Dazed but Not Confused: Tales of a Wilderness Wanderer

Bought this for FIL post knee surgery. He read it in one day! I loved it. Very good book.

Kevin Callan's excellent writing style, use of self-deprecating humor, sharing his extensive wilderness experience' and detailed descriptions about paddling/hiking routes make this book both entertaining, thought provoking and educational. He is well known already as 'The Happy Camper' (search YouTube), Whiskey Fireside Chats and through his other public appearances. This is a wonderful book of stories validating everything we hear about exploring the natural world. And, he actually isn't an "idiot" as he claims to be - but the idea of it works well throughout this book.

I discovered Kevin via his Happy Camper video series on YouTube. I like that he has this oddball sense of humor but still conveys a lot of great information and advice about camping and canoeing. His love for the outdoors (and Canada) is obvious, and he approaches even things like long portages and swarms of mosquitoes with an almost childlike glee that's infectious.

Kevin Callan ' s new book "Dazed but not Confused: Tales of a wilderness wanderer",is a great read, his best adventures, and some misadventures, there all there. I enjoyed reading about his insight to Guiding.This book will appeal to a broad audience.

I heard about this book on the radio and was intrigued. No, I'm not really outdoorsy, and I don't go canoeing, but the idea of someone promoting the wilderness made sense to me. The stories are short enough to read while you're eating breakfast. And pretty entertaining. Just not riveting. Maybe to an outdoor enthusiast they would hold more allure.

LOVED this book. LOVE Kevin. Learned a lot. Laughed out loud many times. Look forward to reading more books by Kevin Caplan!!!

Kevin is hilarious and both a great author and story teller. If I could pick any canoeing partner for a day it would be the Happy Camper

As a fan of Kevin's YouTube channel, I expected a little more, but I was still pleased. A simple collection of camping and tripping stories.

Good delivery, very quick. Kevin's book is a compendium of stories and experiences he has had over many years of outdoor life. His love for nature and appreciation of the environment and how easily we can damage it comes across very strongly. He is able to laugh and learn from his own mistakes. A very enjoyable read overall, reminds me a little of a Canadian style of Lake Woebegone tales. Thoroughly recommend

A collection of anecdotes by one of Canada's favourite radio outdoorsmen. Some about canoeing and various adventures, many about being a radio show host.

Saw Keven at the Welsh Canoe Symposium last year, 2016, and thought he was hilarious. Reading his book I can see him recounting his stories.

Kevin Callan is an amazing resource for canoeing in Ontario. His YouTube channel is excellent and led me to search for more from him. This did not disappoint. Great read with lots of food for thought and humorous stories. Highly recommend

As a fan of the Happy Camper on you tube, I had to hey this book and I am glad I did. Now where did I put that paddle....