Download or read book Basic Tent Camping written by Frazier M. Douglass IV and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2015-10-14 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many non-campers hold irrational fears that tent camping is an uncomfortable and even dangerous activity. But author Frazier Douglass knows from experience that living in a public campground several days or weeks can be a very safe and comfortable experience. In Basic Tent Camping, Douglass offers a host of information about this popular recreational activity. Major topics include: detailed information about tents, sleeping bags, ropes, hatchets, lights, ice chests, kitchen gear, and other items; compressible, fast-drying garments that can be worn separately in hot weather and layered to provide warmth in cool weather; how to perform variety of camping tasks such as setting up kitchen tarps that provide shade and storm protection, hanging hammocks, and battening down before bedtime; dozens of simple, but delicious meal suggestions that can be easily prepared on a campfire or small camp stove; how to plan basic tent camping trips to popular state and federal campgrounds during the peak summer camping season; information about the history of tent camping and current ethical guidelines; misconceptions and controversies related to basic tent camping; and how to care for each piece of camping equipment to extend its lifetime. A valuable resource for both novice and veteran campers, Basic Tent Camping details a fresh approach to basic tent camping that emphasizes comfort and convenience.

Download or read book Best Tent Camping Ohio written by Robert Loewendick and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2012-05-08 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Tent Camping: Ohio reveals 50 sites around the Buckeye State that will excite avid tent campers. Ohio's geographical diversity provides a variety of tent camping opportunities to quench any tent camper's thirst for off the beaten path adventures. The author guides readers to the site and shares important and informative details of the area to complete a tent camping excursion to be pleasantly remembered. Each campsite and its amenities, surroundings, and things to see and do nearby were thoroughly researched onsite and the results are displayed with supporting site maps. Site characteristics such as shade availability and levelness, to distance to next site and the view are included. If quality fishing is nearby, then that is touched on as well. If a hiking trail with a must-see view is accessible, then directions to the trailhead are supplied. Seasonal tent camping is year round in Ohio, with an abundance of excitement waiting the tent camper. Each campsite description includes recommendations for the best season to visit and why. Ohioan and award winning outdoor travel writer Robert Loewendick has gathered the most current information to guide you to that perfect tent camping excursion you've been longing for. With Best in Tent Camping: Ohio in your pack, picking the right spot and season is easy and enjoyable.

Download or read book Simple Tent Camping written by Zora Aiken and published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wilderness expeditions get the ink, but most of us camp on a weekend, often at a prepared tent site. Rarely do we face real danger, yet our knowledge, gear, & provisions determine our comfort. Simple Tent Camping is for occasional campers, especially those with families in tow. This compendium is filled with field-tested advice on how to make tent camping more comfortable & enjoyable. Emphasizing environment-friendly camping practices, it also touches on hiking or canoeing to primitive sites. The book's valuable tips & hints for hassle-free camping are the product of the authors' own experiences as well as interviews with seasoned campers. Everything from occupying kids on rainy days to dealing with electrical storms & camping with pets is covered.

Download or read book The Best Tent Camping Guide written by Darren Kirby and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-07 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you enjoy tent camping, but every trip you seem to be missing a critical piece to your gear? Are you a tent camper that goes as often as you can in the summer months, but want to expand how early or late in the year that you go? Are you a novice tent camper that just doesn't know where to begin? In The Best Tent Camping Guide, you will find help for all of these situations, plus a lot more! Outdoor enthusiast and four-decade camper Darren Kirby has put together a guide that will help you to streamline your camping so that you can avoid the hassles and get to what's important: enjoying the great outdoors! In this book you'll discover: + The dos and don'ts of choosing the right tent + How you can seriously overspend on gear - and how to avoid it! + How to pick the best campsite in any campground + How to care for your gear to make it last for years No matter where you are in your tent camping career, you'll find useful information. This is a no-frills book that puts you in control of having the best tent camping experience, time after time. ~~~~~ "The Best Tent Camping Guide" is a must have for anyone looking to enter the exciting world of camping and outdoor recreation. Finally, answers to all those important questions can be found in one, easy to read, easy to understand guide. From selecting a tent, to building a camp kitchen, this book will help you navigate through the process and get you on your way, even on a limited budget. Skip Huber, Host/Executive Producer, "Happy Camper Radio" A good basic primer for folks who are new to tent-camping. [It] details basic but important things that newbies seldom consider...an easy read. Cliff Jacobson, Author of "Camping's Top Secrets" and "Canoeing and Camping: Beyond the Basics"

Download or read book Camping With Kids written by Goldie Silverman and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the basics of family camping from longtime outdoorswoman Goldie Silverman and the legion of experienced kid and parent campers that lent their voices to this authoritative, yet fun and whimsical book. Novice and experienced campers alike will find the tips in Camping with Kids invaluable. Whether car, tent, or RV-camping, you will find everything you need to know from preparing your family for a camping trip, to setting up camp, to what to do if things should go awry. It also tells you how to step beyond car camping into backpacking, canoe touring, and other extended adventures.

