Camping in Comfort

Name: Camping in Comfort
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ISBN: 9780071454216

ISBN-10: 0071454217

ISBN-13: 9780071454216

Edition: 2008

Authors: Lynn Haney

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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 gear without wasting money on expensive, unnecessary paraphernalia. Packed with information on tents, sleeping gear, clothing, footwear, and camp kitchens, it also offers detailed information on state parks, private campgrounds, luxury camping resorts, backpacking and bicycle camping, kayak camping, RV camping, and much more.

Book details

List price: $20.00
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date: 9/4/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Size: 0.41" wide x 11.00" long x 8.50" tall
Weight: 0.660
Language: English



Acknowledgments



Modern Camping


Camping Choices


Getting the Gear



Safety and First Aid


First-Aid Kits


Insects


Wild Animals


Dehydration


Water-Borne Illnesses


Lightning


Hypothermia


Getting Lost, or Staying Found



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



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



Backpacks


Backpacks 101


Anatomy of a Backpack


Buying the Right Pack


Packing



Clothing and Footwear


Clothing Basics


Cold-Weather Clothing


Hot-Weather Clothing


Accessories


Kids' Clothing


Cleaning Camp Clothes


Footwear



Cooking


Cooking Supplies for Car Campers and RVers


Supplies for Backpackers, Paddlers, and Cyclists


Fuel Comparisons



Bicycle Camping


Bikes


Carrying Your Gear


Clothing and Safety Gear


Packing



Boat Camping


Kayaks vs. Canoes


Kayaks


Canoes


What to Bring


Packing


Safety Gear


Transporting the Boat



RVing


Types of RVs


RV Rentals


Campsites


Boondocking



Camping Checklists



Suppliers



Resources


Index