An enjoyable camping trip involves careful planning and the proper equipment. Even in well-provisioned campgrounds, like those found in many national parks, there is plenty of unpredictability. To ensure that unexpected happenings add to your enjoyment rather than detract from it, it's helpful to have an easy-to-use reference. Included in this comprehensive resource are basics like a reversible packing checklist, tips for choosing a campsite and setting up a safe camp, notes on tying knots, fire-starting how-to, and classic camp recipes. To help you dig even deeper, there are also overviews of potentially dangerous animals and plants, as well as wilderness first aid. To cap it all off, there’s a guide to navigating prominent constellations in the night sky. Waterproof for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide can be used in all weather conditions by campers of any age or experience level who wish to hone their camp craft. Made in the USA. "Durable, lightweight, easily affordable, and especially useful in a wide range of outdoor activities..." ― American Rifleman Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh’s path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution. An indispensable guide for campers of all ages, Camping Essentials covers the basics of camping and camp craft. It includes a reusable packing checklist, tips for choosing a campsite and setting up a safe camp, typing knots, lighting fires and classic cam