Camping Books

Book SynopsisThe Bushcraft Boxed Set brings together four titles from wilderness expert and New York Times bestselling author Dave Canterbury.The collection includes: Bushcraft 101: The primer to wilderness survival based on the author’s 5Cs of Survivability (cutting tools, covering, combustion devices, containers, and cordages) Advanced Bushcraft: Takes it to the next level with self-reliance skills that teach you how to survive with little to no equipment The Bushcraft Guide to Trapping, Gathering, and Cooking in the Wild: Provides everything you need to know about packing, finding, and preparing food while trekking Bushcraft First Aid: Written with Jason A. Hunt, PhD, it’s the go-to first aid resource for anyone headed into the woods With this boxed set, you’ll be prepped and ready for your next outdoor adventure—wherever it takes you!

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Book SynopsisLooking for an outdoor hobby to engage your children and encourage them to be crafty and creative? Wood carving is not only easy to learn and fun to do, but almost everything you need to get started can be found for free -- right outside your door!Together you can craft a tumbling tower game, a racing car toy, a dolphin necklace or even a handy coat hook! With more than fifty activities at levels for beginners and up, children can create something useful, beautiful or fun (often all three!) out of wood. Learning wood carving not only helps to improve children's concentration, creativity and dexterity, it's also invaluable in teaching them how to handle knives safely.Adventurous children will be thrilled to learn woodland skills, while nature-loving parents will enjoy rediscovering the lost art of whittling with their kids.Table of ContentsContentsIntroductionDifficulty levelsWhittling guidelinesGetting startedFinding a whittling knifeProtective gearWoodWhere to find fresh branchesDry woodWood carvingtechniquesWhittling away from the bodyWhittling towards the bodyPractical tipsSharpening knivesSaws and garden shearsSplitting woodColouring woodSanding woodCarving seatWhittling and readingAnimal figuresBird made from a single branchBird with a feathery tailBird made from the end of a branchLifelike birdPigs and dogsFence with string or railsDolphinSealSnakeGamesPig throwingGame piecesTower of HanoiThe four confounding squaresToysRacing carSpinning topsSpinning top with handle and pull stringWhittled top

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Book Synopsis“An appealing coffee table book.” —The Wall Street Journal From Dave Canterbury—wilderness expert, New York Times bestselling author, and YouTube sensation—comes a fully illustrated guide to everything you need to know to hone your bushcraft, or wilderness survival skills, from types of shelter, to useful tools, to edible plants—and much more!Before you venture into the wilderness, learn exactly what you need to bring and what you need to know with this ultimate outdoor reference guide, by survivalist expert Dave Canterbury. Filled with more than 300 illustrations, Bushcraft Illustrated showcases the necessary tools and skills for an awesome outdoor adventure, including such as: Packs: Learn the different types and how to craft and pack your own. Cordage: Essential knot knowledge for outdoor survival. Firecraft: How to start a fire with a variety of materials. Trapping: Tips for catching small game. Plants: A catalog of edible plants to forage. …And much more! With its many helpful illustrations and detailed, easy-to-follow instructions, this illustrated Bushcraft guide is a must-have for the seasoned outdoor lover and adventure novice alike!Trade Review"It’s the best kind of reference guide, the kind you want to sit and read no matter if you’re planning a hairball backcountry excursion or not." —Adventure Journal"A great read with a nice philosophy and many useful techniques." —Gear Flogger"An appealing coffee table book." —The Wall Street Journal"If you are ready to step your game up as an outdoorsman, then this is the book you need." —Mountain Weekly News“A compendium of useful, basic skills, the book provides much of what you need to know in order to exist or, in an emergency, survive in the outdoors.” —Northern Wilds“It was a good read with loads of information.” —The Advocate“Essential reading.” —Shooting Sports USA“The ultimate reference guide for seasoned adventurers and indoor kids alike.” —Primer Magazine

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Book SynopsisSweden's most famous long-distance trail, the Kungsleden (King's Trail) traverses the land of the Sámi people and the midnight sun, stretching 460km between Abisko and Hemavan. Around half the route lies within the Arctic Circle showcasing an ever-changing landscape of snowy mountains, deep glacial valleys, open fell, expansive lakes and verdant forest. The fully waymarked trail is comprised of five continuous and distinct sections: these can be walked individually or a thru-hike will take around a month. The guide also includes the popular Abisko to Nikkaluokta circuit, which can be completed in a week, and an ascent of Kebnekaise, Sweden's highest peak at 2098m. In addition to clear route description and mapping, you'll find a wealth of practical advice covering accommodation and facilities, equipment and resupply and detailed notes on how to get to and from the section start and finish-points. A Swedish and Fell Sámi glossary can be found in the appendix. Although there are plentiful opportunities for wild camping, three of the five trail sections are equipped with huts (many including a shop and a sauna) making them easily accessible to all. The remaining two sections have a more remote feel that will appeal to those intent on finding some solitude. To add further colour, there are seven mandatory lake crossings on the trail with the option of rowing or using the motorised service: full details are provided in the text. The Kungsleden passes through five national parks, including Sarek. Other highlights include the striking Tjäktjavagge glacial valley and the famous hay meadows of Aktse, perfectly framed by the azure Lájtávrre delta and the sheer chiselled face of Skierrffe. The Kungsleden invites you to step into a new world, and it may well prove to be the start of a long and rich association involving many repeated visits.Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Route summary table Introduction The subarctic environment Plants and animals Regional history When to go Planning your walk Transport Boat crossings Accommodation Hut life and facilities The truth about sauna Trail marking and access What to take Mapping and GPS Communications and electronics Resupply Safety and wellbeing Using this guide Section 1 - Abisko to Saltoluokta Stage 1 Abisko to Abiskojaure Stage 2 Abiskojaure to Alesjaure Stage 3 Alesjaure to Tjäktja Stage 4 Tjäktja to Sälka Stage 5 Sälka to Singi Stage 6 Singi to Kaitumjaure Stage 7 Kaitumjaure to Teusajaure Stage 8 Teusajaure to Saltoluokta via Vakkotavare Additional itineraries Additional itinerary 1 Singi to Nikkaluokta (alternative finish to Section 1) Additional itinerary 2 Kebnekaise summit Section 2 - Saltoluokta to Kvikkjokk Stage 9 Saltoluokta to Sitojaure Stage 10 Sitojaure to Aktse Stage 11 Aktse to Pårte Stage 12 Pårte to Kvikkjokk Section 3 - Kvikkjokk to Jäkkvik Stage 13 Kvikkjokk to Tsielekjåkkå Stage 14 Tsielekjåkkå to Gistoj#xe1;vr#xe1;tj Stage 15 Gistoj#xe1;vr#xe1;tj to G#xe1;sakl#xe1;hko Stage 16 G#xe1;sakl#xe1;hko to Vuonatjviken Stage 17 Vuonatjviken to Jäkkvik Section 4 - Jäkkvik to Ammarnäs Stage 18 Jäkkvik to Luvt#xe1;vrre Stage 19 Luvt#xe1;vrre to Bäverholmen Stage 20 Bäverholmen to Tjiegnatisj#xe1;vrrie Stage 21 Tjiegnatisj#xe1;vrrie to Rävfalls Stage 22 Rävfalls to Ammarnäs Section 5 - Ammarnäs to Hemavan Stage 23 Ammarnäs to Aigert Stage 24 Aigert to Serve Stage 25 Serve to Tärnasjö Stage 26 Tärnasjö to Syter Stage 27 Syter to Viterskals Stage 28 Viterskals to Hemavan Appendix A Summary of facilities Appendix B Useful contacts Appendix C Summary of boat crossings Appendix D Language

