Bayou Classic B159 Outdoor Fish Cooker with Cast Iron Fry Pot
June 30, 2009 by camping Guide · Leave a Comment
Bayou Classic B159 Outdoor Fish Cooker with Cast Iron Fry Pot
Bayou Classic’s Outdoor Fish Cooker is the SPORTSMAN’S CHOICE! Each component is designed for Strength, Function and Safety. This 21″ tall welded steel frame has complete windscreen protection. The 8.5-Qt. Cast Iron Fry Pot comes with a Dutch Oven Lid and Perforated Aluminum Basket. Included is a High Pressure Burner with a 29″ LPG Rubber Hose and 10 PSI Regulator. Use for camping, rv’s, tailgating, and backyard parties. And just because we call it a FISH COOKER … don’t be fooled! Fry chicken, hushpuppies and french fries. Cook jambalaya, gumbo and chili.
Great Canadian Parks Garibaldi Provincial Park
June 30, 2009 by camping Guide · Leave a Comment
Great Canadian Parks Garibaldi Provincial Park
Garibaldi Provincial Park is a place of superlatives and contrasts. It is located adjacent to the busy resort town of Whistler; yet its alpine wilderness character has remained intact. Majestic mountains, glittering glaciers, vibrant meadows, jewel-like lakes and alpine tarns characterize the park’s high country. We join a group of researchers as they take core samples on the Helm glacier, which is a unique barometer of complex environmental change. Every winter, the nearby Squamish River provides rich forage for about 3000 bald eagles, a natural phenomenon confirmed as the largest gathering of bald eagles in the world..
SERIES SUMMARY: Great Canadian Parks celebrates the incredible diversity of Canada’s natural environments, by exploring the natural history and cultural heritage of its protected areas. From the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean, with the great forests and plains in between, Great Canadian Parks discovers what makes each of these great parks unique, it’s topography, wildlife inhabitants and hidden treasures. We examine the elements that tie them together in one of the most comprehensive park systems in the world. Great Canadian Parks offers a stunningly beautiful collection of episodes characterized by abundant wildlife, stunning natural beauty and compelling stories. Host Peter Trueman asks the questions of the people who know their parks, and visits the people who love and use them. It is an exploration of Canada through its Great Canadian Parks.
Treehouses The Art and Craft of Living Out on a Limb
June 29, 2009 by camping Guide · Leave a Comment
Treehouses The Art and Craft of Living Out on a Limb
Treehouses lift the spirits. They inspire dreams. They represent freedom: from adults or adulthood, from duties and responsibilities, from an earthbound perspective. If we can’t fly with the birds, at least we can nest with them. With lively writing and beautiful photographs, Treehouses paints a fascinating portrait of this ingenious branch of architecture. It provides a brief history of treehouses, from Caligula through the Medici to Queen Victoria. It shows how to design and build a treehouse, from picking the right tree to shingling the roof. And it tells the stories of dozens of treehouses and the people who built them, from simple platforms nailed together by kids to arboreal palaces constructed and lived in by grown-ups. The centerpiece of the book is a photo essay showing Pete Nelson building a spectacular octagonal treehouse thirty feet up an old-growth fir on Saltspring Island in British Columbia. With two hundred square feet of floor space, cedar paneling, and leaded French doors, the Saltspring treehouse is one of the finest specimens of the treehouse builder’s art. Anyone who has ever built a treehouse, or dreamed of it, or read Swiss Family Robinson, will find Treehouses irresistible.
User Ratings and Reviews
3 Stars Another catalog.
I’m not sure what to think about this book. Sometimes I read it with joy. At other times I wonder why I bought it. Nice pics, little advice on building.
4 Stars Never too Old for a Treehouse
I found the drawings of treehouse construction principles helpful and potentially life saving. The photos were beautiful and inspirational. This isn’t the only treehouse building book I will own, but it was a good one to start out with.
5 Stars Tree Huggers Beware.
Great Book, with lots of great pictures. Some technical stuff also. Another book that has a little bit on building tree houses is called “Shelters Shacks and Shanties by D.C. Beard. I love tree’s myself but for you tree huggers complaining about a few nails, sheesh, your houses are full of lumber. Look in the walls at the studs, under the floors at the joists, kitchen cabinets, dining room table and chairs, bedroom furniture, etc. etc. so don’t worry about a few nails in a tree eh, they love the iron in them anyhow!
