Basic Tent Camping

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.