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Book SynopsisA simple strand of paracord can save your life. Find out how in this book! Whether you're camping, hiking, or simply on a walk and find yourself in an emergency situation, cordage is one of the most useful and important items a person can have. From the same author who wrote the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Camping & Outdoor Survival Guide, Bryan Lynch teaches readers the basics of survival, 7 ways to carry paracord, and over 60 ways it can save your life, from creating fire, collecting water, and repairing gear to its medical uses. Don't limit yourself and learn the history of how paracord is made, what it was originally used for in the military, why it's so popular and useful, and why you'll always want to have it on you. Trust us, you'll want to know.

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Book SynopsisThe definitive guide to chopping, stacking and burning wood by Norwegian writer Lars Mytting - the international bestsellerTrade ReviewYou could say the book has spread like wildfire. For the world's first comprehensive book about firewood is high in bestseller lists in Britain and generating heated discussions online and in pubs, offices, cafes and bars - about logs, log-piles and the best fire. * Daily Mail. *A how-to book with poetry at its heart. -- Brian Morton * Times Literary Supplement *You don't need to have a wood burning stove or fireplace to be captivated by the craft and lore surrounding a Stone Age method of creating heat. -- Jan Gardner * Boston Globe *As much as Mytting captures the romance of the great outdoors, the nobility of the honest graft of wood chopping, and our close relationship with trees, it is also a step-by-step guide to preparing your wood store. -- Sophie Morris * Independent *

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Book SynopsisBikepacking Scotland by Markus Stitz features 20 great multi-day off-the-beaten-track cycling adventures across the Scottish mainland and islands. The book features routes of different lengths which take in the best of the country, from the Ayrshire Alps, Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders in southern Scotland, through Perthshire’s unique drovers’ roads and the grand architecture of the Central Belt, across to Argyll’s islands on ferry-hopping adventures around Islay, a paradise for whisky connoisseurs, and Jura and Mull to spot magnificent golden eagles. And, of course, the Scottish Highlands with an epic tour of the Cairngorms National Park, home to 25 per cent of Britain's rare and endangered species, as well as the author’s own take on the North Coast 500 and more. Researched and written by the founder of Bikepacking Scotland, and mostly accessible by public transport, each route includes all the information you need to help you plan your ride, with points of interest along the route, food recommendations and accommodation options, in addition to stunning photography and overview mapping. Downloadable GPX files of the routes are also available. Alongside further information on access, seasons and what to pack, and valuable insight from Scottish cycling personalities including Mark Beaumont and Jenny Graham, this book is full of practical tips and advice for both experienced bikepackers and those who want to try it out for the first time.Table of ContentsIntroduction Scotland’s South (Ayrshire, Borders, Dumfries and Galloway) 1 Ayrshire Alps, Coast & Castles 2 Borders to Coast 3 Borders Three Abbeys Loop Central Belt (East Lothian, Edinburgh, Fife, Clackmannanshire, Falkirk) 4 Go East Lothian Trail 5 Capital Trail 6 From Forth to Fife 7 Discovering Perthshire's Heritage 8 Explore Your Boundaries Clackmannanshire 9 Falkirk Adventure Route 10 The John Muir Way Argyll and the Isles 11 Dunoon Dirt Dash 12 Wild About Argyll Trail 13 Bikepacking Argyll's Islands 14 Around Loch Awe Central Highlands 15 Highland Perthshire Drovers Trail 16 The Cateran Gran Fondo 17 Cairngorms National Park Loop 18 From Coast to Barrell 19 A Scottish Hostelling Adventure North of Scotland 20 Alternative North Coast 500