5 Stars Good Promotion for Treehouses
This book is 90% inspiration and 10% technical information. I don’t think that there is enough information for someone wanting to build their own treehouse, but if you already have one of those books, then this one is a good companion for inspirational purposes.
2 Stars Interesting at a high level
I was looking for something practical to help me design and build a tree house for my 5 year old. This is a great book if you want to consider “possibilities”. It helped a little, as well in terms of providing conceptual designs. It was not as good in providing detailed plans on how to build a specific tree house. If you are an experienced builder you could probably take what they have here and develop your own blueprints. If you are a novice,and need detailed plans this book will not get you there.
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June 29, 2009 by camping Guide · Leave a Comment
Great Canadian Parks Hecla Provincial Park
June 29, 2009 by camping Guide · Leave a Comment
Great Canadian Parks Hecla Provincial Park
Hecla Provincial Park’s natural and human history are so inextricably linked to the water, that it’s easy to forget that this is Manitoba. The park’s most fascinating inhabitants are the majestic white pelicans that nest on the offshore islands. Hecla’s first group of European settlers came from Iceland in the 19th century, to start life afresh in what would become ‘New Iceland.’ Most of the Icelanders have moved away, but the Hecla of today commemorates both the natural and human history of the island.
SERIES SUMMARY: Great Canadian Parks celebrates the incredible diversity of Canada’s natural environments, by exploring the natural history and cultural heritage of its protected areas. From the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean, with the great forests and plains in between, Great Canadian Parks discovers what makes each of these great parks unique, it’s topography, wildlife inhabitants and hidden treasures. We examine the elements that tie them together in one of the most comprehensive park systems in the world. Great Canadian Parks offers a stunningly beautiful collection of episodes characterized by abundant wildlife, stunning natural beauty and compelling stories. Host Peter Trueman asks the questions of the people who know their parks, and visits the people who love and use them. It is an exploration of Canada through its Great Canadian Parks.
Bayou Classic 4034 34 Qt Stockpot with Steam Boil Basket and Vented Lid aluminum
June 28, 2009 by camping Guide · Leave a Comment
Bayou Classic 4034 34 Qt Stockpot with Steam Boil Basket and Vented Lid aluminum
Bayou Classic 34 - qt. Fryer / Steamer with Lid and Basket is tough enough for your fryer, small enough for your kitchen stove! Steam. Boil. Fry… PRICED RIGHT! Cook up a storm without breaking the bank. This 34-qt Kit from Bayou Classic gives you the stockpot, perforated basket and vented lid all for one LOW price! Details: 16 gauge, 1.3 mm aluminum construction is durable enough for outdoor use without breaking the bank; Heavy-duty riveted handles; Perforated steam / boil basket… basket sits 3″ above the bottom of the pot so there’s enough room to properly steam your veggies; Vented lid; Pot approx. 14 3/4″ dia. x 11 1/2″. Get cookin’ with Bayou Classic! Order Today! Bayou Classic 34-qt. Fryer / Steamer with Lid and Basket
The Pacific Crest Trail Northern California
June 27, 2009 by camping Guide · Leave a Comment
The Pacific Crest Trail Northern California
Without this book, You won’t be able to find the trail. –Pacific Crest Trail Association
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars A good guide, but needs a few more data points
We’ve used this guide for the entire Northern California section, and haven’t gotten lost. The only problem is that some of the jeep roads mentioned in the guide are now invisible, at least to our aging eyes, and also, some of the data points indicate zero elevation change, when there might be a 1000 ft up or down between the points. Add a few more data points, please.
