Camping in Comfort

When you hear "getting back to nature," do you imagine leaky tents, clammy air mattresses that deflate in the night, soggy sleeping bags, and the discomforts of blistered feet and damp clothing? It doesn't have to be that way. The new generation of tents, sleeping bags, outdoor clothing, and camping accessories makes camping easier, more convenient, and more comfortable that it has ever been before. Packed with info on the latest gear. Camping in Comfort gives you everything you need to enjoy the outdoors.

Lynn Haney is an award-winning author of 10 bookswith combined sales of more than 100,000 copies.

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Modern Camping	p. 1
Camping Choices	p. 3
Getting the Gear	p. 9
Safety and First Aid	p. 11
First-Aid Kits	p. 11
Insects	p. 12
Wild Animals	p. 13
Dehydration	p. 14
Water-Borne Illnesses	p. 16
Lightning	p. 16
Hypothermia	p. 17
Getting Lost, or Staying Found	p. 18
Tents	p. 19
Assessing Your Needs	p. 19
Types of Tents	p. 21
Tent Size	p. 27
Ventilation	p. 28
Design Features	p. 29
Construction Features	p. 30
Choosing a Good Tent Site	p. 32
Tent Maintenance	p. 32
Final Word on Cheap Tents	p. 34
Sleeping Bags and Pads	p. 35
Sleeping Bag Ratings	p. 35
Shapes	p. 36
Sizes	p. 38
Niche Bags	p. 38
Construction	p. 39
Shopping for a Sleeping Bag	p. 42
Accessories	p. 43
Sleeping Bag Maintenance	p. 44
Pads, Mattresses, and Cots	p. 44
Backpacks	p. 49
Backpacks 101	p. 49
Anatomy of a Backpack	p. 52
Buying the Right Pack	p. 54
Packing	p. 56
Clothing and Footwear	p. 58
Clothing Basics	p. 60
Cold-Weather Clothing	p. 62
Hot-Weather Clothing	p. 67
Accessories	p. 68
Kids' Clothing	p. 70
Cleaning Camp Clothes	p. 70
Footwear	p. 71
Cooking	p. 76
Cooking Supplies for Car Campers and RVers	p. 77
Supplies for Backpackers, Paddlers, and Cyclists	p. 86
Fuel Comparisons	p. 89
Bicycle Camping	p. 91
Bikes	p. 92
Carrying Your Gear	p. 99
Clothing and Safety Gear	p. 101
Packing	p. 103
Boat Camping	p. 104
Kayaks vs. Canoes	p. 104
Kayaks	p. 106
Canoes	p. 114
What to Bring	p. 116
Packing	p. 118
Safety Gear	p. 120
Transporting the Boat	p. 120
RVing	p. 123
Types of RVs	p. 124
RV Rentals	p. 127
Campsites	p. 129
Boondocking	p. 130
Camping Checklists	p. 131
Suppliers	p. 134
Resources	p. 138
Index	p. 141
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