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the splendor of wood with these wood-crafting projects. From simple woven panels to making a functional yurt, Woodland Craft features an array of easy-to-follow projects that include crafts for the farm, garden, wood fuel, building and domestic use. In fact, there's something here to satisfy all your project desires! Green wood - wood that has been recently cut and is therefore still moisture-rich - is the predominant material used in the projects featured in this essential guide for craftsman of all levels. Be inspired to work with one of nature's most beautiful and classic materials. Wood can offer you the look and feel, and even scent, that no other natural material can provide. With Woodland Craft you'll learn all you need to know about tools and devices, both old and new. You'll browse through the handy directory of tree species and identify the best uses for each. You'll appreciate and admire the massive display of illustrations and photographs throughout - nearly 700 combined! And you'll gain the insight you need to make practically anything out of this clean, crisp, beautiful element. AUTHOR: Ben Law, woodsman, craftsman, eco-builder, teacher and writer, lives and works in Prickly Nut Wood in West Sussex, UK. The building of his unique woodland home was featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs in the UK and was voted by viewers as the most popular episode ever. In addition to the coppicing of his own woodland, he runs courses on sustainable woodland management and permaculture, runs a specialist eco- building company and trains apprentices. 185 illustrations, 496 photographs in full colour

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Book SynopsisThe Camper Van Bible: Glovebox Edition is the perfect pocket-sized companion to accompany you on your travels and help your #vanlife dreams come true. From choosing layouts to emptying your waste, it’ll tell you everything you need to know, including: - Before you go – finding the perfect van, rental choices, setting it up, equipment you’ll need, planning your trip. - On the road – where to stay, sleeping options, cooking methods and food storage, power and maintenance, eco-conscious camping. Derived from Martin Dorey’s epic The Camper Van Bible, this handy dash-sized guide has been slimmed down, updated throughout and enhanced with extra checklists and diagrams. With this in your glovebox and The Camper Van Bible on your shelf at home, you’ll never be stuck without Martin Dorey’s guiding expertise. So what are you waiting for? Dive in, turn the key and hit the road.Trade ReviewPacked with extra checklists and digrams. You won't want to leave home without it. * Classic Car Weekly *Martin Dorey truly lives the life, an on-the-road adventurer who really practices what he preaches. Whatever you manage to pack into your mobile home, remember to keep this volume in an easy-to-find space as it will serve you well. * Best of British *Table of ContentsIntroduction What's Inside 1: Dreams Do Come True Buying a camper van Buying advice Renting a camper 2: Before You Go Driving The secret of happy camping Cooking kit Cooking methods and heat sources Cooling Where to spend the night Beds, foam and mattresses Power Last-minute van maintenance 3: On the Road The cost of camping Travel smart Eco-conscious camping Stay connected Finding better overnights Camping in the winter Keeping comfy and warm Driving safety Security Keeping your spot Levelling wedges and chocks Awnings and sunshades Find your routine - feel amazing Keeping clean Keep the motor running 4: Resources and Notes Resources Notes Glossary Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisBeing outdoors doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a delicious drink. Ditch the mixer and bring taste and style to your next camping adventure with Campfire Cocktails.Nothing goes better with a campfire than a cocktail. Surround yourself with friends, family, nature, the stars, and a stiff drink. These tasty yet simple cocktails take the stress out of mixing drinks, no matter where you are. Get cozy in front of the fire with Tequila Hot Chocolate, cool off after a long day exploring with some Camper’s Sangria, and settle down at the campsite with Cidermeister or Cherry Limeade.Inside you’ll find: 100 travel-friendly recipes perfect for camping trips, hikes, cabin getaways, glamping, patio parties, and more Recipes with a few quality ingredients to simplify packing for your trip Drink recommendations for every occasion, from after-hike drinks to campsite chilling Expert mixology tips for the best cocktails Take these delicious recipes with you wherever you go with Campfire Cocktails.

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Book SynopsisForget hurrying. Forget putting your foot down and racing through sweeping bends. Forget the understeer (whatever that is). Forget the blur of a life lived too fast. This is a look at taking life slowly. It’s about taking the time to enjoy journeys and places for their own sake. It’s about stopping and putting the kettle on. Stopping to take a picture. Stopping to enjoy stopping. How are you going to do it? In a camper van or a motorhome, of course. In this book we define the best driving routes around Ireland for camper vans and motorhomes. We show you the coolest places to stay, what to see, what to do and explain why it’s special. We meander around Ireland on the most breathtaking roads, chugging up mountain passes and pootling along the coast. We show you stuff that’s fun; often free. We include the best drives for different kinds of drivers; for surfers, wildlife watchers, climbers and walkers. We include the steepest, the bendiest, the scariest and most interesting. And you don’t even have to own a camper van or motorhome – we’ll tell you the many places you can rent one to take you on the journey. All of this is interspersed with beautiful photos, handy maps and quirky travel writing from the king of camper vans and motorhomes, Martin Dorey. So if all you want to do is flick through it on a cold day and plan your next outing, you’ll be transported (albeit slowly) to pastures, beaches, mountains and highways that make you want to turn the key and go, go, go!Trade ReviewFull of ideas about what to see, where to park, what to bring - and even where to rent a camper van. * The Sun *With hundreds of beautiful photos, handy maps and quirky travel writing, this book allows you to take the slow road and reveals a new way to enjoy the Emerald Isle. * Countryside Magazine *In this, his third book in the bestselling campervan series, author Martin Dorey lets us into the best-kept secrets and driving routes around Ireland. * Countryside Magazine *

