Cliff Jacobson s'impose comme l'une des voix les plus respectées d'Amérique du Nord dans le domaine du plein air, un guide expérimenté de la nature sauvage et un consultant dont les œuvres publiées sur le camping et le canoë sont sans précédent ce siècle. Son écriture explore la sagesse pratique et la connexion profonde nécessaires pour naviguer dans le monde naturel, l'établissant comme une autorité importante. Les lecteurs sont attirés par son style captivant et les connaissances inestimables qu'il transmet, faisant de ses contributions essentielles pour quiconque cherche à embrasser l'aventure en plein air. Son héritage est bâti sur le partage d'expertise qui responsabilise et inspire.
Outdoor Knots delivers relevant and expertly curated content in a convenient, travel-ready package. With step-by-step instructions on tying the most used and useful knots, this is a book to keep with your gear, in your car, or on your person at all times.
Offering a comprehensive guide to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, this book is ideal for both novice and experienced paddlers. It covers essential topics like permit acquisition, packing, low-impact camping, and paddling techniques. The updated edition features over 100 color photos, GPS navigation tips, and a new chapter on solo canoeing. Additionally, insights from expert paddlers provide valuable advice for navigating the wilderness. This resource ensures a safe and enjoyable adventure in one of North America's premier canoeing destinations.
Discover the best-kept secrets of expert campers, which are divulged in this book by Cliff Jacobson, a seasoned veteran of the sport. Once you learn the secrets of the experts, you can share these insider tips with your camping buddies. Dazzle your kids or scouts with the wealth of shortcuts disclosed in this surreptitious guide to comfort and security in the bush.In this guide you'll find tips from A to Z on forecasting the weather, treating drinking water, building shelters such as a quinzee hut and various survival shelters, dealing with animal and insect encounters, cooking and cookware, making fires, treating common ailments, using maps and a compass, camping with kids, and choosing camping clothes, boots, sleeping bags and gear...and much more!
This guide offers essential skills for navigating the wilderness, catering to both beginners and experienced adventurers. It covers the proper use of compasses and GPS, understanding contour lines, and plotting courses. Additionally, it provides techniques for nighttime navigation using stars and tips on acquiring necessary maps. Richly illustrated, it serves as a practical reference for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enhance their navigation abilities.
Step-by-step instructions and diagrams for tying the ten most useful knots and hitches.
Essential camping skills are covered, including fire-building techniques for wet conditions and effective gear selection. The book also provides guidance on preparing quick, delicious meals outdoors, setting up a campsite tent using four fundamental knots and hitches, and mastering backcountry navigation with a map and compass. It's a practical guide for both novice and experienced campers looking to enhance their outdoor experience.
The 30th Anniversary Edition of the classic Expedition Canoeinghas long been considered the premier guide to canoeing and exploring North America's waterways. This thirtieth-anniversary edition expertly details everything you need to know about paddling the continent's wild rivers.
Kurzbeschreibung: Das OutdoorHandbuch Solo im Kanu vermittelt grundsätzliche Informationen rund um eines der traditionsreichsten nordamerikanischen Wasserfahrzeuge, das auch bei uns immer mehr Freunde gewinnt. Allein im Kanadier zu fahren, ist jedoch eine Kunst, die nur wenige beherrschen. Wie leicht sie zu erlernen ist, erläutert Autor Cliff Jacobson auf rund 80 Seiten mit Tips zum Kauf eines Kanadiers, zum erforderlichen Zubehör und zu den wesentlichen Paddeltechniken. Anhand anschaulicher Illustrationen lassen sich die Beschreibungen leicht nachvollziehen. Üben Sie mit dem OutdoorHandbuch ein wenig zu Hause auf dem Trockenen - schon beim ersten Ausflug mit dem Kanadier werden Sie davon profitieren. Und das natürlich nicht nur im Einer: Auch für Steuerfrau bzw. -mann im Zweier sind Cliff Jacobsons Tips ausgesprochen nützlich.