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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.
Ever wanted to go camping, but had no idea where to start? Need to unplug, but not sure what to do? Do you have childhood memories of camping bliss, but no idea how to do it on your own? Sleeping Bags to S'mores has you covered!
From two expert writers on camping and backpacking, this...
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With more than seven million copies sold, this is the must-have reference book for gun collectors and firearm enthusiasts of all ages.
Published annually for more than eighty years, the Shooter's Bible is the most comprehensive and sought-after reference guide for new firearms and their specifications, as well as for thousands of guns that have been in production and are currently on the market. Nearly every firearms manufacturer in the world is...
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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
#1 The 80/20 Rule is simple: plan and monitor your training according to it, and you will run better than you ever have. However, it can be difficult to run easy, which is why you must embrace the mostly-slow approach.
#2 The average person naturally transitions from walking to running at a pace of roughly thirteen minutes per mile. If you start off at a slow walk and gradually increase...
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Hundreds of valuable tips and advice based on Justin Lichter's more than 35,000 miles of hiking across the country and beyond. Whether you're a new hiker looking for expert advice, an experienced hiker looking to hone your skills, or a thru-hiker gearing up for a 6-month trip, this book is packed with priceless information to make your trip a successful and comfortable one.
65) Bicycle Commuter's Handbook: * Gear You Need * Clothes to Wear * Tips for Traffic * Roadside Repair
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As sensible as it may seem in an era when fuel prices are skyrocketing in tandem with environmental consciousness, a switch to bicycle commuting doesn't necessarily happen overnight. Certain questions arise: Do I really need that $1,500 bike? Are Lycra shorts necessary? What about traffic rules? What to do when a tire blows? In “The Bicycle Commuter's Handbook”, veteran cyclist, bike commuter, professional messenger, and author Robert Hurst gives...
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“Best Climbs Phoenix Arizona” is the next installment in the Best Climbs series from Falcon, appealing specifically to traveling climbers and local climbers who wanted to be directed toward the best local climbing. Although the “Best Climbs” guides feature routes of all grades, the emphasis is on moderate routes in the 5.6 to 5.10 range.
The book will include 150-200 featured routes. Each section will include climbing area trivia and history...
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With more than 100 full-color photos and detailed captions showing how to create safe and simple rock-climbing anchoring systems, this is a take-to-the-crag companion book to our huge-selling “Climbing Anchors”. Designed for quick use by climbers on site, this book shows how to properly place and configure natural anchors, passive chocks, mechanical chocks, fixed gear, knots, belay anchors, toprope anchors and rappel anchors. This field guide...
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Are you interested in turning your boring, everyday camping trip into the time of your life?
Would you like to know how you can make it a blast for your kids and anyone else who goes along with you by making it easier and smoother?
You'll find information on how to prepare your tent, how to create a light source with or without flames, different and unique things you can cook while camping, general hacks on how to stay hygienic and still have fun,...
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For those who would like to climb mountains, and for those who merely like to contemplate the possibility, Ruth and John Mendenhall have written as entertaining and completely instructive a book as have ever been tucked into a rucksack.
Since ascending a peak inevitably beings at the bottom, the Mendenhalls first advice neophytes on where to find proper instruction, how much will be expected of them as beginners, and what to bring on early climbs....
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This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to survive different locations and situations in the wild. This book does not talk about only one type of wild but the whole expanse of known wilds in the world: the open sea, the arid desert, the lone island and much more.
Never before in history has the world been racked by disasters both natural and man-made. Disasters, occurring in an ever increasing frequency, that bring humans out of the...
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"Embark on unforgettable family adventures with 'The Family Hiker's Handbook: Essential Gear and Tips for Exploring the Outdoors Together.' This comprehensive guide is tailored for families seeking the joys of outdoor exploration, providing essential insights into gear selection, safety measures, and practical tips for a seamless hiking experience. From trail selection and navigation to packing smart and engaging kids in the wonders of nature, this...
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Disasters strike every day, but despite the best laid plans you may find yourself in one with only the clothes on your back and without a well packed first-aid kit. In Essential Survival Gear, J. Morgan Ayres explains in detail what you need to have when a dire emergency occurs, wherever you are, whoever you are. Ayres-a former Green Beret, martial arts master, and wilderness and urban survivalist-explains his four-layer concept (clothing, day bag,...
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This book is the Second Edition of The Jamaican Firearm User's Guide. It was produced to fill the need of proper education and training for licenced firearm holders in Jamaica in particular and across the world as a whole. This knowledge is meant only for persons operating under the law and persons seeking knowledge about firearm safety.
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Climbing: Protection is a pocket-size instructional climbing book with the backing of the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) that focuses on climbing protection and safety. Complete with color photos throughout, the book features information on environment and terrain, best practices, gear, and more.
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“Best Climbs Santa Barbara and Ventura” narrows down the thousands of climbing routes across the Santa Barbara and Ventura counties to the absolute best 300 routes. These are the routes that display the hidden beauty and deep-rooted climbing history of Santa Barbara and Ventura. Each section comes with its own unique history, description, climbing style, and a list of gear needed. Also included are detailed driving directions, maps and trailhead...
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Climbing: From Gym to Rock is a pocket-size instructional climbing book with the backing of the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) that focuses on getting indoor climbers outdoors. The book will feature information on environment and terrain, types of crag, best practices, and more. Photos will be throughout.
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"En la juventud, solíamos dudar de las maravillas del mundo hasta que atestiguábamos algo de primera mano. Recuerdo un verano en la granja de mis abuelos en la Missouri rural, cuando mis primos y yo estábamos inspeccionando nuestra última arma de elección, una nueva gomera de muñeca equipada con un potente tubo de goma de gran alcance y un mango que albergaba proyectiles esféricos de acero. Qué hermosura de arma era de observar, con su moderno...
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With practical advice for camping in all sorts of conditions, this handy guide offers dozens of hints on everything from choosing your campsite to roasting the perfect marshmallow. Geared to the hunter or fisherman, but with something for almost everyone who loves the great outdoors, this is the book you want to download to your phone or tablet before heading out into the woods.
In this guide, you'll learn how to:
• Rainproof any tent
• Make...
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