Description: The popularity of camping and hiking continues to soar and many "city slickers" are looking at it as a whole new vacation alternative. This second edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Camping and Hiking introduces novices to living and sleeping in the great outdoors in a way that's easy, fun, and minimally demanding on the budget -- and the back! Readers learn quick and fuss-free ways to choose and use tents, sleeping bags, hiking boots, and more; learn what to pack -- and to leave behind; navigate trails with a compass and map; and how to avoid and handle emergency situations. Plenty of tips, definitions, and warnings help readers along the way, and clear illustrations show them what to do, so they'll be able to take the stress out of camping until it's just a sojourn under the stars.

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