For camp-friendly recipes and menu-planning ideas, surf the Internet ... or buy a camping book like [this one].
- Trent Edwards Calgary Herald 2007 05 18
Covers everything from how to de-skunk your dog to choosing the right clothing for your trip... humorous yet informative.
- The Cottager 2006 05
It's subtitle... is absolutely accurate, and this is a "must" purchase for every Scout troop's and Venturer company's resource library.
- Dave Jenkinson The Leader (Scouts Canada) 2006 02
An excellent choice for the camping enthusiast... tips and insights for many possible situations.
- Mike Newell Lawton Constitution 2005 12 11
His down-to-earth advice, honest stories about conquering fears in the outdoors and laid-back philosophy make Callan's book a pleasant read.
- Trent Edwards Calgary Herald 2005 04 28
An excellent choice for the camping enthusiast... tips and insights for many possible situations.
- Sam Powell Tulsa World 2005 12 08
Comprehensive, easy-to-read introduction to camping skills... displays the assurance and economy of a true woodsman, and applies humor as well.
- Paul McHugh San Francisco Chronicle 2005 06 05
Packed with helpful information, personal anecdotes and amusing photographs.
- Lexington Herald-Leader 2005 05 29
Clear, explanatory writing and authoritative advice... ecologically conscious camping how-to.
- Bartley Kives Winnipeg Free Press 2005 05 28
A compendium of absolutely everything... covers all the bases!... You will find plenty in The Happy Camper to help make your wilderness experience, safer, 'greener' and more enjoyable.
- Wave Length Magazine 2005 06
A great resource for campers, from beginners planning a basic campsite experience to the seasoned camper planning a week-long wilderness trek.
- Rob Mody Kingston This Week 2005 05 31
I enthusiastically recommend The Happy Camper as a must-have reference for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels.
- Bushwhacker Wilderness Adventure 2005 10 24
All the unwritten rules and advice about enjoying Canada's wild spaces into one packable volume... Highly entertaining outdoor guide.
- Deborah Quaile Diversions 2005 08
A great all-around guide by a top camping expert for campers of any skill level. Lots of color photos and accessible tips (how to pick a camping spot, stake a tent, build a fire, etc.) recommend it as well as its sequel, Wilderness Pleasures.
- John Helling Library Journal 2009 05 01
This book boasts that it's the essential guide to life outdoors and it does not fall short of these claims. The 300 pages are packed with information for making your camping experience the best possible. Easy to use and broken down into useful chapters it's filled with everything you've always wanted to know about camping, like how to be a green camper, choosing the perfect campsite, camp cooking, using maps, survival skills, and much more. Plus there's a whole chapter devoted to camping with kids that includes practical info on how to camp with your family's younger members.
- Jillian Melnyk Genesee Valley Parent Magazine 2010 06 01
