NATURAL RESOURCES STEP-BY-STEP - BOOK REVIEW.``Backpacker's Day Hiker's Handbook'' By Michael Lanza (The Mountaineers Books, 2003, $16.95) Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. is a day hiker's mecca. Here's a book beginners can use 15 minutes after purchase. A fine, comprehensive primer, this guide does a particularly good job explaining the finer points of hiking boots and day packs. I was heartened to see an emergency space blanket on the list of musts for the hiker's day pack - one saved my life and those of three companions on a day hike gone awry 20 years ago. The guide covers the basics well - and includes a few unexpected chapters - one on the minimum impact philosophy, another on how to react properly when encountering wildlife, a third, a surprisingly detailed explanation of how to ``go'' along the trail. Now that's a primer. - Michael A. Anastasi CAMP CHAOS - On the Internet Camping with the kids can be a stressful experience. But Web sites such as Family Camping Gear (www.familycampinggear.com) at least provide a checklist for what you'll need. There are things-to-bring lists for car camping, canoe camping Canoe camping (also known as canoe touring or canoe tripping) is a combination of canoeing and camping. It is similar to backpacking, but canoe campers travel by canoes or kayaks. This is a recreational activity primarily practiced in North America. and the always-necessary Survival Kit Check List: ``A survival kit is like life insurance. You have it, but you plan on never needing it.'' Another headache none of us want is for equipment to break or fail in the middle of a campground. Among the items you might want to include in the truck: duct tape duct tape n. A usually silver adhesive tape made of cloth mesh coated with a waterproof material, originally designed for sealing heating and air-conditioning ducts. Noun 1. , pliers pliers, n a tool of pincer design with jaws of varying shapes; used for holding, bending, stretching, contouring, and cutting. pliers, contouring, n , a pole splicer splice tr.v. spliced, splic·ing, splic·es 1. a. To join (two pieces of film, for example) at the ends. b. To join (ropes, for example) by interweaving strands. 2. (to repair tents), an air mattress repair kit and spark plugs (if the outboard Not built in. Outboard devices are external to the main unit. Contrast with inboard. See offboard. motor on your fishing boat breaks down). --Sailing in the USA: Boat shows dot the calendar throughout the year. Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, hosts its share, but so do several other cities across the nation. The Sail America Web site (www.sailamerica.com) lists them. Clicking on the Discover Sailing icon directs you to ``a program for people who are drawn to the excitement of sailing: a convenient way to learn how to get connected to the world of sailing.'' Anyone interested in sailing schools will find this site useful with links to the program's classes, including one in nearby Newport Beach Newport Beach, residential and resort city (1990 pop. 66,643), Orange co., S Calif., on Newport Bay and the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1906. It is a popular seaside resort and yachting center. Manufactures include electrical and medical equipment, computers, boats, and adhesives. . - Chris Cocoles CAPTION(S): photo, box Photo: no caption (book: ``Backpacker's Day Hiker's Handbook'') Box: ON THE TUBE TUNE IN |
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