Camping & the Great Outdoors
Adventure ready : a hiker's guide to planning, training & resiliency
Gerber, Katie, author
2022
A how-to guide for long-distance backpacking written by two experts in the field. Includes planning related to gear, food, clothing, and physical and mental training, as well as adapting to life after completing a months-long expedition. Illustrated with color photos.
The bushcraft essentials field guide : the basics you need to pack, know, and do to survive in the wild
Canterbury, Dave, author
2022
"For years, Dave Canterbury has been teaching outdoor enthusiasts how to survive in the wild, and truly enjoy the experience. The Bushcraft Essentials Field Guide distills these teachings into the key takeaways campers and hikers need to know when they're out in the woods. How to start a fire. Where to build your shelter. What to put in your pack. Dave's advice is now right at your fingertips in the most accessible Bushcraft title to date. You can quickly flip and find answers to pressing questions about wilderness survival. From first aid to navigation to setting up camp, it's all provided in this small, portable book that's perfect whether you're on a day-hike, overnight, or multi-day trek. The Bushcraft Essentials Field Guide is what you need to know when you need to know it and exactly what you need for your next outdoor adventure."-- Publisher marketing.
Camper van cooking : from quick fixes to family feasts, 70 recipes, all on the move
Thomson, Claire (Chef), author.
2021
Life on wheels doesn't have to mean eating out of cans and packets: from the romance of fireside cooking, to cooking on one burner, through easy lunches, greedy brunches and leisurely picnics, and simple sweets and treats, there are so many inspiring options. Chefs Claire Thomson and Matt Williamson have all the advice, tips and tricks you will need to plan the food for your trip, from essential equipment to basic store cupboard staples.
The campfire cookbook : 80 imaginative recipes for cooking outdoors
Lex, Viola, author
2019
The Campire Cookbook is the ultimate cookbook for al fresco eating. More than 80 campfire recipes, including traditional favorites and more adventurous dishes. Easy-to-follow recipes with step-by-step instructions and mouthwatering photos. Checklists for all your camp essentials. Enjoy a hearty goulash under the stars, indulge in orange-baked chocolate cakes around the fire, or rustle up fresh salads and grilled fish to take to the beach. Wherever you eat, make your outdoor experience magical with The Campfire Cookbook.
Campfire cooking : mouthwatering skillet, Dutch oven, and skewer recipes
Nusbaum, Jakob, author.
2023
"50 mouthwatering recipes to enjoy around the campfire"-- Provided by publisher.
Campfire cooking : wild eats for outdoor adventures
Hoena, B. A., author
2020
Provides an introduction to camp cooking, both on a camp stove and over a campfire, including recipes, safety information, and tips and tricks for delicious meals.
Camping and woodcraft : a handbook for vacation campers and travelers in the woods
Kephart, Horace, 1862-1931 author
2017
The camping life : inspiration and ideas for endless adventures
Leonard, Brendan.
2020
"From roughing it in the Mojave Desert without a tent to glamping in a cozy cabin in the Adirondacks, camping for pleasure is undeniably more popular than ever before. And all the while, the definition of camping is being refined and expanded to include a plethora of experiences. Because as we saw with Artisan's The Campout Cookbook, people want more from their camping experiences-including good meals, a comfy sleeping experience, and some epic sunsets to document on Instagram. The Camping Way captures the feeling and aesthetic of sleeping under the stars and peels back the curtain to show readers how it's all done-from camping while suspended on a mountainside to camping while on a kayak or bike trip. Each type of adventure is told through photography showing beautiful vistas, campsites and setups, close-up explanatory vignettes, and informative text. Essays and illuminating deep captions truly capture the camping experience. Additional text includes recommended locations for each type of experience and for all budgets, and how-to skills to show readers how to pack, carry, cook, and leave no trace like an expert camper. The Camping Way is for both armchair campers and those ready to rough it, and shows that there are many ways to explore the outdoors"-- Provided by publisher.
