Essential Family Camper (Ragged Mountain Press Essential Series) - Softcover

Aiken, Zora; Aiken, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071376143 ISBN 13: 9780071376143

Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2001

Synopsis

The vast majority of tent campers - or those thinking about trying it for the first time - would prefer the convenience, cost and comfort of a weekend family camping, often at a prepared tent site at a campground, with the support of a nearby car or van. This type of camping blends effortlessly into the lifestyle of a busy family wanting to get away from it all without competely cutting the cord. "The Essential Family Camper", as with other titles in the Essential series, presents an engaging, thorough and highly visible introduction to the joys of sleeping and eating under the stars. Longtime campers Zora and David Aiken have gleaned hundreds of tips from a wide array of campers around the United States, and combined them with lessons they've learned during their own transformation from novice to experienced campers. "The Essential Family Camper" presents the best information available on planning an excursion, choosing gear, packing, setting up camp, cooking, sanitation, safety and making the most of one's surroundings. All information is field-tested and designed to make those weekend forays easier, more comfortable and more fun for the entire family, with games and activities to keep the kids happy and involved and advice on bringing along the family pet. "The Essential Family Camper" also includes advice on more remote trips that expand a family's camping horizons. "The Essential Family Camper" is a revised and updated edition of "Simple Tent Camping", first published in 1996, with an added new feature: a "30-minute pack-and-go planner" to guide harried weekenders through getting the family quickly and easily on the road, fully equipped, on a Friday evening.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The Essential Series--Your Trusted Guides

"Hassle-free camping is a pleasure, and this field-tested resource is a complete guide."--"Outdoor Traveler"

In "The Essential Family Camper," Zora and David Aiken combine hundreds of tips gleaned from their own experiences and from campers around the country to present field-tested advice for convenient and enjoyable family camping--anytime, anywhere. The Aikens detail everything you need to know, including comprehensive "what to take" lists, how to pack (and repack), how to set up and take down your camp, cooking in the outdoors, and even camping with your dog. The Friday Pack-and-Go Planner will help you get the family on the road quickly and easily--leaving nothing behind but stress, hassles, and your normal routine. "The Essential Family Camper" covers all the bases, including Camping from your car, van, or canoe Choosing, preparing, and restoring campsites Cooking, safety, and sanitation Environmentally friendly camping

For weekend getaways or more adventurous trips, "The Essential Family Camper" is your ideal guide.

About the Author:

Zora Aiken and David Aiken have camped everywhere in North America from northern Ontario to the Florida Everglades.

About this edition

• Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0071376143
• ISBN 13: 9780071376143
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 164