Roof-Rack Chronicles An Honest Guide to Outdoor Recreation, Excessive Gear Consumption, and Playing with Matches

The Dave Barry of the hiking scene, Ron C. Judd gleefully punctures the rainfly and raises blisters as he lays down the rules of engagement in God's Country. A punchy collection of lists, true stories, jokes, and actual useful information, this witty, wide-ranging guide covers necessary and not-so-necessary topics, including tips on surviving woodsy nightmares like poison oak, park rangers, and the dreaded Family Camping Trip; a field trip to REI's flagship store, the mother ship of camping gear; the oxymoron of RV camping; outdoor hygiene basics dig it in or pack it out?and getting oriented by means of a map, compass, GPS, and the campground satellite dish. The book also provides a rundown on equipment, from choosing footwear and backpacks to weighing the merits of the Therm-A-Rest Deluxe.Judd, Ron C. is the author of 'Roof-Rack Chronicles An Honest Guide to Outdoor Recreation, Excessive Gear Consumption, and Playing with Matches', published 2005 under ISBN 9781570614248 and ISBN 1570614245.