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Book Synopsis'This book is SO good! Anybody going camping, staying local, this is an absolute MUST!' Zoe Ball, Radio 2 'I LOVE THIS BOOK' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio Breakfast Show 'Wilderness Chef is a poetic meditation on escape and cooking elegant food in the wild' Phil Robinson, The Times 'This cookbook should be your top pick for flavoursome food in the open air' METRO 'Packed with ideas and simple, tasty and largely healthy [food]' i newspaper 'Ingenious ways to conjure a feast whether you’re out camping, on a long hike or enjoying a day at the beach' The Sun The first cookbook from outdoors legend Ray Mears, Wilderness Chef shows you how to cook delicious, flavoursome food in the open air, whether in the wilderness or your own garden. Ray Mears has spent his life travelling the world, living with and learning from trackers, adventurers and indigenous peoples in the desert, the rainforests and the Arctic north. In this book he shares a delicious array of his most popular recipes, tried-and-tested for all levels of skill and in all conditions whether in the garden or the wild, from quick and tasty meals to opulent gourmet feasts. Opening with advice on setting up your outdoor kitchen, Ray shows how to light a fire, cook in ashes and leaves, steam, smoke and build a simple ground oven. He then shares his fabulous and enjoyable recipes, including: - easy ideas that children and grownups can try (campfire s'mores, wilderness hot dog, egg on a stick) - gourmet meals (Italian hunter's rabbit, succulent split-stick roasted salmon) - recipes learned from bushmen and indigenous peoples (potjiekos, canoe country pancakes, fragrant and intense Gurkha curry) Woven throughout are colourful stories of Ray’s cooking around the world, from baking a birthday cake using ingredients sourced in the rainforest, to pulling a giant Emu leg drumstick out of a ground oven built by a Pitjantjatjara elder in the Central Australian desert. Gather round an open fire. Share delicious food inspired by the outdoors and infused with age-old wisdom. This is living. This is the way of the wilderness chef.Trade ReviewThis book is SO good! Anybody going camping this summer, staying local, this is an absolute MUST! My mouth is watering as I look at it! -- Zoe Ball * BBC Radio 2 *I love this book! -- Chris Evans * Virgin Radio Breakfast Show *Mears brings his survivalist expertise to bear on this guide to cooking while camping, hiking, or canoeing…This book belongs in any nature lover’s backpack. * Publishers Weekly *Ingenious ways to conjure a feast whether you’re out camping, on a long hike or enjoying a day at the beach. * The Sun *Ray Mears has penned a guide to cooking outdoors, showing how you can whip up anything from fish to curry with just a hot fire and minimal equipment. * The Daily Star *This cookbook should be your top summer pick for flavoursome food in the open air. * Metro *Wilderness Chef is packed with ideas for creating skewers and grills with primitive materials and building fires, ground ovens and ember pits to cook your catch in... it is simple, tasty and largely healthy -- Sophie Morris * The i newspaper *Mears shows you how to cook well and safely, detailing essential tools and the basics of building a fire to how to cook a whole fish on a cleft stick. An incredibly practical book that shows any meal is possible outdoors. * BBC Countryfile Magazine *Wilderness Chef is a poetic meditation on escape and cooking elegant food in the wild. -- Phil Robinson * The Times *

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The remarkable true story of a man who lived alone in the woods of Maine for 27 years, making this dream a reality—not out of anger at the world, but simply because he preferred to live on his own.“A meditation on solitude, wildness and survival.” —The Wall Street JournalIn 1986, a shy and intelligent twenty-year-old named Christopher Knight left his home in Massachusetts, drove to Maine, and disappeared into the forest. He would not have a conversation with another human being until nearly three decades later, when he was arrested for stealing food. Living in a tent even through brutal winters, he had survived by his wits and courage, developing ingenious ways to store edibles and water, and to avoid freezing to death. He broke into nearby cottages for food, clothing, reading material, and other provisions, taking only what he needed but terrifying a community never able to solve the mysterious burglaries. Based on extensive interviews with Knight himself, this is a vividly detailed account of his secluded life—why did he leave? what did he learn?—as well as the challenges he has faced since returning to the world. It is a gripping story of survival that asks fundamental questions about solitude, community, and what makes a good life, and a deeply moving portrait of a man who was determined to live his own way, and succeeded.

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Book Synopsis“Spells out how to eat well when camping out.”—The Washington Post “This is the rare book that considers campfire cookery as a gustatory pursuit.”—Sierra, the National Magazine of the Sierra Club Forget freeze-dried astronaut meals and bags of stale, store-bought gorp. Finally, here’s a cookbook that complements the magic of gathering around a campfire and sharing a meal with friends. From the IACP Award–winning authors of The Picnic, which brought taste and style to eating outdoors (in the daytime), comes its companion, for leaving civilization behind and dining under the stars. A mix of dishes to make ahead and meals to cook on-site, The Campout Cookbook includes more than 75 recipes for wood-fired skillet pizzas; backcountry stews and chilies; fire-roasted vegetables and cast-iron breads; unexpected dips, jerkies, and high-energy bars; breakfasts to satisfy that yawning hunger that comes from sleeping in the fresh air; s’mores, of course (including Vanilla Bean Dream Marshmallows & Co. and Dark Chocolate Raspberry Caramel Fire-Ban S’mores); and cocktails, coolers, warm libations for chilly nights, and a Blood Orange Bug Juice. Plus there’s inspiration and know-how for every avid camper and enthusiastic neophyte: How to find a suitable campsite and build a campfire specifically for cooking over, and how to keep it going. Stargazing for city slickers. A troubleshooting guide. And the definitive packing list and camp kitchen essentials. Just add a few scary stories for a truly memorable campout.Trade Review“Spells out how to eat well when camping out.”—The Washington Post “Smart writing and clever hacks make this the most packable book for the glamping of your dreams.”—TheKitchn “For the novice camp cook, or even the first-time camper, the tone ofThe Campout Cookbook will feel like advice from a pair of comforting, if sassy, big sisters. . . . Many of these practical tips may strike even lifelong campers as inspired.” —Santa Fe New Mexican “If, like me, you’re picky about buying new cookbooks, this one stands out from the crowd. . . . It delivers really good food. Some of it simple, some of it a little more elevated, but all of it perfect for enjoying in a folding chair.” —Chatelaine “These recipes bring culinary swagger to the backcountry. . . . Everything you need to become the next backcountry Iron Chef.” —Portland Monthly “Recipes that take your campfire cooking to Michelin star status. We’re talking skillet pizzas, fire-roasted veggies, and dessert in the form of Dark Chocolate Raspberry Caramel Fire-Ban S’mores. Your tent-mates will think they’re roughing it with Thomas Keller.” —CoolMaterial.com “Resolutely playful, it’s a book loaded with camping hacks and instructions: how to clean a fish, how to make flask cocktails, and 99 ways to use a Thermos. . . . What’s more, many of the abundant recipes – Green Chile and Cheese Cast-iron Cornbread or Brown Butter Toffee Blondies – would be just as appealing back home as they would after a day of hiking. . . . Make[s] experienced camp cooks and novices alike want to head for the hills.”—Salem Statesman Journal “This book makes the often overwhelming task of preparing food on the campsite feel very doable and fun. I adore the illustrations and handy charts.”—NotWithoutSalt.com “Plenty of practical ‘roughing it’ tips, alongside 100-plus sophisticated takes on campfire fare.”—Modern Farmer “Who knew camp cuisine could be so elevated, pleasing even the most discerning foodie? . . . Many of the recipes are kid-pleasing and vegetarian-friendly. The colorful guide also includes solid camping tips, tricks, and safety information to make your trip memorable beyond the meals. VERDICT: Camping chefs of any skill level are sure to find something tasty to try in this cookbook.”—Library Journal “Clever and charming, Hanel and Stevenson cover it all—their 75 delicious dishes include many make-aheads, from trail snacks and flask fortifications to marvelous morning treats and spectacular suppers ending in more than just the traditional s’mores. The how-tos of setting up your campsite are included, plus a definitive packing list.”—BookPage “The authors’ enthusiasm for feasting around a well-made campfire shines in their detailed instructions for assembling the right cooking gear, recipes, and unplugged entertainments. . . . The recipes are still the stars of this book, however. . . . Hanel and Stevenson write with flair and creativity, and their prose translates into action plans for some really fantastic outdoor sleepover parties.”—ForeWord

