Camping, Simple and Cheap

"The one portable camping source for the occasional or new camper who wants to minimize the planning, preparation, cost, and stress, and focus instead on the enjoyment of the camping experience. No need for encyclopedic books and manuals explaining every kind of gear, knot, boot, and campfire meal; Camping, Simple and Cheap is an easy-to-read handbook that cuts through the confusion and focuses on the basic principles:

• Camping must be simple
• Camping must be cheap
• Camping must be enjoyable
Distilling years of practical experience in a small, portable handbook, it covers such useful topics as:

• The benefits of camping versus hotel lodging (and they’re not all financial)
• Planning the trip and acquiring equipment
• Fast and simple meal planning
• Camping with children and pets
• Dealing with weather and common discomforts
• Fun activities while camping
• Off-season and backpack/canoe camping
Perfect for individuals or families, Camping, Simple and Cheap is required reading for an enjoyable, yet low-cost and low-stress camping experience."