Basic Illustrated Camping

Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you''re planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, the BASIC ILLUSTRATED series shows you what you need to know.

Discover how to:

• Build a fire, even in wet weather

• Select and use your camping gear

• Cook quick and tasty meals in the outdoors

• Rig a campsite tent with the four basic knots and hitches

• Use a map and compass to master the fundamentals of backcountry navigation