Camping Made Easy: A Manual for Beginners with Tips for the Experienced — 2nd Edition
  "Offers something for the beginning camper all the way up to those who already have a little trail dust behind their ears."—Wyoming Tribune-Eagle, praise for the first edition
If you think camping means big mosquitoes, big headaches, and big effort, this book is for you. Camping Made Easy presents a practical, informative approach to carefree camping. After putting to rest the myths concerning the hardships and frustrations of camping, Michael Rutter presents nuts-and-bolts information on every aspect of camping, relating advice garnered from his twenty-plus years of experience. You will learn how to
- Select the right equipment, including tents, stoves, sleeping bags, lanterns, backpacks, and more
- Plan for a painless camping trip
- Pack efficiently
- Select a good campground
- Set up camp
- Take fun day hikes
- Include the entire family
With more than 300 photographs and illustrations to help you get started, you will be setting up camp, stoking the campfire, and relaxing before you know it. Whether you are setting up a tent in a local campground or planning a cross-country camping odyssey, this comprehensive guide will answer all your camping questions.
Table of Contents
SECTION ONE: GETTING SET UP—CAMPING GEAR
- Introduction
- Let's camp
- Introduction to camping equipment
- Taking a close look at sleeping bags
- Sleeping pads
- All you need to know about tents
- A close look at day packs and backpacks
- Camp cooking gear
- Knife, hatchet, saw, flashlight, and lantern
- Dressing for comfort in the outdoors
- A camper's rain gear
- On the trail of outdoor footwear
SECTION TWO: CAMP CRAFT—THE ART OF CAMPING
- Setting up a comfortable camp
- Planning your trip
- Selecting a campsite
- Low-impact camping
- The quest for fire
- Camp cooking at its best and easiest
- Drinking water
- Tips on camping with children
- Things that buzz, slither, or go bump in the night
- If you get lost
SECTION THREE: DIFFERENT WAYS TO CAMP
- Expanding your camping horizons
- Canoe camping
- Mountain biking
- Camping in trailers
SECTION FOUR: HAVING FUN OUTDOORS
- Favorite activities among campers
- Enjoying your hike
- Catching lots of fish means knowing how to read the water
- Tips for hooking more fish
- Fishing with your kids
- Viewing wildlife naturally
- Twenty-five camping tips
About the Author
Michael Rutter has written hundreds of articles on camping, fishing, and hunting for Outdoor Life, Field and Stream, and Sports Afield. He is the author of numerous books, including Globe Pequot's Fly Fishing Made Easy and Fun with the Family in Utah.
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