Allen and Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book: Traveling & camping skills for a wilderness environment

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Summary: Finally, a guidebook that's fun to read!
Review: Humourous, witty, and helpful, this is the first guidebook I ever managed to read through like a novel. Gives useful information to adventure enthusiasts without putting them to sleep in the process. Gives tips on not only how to enjoy the outdoors, but to preserve it for fellow hikers using Leave No Trace practices. Kudos to the authors for both its content and the hilarious corresponding illustrations.

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Summary: Another astounding book!
Review: I am the Mike from the cover of this book, & those insipidly cute cartoons in there are my handywork. A friend said he showd this book to someone, and when they looked at the illustrations they made involentary "awwwwwwwww" noises, the same as if you showed 'em a golden retriever puppy! It's bizzare, and I am not sure how it happens, but my drawings seem to turn out cute --- to the point of excess. This makes the illustrated pooping instuctions something that I'm quite proud of, in a humble sort of way. Anyway, there a few really good books on camping available, but there ain't none like this one! The information is very good, we worked hard for two years to create this source for ALL your backpackin' needs. Beginer or expert, you need this book! 'nuf said, Mike!

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Summary: A Backpackin' Teachin' book for Scoutin'
Review: I'm a Scoutmaster with a troop that wants adventure and backpacking is high on their list of things they wish to do. I picked up this book because I loved the illustrations (Mike Clelland learned to draw from reading MAD Magazine). I can't remember the last time I had a book that was so interesting that it compelled me read thru it every day for weeks. I'm using it as a teaching aid to help my scouts understand backpacking concepts ie. Loose the tent and use a tarp, Choosing types and quantities of food. And the scouts like the pictures. It's a great book for beginners young and old.

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Summary: Astonishingly good
Review: I've read a gazillion backpacking books, and this one is the best. Far and away the best. I don't quite grasp how something so concise can be so thorough. But it is. And entertaining. And up to date.

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Summary: Astonishingly good
Review: I've read a gazillion backpacking books, and this one is the best. Far and away the best. I don't quite grasp how something so concise can be so thorough. But it is. And entertaining. And up to date.

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Summary: Especially recommended for the novice camper
Review: Profusely illustrated by Mike Clelland, Allen O'Bannon's Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book is a superbly presented guide for traveling and camping in a wilderness environment. All the relevant issues are covered including dressing and packing for the outdoors, choosing proper equipment; navigating with map and compass; setting up camp; dealing with wildlife; reading the weather; and basic backwoods hygiene. The informative text is enhanced with appendices on low-impact camping technics and an extensive gear checklist. Wether for a day-trip hike or an extended outdoors expedition, Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book is thoroughly "user friendly" and especially recommended for the novice camper and those new to the wilderness experience.

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Summary: Especially recommended for the novice camper
Review: Profusely illustrated by Mike Clelland, Allen O'Bannon's Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book is a superbly presented guide for traveling and camping in a wilderness environment. All the relevant issues are covered including dressing and packing for the outdoors, choosing proper equipment; navigating with map and compass; setting up camp; dealing with wildlife; reading the weather; and basic backwoods hygiene. The informative text is enhanced with appendices on low-impact camping technics and an extensive gear checklist. Wether for a day-trip hike or an extended outdoors expedition, Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book is thoroughly "user friendly" and especially recommended for the novice camper and those new to the wilderness experience.

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Summary: Unique and entertaining!
Review: What can I say, this is just a fun book to read! Perfect for younger folks just learning to backpack and a quick and entertaining read for more experienced backpackers. This book is not a backpacking "bible" in that it just doesn't go in-depth on any topic, but it does cover all the basics like gear selection, trip preperation, trail skills, orienteering, weather reading, etc. Bottom line is that no other book in your backpacking library will be anything like this book so you should buy this. Its the one book you always be lending to all the new backpackers you meet, and you'll probably browse through it everytime you get it back! DISCLAIMER: Grumpy and humorless people stay away from this book!

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Summary: Unique and entertaining!
Review: What can I say, this is just a fun book to read! Perfect for younger folks just learning to backpack and a quick and entertaining read for more experienced backpackers. This book is not a backpacking "bible" in that it just doesn't go in-depth on any topic, but it does cover all the basics like gear selection, trip preperation, trail skills, orienteering, weather reading, etc. Bottom line is that no other book in your backpacking library will be anything like this book so you should buy this. Its the one book you always be lending to all the new backpackers you meet, and you'll probably browse through it everytime you get it back! DISCLAIMER: Grumpy and humorless people stay away from this book!