| Essential Family Camper Contributor(s): Aiken, Zora (Author), Aiken, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 0071376143 ISBN-13: 9780071376143 Publisher: International Marine Publishing OUR PRICE: $20.90 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2001 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Camping - Travel | Special Interest - Family - Sports & Recreation | Hiking |
| Dewey: 796.54 |
| LCCN: 2001002423 |
| Series: Ragged Mountain Press Essential Series |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 7.36" W x 9.24" (0.87 lbs) 164 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |