choose the equipment to best suit your needs, choose food and water to prevent illness when camping, pitch tents and set up safe enjoyable campsites, choose the essential gear and clothing from hiking footwear to camp stoves, deal with safety concerns involving a wide variety of terrain including National Parks, State Reserves, mountains, deserts, and rain forests.
