Introducing novices to the great outdoors, this guide teaches quick and fuss-free ways to choose and use tents, sleeping bags, hiking boots, and more; learn what to pack--and to leave behind; navigate trails with a compass and map; and how to avoid and handle emergency situations. This Idiot's Guide provides all the information readers need to plan outdoor excursions that are low cost, no fuss, and lots of fun. It includes choosing equipment, what to pack and what to leave behind, and how to navigate trails with a compass and map.
You're no idiot, of course. You know how to make the bed, start the oven, even keep the squirrels out of the backyard bird feeder. But when it comes to pitching a tent, lighting a campfire, and warding off bears, you feel like Lucy and Ricky on their camping trip. Don't try to 'splain just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Camping and Hiking, Second Edition, teaches you the simple skills you need to take the trauma out of camping. This updated edition can help you feel confident about choosing and using your equipment...even in the middle of winter! In this Complete Idiot's guide, you get
