The call of the wild -- Backpacking and trip planning -- Canoe or sea-kayak camping -- Campcraft: selecting and organizing gear -- Clothing and footwear for outdoor adventure -- Basics for wilderness safety -- Weather forecasting and moon phases -- Introduction to navigation -- Navigating with topographic maps -- Assessing and managing risk in the outdoors -- How emotions affect your decision making -- Selecting a campsite and pitching shelter -- Outdoor kitchen setup and safety -- Building a campfire -- Safe drinking water in the wilderness -- Outdoor menu planning and cooking -- Minimizing your impact on the wilderness -- Hygiene on a camping trip -- Wilderness first aid: handling emergencies -- Wilderness first aid: nonemergency care -- Navigating with a compass -- What to do when you're lost -- Maintaining and repairing your gear -- Connecting to the wild within you.