Download or read book Best Tent Camping Tennessee written by Johnny Molloy and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2015-10-19 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Well-traveled outdoor writer and native Tennessean Johnny Molloy methodically set forth into his home state, searching for campgrounds to include in this new edition of Best Tent Camping: Tennessee. Having camped the state for decades, Molloy, with over 50 outdoor guides to his credit, uaed his wealth of experience and scoured the entirety of Tennessee -- choosing only the most pristine campgrounds that included not only a great locale for tent campers but with fun outdoors activities nearby, most as close as your tent door. Included in this book is a rating system for the Southern Appalachian's 50 best tent campgrounds. Certain campground attributes -- beauty, site privacy, site spaciousness, quiet, security, and cleanliness/upkeep -- are ranked using a star system.

Download or read book The Roof Top Tent Guide written by Off Road Tents and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-22 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you like the outdoors? Do you like camping? Do you like off road trips and long lasting memories? Then you probably have heard about rooftop tents. This guide has the goal of teaching you not only the basics of what roof top tents are, but it will go in depth to give you valuable information about which roof racks you need, if your vehicle is suitable for a tent or not, and then it goes even further into models, designs, features to look out for and more. If you want to enjoy time in the outdoors with your significant other, your family, or why not even your pets, roof top tents will offer you an excellent, safe, and comfortable experience. However, it is important to have an idea of which tent really suits you, your needs, your vehicle, and the plans you have. It's important to know what's the difference between: Hardshell roof top tent Soft-shell roof top tents The different brands The different materials You want to make sure that you get the right tent, before you go out breaking the bank and spending more for something you didn't need. What this guide covers: ⛺Basic introduction to what rooftop tents are and their advantages over ground tents. ⛺An explanation of the roof rack requirements to be able to install a tent. As well as an explanation on which roof racks are better, and which cars are the best to use these tents. ⛺An in depth look at the two different type of car top tents: Hardshell and Soft-shell ⛺A great comparison of both types of tents, as well as the best models to look out for for each type. The best hard top tents, and the best soft-shell tents. ⛺General maintenance guidelines to make sure that your RTT will last for a very long time, and for you to be able to camp in it as much as you can. This guide has been written from the personal experience, insight and knowledge from a professional that has years of experience not only camping with rooftop tents, but actually selling them and having tested multiple models, brands and designs. The author has worked for a company selling camping, outdoors, off-roads and overlanding equipment, as well as multiple roof top tent brands. His personal experience and in depth knowledge helped craft this detailed guide, and will give any "newbies" into the RTT world, the information they need. Whether you are planning a long cross-country road trip, you want to go camping or glamping with your family and kids, or you have overlanding trips with your friends coming up, rooftop tents are a choice you won't regret. There is a huge difference between camping on the ground, taking 20 minutes to set up your tent and then sleeping over an uneven, stiff and uncomfortable floor, to that of camping off the ground, in a flat surface, with a cushion, on a well built tent. There is no surprise into why roof top tents have been taking over the adventure, outdoors, camping, hiking, and off road niches: they are a comfortable and safe invention. You might be surprised to learn that many rooftop tent owners are older couples or large families, that simply want to enjoy themselves in remote, breathtaking natural parks, as well as comfortably sleeping in a roof top tent that offers coverage, a comfortable mattress, and outstanding views of their surroundings. Others are interested in these types of tents, because they are budget campers, couples or solo travelers looking to be on their four wheels discovering America, Australia, Canada or whichever country offers the most adventurous trails, sceneries and roads. If you want to learn what roof top tents are, if you are planning to start camping more often, then this guide is just for you. You will learn much more than just the basics. You'll know what roof top tent is best for you.

