Overview
"All of the thrills with none of the spills. Praise for Kevin Callan's The Happy Camper ""Comprehensive, easy-to-read... [Cal/an] displays the assurance and economy of a true woodsman, and applies humor as well."" - San Francisco Chronicle This colorfully illustrated, highly entertaining, truly informative sequel to The Happy Camper looks at why people love the wilderness and how everyone from rugged canoe-trippers to family car-campers can derive more enjoyment from their time outdoors. This is the perfect book for those who love camping except for ""that one part"" (which may be packing, portaging, bugs, bad weather, second-rate food, sleeping bags, rocks, uphill hikes, downhill tumbles, tippy canoes, life without a toilet or, let's face it, other campers). With his trademark mix of comic timing and expertise, veteran guide Kevin Callan reveals the secrets to smooth paddling and pleasure-filled camping. Topics include: Choosing and planning the right trip Camping companion harmony Best camping equipment, gadgets and clothing Sleeping softly on hard ground Traveling light but eating well Bush martinis and other wilderness spirits Close encounters of the wildlife kind Campside saunas, skinny-dipping, and how to make love in a canoe."
Full Product Details
Author: Kevin Callan
Publisher: Boston Mills Press
Imprint: Boston Mills Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 22.60cm
Weight: 0.612kg
ISBN: 9781550464979
ISBN 10: 1550464973
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 12 September 2008
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
[Callan] likes canoeing and he likes camping, and he's put together a helpful book of advice that will benefit anyone who wants to spend time outdoors.... His tips on what to pack and what's worth investing in are excellent, and the recipes for camp cooking alone are worth the price of the book.... Novice or veteran traveller in the bush, you can benefit from Callan's helpful and practical advice.--Linda Turk Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay) (08/10/2008)
Kevin Callan walks a fine line between the must-be-miserable-in-the-wilderness crowd and those that love their guilty pleasures. -- Sharon Wootton Washington Herald (12/06/2008)
Author Information
Kevin Callan is the author of 11 books, including The Happy Camper and the popular A Paddler's Guide series. A key speaker at major North American canoeing and camping expos for 20 years, he is the recipient of three National Magazine awards and four film awards, including top award at the prestigious Waterwalker Film Festival. Callan lives in Peterborough, Ontario, birthplace of the modern-day canoe.