Cook it wild : sensational prep-ahead meals for camping, cabins, and the great outdoors
Nuttall-Smith, Chris, author.
2023
Food writer and camping aficionado Chris Nuttall-Smith shows readers how to bring the stress-free simplicity of meal-prepped cooking to the great outdoors. Dividing each recipe by prep location, your home and the campsite, his ingenious approach gets most of the cooking done before a trip even begins. Then at camp, many recipes simply have you drop fully-prepped ingredients into a pot or onto a grill. Learn about the best-traveling cheeses, how to chill drinks when you don't have ice, how to pick a camp stove, and how to make great coffee in the wild.
Dutch oven camp cooking
Winterton, Vernon, author
2022
"Whether at your lake campsite, up at the mountain cabin, boondocking in a national park, or in a tent in your own backyard, these 65 hearty recipes for cast iron Dutch ovens make cooking with coals a delicious experience."-- Provided by publisher.
Family camping : everything you need to know for a night outdoors with loved ones
Ess, Charlie.
2020
"A camping handbook for families featuring food and drink recipes, family activities, nature hacks, expert know-how, and more for the outdoor lover looking for a memorable weekend with the family."-- Provided by publisher.
The great outdoors cookbook : over 100 recipes for the campground, trail, or RV
Jenkinson, Melanie author.
2021
With more than 100 highly original and creative recipes for delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks, The Great Outdoors Cookbook solves what outdoor adventurers have been struggling over for years: how to make tasty, hearty, and nutritious camp food. Say good-bye to those sad, dehydrated dinners, full of sodium and fillers that can leave you feeling listless and bloated. The Great Outdoors Cookbook shows you how, with just a few tools and the right ingredients, you can make nutritious, even sumptuous, meals off the grid, on the trail, or in the comfort of your RV.
Hiking is fundamental : a step-by-step guide to hitting the trail
Kipfer, Barbara Ann, author.
2022
"Author Barbara Ann Kipfer covers all the basic elements of getting into hiking, from preparation to pacing, in illustrated list-style chapters"-- Provided by publisher.
How to camp in the woods : a complete guide to finding, outfitting, and enjoying your adventure in the great outdoors
Fredericksen, Devon.
2019
How to survive : self-reliance in extreme circumstances
Hudson, John (Survial instructor), author.
2020
Gripping stories of near disaster and survival-and the lessons to be gleaned from them-from the British military's chief survival instructor. When faced with near death, your survival instincts kick in. Instincts can only take you so far, however; it's preparation and planning that can make the difference between living and dying. In How to Survive, readers will hear harrowing tales of survival and learn from them. These stories are broken down and studied, whether it's the experience of a teenager hiking to safety as the only survivor of a plane crash in the Peruvian Amazon, a fisherman drifting for more than 400 days in an open boat across the Pacific Ocean, or a US Air Force fighter pilot forced to eject from his stealth fighter thousands of feet above the earth. John Hudson, a military survivor instructor, introduces the mindset that he feels is imperative for success: the Survival Triangle. This combination of effort, hope, and goals, along with a few practical skills, provides a premade planning template that can be used to jumpstart the whole survival process.
Outdoor kids in an inside world : getting your family out of the house and radically engaged with nature
Rinella, Steven, author
2022
Outdoors expert Steven Rinella shares the parenting wisdom he has garnered as a father whose family has lived amid the biggest cities and wildest corners of America. Throughout, he offers practical advice for getting your kids radically engaged with nature in a muddy, thrilling, hands-on way, guided by black-and-white illustrations throughout-with the ultimate goal of helping them see their own place within the natural ecosystem. No matter their location-rural, suburban, or urban-caregivers and kids will bond over activities such as: Camping to conquer fears, build tolerance for dirt and discomfort, and savor the timeless pleasure of swapping stories around a campfire. Growing a vegetable garden to develop a capacity to nurture and an appreciation for hard work. Foraging for wild berries, nuts, and mushrooms as a way to experience the delight of discovery. Fishing local lakes and rivers to learn the value of patience while grappling with the possibility of failure. Cooking together with naturally sourced ingredients you procured. Hunting for sustainably managed wild game to face the realities of life, death, and what it really takes to obtain our food-- Provided by publisher.
