Put away those bulky books and monster manuals!For a generation, the Basic Essentials® series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Essentials® books tell you what you need to know.Discover how tobuild a fire, even in wet weatherselect and use your camping gearcook quick and tasty meals in the outdoorsrig a campsite tent with the four basic knots and hitchesuse a map and compass to master the fundamentals of backcountry navigation