Handy Dad In The Great Outdoors

NOTHING BEATS SPENDING TIME IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS - WHETHER IT'S IN THE WILDERNESS, A CAMPSITE, OR EVEN YOUR OWN FRONT YARD.Todd Davis, dad to two young boys, extreme athlete, and host of XX, has gathered his favorite things to make and do outside. You'll learn basic survival skills, how to choose the best campsite, and lots of fun games (and a few pranks for good measure). No need to be particularly handy. This book offers a range of projects for all levels of expertise - whether you're a camping pro or backyard adventurer. With easy-to-follow instructions, helpful photographs, and detailed line illustrations, Handy Dad in the Great Outdoors is packed with all the essentials to make the most of the great outdoors - and your time with the kids.

Todd Davis hosts the HGTV program Room Crashers. He lives in San Francisco and is the handy dad of two boys.

Nik Schulz is the founder of L-Dopa Design + Illustration. He lives in Sonoma County, California.

Jared Cruce is a commercial photographer specializing in the outdoors and sports. He lives in Ashland, Oregon, with his wife and kids.