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Book SynopsisAccompany woodsman Ben Law as he celebrates the amazing diversity of craft products made from materials sourced directly from the woods. Including brooms, rakes, pegs, spoons, chairs, baskets, fencing, yurts and even a caravan, the items are hewn from freshly cut green wood, shaped by hand and infused with a simple, rustic beauty. Detailed instructions and advice are given for each craft, along with essential knowledge about tools and devices. With fascinating information on the history, language and traditions of the crafts, coppice management and tree species, this book teaches about all aspects of the low-impact woodland way of life.

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Book SynopsisHidden mountain lakes, dramatic coastlines, or unforgettable national forests: Moon Pacific Northwest Camping has a spot for you. Inside you'll find:* A Campsite for Everyone: A variety of campgrounds and RV parks, from family-friendly car camping to secluded hike-ins, including dog-friendly and wheelchair accessible options* Ratings and Essentials: All campsites are rated on a scenic scale and marked with amenities like restrooms, trailhead access, picnic areas, laundry, piped water, showers, and playgrounds* Recreation Highlights: Discover nearby hiking, swimming, fishing, water-skiing, whitewater rafting, hot springs, and options for winter sports* Maps and Directions: Easy-to-use maps and detailed driving directions for each campground* Trusted Advice: Expert outdoorsman Tom Stienstra is always on the move, having travelled more than a million miles across Washington, Oregon, and California over the past 25 years* Tips and Tools: Essentials like equipment, food and cooking, first aid, and insect protection, as well as background information on the climate, landscape, and history of the campsites* In-Depth Coverage: Moon Pacific Northwest Camping covers the Olympic Peninsula and the Washington Coast, Seattle and Puget Sound, the Northern and Southern Cascades, Northeastern Washington, the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Rainier, Southeastern Washington, the Oregon Coast, Portland and the Willamette Valley, Mount Hood, and Northeastern and Southeastern OregonWhether you're a veteran or camping for the first time, Moon's comprehensive coverage and trusted advice will have you ready to head out on your next adventure.Sticking to the RV? Try Moon West Coast RV Camping. Can't get enough of the Northwest? Try Moon Washington Camping or Moon Oregon Camping.

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Book Synopsis''A scout must always be prepared at any moment to do his duty, and to face danger in order to help his fellow-men.''A startling amalgam of Zulu war-cry and imperial and urban myth, of borrowed tips on health and hygiene, and object lessons in woodcraft, Robert Baden-Powell''s Scouting for Boys (1908) is the original blueprint and ''self-instructor'' of the Boy Scout Movement. One of the all-time bestsellers in the English-speaking world, this primer of ''yarns and pictures'' constitutes probably the most influential manual for youth ever published. Yet the book is at the same time a roughly composed hodge-podge of jingoist lore and tracker legend, padded with lengthy quotations from adventure fiction and Baden-Powell''s own autobiography, and seamed through with the multiple anxieties of its time: fears of degeneration, concerns about masculinity and self-restraint, invasion paranoia. Elleke Boehmer''s edition of Scouting for Boys reprints the original text and illustrations, and her Trade Reviewvery good fun * Max Hastings, Sunday Telegraph *the value of Elleke Boehmer's well-annotated text of the original edition is to show us the anxieties, contradictions and excitements of the Boy Scout movement at its inception * Alan Hollinghurst, Guardian *Elleke Boehmer's erudite introduction makes you wish she would get around to writing a full-length biogaphy of the first Chief Scout * William Cook, New Statesman *this fascinating volume tells us a lot about Baden-Powell, his movement and even to some extent the particular point in time when scouting was born' * Washington Times *Baden-Powell's work is well worth reading and re-reading, and that researchers with various interests and theoretical persuasions may find in its pages a great deal of interesting and rewarding material. * Thomas Kullman, Archiv für das Studium der neueren Sprachen und Literaturen *a gripping read * The Oldie *

