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An excellent choice for the camping enthusiast... tips and insights for many possible situations.-- (12/08/2005) A compendium of absolutely everything... covers all the bases!... You will find plenty in The Happy Camper to help make your wilderness experience, safer, 'greener' and more enjoyable.-- (06/01/2005) A great all-around guide by a top camping expert for campers of any skill level. Lots of color photos and accessible tips (how to pick a camping spot, stake a tent, build a fire, etc.) recommend it as well as its sequel, Wilderness Pleasures.-- (05/01/2009) All the unwritten rules and advice about enjoying Canada's wild spaces into one packable volume... Highly entertaining outdoor guide.-- (08/01/2005) Clear, explanatory writing and authoritative advice... ecologically conscious camping how-to.-- (05/28/2005) Comprehensive, easy-to-read introduction to camping skills... displays the assurance and economy of a true woodsman, and applies humor as well.-- (06/05/2005) Covers everything from how to de-skunk your dog to choosing the right clothing for your trip... humorous yet informative.-- (05/01/2006) For camp-friendly recipes and menu-planning ideas, surf the Internet ... or buy a camping book like [this one].-- (05/18/2007) I enthusiastically recommend The Happy Camper as a must-have reference for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels.--Bushwhacker Wilderness Adventure (10/24/2005) It's subtitle... is absolutely accurate, and this is a must purchase for every Scout troop's and Venturer company's resource library.-- (02/01/2006) Packed with helpful information, personal anecdotes and amusing photographs.--Lexington Herald-Leader (05/29/2005) This book boasts that it's the essential guide to life outdoors and it does not fall short of these claims. The 300 pages are packed with information for making your camping experience the best possible. Easy to use and broken down into useful chapters it's filled with everything you've always wanted to know about camping, like how to be a green camper, choosing the perfect campsite, camp cooking, using maps, survival skills, and much more. Plus there's a whole chapter devoted to camping with kids that includes practical info on how to camp with your family's younger members.-- (06/01/2010) A great resource for campers, from beginners planning a basic campsite experience to the seasoned camper planning a week-long wilderness trek.--Rob Mody Kingston This Week (05/31/2005) His down-to-earth advice, honest stories about conquering fears in the outdoors and laid-back philosophy make Callan's book a pleasant read.--Trent Edwards Calgary Herald (04/28/2005)

An excellent choice for the camping enthusiast... tips and insights for many possible situations. -- Sam Powell Tulsa World (12/08/2005)

Packed with helpful information, personal anecdotes and amusing photographs. I enthusiastically recommend The Happy Camper as a must-have reference for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels. You will find plenty in The Happy Camper to help make your wilderness experience, safer, 'greener' and more enjoyable. Covers everything from how to de-skunk your dog to choosing the right clothing for your trip... humorous yet informative. Great resource for campers, from beginners planning a basic campsite experience to the seasoned camper planning a week-long wilderness trek.--Rob Mody Kingston This Week (05/31/2005) A compendium of absolutely everything... covers all the bases!... You will find plenty in The Happy Camper to help make your wilderness experience, safer, 'greener' and more enjoyable. Packed with helpful information, personal anecdotes and amusing photographs. For camp-friendly recipes and menu-planning ideas, surf the Internet ... or buy a camping book like [this one].--Trent Edwards Calgary Herald (05/18/2007) It's subtitle... is absolutely accurate, and this is a must purchase for every Scout troop's and Venturer company's resource library.--Dave Jenkinson The Leader (Scouts Canada) (02/01/2006) His down-to-earth advice, honest stories about conquering fears in the outdoors and laid-back philosophy make Callan's book a pleasant read.--Trent Edwards Calgary Herald (04/28/2005) Comprehensive, easy-to-read introduction to camping skills... displays the assurance and economy of a true woodsman, and applies humor as well.--Paul McHugh San Francisco Chronicle (06/05/2005) Clear, explanatory writing and authoritative advice... ecologically conscious camping how-to.--Bartley Kives Winnipeg Free Press (05/28/2005) A great resource for campers, from beginners planning a basic campsite experience to the seasoned camper planning a week-long wilderness trek.--Rob Mody Kingston This Week (05/31/2005) All the unwritten rules and advice about enjoying Canada's wild spaces into one packable volume... Highly entertaining outdoor guide.--Deborah Quaile Diversions (08/01/2005) A great all-around guide by a top camping expert for campers of any skill level. Lots of color photos and accessible tips (how to pick a camping spot, stake a tent, build a fire, etc.) recommend it as well as its sequel, Wilderness Pleasures.--John Helling Library Journal (05/01/2009) This book boasts that it's the essential guide to life outdoors and it does not fall short of these claims. The 300 pages are packed with information for making your camping experience the best possible. Easy to use and broken down into useful chapters it's filled with everything you've always wanted to know about camping, like how to be a green camper, choosing the perfect campsite, camp cooking, using maps, survival skills, and much more. Plus there's a whole chapter devoted to camping with kids that includes practical info on how to camp with your family's younger members.--Jillian Melnyk Genesee Valley Parent Magazine (06/01/2010) An excellent choice for the camping enthusiast... tips and insights for many possible situations.--Sam Powell Tulsa World (12/08/2005)

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Kevin Callan is the author of eight books including the A Paddler's Guide series. He is a recipient of the National Magazine Award and a regularly featured speaker at North America's largest paddling events.

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