MAKING CAMP

A Complete Guide for Hikers, Mountain Bikers, Paddlers & Skiers

No matter how you plan to enjoy the backcountry-by foot, water, bike, or skis-
there are some basic steps to creating a home away from home. This manual will
help you avoid mishaps and effectively plan the camping component of your
trip. Gleaned from the lifetime experiences of four Backpacker field experts,
this compendium of advice, checklists, suggestions, priorities, rules of
thumb, and special considerations presents the best from the best.

Whether you’re planning a two-week backpack on the Pacific Crest Trail, a
week-long canoe trip in Upper Michigan, your first winter weekend in the snow,
or a fat-tire tour through fall aspens, you’ll want to know the drill. Learn
how to select sites, arrange your kitchen, build a port-a-potty, pitch a tent,
build a fire, and leave no trace. All the details of starting, making, and
breaking camp are not created equal, so read what the experts have to say
before leaving home.