2 Stars Poorly updated edition of excellent book
The earlier editions of this book were one of the best mapping job ever to be found in a trail guide for the West. However, this new edition seems not to have been field-checked. In my neck of the woods (Lassen National Forest) re-routes made a few years ago are left out of the new edition. Specifically, the re-route in Chips Creek is missing. Also, the new view point on Hat Creek Rim is missing, although the old dirt trail was converted to a paved sidewalk for 100 yards. New 1:24,000 maps have been published by the USGS, but Wilderness Press still uses the old 1:62,000 maps in Chips Creek and other places. The earlier editions were nearly flawless, but this effort is Wilderness Press resting on its laurels and re-issuing old material with a new cover.
Great Canadian Parks Goat Range Provincial Park
June 27, 2009 by camping Guide · Leave a Comment
Great Canadian Parks Goat Range Provincial Park
Goat Range Provincial Park is the largest wilderness park in the Selkirk Mountains. This wild and rugged country has a healthy population of grizzlies, a large proportion of which are rare and mysterious ‘white grizzlies.’ Our crew hikes through bear-denning areas with local experts, who unravel some of the complexities of old-growth forests. We attend a unique ‘bear school’ where the focus is on watching for bear ’signs’ and interpreting bear behavior.
SERIES SUMMARY: Great Canadian Parks celebrates the incredible diversity of Canada’s natural environments, by exploring the natural history and cultural heritage of its protected areas. From the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean, with the great forests and plains in between, Great Canadian Parks discovers what makes each of these great parks unique, it’s topography, wildlife inhabitants and hidden treasures. We examine the elements that tie them together in one of the most comprehensive park systems in the world. Great Canadian Parks offers a stunningly beautiful collection of episodes characterized by abundant wildlife, stunning natural beauty and compelling stories. Host Peter Trueman asks the questions of the people who know their parks, and visits the people who love and use them. It is an exploration of Canada through its Great Canadian Parks.
Bayou Classic 7412 12 Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Dutch Oven Lid and Perforated Aluminum Basket
June 27, 2009 by camping Guide · Leave a Comment
Bayou Classic 7412 12 Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Dutch Oven Lid and Perforated Aluminum Basket
Go Dutch for slow - simmering, mouth - watering camp cooking. These cast iron Dutch Ovens are great for slow cooking stews, gumbo, chili and more. Also great for frying, boiling, etc. Use ‘em on the stove, outdoor burner or over the campfire. More quality outdoor cooking accessories from the experts at Bayou Classic! Order Today! AVAILABLE SEPARATELY: 8.5-qt., 16-qt. and 20-qt. - word search in our Store for ‘Bayou Classic’. Bayou Classic 12-qt. Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Basket
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Nice Product, but seasoning is worth paying for…
Hey it’s great, but I do wish I had sprung for one that was pre-seasoned. If you do get this one, use your Wesson oil, DO NOT use shortning, it will smoke so badly that you have to put up with agonizing eye watering smoke for hours, plus it leaves residue on everything. Whereas, vegetable oil at about 300 degrees is much more tolerable, though it still smells. Suit Yourselves.
5 Stars Hubby loves it!
Received this faster than I thought which was great. I ordered it for my husband who competes in cookoffs. He uses it to cook baked beans, this was the perfect size for the amount he has to cook. Also haven’t had any issues with it. We seasoned it when we got it and keep it seasoned.
5 Stars Its BIG, Its Beautiful, It is what it is
Got a fantastic deal on this with FREE SHIPPING. Whoo-Hoo! (This thing weighs a ton.)
Well made and solid. It does have a tendency to list a bit (off balance) when lifted by the handle (assuming you could, in fact, lift it when full).
This works great on open fires, grill, gas and electric burners, and especially our induction cooktop. I can cook corn on the cob for a whole party (and have on numerous occasions). Its great for gobs of chili too.
Haven’t used it for deep frying. Too much oil to fill it (i.e., haven’t had the need yet).
5 Stars 12 Qt. Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Great way to purchase this product. Most places charge a large shipping cost for this product and there was none. Also had it within a week.
5 Stars Happy Owner
I bought the 16 Qt and I’m very happy. I own a smaller size that is a “name brand” and this is just as good.
