Organized by topic, this book is chock full of decades of hints and ideas to make camping trips easier, faster, simpler, more fun, and cheaper. No two families are alike, and this book is designed to let each family choose the ideas and hints that suit their circumstances best, as well as providing a foundation for their own original ideas. Have more fun with less work while spending less money

CAMPING AND WOODCRAFT, VOL. 1
By Horace Kephart
Excerpt from Preface
The present work is based upon my "Book of Camping and Woodcraft," which appeared in 1906. All of the original material here retained has been revised, and so much new matter has been added that this is virtually a new work, filling two volumes instead of one.
My first book was intended as a pocket manual for those who travel where there are no roads and who perforce must go light. I took little thought of the fast-growing multitude who go to more accessible places and camp out just for the pleasure and healthfulness of open-air life. It had seemed to me that outfitting a party for fixed camp within reach of wagons was so simple that nobody would want advice about it. But I have learned that such matters are not so easy to the multitude as I had assumed; and there are, to be sure, "wrinkles," plenty of them, in equipping and managing stationary camps that save trouble, annoyance, or expense. Consequently I am adding several chapters expressly for that class of campers, and I treat the matter of outfitting much more fully than before.
It is not to be supposed that experienced travelers will agree with me all around in matters of equipment. Every old camper has his own notions about such things, and all of us are apt to be a bit dogmatic. As Richard Harding Davis says, "The same article that one declares is the most essential to his comfort, health, and happiness is the very first thing that another will throw into the trail. A man's outfit is a matter which seems to touch his private honor. I have heard veterans sitting around a camp-fire proclaim the superiority of their kits with a jealousy, loyalty, and enthusiasm they would not exhibit for the flesh of their flesh and the bone of their bone. On a campaign you may attack a man's courage, the flag he serves, the newspaper for which he works, his intelligence, or his camp manners, and he will ignore you; but if you criticise his patent water-bottle he will fall upon you with both fists."
Contents
I. Vacation Time
II. Outfitting
III. Tents for Fixed Camps
IV. Furniture, Tools, and Utensils for Fixed Camps
V. Tents for Shifting Camps
VI. Types of Light Tents
VII. Light Camp Equipment
VIII. Camp Bedding
IX. Clothing
X. Personal Kits
XI. Provisions
XII. Camp Making
XIII. The Camp-fire
XIV. Pests of the Woods
XV. Dressing and Keeping Game and Fish
XVI. Camp Cookery - Meats
XVII. Camp Cookery - Game
XVIII. Camp Cookery - Fish and Shellfish
XIX. Camp Cookery - Cured Meats, Etc. - Eggs
XX. Camp Cookery - Breadstuffs and Cereals
XXI. Camp Cookery - Vegetables - Soups
XXII. Beverages and Desserts
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Windham Press is committed to bringing the lost cultural heritage of ages past into the 21st century through high-quality reproductions of original, classic printed works at affordable prices.
This book has been carefully crafted to utilize the original images of antique books rather than error-prone OCR text. This also preserves the work of the original typesetters of these classics, unknown craftsmen who laid out the text, often by hand, of each and every page you will read. Their subtle art involving judgment and interaction with the text is in many ways superior and more human than the mechanical methods utilized today, and gave each book a unique, hand-crafted feel in its text that connected the reader organically to the art of bindery and book-making.
We think these benefits are worth the occasional imperfection resulting from the age of these books at the time of scanning, and their vintage feel provides a connection to the past that goes beyond the mere words of the text.

Smarter ways to camp for seniors is about, how my wife, and I have evolved, in our camping hunting, fishing, and all the out door activities, that we have always enjoyed through out our lives and learned to cope with our ageing bodies in the process. At first we thought we could do everything we use to do, but that we just, had to do them slower. That was true to some extent, but we soon learned that we must, also get smarter in how we do things. In this book I give some of the solutions we have come up with, I, also will try, and do this by telling story's which, by the way I love to do, and do this in a way I hope will make you smi

Come find all the answers to your questions about becoming an RVing Nomad, its an exciting time for you, and I want you to have the best experience ever. In these few pages you will learn how to get up and running and ready to head out. Whether you want to start living in an rv, or turn it into your tiny house or just travel around awhile, this book will show you a few ideas on how to get ready for whichever choice you make. I wish you all the Happiness and Freedom that comes along with owning your own RV. Here's to you blazing many happy trails and experiencing life and all its unbridled wonders.....enjoy