Download or read book Best Tent Camping Ohio written by Robert Loewendick and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2012-05-15 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Tent Camping: Ohio reveals 50 sites around the Buckeye State that will excite avid tent campers. Ohio’s geographical diversity provides a variety of tent camping opportunities to quench any tent camper’s thirst for off the beaten path adventures. The author guides readers to the site and shares important and informative details of the area to complete a tent camping excursion to be pleasantly remembered. Each campsite and its amenities, surroundings, and things to see and do nearby were thoroughly researched onsite and the results are displayed with supporting site maps. Site characteristics such as shade availability and levelness, to distance to next site and the view are included. If quality fishing is nearby, then that is touched on as well. If a hiking trail with a must-see view is accessible, then directions to the trailhead are supplied. Seasonal tent camping is year round in Ohio, with an abundance of excitement waiting the tent camper. Each campsite description includes recommendations for the best season to visit and why. Ohioan and award winning outdoor travel writer Robert Loewendick has gathered the most current information to guide you to that perfect tent camping excursion you’ve been longing for.

Download or read book Camping Essentials Tent Selection Guide written by Ercument_ENG and published by Ercüment. This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's time to make your camping adventures, your gateway to the peaceful arms of nature, even more enjoyable. "Camping Essentials: A Tent Selection Guide" is a unique guide for outdoor enthusiasts and camping enthusiasts. This comprehensive guide covers the intricacies of tent selection and use. Choosing your tent correctly while camping is a critical step for your comfort, safety and comfort. "Basic of Camping" offers you: - Shows you how to choose the type of tent that suits your needs. - Explains the importance of material selection and durability. - Highlights why a weatherproof tent is critical. - It covers every aspect of tent use, from assembly to disassembly, from interior arrangement to maintenance. - Guides you on emergency and security issues. - Answers frequently asked questions and provides important information. If you want to witness the beauties of nature more closely while enjoying the camp, "The Foundation of Camp" will take you to the right path. This book will make your camping experience safer and more enjoyable by providing you with information about tent selection and use. Camping is not just an adventure, it's a lifestyle. Enrich this lifestyle even more with "The Essentials of Camping: Tent Selection Guide" and get answers to frequently asked questions while enjoying nature. Now, are you ready for this new adventure in nature?

Download or read book Moon California Camping written by Tom Stienstra and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2022-06-14 with total page 1366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 20 million acres of forest, 1,200 miles of coastline, and countless wilderness areas: Your California camping adventure awaits! Find the perfect place to pitch your tent with Moon California Camping. A Campsite for Everyone: A variety of campgrounds and RV parks, from secluded Sierra hike-ins to convenient roadside stopovers, including dog-friendly, family-friendly, and wheelchair accessible options Ratings and Essentials: All campsites are rated on a scenic scale and marked with amenities like restrooms, trailhead access, picnic areas, laundry, piped water, showers, and playgrounds Recreation Highlights: Discover nearby hiking, swimming, fishing, water-skiing, whitewater rafting, hot springs, and options for winter sports Maps and Directions: Easy-to-use maps and detailed driving directions for each campground Skip the Crowds: Moon California Camping contains many secluded spots and campgrounds that aren't available in the state's online reservation system The Top RV and Tent Sites for You: Pick the right campsite for your travel style with lists like "Best for Families," "Scenic Campgrounds," and "Best Island Retreats" Trailhead Access Campgrounds: Find sites that offer access to the John Muir Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and more, plus essential information on hiking Trusted Advice: Expert outdoorsman Tom Stienstra knows his stuff; he's hiked 25,000 miles in and around these campgrounds for over 30 years Helpful resources on Covid-19 and camping in California Tips and Tools: Information on equipment, food and cooking, first aid, and insect protection, plus background on the climate, landscape, and history of the campgrounds Whether you're a veteran or a first-time camper, Moon's comprehensive coverage and trusted advice will have you gearing up for your next adventure. Narrowing your search? Try Moon Northern California Camping. Hitting the road? Check out Moon California Road Trip. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.

Download or read book Camping is In Tents written by Camping Is in Camping Is In-Tents! and published by . This book was released on 2019-06 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Wonderful Camping is In-Tents Gift Under 10.00! Filled with 75+ double sided sheets (150+ writing pages!) of lined paper, for recording thoughts, gratitude, notes, ideas, prayers, or sketches. This motivational and inspirational notebook with a funny quote makes a memorable (and useful) gift! Imagine the look on their face when your Boyfriend, Girlfriend, Husband, Wife, Aunt or Uncle open the box and find their new favorite notebook! Fits perfectly in purse to use for thoughts, notes, plans, wedding ideas, to do lists, and to express your creative ideas! Perfect size to tuck into a purse, keep on a desk or as a cherished bedside companion, ready for journaling and doodling. If you need ideas for a birthday present, this is it! Under $10 dollars makes it a great bargain. Life rocks when your home rolls! Vintage Note Book Gift Idea for Family Member, Man or Woman, Men or Women, Happy Campers and RV owners or RV lovers. Gift for Avid Glampers Who Nature, Adventure Nut, the Outdoors Sleeping under the stars with a roaring bonfire with Arrows, Perfect gift for hikers, that camper queen, happy glamper or anybody living in a van with camping apparel! The perfect present for this summer vacation, Wilderness outing and family reunion! - 5 x 8" inches Softcover Journal Book - 150 Inside Pages (75 Sheets) - Lined on Both Sides - Lined paper is acid-free; it's perfect for writing with a pen, pencil, or any writing utensil of your choice - An awesome present for Father's Day, Mother's Day, Birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and any occasion. Write & Be Happy!

