The classic backpacker's handbook -- revised and updated -- providing expert guidelines for anyone who loves the outdoors.

The Wilderness Guide brings the savvy of the world's most famous and respected outdoor organization to everyone -- from the 16 million backpacking Americans to the more than 265 million people, tenderfeet and trail-hardened hikers, who visit our national parks annually. It covers:

• Selecting equipment -- including discussions of the advantages and disadvantages of products such as the internal frame pack, lighter-weight boots, and freestanding tents
• The latest "leave no trace" camping techniques
• Traveling safely and sensibly -- including vital information on maps, compasses, and tips on crossing difficult terrain
• Backcountry cooking, with tips on building fires and tricks for making gourmet meals
• Search-and-rescue techniques, including how to organize a self-sufficient search group and when to call in professional rescue teams

Illustrated throughout with instructional drawings and photos and featuring lists of equipment, the Wilderness Guide is a must-have for anyone planning to explore the great outdoors.

This guide to nearly 100 public campgrounds in the state of Pennsylvania is perfect for tent and RV campers alike. Within each of the campground listings is vital information on location, road conditions, fees, reservations, available facilities, and recreational activities. The listings are organized by geographic area, and thorough site maps will help simplify the search for the perfect campground. In addition, Camping Pennsylvania provides useful tips on camping etiquette, camping with children, and enjoying--or avoiding--the state's diverse and abundant wildlife. Look inside for: Campground locations Facilities and hookups Fees and reservations GPS coordinates for each campground Tips on wildlife, safety, and zero-impact camping

The Camper Van Bible is THE definitive glovebox bible for anyone who owns or ‘would die for’ a camper van. In this book Martin Dorey, acknowledged camper van expert, presenter of BBC2’s ‘One Man and His Campervan’ and author of the popular Take the Slow Road series, dives headfirst into the nitty gritty of camping and camper vans. The book covers all aspects of the camper van life, including: - Owning and living day to day with a camper van (LIVE) - Cooking and eating in your camper (EAT) - Sleeping in your camper (SLEEP) - Keeping you and your van going (REPEAT) This second edition has been fully updated with new text and photographs throughout, including an expanded section on environmentally conscious camping, new text about accessible camper vanning, lots of tasty new recipes, updated costs and figures and an expanded list of the best UK campsites. Packed with stunning photography, and oodles of vital, definitive and authoritative information, this book is an essential buy for both dreamers and do-ers alike.