Possum Prepping is different from normal prepping because your focus is on becoming sustainable long term Survivalism with a slant toward self sufficiency. A detailed explanation of using country wisdom along with frugalness and modern technology to be able to adapt and thrive both before and after a disaster. Detailed drawings of traps and snares as well as other food procurement techniques. The book uses a modern hands on approach of utilizing common household items to enable the average person to actually take a box, a cooking bag and a piece of cordage and be able to feed themselves and purify water.

Rolling Shelter is a personal account of Kelly and Rosana Hart's life in two different buses, three vans, two small motor homes, two travel trailers combined into one house, and two cars. Kelly tells stories of how they traveled through Mexico and Guatemala in a small van and then later developed a splendid home on their llama ranch in the mountains of Oregon. This book will inspire you and give you some ideas for how you might take advantage of vehicles to provide shelter in your life. In full color, the book features over 200 photographs and 5 detailed floor plans. With descriptions of how the conversions were accomplished, it is valuable both as an overview of vehicular dwelling and as a construction manual for how you might convert your own. One of the true joys of living in a vehicle is that it can be moved to new and exciting locations with relative ease. If you like to travel, but prefer to have your own bed and your own kitchen, then consider living in a motor home of some sort. The chapters include: "Our First Bus Home" shows the artistic conversion of a school bus parked on the rugged California coast. "Extra Wheels" describes a versatile step van and a Navy radar van used as a film studio. "Van Dwelling" features a Ford Econoline van equipped for travel into remote places and a VW Vanagon camper. "Juniper Ridge" shows how they made a unique home combining two long travel trailers into one home that could accommodate some of their llamas. "Tortuga & CanDo" were both small Dolphin motor homes built on Toyota trucks. "Here & There" was a full scale conversion of a 40 foot inter-city bus in which they traveled around the western United States.

Are you looking for delicious and easy camping recipes your family will love?
If you're tired of the same old burgers and barbecue chicken, you're going to love the recipes "The Camping Cookbook." Camp food has never tasted better (or been easier to cook) with these updated and delicious recipes.
This book is packed full of delicious recipes you can make for breakfast, lunch and dinner (along with a bonus chapter containing a number of tasty desserts) using the following techniques: Campfire grilling.Campfire foil-wrapping.Barbecuing.Dutch oven cooking. The barbecuing section covers picking the right barbecue for camping, prepping your barbecue and when to use both direct and indirect grilling. There are 19 tasty barbecue recipes, including recipes for the following items: Bacon-wrapped barbecue shrimp.Barbecued baby back ribs.Beer can chicken.Bourbon barbecue chicken wings (including a delicious bourbon barbecue sauce recipe).Chili-lime grilled salmon.Grilled pineapple.Grilled turkey.Steak kabobs.Stuffed mushrooms.and more... The campfire cooking section of "The Camping Cookbook" covers campfire grilling, foil-wrapping and skewer cooking. It includes a section on choosing the right firewood for your campfire and includes helpful tips to help you get your campfire started. Here are just some of the tasty recipes included in the campfire cooking section: Apple cider barbecue pork chops.Bacon-wrapped drumsticks.Bannock bread.Blueberry pancakes.Dad's quick and easy tri tip.Easy omelets.Grilled rib eye steak.Stuffed jalapenos.Rotisserie leg of lamb.Skewer croissant dogs.Tandoori chicken.Foil-wrapped lemon garlic fish.and more... If you've never used a Dutch oven, now's the time to learn. It opens up a whole new world of tasty and easy campfire meals. The Dutch oven section covers everything you need to know to get started cooking with your Dutch oven, including how to choose the right Dutch oven, how to season your Dutch oven and how to control the temperature inside the oven by adding and removing coals. Here's a sampling of the tasty recipes found in the Dutch oven section: Barbecue beans.Beef stew.Blueberry cinnamon rolls.Cinnamon apple crisp.Chicken fajitas.Chili.Cola chicken.Corn chowder.Egg and sausage casserole.Ground beef goulash.Pesto chickenand more... If you're tired of the same burgers and burnt hunks of meat, it's time to take camp food cooking to a whole new level with "The Camping Cookbook."