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Book SynopsisEngland and Wales might feel familiar to many, but there are countless hidden idylls and remote wildernesses to discover amongst the soaring passes, spectacular coastlines and boundless moorlands. For many, Martin's 'slow road' routes will have opened up the country's most well known highways and byways, but there is so much more to England and Wales than these, at times overcrowded, hotspots. This book is the next, natural step in Martin's wanderings around England and Wales. If Take The Slow Road whetted the appetite for a Great British adventure, this book will be the main course, filling you up with inspiring writing and beautiful imagery from the most remote and wild corners of England and Wales. It will take you to the very edges of the map, on a series of personal journeys to uncover parts of these countries that the masses never reach but wish they could. In discovering these secret and beautiful places this fabulous book shows the reader that, with a little imagination, and some effort, they too can get off the beaten track in their own country.Trade ReviewDiscover the countryside and coast ... in this appealing guide to spectacular drives and offbeat adventures by camper van, motorhome, kayak and paddle board, bike and on foot, around the mountains, valleys and coastlines of England and Wales. * The Countryman *Packed with stunning photos, handy maps and engaging travel writing...shows you how to embark on inspiring adventures, including exploring ravines, beaches, kayaking past castles and striding across moorlands. * Countryside Magazine *expert advice on awe-inspiring routes away from the usual tourist hotspots in England and Wales, plus handy tips on coping with life on the move * Bury & West Suffolk Magazine *25 brilliant routes that are definitely off the beaten track...each beautiful page will immediately make you want to take off in your motorhome for a new adventure! * Practical Motorhome *The descriptions are personal, the info practical and the walks graded. It's ideal for campervan/motorhomers but is also useful if you're simply driving and want inspiration. A delightful reminder that these landscapes are full of beautiful places where you can still get away from it all. * Woman & Home *In this essential guide, Martin Dorey seeks out the wilder, more remote beauty spots hidden within the coastlines, moorlands and hills of England and Wales. * This England *A book of inspiring writing and beautiful imagery from the most remote and wild corners of England and Wales. * Best of British *In the essential guide, Martin Dorey seeks out the wilder, more remote beauty spots hidden within the coastlines, moorlands and hills of England and Wales and demonstrates how easy it is to find peaceful, magnificent scenery just a little way off the beaten track. * Evergreen *Table of ContentsAuthor’s Preface 6 About this book 8 Introducing England 9 Introducing Wales 11 How to get to England and Wales 12 Where and how to stay overnight in England and Wales 14 Your essential kit 17 Travel, climate and the mess we make 20 ENGLAND 22 The South-west 01 Wessex Wandering 25 02 The East Lyn River 39 03 Bude’s Lost Waterway 49 04 The River Avon 61 05 The Jurassic Undercliff 73 06 Devon Coast to Coast 83 The South and South-east 07 The Wight Chines 97 08 The River Test 109 09 Goring to Maidenhead 121 10 Dungeness Desolation 133 11 Kent’s Pilgrims’ Way 147 East Anglia 12 The Suffolk Coast 159 The North 13 Spurn Head and the Humber 171 14 The North York Moors 183 15 Stanhope to Newcastle 197 16 The Northumberland Coast 207 17 The Otterburn Ranges 219 The North-west 18 The Tweed Valley 229 19 The Solway Firth 241 20 The Western Lakes 249 21 The Forest of Bowland 259 WALES 270 22 Cwm Bychan and the Roman Steps 273 23 The Pass of The Cross 283 24 The Teifi 291 25 The Brecon Beacons 303 Index 316 Acknowledgements 320

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Book SynopsisThe definitive guidebook to the entire 3,000-mile length of the new England Coast Path. For anyone planning a trip to the coast or a UK summer holiday, the new England Coast Path national trail is a hugely exciting prospect, and this guidebook shows you how to make the most of every single glorious mile. Environmentalists, volunteers, campaigners, land owners and politicians all came together to create this ‘ninth wonder of the world’, and from the opening of the path in 2020 onwards, anyone has been able to walk and wild camp along the entire 3,000-mile length of the English coast. It's a fantastic opportunity for all walkers, campers, fans of the coast and the outdoors. Stephen Neale has spent many happy months walking, camping and surveying the path, and from that experience has written a fantastically detailed and rich guidebook covering the route itself, along with everything from the best places to swim, hunt for fossils and eat seafood to hidden away beaches and canoeing spots. Fully updated for its second edition, with 100 extra adventures from the newly opened sections of the path and spectacular new aerial photography, the book is divided up into the 16 coastal counties and features 1,100 places to see, camp and explore around the coast. Each place has map coordinates and basic directions from the path, allowing walkers to either visit specific places or link highlights together, walking between them along the path. The England Coast Path represents what makes England so great: a little bit mad, a little bit proud, and the lucky host to one of the most spectacular and wild coastlines in the world. With this book you too can join the adventure.Trade ReviewI would encourage anyone with an interest in our open spaces and the campaign for access to read Stephen Neale's England Coast Path. * Kate Ashbrook, chair of the Ramblers *Thank you for sharing the story of how the path was made. * Boris Johnson *This delightful guide brings the many wonders of England’s coastal path to life – every step of the way. * Nick Clegg *A very welcome and absorbing book on a long-anticipated and inspiring project which brings us closer to nature. The England Coast Path will leave a positive and lasting legacy for the nation; the story of its creation is almost as inspiring and refreshing as a stroll along the path itself. * Tom Fewins, Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust *A guide that will be of massive interest to the many tourists and walkers who will enjoy the path for years to come. * Richard Benyon, former Under-Secretary of State for the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs *BOOK OF THE MONTH: Love exploring the English coast? Then this is definitely one for your rucksack. 1,000 mini adventures bring a fresh sense of adventure to your seaside escape. * Coast Magazine *If you are planning to walk all or part of this fantastic trail, start your planning using this fantastic guide. The book gives you all the basic information you are likely to need. If like me the path has come too late for you to be able to walk any of the trail, relax while you enjoy the fantastic photos and imagine you are there in person doing some of the wild activities suggested. I am sure you will enjoy delving into Stephen's well chosen highlights. It's the next best thing to being there in person. Congratulations on a beautiful, well balanced story based on one of my long time dreams. I am proud to have been one of those mentioned in your write up. -- Ann McLaren, President of Essex Ramblers

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Book SynopsisThis pocket-sized miscellany, packed with tips on equipment, food, surviving bad weather and finding the right campsite, and with facts and stories from the world of camping, is perfect for anyone who knows the incomparable joy and adventure of pitching their tent under an open sky.

