Let's Get Primitive: The Urban Girl's Guide to Camping (Paperback)

~ (Author), Susie Ghahremani (Illustrator) "I'm no longer a stranger to the backcountry, but wandering in the forest is not something I frequently do alone..." (more)
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Product Description

Targeting urban ladies who aren't afraid to get dirty, LET'S GET PRIMITIVE will encourage the most citified fashionista to embrace her inner mountain mama and follow the call of the wild. A writer and filmmaker turned outdoor aficionado, Heather Menicucci has overpacked, started late, gotten lost, and battled armies of insects so readers won't have to. Her hard-won backcountry camping lessons cover all the relevant basics--planning the trip, buying or borrowing the gear, fitting it all in a backpack, stocking a primitive pantry, choosing a campsite, pitching a tent, leaving no footprint, and being inspired by the quiet beauty of nature.

From the Publisher

* A practical, stylish, and irreverent guide to camping that features got-to-have-it gear, awe-inspiring campfire recipes, the best places to pitch a tent, and how-to tips galore.
* Includes informative illustrations, practical and crafty sidebars, and real-life camping anecdotes.
* Illustrated tips explain how to tie knots, build a lean-to, set up a campsite, reward the troop with merit badges, and make an impromptu day pack from a pair of jeans.
* Chapters include "Leaving Kittenish Behind for Wildcat," "Squirreling Away the Nuts (and Bolts)," "Make Like a Snail," and "Impressing the Owls."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press (April 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580087884
• ISBN-13: 978-1580087889
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #227,968 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great guide for girls and the great outdoors!, March 14, 2007

By	Ladyhawk (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews

Perfect guide for a city girl who wants to try to brave the great outdoors. Don't be fooled by its cute design, its not only great looking it is full of real information and tips to get you ready and through your trip. Hip and smart, just like the girls it is written for!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars buy it for every adventurous urban girl you know, March 15, 2007

By	bklyn girl (bklyn, nyc) - See all my reviews

i picked up this book and had trouble putting it down. it is hysterical, informative, inspirational & just a simple great read. reading this book makes me want to run out & buy a tent right now - and buy a bunch of copies for my friends to convince them to join me for a primitive adventure.

it's nice to know that girls can still be girls out in the woods (i can bring my kiehl's lip balm!) and that camping can involve good wine, good cheese, good friends, and some pretty great memories.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A New Cool How-To Book , March 23, 2007

By	L. A. Ruggieri "Hooked on Books" (Greenwich, CT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A book that makes camping sound like an adventure for
even the most citified folks. A hip writing style and great
details about how to protect your food from bears,
and the value of duct tape keeps you reading and wanting more.
Some descriptive passages make you laugh out loud.