Download or read book Best Tent Camping Michigan written by Matt Forster and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2020-05-12 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect Camping for You in Michigan! The Great Lakes State provides a spectacular backdrop for some of the most scenic campgrounds in the country. But do you know which campgrounds offer the most privacy? Which are the best for first-time campers? Matt Forster traversed the entire state—from the grassy dunes overlooking Lake Michigan to a quiet lake that serves as a portal to the Sylvania Wilderness—and compiled the most up-to-date research to steer you to the perfect spot! Best Tent Camping: Michigan presents 50 national park, state park, national forest, and state forest campgrounds, organized into five distinct regions. Selections are based on location, topography, size, and overall appeal, and every site is rated for beauty, privacy, spaciousness, safety and security, and cleanliness—so you’ll always know what to expect. The new full-color edition of this proven guidebook provides everything you need to know, with detailed maps of each campground and key information such as fees, restrictions, dates of operation, and facilities, as well as driving directions and GPS coordinates. Whether you seek a quiet campground near a fish-filled stream or a family campground with all the amenities, grab Best Tent Camping: Michigan. It’s an escape for all who wish to find those special locales that recharge the mind, body, and spirit. This guide is a keeper.

Download or read book Tent Tips written by Teasdale, Shirley and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Past Tents written by Susan Snyder and published by Heyday Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the lone backpacker to the "bring it all with you" camper, the antecedents of today's outdoor scene are shown here in all their glory. Rare historic photos.

Download or read book Moon Northern California Camping written by Tom Stienstra and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're camping among towering redwoods, along rugged coastline, or in the High Sierra, you'll always find your perfect campsite with Moon Northern California Camping. A Campsite for Everyone: Pick the right tent or RV site with options ranging from secluded Sierra hike-ins to convenient roadside stopovers, including dog-friendly, family-friendly, and wheelchair accessible options, and strategic lists of the best campgrounds for hiking, swimming, and more Ratings and Essentials: All campgrounds are rated on a scenic scale and marked with amenities like restrooms, trailhead access, picnic areas, laundry, piped water, showers, and playgrounds Recreation Highlights: Discover nearby hiking, swimming, fishing, biking, water-skiing, white water rafting, and hot springs Maps and Directions: Easy-to-use maps and detailed driving directions for each campground Skip the Crowds: Moon Northern California Camping contains many secluded spots and campgrounds that aren't available in the state's online reservation system Trailhead Access Campgrounds: Find sites that offer access to the John Muir Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and more, plus essential information on hiking Expert Advice: Expert outdoorsman Tom Stienstra knows his stuff; he's hiked 25,000 miles in and around these campgrounds for over 30 years Tips and Tools: Information on equipment, food and cooking, first aid, and insect protection, plus background on the climate, landscape, and history of the campsites Whether you're a veteran or a first-time camper, Moon's comprehensive coverage and local insight will have you gearing up for your next adventure. Exploring more of the Golden State? Try Moon California Camping. Looking for some focused advice on outdoor recreation? Check out Moon California Hiking.

Download or read book The Camping Club s Guide to which Tent and Equipment written by Camping Club of Great Britain and Ireland and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Holidays in Tents Classic Reprint written by William Macbride Childs and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Holidays in Tents Easily be bored if other people over-pra their pleasures to us. All that each m holds dearest may seem illusion to anothei Nor is it likely that the tame chronicle a holiday camper in the home country c contain anything worthy the notice sportsmen and explorers, who with a c01 pleteness to which any pretence by i would be absurd have cut themselves 1 from civilization and gone into the Will I am content with a more modest ho] Camping holidays, scattered over twent five years and taken in different parts of t country in all seasons and weathers, ha taught me something, both as to the plc sure to be gained, and as to the myster of the art. It may be that other holid campers, or intending campers, may prc here and there by what I have to say; ar as I hope, be fortified in their devotion tAbout the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.