Camping in Comfort
1st Edition
0071454217
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9780071454216
© 2008 | Published: August 14, 2007
Roughing it doesn't have to be uncomfortable...or expensive!Camping in Comfort is the complete guide to help you enjoy the latest advances in outdoor gearwithout wasting money on expensive, unnecessary paraphernalia.Packed with information on tents, …
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Chapter 1: Modern Camping
Camping Choices
Getting the Gear
Chapter 2: Safety and First Aid
First-Aid Kits
Insects
Wild Animals
Dehydration
Water-Borne Illnesses
Lightning
Hypothermia
Getting Lost, or Staying Found
Chapter 3: Tents
Assessing Your Needs
Types of Tents
Tent Size
Ventilation
Design Features
Construction Features
Choosing a Good Tent Site
Tent Maintenance
Final Word on Cheap Tents
Chapter 4: Sleeping Bags and Pads
Sleeping Bag Ratings
Shapes
Sizes
Niche Bags
Construction
Shopping for a Sleeping Bag
Accessories
Sleeping Bag Maintenance
Pads, Mattresses, and Cots
Chapter 5: Backpacks
Backpacks
Anatomy of a Backpack
Buying the Right Pack
Packing
Chapter 6: Clothing and Footwear
Clothing Basics
Cold-Weather Clothing
Hot-Weather Clothing
Accessories
Kids’ Clothing
Cleaning Camp Clothes
Footwear
Chapter 7: Cooking
Cooking Supplies for Car Campers and RVers
Supplies for Backpackers, Paddlers, and Cyclists
Fuel Comparisons
Chapter 8: Bicycle Camping
Bikes
Carrying Your Gear
Clothing and Safety Gear
Packing
Chapter 9: Boat Camping
Kayaks vs. Canoes
Kayaks
Canoes
What to Bring
Packing
Safety Gear
Transporting the Boat
Chapter 10: RVing
Types of RVs
RV Rentals
Campsites
Boondocking
Appendix A: Camping Checklists
Appendix B: Suppliers
Appendix C: Resources
Index
Camping Choices
Getting the Gear
Chapter 2: Safety and First Aid
First-Aid Kits
Insects
Wild Animals
Dehydration
Water-Borne Illnesses
Lightning
Hypothermia
Getting Lost, or Staying Found
Chapter 3: Tents
Assessing Your Needs
Types of Tents
Tent Size
Ventilation
Design Features
Construction Features
Choosing a Good Tent Site
Tent Maintenance
Final Word on Cheap Tents
Chapter 4: Sleeping Bags and Pads
Sleeping Bag Ratings
Shapes
Sizes
Niche Bags
Construction
Shopping for a Sleeping Bag
Accessories
Sleeping Bag Maintenance
Pads, Mattresses, and Cots
Chapter 5: Backpacks
Backpacks
Anatomy of a Backpack
Buying the Right Pack
Packing
Chapter 6: Clothing and Footwear
Clothing Basics
Cold-Weather Clothing
Hot-Weather Clothing
Accessories
Kids’ Clothing
Cleaning Camp Clothes
Footwear
Chapter 7: Cooking
Cooking Supplies for Car Campers and RVers
Supplies for Backpackers, Paddlers, and Cyclists
Fuel Comparisons
Chapter 8: Bicycle Camping
Bikes
Carrying Your Gear
Clothing and Safety Gear
Packing
Chapter 9: Boat Camping
Kayaks vs. Canoes
Kayaks
Canoes
What to Bring
Packing
Safety Gear
Transporting the Boat
Chapter 10: RVing
Types of RVs
RV Rentals
Campsites
Boondocking
Appendix A: Camping Checklists
Appendix B: Suppliers
Appendix C: Resources
Index
Roughing it doesn't have to be uncomfortable...or expensive!
Camping in Comfort is the complete guide to help you enjoy the latest advances in outdoor gearwithout wasting money on expensive, unnecessary paraphernalia.Packed with information on tents, sleeping gear, clothing,footwear, and camp kitchens, it also offers detailed informationon state parks, private campgrounds, luxury camping resorts,backpacking and bicycle camping, kayak camping, RV camping, andmuch more.