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How to Stay Alive in the Woods A Complete Guide to Food Shelter and Self Preservation That Makes Starvation in the Wilderness Next to Impossible
June 26, 2009 by camping Guide · Leave a Comment
Rosehips, rich in vitamin C, will remedy scurvy. Poplar, red cedar, elm, and willow are preferable for friction fires. If stuck on a flat, shelterless desert, dig a shallow pit (east-west) to lie in; even a few feet can result in a 100-degree temperature change. This is the sort of information outdoor enthusiasts will find in Bradford Angier’s classic guide to survival in the wilderness. Divided into four parts (sustenance, warmth, orientation, safety), How To Stay Alive in the Woods is packed with woodcraft tips and age-old tricks–and it’s packable as well, so don’t leave home without it.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars GREAT BOOK
this was a gift for the son, and he absolutely loves it. Says it has wonderful information, and is just what he had been looking for. He’s hoping to do some hiking and all in the great outdoors.
5 Stars A must read for all
This book is one that I believe everybody need to have and to own. The seller sent it faster then I could have ever thought, especially considering it was Christmas time. I highly recommend both seller and this book.
5 Stars Good introduction to survival skills
It is impossible to teach people “How to Stay Alive in The Woods” in one book — especially one that is as small as this one. But Angier does a very good job of covering some of the fundamentals and pointing you to areas that will later need further study. This is one of the first of many “survival skills” books that I have read and is generally the one that I recommend people read first (that or the “SAS Survival” book by Wiseman, which is also pretty good)
highly recommended …
3 Stars A little outdated, but contains some solid tips.
First off, it’s important for the potential buyer to realize that this book was written in the 1950’s.
This is a handy book - if you already have some experience with the out-of-doors. The author assumes some familiarity with roughing it on the part of the reader, and does not give in-depth instructions on some survival skills such as procuring food - making this book less than ideal for the rank beginner. However, there are plenty of valuable tips and skills outlined in this book that it would be good for the beginner to learn - and this book can serve as a starting point for figuring out which skills you need to learn more about! This book is not nearly as in-depth as the U.S. Army Survival Manual - it’s not designed for anything like the same purpose, however. The author stresses preparedness, common sense, and choosing the proper gear to carry with you while trekking in the wilderness. This book is more of an overview of important things to consider for your survival, not an instruction manual.
This book was written in the 1950’s, so some of the instructions (particularly for medical supplies and other kit) are a bit out of date, but there is plenty of timeless, common sense advice at hand. I found the information on finding one’s direction and not getting lost in the first place to be quite useful - but understand that this book was written in a different time, and for a different audience than today’s casual hiker or vacationer.
This book focuses mainly on survival in the North - i.e. the Canadian wilderness, but there are some tips on survival in desert climates, as well.
There are probably better manuals out there for practical survival skills, and this book suffers from a lack of clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions, But much of this lore comes straight from those who truly DID have to survive in the woods - trappers, prospectors, and the independent spirits who simply wanted a simpler way of life. I think this book is mainly useful as a general work on the subject of survival - and it does give you an interesting insight into how old-timers managed to live off the land in days gone by.
But with a little brains and common sense most of the tricks in this book can be adapted to different types of terrain, vegetation, and climate, and outdated survival kit items can be substituted with more modern ones.
Not a must-have book, in my opinion, as there are better survival guides out there these days, but it was an interesting read and does contain some solid tips for survival, I think.
3 Stars How to Stay Alive in the Woods
This book was originally published in 1956 under the title Living Off the Country: How to Stay Alive in the Woods. The copy my review is based upon was printed in 1969.
The author’s intention is to explain how to survive in the wilderness under dire circumstances. Game laws and cultural or personal taboos might need be to be set aside. You eat what you can to survive. You start a fire and build a shelter from the materials at hand.
The book is divided into four parts: sustenance, warmth, orientation, and safety. The most enduringly useful section is, I believe, part three, on orientation. The first two chapters of safety precautions in part four are also good. In the final two chapters of the book, the author discusses the value and contents of a “survival kit”, which, although motivated by somewhat different concerns, is very similar to the current notion of the “bug out bag” (BOB) widely discussed in various online forums.
If you enjoy older books in this genre, as I do, this is probably a classic of its kind. But if you’re looking for comprehensive or current advise and instruction on wilderness survival or primitive living skills, this book is not a good choice.