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Book SynopsisHit the road in style and comfort you built yourself...The road trip has been a celebrated American tradition for as long as there have been roads on which to travel. Combined with our love of the great outdoors, hitting the road in search of some peace under the stars is a goal for anyone old enough to drive -- even more so in today''s hectic, wired world. Millennials and retiring boomers want to take a break,especially one that reflects their ever increasing simple and minimal mindset. Enter the Teardrop Trailer. First designed in 1930''s for cars lacking power, they''ve re-emerged as a smart, aerodynamic, and eye-catching option for seeking out the quiet beauty that camping offers...but with plenty of comfort. Think of the tiny house movement going camping...Matt Berger’s book The Handmade Teardrop Trailer: Design & Build a Tiny Classic Camper from Scratch hands you the keys to craft your own stylish adventure. The Handmade Teardrop Trailer guides you through the journey from sketchbook to first road trip, and will prepare you to design and build your own comfortable pull-behind Tiny Trailer. And, to achieve this you don’t need much space, just a garage bay or shared workspace, and the most basic tools and materials available at your nearby hardware store or home center.Because we all have our own get away from it all road-trip fantasies when it comes to comfort, style, and purpose, The Handmade Teardrop Trailer will train you up like a pro on the basics of trailer design, backed up by deep research and experimentation. Illustrations provide measurements and construction details that are easy to adapt for variations in size and configuration and more than 100 step-by-step photos illuminate every detail in the design and build process. With this handy guide leading the way, you’ll be shutting down the computer, storing the cellphone, and hitting the road to find some peace in a classic tiny trailer camper you built by yourself.

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Book SynopsisWhere's your sense of adventure?Everything tastes so much better when it's cooked over hot coals or on an open fire. If you want to get back to nature and spend a few nights under the stars, all you need is the right kit, an adventurous streak and this essential cookbook.The Camping Cookbook contains over 60 recipes to enjoy in the great outdoors from hearty breakfasts and one pot wonders to brilliant barbecues and delicious drinks. With this cookbook and a portable stove, barbecue or fire pit, you can forget the stale sandwiches and tinned beans of the past, and learn to eat in style, whatever the weather.Recipes include: Camping Marinades, Seasonings and Rubs Campfire Nachos Mexican Chilli Fried Eggs with Avocado Mash Greek Style Charcoal-Grilled Lamb Sticky Sausage Hot Dogs Foraged Campfire Risotto Toffee Apple Pan Crumble Spicy Marshmallow Hot Chocolate Hot Campfire Toddies