Outdoor minimalist : waste less hiking, camping, and backpacking
Carney, Meg, 1992-, author
2022
"A guide to actionable ways to waste less while hiking and camping and implement low-impact practices in outdoor pursuits"--Provided by publisher.
Paracord projects for camping and outdoor survival : practican and essential uses for the ultimate tool in your pack
Lynch, Bryan, author, illustrator
2021
"Provides instructions for making survival projects out of paracord (parachute cord)"-- Provided by publisher.
Prepared : a manual for surviving worst case scenarios
Glover, Mike, author
2023
Most people think that being prepared for catastrophe means stocking up on MREs and building a bunker in their backyard, but this approach leaves you vulnerable in the real world of car accidents, natural disasters, grid failures, and global pandemics. This book overturns today's paranoid survival wisdom and teaches the foundational skills of preparedness that will not only help you build situational awareness and acheive greater mobility, but that will also help you build resilient mental and spiritual habits.
Road trip cooking : the best recipes for your campfire, stove or barbecue
Van Elst, Arno, author
2020
Road trips are the ultimate freedom: long roads, beautiful vistas, good conversations and singing along with the radio. And when you choose to stop somewhere out in nature, you'll want something tasty and nutritious to cook on your camping stove, campfire or portable barbecue. In Road Trip Cooking, Arno and Mireille of the Holy Kauw Company in the Netherlands take you along in their campervan. Their motto is simple: cooking and eating well is possible anytime, anywhere. All recipes in Road Trip Cooking are simple to prepare, and don't require a well-equipped kitchen or well-stocked supermarket nearby. From the ultimate hangover breakfast and salad in a jar, to campfire nachos and 'apple pie to go', these recipes make the most of classic and comfort-food dishes from around the world. Yet they only require some wood blocks, a few ingredients and a box of matches to prepare. Also included is information on outdoor cooking techniques and recommended road-trip life hacks. Arno and Mireille hope their book will make outdoor cooking even more fun than it already is. Let the journey begin!
See you at the campground : a guide to discovering community, connection, and a happier family in the great outdoors
Puglisi, Stephanie.
2020
Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi were stressed out, sleep-deprived, and near the end of their rope with infant twins. They had no clear idea of how they could continue to travel with a growing family and full-time jobs. Then they bought a pop-up camper, and their lives changed forever. In See You at the Campground, Stephanie and Jeremy show readers how the open road could be the ticket to a happier, healthier family.
Sleeping bags to s'mores : camping basics
Rochfort, Heather Balogh, author.
2020
"From choosing a destination and staying safe to what to cook and doing it on a budget, this guide provides fun advice for tent camping, car camping, and backpacking"-- Provided by publisher.
Wild + free nature : 25 outdoor adventures for kids to explore, discover, and awaken their curiosity
Arment, Ainsley.
2021
"...[a] resource book for parents, educators, and caregivers to enjoy doing hands-on activities outside with kids. One of the core philosophies behind Wild + Free is the belief that nature is the best classroom we could ever hope for. It unlocks the imagination and inspires creativity in ways that a schoolroom never could."-- Publisher's description.
Woman in the wild : the everywoman's guide to hiking, camping, and backcountry travel
Paul, Susan Joy.
2021
"Adventurer and guidebook author Susan Joy Paul provides real instruction for women of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to intermediate hikers and experienced mountaineers. She shares details gleaned from two decades of training and real-world experience, bringing together everything a woman needs to know to be safe, independent, and self-reliant at camp and on the trail"-- Provided by publisher.