{"product_id":"wilderness-pleasures-kevin-callan-9781550464979","title":"Wilderness Pleasures: A Practical Guide to Camping Bliss","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eAll of the thrills with none of the spills.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Praise for Kevin Callan's \u003ci\u003eThe Happy Camper\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"Comprehensive, easy-to-read... [Cal\/an] displays the assurance and economy of a true woodsman, and applies humor as well.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - San Francisco Chronicle \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoosing and planning the right trip\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCamping companion harmony\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBest camping equipment, gadgets and clothing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSleeping softly on hard ground\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTraveling light but eating well\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBush martinis and other wilderness spirits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClose encounters of the wildlife kind\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCampside saunas, skinny-dipping, and how to make love in a canoe.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kevin Callan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1550464973\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781550464979\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Boston Mills Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/12\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.70d","brand":"Kevin Callan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45477290803455,"sku":"9781550464979","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_03ec4703-aa33-4493-9af8-a1047df65e83.jpg?v=1715919598","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/wilderness-pleasures-kevin-callan-9781550464979","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}