Memories of Boy Scout Troop 191 told by their scoutmaster, from the 1970s and 1980s.

Have you ever asked yourself how you can finance the RV lifestyle? Most of us have. If you're thinking or dreaming about becoming a full-time or part-time RVer, and you must work to make it happen, then this is the book for you. In it you will find what we've learned (often the hard way) in over eight years of workamping while full-time RVing. We provide many tested links to the websites of those businesses that hire workampers and volunteers. The advice we offer is based on our own experience. We take you from doing the initial homework, to choosing the right job type for you, to the writing a workamper resume, to the interview, and way beyond. We discuss what other considerations there may be such as taxes and home domicile. We wind it up with a chapter on our most memorable lessons learned. We have had many experiences working on the road, most good, but some not so much. This book would also make a great gift for a would-be workamper or for folks who wonder why we do this.

Prepper: An individual or group that prepares or makes preparations in advance of, or prior to, any change in normal circumstances. Survivalist: One who has personal or group survival as a primary goal in the face of difficulty, opposition, and especially the threat of natural catastrophe. This collection of recipes is meant to do more than just make good food - it is also meant to give you creature comforts and real meals after a natural disaster forces you to turn to your rainy-day pantry. These dishes are meant to be made and stored long-term, hence their simplistic and typically dry ingredients. All you need to do is fill 1-quart mason jars with each recipe's ingredients and keep the preparation instructions nearby. A warm bowl of macaroni and cheese, Spanish rice and beans or carrot cake pudding can be just a few cups of water, a pot and a grill away, whether the lights are on or not. There are even simple water purification instructions that you can use - just in case you end up running out of bottled water and have to use tap or wild water. Take these recipes on a camp-out and you might start using them at home even when the power is on

The Nomad Prepper: A Guide to Mobile Survival is an excellent resource and foundational guide that covers many topics of going mobile in a survival situation. Especially helpful for the seeker and the new-to-prepping, there are also many great ideas for even the seasoned prepper. The reasons why you prep really don't matter. What matters is how long you're prepping for, and the means you go about doing it. This guide will show you how to determine if going mobile is the best prepping strategy for you, and many tips and tricks for surviving on the road. With The Nomad Prepper, you'll learn the following: - Discover if mobile survival is the best path for you and your family; - Learn which items you should pack for your travels and the things you should avoid bringing with; - Decide which tools you will need, depending on your location and how many people you are traveling and surviving with; - Come to grips with the what, where, when and how mobile survival and nomad prepping can work for you and your family; - Understand food and water safety, self-survival, and how to survive on the road for long periods of time. You'll learn all of this, and so much more, with The Nomad Prepper: A Guide to Mobile Survival

Want to go tent camping? Not sure how to get started?

"Pitch Your Tent: A Family's Guide to Tent Camping" is the perfect book for you Written by life-long camper, Kimberly Eldredge, this book is filled with first-hand knowledge and experience about what it takes to make your family's next tent camping trip extraordinary. Sections include:
Location, Location, Location
Camping Seasons
Tents
Sleeping Bags & Sleeping Pads
Camp Stoves
Camp Cooking
Let The Be Light
Campfires
Outdoor Clothing
Camping with Kids
Camping with Pets
Packing
Spare Parts (everything else )

If your family is looking to get started tent camping, this is the book you've been looking for