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Book SynopsisAn exploration of the hidden history of camping in American life that connects a familiar recreational pastime to camps for functional needs and political purposes.Camping appears to be a simple proposition, a time-honored way of getting away from it all. Pack up the car and hit the road in search of a shady spot in the great outdoors. For a modest fee, reserve the basic infrastructure--a picnic table, a parking spot, and a place to build a fire. Pitch the tent and unroll the sleeping bags. Sit under the stars with friends or family and roast some marshmallows. This book reveals that, for all its appeal, the simplicity of camping is deceptive, its history and meanings far from obvious.Why do some Americans find pleasure in sleeping outside, particularly when so many others, past and present, have had to do so for reasons other than recreation? Never only a vacation choice, camping has been something people do out of dire necessity and as a tactic of political protest. Yet the dominant interpretation of camping as a modern recreational ideal has obscured the connections to these other roles. A closer look at the history of camping since the Civil War reveals a deeper significance of this American tradition and its links to core beliefs about nature and national belonging. Camping Grounds rediscovers unexpected and interwoven histories of sleeping outside. It uses extensive research to trace surprising links between veterans, tramps, John Muir, African American freedpeople, Indian communities, and early leisure campers in the nineteenth century; tin-can tourists, federal campground designers, Depression-era transients, family campers, backpacking enthusiasts, and political activists in the twentieth century; and the crisis of the unsheltered and the tent-based Occupy Movement in the twenty-first. These entwined stories show how Americans camp to claim a place in the American republic and why the outdoors is critical to how we relate to nature, the nation, and each other.Trade ReviewYoung deserves praise for creating fertile ground for historians of the environment, race, class, and gender to further complicate the narrative of camping in North America, as well as demonstrating how others can critically engage with conceptions of government responsibility and public nature. * Jessica M. DeWitt, Western History Quarterly *A rich and compelling book that follows two intersecting paths through the history of camping. The most obvious path is that of recreational camping....The second path is the history of protest camping, from Civil War veterans to Occupy protesters.... While Camping Grounds centers on the practices of camping, as recreation and protest, it situates this analysis in the broader overarching concept of 'public nature.'...[Its] concern, one with implications for the future, is that other forms of camping-such as a mode of protest or as a matter of necessity-are delegitimized, as a market-based recreational ethos crowds out the potential for camping to yield broader public goods....This concept of public nature will serve historians well as they wrestle with how we use, govern, and consume nature to reflect, shore up, and challenge hierarchies of power in the United States. * James Morton Turner, Journal of American History *Recreational camping and political camping, two voluntary but contrasting activities, and functional camping, an involuntary activity, are the three forms of American camping explored in this excellent, well-researched book. Most camping scholarship...concentrates on the first of the three forms while neglecting the other two. Young's...demonstration of the interrelatedness of and shaping interactions between the three forms makes it exceptionally revealing and valuable....Young convincingly demonstrates that camping today is complicated, contains multiple meanings, and can be both a highly popular form of leisure and the justification for an arrest by law enforcement. In addition to being a revealing analysis, Camping Grounds is an engaging narrative....I strongly recommend Camping Grounds to readers who wish to better understand how America came to include an everyday activity that is both praised and condemned, often by the same people. * Terence Young, H-Environment *This is a magnificent study of camping in the US, from the mid-19th century to 2019. Camping has had significantly different meanings at different times in US history, and Young explores three different eras. Early camping was primarily a way of sheltering while traveling, or while in a state of military transition, with emphasis on organizing people....Camping as a choice and pastime emerged later and played a role in changing views of class and race in the US....In the late 19th century, camping became an alternative to resort vacations, taking on social and economic implications. The camping equipment industry and planned campgrounds emerged. The popularity of camping in the second half of the 20th century created environmental and institutional problems, resulting in a wilderness ethic and economic opportunities....Relevant to social and environmental studies and law....Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through professionals.A varied and comprehensive overview of modern camping with ample detail and sociological perspective on the origins of camping and its roles in war, protest, consumerism, and class discrimination. * Zebulin Evelhoch, Library Journal *Young, an environmental historian, traces "camping" back to the Civil War and explores its implications for social justice and political discourse—beyond its more obvious role as a mere diversional outdoor activity. * Lela Nargi, The Sierra Club *In Camping Grounds, Phoebe Young presents the surprisingly political history of sleeping outside, in which veterans, vagrants, migrants, recreationists, protestors, bureaucrats, officials, police, and others have fought over the meaning of public nature, with profound implications for American life and the American social compact. Artfully written, creatively researched, a tour de force that will change the way you see your country. * Louis S. Warren, University of California, Davis *In this brilliant new book, Phoebe Young asks a seemingly simple question: 'What does it mean to camp and why does it matter?' The answer is strikingly complex and in its pursuit Camping Grounds offers a radically inclusive vision of America's public nature and environmental culture. * Char Miller, author of Not So Golden State: Sustainability vs. the California Dream *Phoebe Young strips the innocence from sleeping under the stars, revealing this quintessential American pastime as a precarious practice — one long bedeviled by class tensions, legal wrangling over the definition of camping, and ever-shifting claims on public nature. * Elizabeth Royte, author of Garbage Land: On the Secret Trail of Trash *My recommendation?: gather 'round the campfire with a s'more, and read this smart, engaging book. Young exposes the 'simple life' of camping as a complex set of negotiations historically about your environments, your government, your fellow citizens...and yourself. * Jenny Price, Stop Saving the Planet!: An Environmentalist Manifesto *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: Public Nature Part One: 1850s-1880s Ch. 1. Saving the Union Ch. 2. Seeing the Country Part Two: 1890s-1940s Ch. 3. Tramp Style Ch. 4. Campers' Republic Part Three: 1950s-2010s Ch. 5. The Back to Nature Crowd ch. 6. Tents and Public Statements Epilogue: "We MUST Camp" Notes Index

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate cookbook for al fresco eating, with more than 80 recipes for cooking outdoors. Rustle up your choice of sweet and savoury dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Alongside traditional campfire favourites such as bbq chicken, corn on the cob, and kebabs, you''ll find recipes for stuffed flatbreads, gnocchi, and even apricot cakes in a jar. With step-by-step instructions and evocative photography, the recipes are easy to follow.Each recipe has a symbol that tells you the best way to cook it, be it an open fire, grill, or camping stove. As well as outdoor cooking hacks and clever tips, you''ll find checklists of camping essentials, ideas for using local produce, and basic recipes for camping must-haves such as bbq sauce and ketchup, plus new favourites like dukkah. Outdoor cooking can be magical, so break out of the kitchen, light your fire, and enjoy delicious recipes from The Campfire Cookbook - the perfect culinary companion for any caTrade ReviewIf you're planning a trip, but don't fancy living on BBQs or basic pasta dishes, this book is for you. The Campfire Cookbook pulls together 80 imaginative recipes ideal for al fresco dining from paella to steak, to the fanciest outdoor salad you might ever lay your eyes on. Each and every recipe comes with high-quality images and easy to follow directions, while you'll also find handy tips for eating outdoors while on an adventure. * Adventure Travel *

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Book SynopsisPerfect for everyone from novices to boondockers, How to Camp in the Woods compiles contemporary and classic wisdom, practical tips, and illustrated DIY advice on every aspect of camping

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Book SynopsisAn inspirational guide to camping for outdoor lovers and eco-conscious travellers. Tent Life profiles 40 people who have made camping a part of their life and provides advice so that you can do the same.Trade Review"Recommended where there is an interest in the outdoors." * Library Journal *Table of ContentsContents Introduction Off-Grid Explorers Bushcraft and Survival Experts Weekend Campers Adrenaline Junkies Conscientious Campers Directory Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisFully researched and updated for 2017, Tiny Campsites is a handpicked selection of Britain's loveliest little campsites, all under an acre. Including up-to-date practical information on getting to each campsite via pushbike and public transport, together with info on pubs and shops in the area, and what to see and do.

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Book SynopsisActive, happy kids make the best holiday companions, and this colourful book is brimming with great campsite-based ideas to keep the little ones interested, entertained - and even a little challenged - from dawn until dusk.Trade Review'...packed full of hundreds of inventive, practical ways to make sleeping out even more fun...';The Green Parent Magazine

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