The Camping Sourcebook: Your One-Stop Resource for Everything You Need for Great Camping

All campers, from beginners to intrepid veterans, will want this book to be a part of their permanent collection. Offering invaluable advice, entertaining lore, and the most thorough camping information available, this exhaustive resource provides complete information on: choosing the kind of camping you want to do, from basic tenting and extreme camping, to using pop-ups and motor homes; where to find the best campgrounds and how to choose one that's right for you; how to select equipment, from backpacks to RVs, and how to purchase wisely; information about camping alone or with a group, with special attention on family camping, canoe camping, bicycle camping, water sports, orienteering, and an astronomy primer.