CAMPING AND WOODCRAFT, VOL. 1
By Horace Kephart

Excerpt from Preface
The present work is based upon my "Book of Camping and Woodcraft," which appeared in 1906. All of the original material here retained has been revised, and so much new matter has been added that this is virtually a new work, filling two volumes instead of one.
My first book was intended as a pocket manual for those who travel where there are no roads and who perforce must go light. I took little thought of the fast-growing multitude who go to more accessible places and camp out just for the pleasure and healthfulness of open-air life. It had seemed to me that outfitting a party for fixed camp within reach of wagons was so simple that nobody would want advice about it. But I have learned that such matters are not so easy to the multitude as I had assumed; and there are, to be sure, "wrinkles," plenty of them, in equipping and managing stationary camps that save trouble, annoyance, or expense. Consequently I am adding several chapters expressly for that class of campers, and I treat the matter of outfitting much more fully than before.
Contents
I. Woodcraft
II. Getting Lost--Bivouacs
III. Pathfinding
IV. Nature's Guide Posts
V. Blazes-Survey Lines-Use of the Compass
VI. Route Sketching-Mapping-Measuring
VII. Trips Afoot
VIII. Packs for Pedestrians
IX. How to Walk-A Hunter's Pack-Going Alone
X. Concentrated Foods
XI. Marksmanship in theWoods
XII. Axemanship-Qualities and Utilization of Wood
XIII. Tomahawk Shelters-Axemen's Camps-Caches-Masked Camps
XIV. Cabin Building-Rustic Furniture
XV. Bark Utensils-Bast Ropes and Twine-Root and Vine Cordage-Withes and Splits
XVI. Knots, Hitches and Lashings
XVII. Trophies-Pelts, Buckskin and Rawhide
XVIII. Tanning Skins-Other Animal Products
XIX. Cave Exploration
XX. Bee Hunting
XXI. Edible Plants of the Wilderness
XXII. Living off the Country-In Extremis
XXIII. Accidents and Emergencies: their Backwoods Treatment
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Windham Press is committed to bringing the lost cultural heritage of ages past into the 21st century through high-quality reproductions of original, classic printed works at affordable prices.
This book has been carefully crafted to utilize the original images of antique books rather than error-prone OCR text. This also preserves the work of the original typesetters of these classics, unknown craftsmen who laid out the text, often by hand, of each and every page you will read. Their subtle art involving judgment and interaction with the text is in many ways superior and more human than the mechanical methods utilized today, and gave each book a unique, hand-crafted feel in its text that connected the reader organically to the art of bindery and book-making.
We think these benefits are worth the occasional imperfection resulting from the age of these books at the time of scanning, and their vintage feel provides a connection to the past that goes beyond the mere words of the text.

Are you looking for quick and delicious camping recipes the whole family will love?
When it comes to camp cooking, it doesn't get much easier than foil packet recipes. You'll be able to whip up quick meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner and will have more time to spend doing the things you enjoy, like hanging out with family and friends.
Foil packet meals are meals you create in an aluminum foil packet, which you then place on the grill or directly in the campfire. Minutes later, your meal is ready. You open the foil and eat the meal right out of the packet. No fuss, no mess, no problem.
This book contains recipes for the foil types of items: Breakfast (eggs, potatoes, sausage, etc.)BeefPorkChickenSeafoodFruitVegetablesDesserts With more than 90 recipes, you'll never run out of quick and delicious camping recipes Buy this book and learn foil packet cooking today.

It's time for a vacation so Tom decides that an adventure on mainland Alaska is in order. Swan joins him as he heads across Alaska and British Columbia toward Ketchikan on an old motorcycle. It's an interesting trip to take in the autumn, especially with the frosty nights and a hot companion. Their vacation is full of delight and wonderment as Tom and Swan explore their new love and see the sights of Alaska. They meet some interesting characters on their trip and Swan proves to be an intriguing character all on her own; oh, to be so full of lust. The story is just like Alaska - serious, tender, funny, and real. Adult language and content 47965 words.

