Simple Tent Camping: The Basics of Camping from Car or Canoe

By Zora Aiken and David Aiken

Book Overview

Aimed at occasional campers, especially those with families in tow, this guide is filled with field-tested advice on how to make tent camping more comfortable and enjoyable. The emphasis is on... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0070730210
• ISBN13: 9780070730212
• Release Date: May 1996
• Publisher: Ragged Mountain Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Best book for novice campers for the family

The authors are a couple that have an easy to read, friendly style giving lots of detailed illustrations, bold subject titles, tips in the margins, index, etc. The book covers The Campsite, The Campers, The Camping and Après Camp. The Appendix includes Ideas for outdoor meals. It even has a Checklist including: Camp Setup, Food Preparation and Storage, Camper's Needs, Your Choice, Canoe/Kayak/Other Boat, Car, Dog. Zora & David Aiken quickly seem like good friends giving you excellent experienced advice on everything to get you started, or to improve your camping experience. If you're looking for your first book on camping, this is the only book you will need.

Super guide

With many photos and illistrations, Simple Tent Camping is a must have book for anyone interested in spending time in the great outdoors. The book walks the reader through the steps of buying equipment, planing a trip, setting up a site, cooking food, first aid, and even provides lessons for taking trips by canoe. If you are new to camping, or looking for a more in depth guide, Simple Tent Camping is a must have.