{"product_id":"9781550464979","title":"Wilderness Pleasures","description":"\u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003eAll of the thrills with none of the spills.\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Praise for Kevin Callan's \u003ci\u003eThe Happy Camper\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e  \u003ci\u003e\"Comprehensive, easy-to-read... [Cal\/an] displays the assurance and economy of a true woodsman, and applies humor as well.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  - San Francisco Chronicle  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  This colorfully illustrated, highly entertaining, truly informative sequel to The Happy Camper looks at why people love the wilderness and how everyone from rugged canoe-trippers to family car-campers can derive more enjoyment from their time outdoors.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  This is the perfect book for those who love camping except for \"that one part\" (which may be packing, portaging, bugs, bad weather, second-rate food, sleeping bags, rocks, uphill hikes, downhill tumbles, tippy canoes, life without a toilet or, let's face it, other campers). With his trademark mix of comic timing and expertise, veteran guide Kevin Callan reveals the secrets to smooth paddling and pleasure-filled camping.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Topics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eChoosing and planning the right trip\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCamping companion harmony\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eBest camping equipment, gadgets and clothing\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSleeping softly on hard ground\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTraveling light but eating well\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eBush martinis and other wilderness spirits\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eClose encounters of the wildlife kind\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCampside saunas, skinny-dipping, and how to make love in a canoe.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kevin Callan (CA)","offers":[{"title":"Boston Mills Press |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2008-09-12","offer_id":46011358576895,"sku":"9781550464979","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_bb9d34d1-4e0a-4d6f-8102-a102a541e2f6.jpg?v=1723056611","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781550464979","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}