Camping in Comfort, 1st Edition

Chapter 1: Modern Camping
Camping Choices
Getting the Gear
Chapter 2: Safety and First Aid
First-Aid Kits
Insects
Wild Animals
Dehydration
Water-Borne Illnesses
Lightning
Hypothermia
Getting Lost, or Staying Found
Chapter 3: Tents
Assessing Your Needs
Types of Tents
Tent Size
Ventilation
Design Features
Construction Features
Choosing a Good Tent Site
Tent Maintenance
Final Word on Cheap Tents
Chapter 4: Sleeping Bags and Pads
Sleeping Bag Ratings
Shapes
Sizes
Niche Bags
Construction
Shopping for a Sleeping Bag
Accessories
Sleeping Bag Maintenance
Pads, Mattresses, and Cots
Chapter 5: Backpacks
Backpacks
Anatomy of a Backpack
Buying the Right Pack
Packing
Chapter 6: Clothing and Footwear
Clothing Basics
Cold-Weather Clothing
Hot-Weather Clothing
Accessories
Kids’ Clothing
Cleaning Camp Clothes
Footwear
Chapter 7: Cooking
Cooking Supplies for Car Campers and RVers
Supplies for Backpackers, Paddlers, and Cyclists
Fuel Comparisons
Chapter 8: Bicycle Camping
Bikes
Carrying Your Gear
Clothing and Safety Gear
Packing
Chapter 9: Boat Camping
Kayaks vs. Canoes
Kayaks
Canoes
What to Bring
Packing
Safety Gear
Transporting the Boat
Chapter 10: RVing
Types of RVs
RV Rentals
Campsites
Boondocking
Appendix A: Camping Checklists
Appendix B: Suppliers
Appendix C: Resources
Index