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, tying knots, lighting fires and classic camp recipes. Also included is a review of dangerous animals and plants, basics of wilderness first aid and a guide to navigating via constellations in the night sky. This lightweight, waterproof folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and is ideal for field use by campers of all ages.