The Complete Practical Guide To Camping hiking and Wilderness Skills : Experience the great outdoors in comfort and safety, from planning a trip to map-reading and setting up camp

Peter G. Drake

ISBN 10: 1844774589 / ISBN 13: 9781844774586

Edité par Hermes House, 2095

A propos de cet article

Book condition is fine. Soft cover. 1st edition. No dust jacket. Book boards clean front and back. Book block clean. Spine intact. Text body clean. Overall an excellent and neat copy. A Comprehensive reference manual on the knowledge and skills needed to live and travel outdoors successfully and safely. Gives authoritative advice on camping practicalities, including clothing and equipment, how to use maps and compass, and how to choose a camp-site, put up tents and build camp fires. Presents detailed information on all forms of wilderness travel, including walking, cycling, touring in a kayak ir canoe, touring on horseback, travelling with pack animals, with vehicles, and on public transport. Illustrated with over 800 full colour photographs, including clear step by step sequence for key skills and techniques. Packed with practical tip from a highly experienced expedition leader.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: The Complete Practical Guide To Camping hiking and Wilderness Skills : Experience the great outdoors in comfort and safety, from planning a trip to map-reading and setting up camp
• Éditeur: Hermes House
• Date de parution: 2095
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1844774589
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781844774586
• Reliure: Soft cover
• Édition: 1st Edition
• État de l'article: Fine
• État de la jaquette: No Jacket

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Synopsis

Guide complet sur les connaissances et les compétences nécessaires pour vivre et voyager à l'extérieur en toute sécurité et avec succès. Donne des conseils sur le camping, la lecture de cartes, les voyages dans la nature, les vêtements et l'équipement. De nombreux conseils pratiques d'un chef d'expédition expérimenté.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This title helps you experience the great outdoors in comfort and safety, from planning a trip to map-reading and setting up camp. It is a comprehensive reference manual covering the knowledge and skills needed to live and travel outdoors. It offers authoritative advice on practicalities, including clothing and equipment, how to use a map and compass, and how to choose a campsite, put up tents and build fires. It includes information on walking, cycling, touring in a kayak or canoe, touring on horseback, and using pack animals. Outdoor pursuits can mean anything from a day's gentle walking or mountain biking to a camping weekend, a trek through the jungle, or a tour in a kayak lasting several weeks. This book describes the kit needed for comfort and safety, including clothing and footwear, tents, sleeping bags, backpacks and cooking equipment. There is information on using a map and compass correctly, how to set up a tent and build a camp fire, and coping with hazards such as dangerous wildlife and unpredictable weather. Packed with expert advice and illustrated with over 800 photographs, the book makes essential reading for anyone planning an adventure in the great outdoors.