"The Family Camping Guide"is your guide to a successful and fun camping trip.
Camping can be a fun and interesting outing the whole family will enjoy, as long as you have the knowledge needed to survive (and thrive) while camping. Learn how to turn a camping trip into a vacation the whole family will love.
This book is perfect for the first-time camper or the inexperienced camper looking for ideas on how to stay safe while enjoying themselves.
This book is also perfect for the experienced camper looking to enhance their camping trips with fun games and tasty treats.
The following topics are covered in "The Family Camping Guide": How to start off with small trips and build on them as you gain experience.Backyard camping: How to go camping without leaving the comforts of home too far behind.How to successfully plan a camping trip.Picking a destination and a good campsite.Choosing a campsite in an undeveloped area.How to make a list of essential supplies.Essential camping gear: How to save money when buying the gear you need.How to choose the right tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad and ice chest.First aid: What you need in your first aid kit.Dress for success: The art of layering.Family camping safety (includes beating the heat, avoiding campsite hazards and setting clear boundaries for the younger campers in your group).The silent killer that's in almost every campsite.How to have fun hiking, hitting the water and playing a number of sports and recreational games. 7 card games the entire family will love.Cooking while camping.How to light a campfire.Campfire fun.
In addition to helping you survive a camping trip while having fun doing it, this handy book comes with 17 tasty recipes covering everything from breakfast to dinner to dessert.
The following recipes are included: Bacon, Egg, Sausage and Potato OmeletBalsamic Barbecued SteakBBQ Beef RibsBBQ ChickenBeans and FranksBreakfast BurritosCampfire Baked Potato (baked in the campfire )Clam ChowderDutch Oven Baked BeansDutch Oven Cinnamon Caramel Monkey BreadDutch Oven Chili MacaroniDutch Oven Fruit PieEggs in a Nest Fire-Roasted Cinnamon AppleFive Alarm Dutch Oven ChiliKiller KabobsQuick and Easy PancakesTraditional Banana Boat
"The Family Camping Guide" will have you ready to go camping with the family in no time at all.

The "Betsy Beansprout Camping Guide" is the third book in the Betsy Beansprout Series that teaches kids how to have fun outdoors. Each book is written from the perspective of a six-year-old girl who lives on a state park, and therefore, considers herself a nature expert. The books are packed full of science and nature facts, as well as discussion points designed as questions from Betsy to the reader. This series is already a favorite classroom resource for teachers

"The Amazing Wood-Gas Stove," the first volume in the 'A Simple DIY Project' series walks you step by step through the construction of a small inexpensive, or even free, wood-gas gasifier type camping stove. Built from materials you either probably have already on-hand, or can easily locate for nothing, you learn how to both make and use this truly amazing stove design. The units described in this book are modified downdraft coaxial gasifier stoves. You will learn how it compares to other camping type stoves in side by side comparisons, theory of operation, how to build a wood-gas stove, uses for a gasifier stove, and accessories you can make for the unit after you have built one. Though originally designed for outdoors use including hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, and wilderness survival, discover the stove which is perfect for major emergency use as well. Fuel is free, and the stove can be built for free using recycled materials. "The Amazing Wood-Gas Stove" is for anyone willing to tinker with a love of the outdoors, or wanting to prepare for emergencies.

Woodcraft is dedicated to the Grand Army of outers, as a pocket volume of reference on - woodcraft. For brick and mortar breed filth and crime, With a pulse of evil that throbs and beats; And men are withered before their prime By the curse paved in with the lanes and streets. And lungs are poisoned and shoulders bowed, Is the smothering reek of mill and mine; And death stalks in on the struggling crowd - But he shuns the shadow of oak and pine. NESSMUK Field sized imprint of what most agree to be the definitive edition of Woodcraft - the twelfth edition, published by Forest and Stream in 1900, a decade after Nessmuk passed away at the ripe old age of 69 years. Unlike other reissued editions of this historic book, this one is is presented in convenient 5x8 size for easy inclusion into the pocket or daypack. Using the original illustrations and layout, this precisely reprinted edition of Woodcraft is a worthy addition to the bookshelf of any serious hiker, backpacker, outdoor guide or bushcraft practitioner - the outers of the 21st century.

Are you signed up to serve at a Christian camp this summer? Whether you are veteran staffer or have never been to camp before, this book is for you Get your heart ready for the spiritual challenge of camp leadership. Consider why you are going to camp, and what will be expected of you. Learn what makes kids tick, and ways of developing healthy relationships. Prepare to lead effective Bible discussions. Gain skills in managing issues and problems. Become confident in sharing your faith in Jesus.

A Great reference and guide about RVs for Campers. It is designed to assist the typical RV owner with his/her decision in selecting an RV and it includes numerous sections of specific aids to help the owner in maintaining and servicing their RV. Helpful subjects are included such as; RV Driving Aids, Holding Tanks, TV Upgrades, Satellite Service, Wireless Access, RV Tires, RV energy conservation, and much more. It is a great aid for RV owners regardless of style or age.

Recreational camping in developed state and national park campgrounds is one of the most popular summer recreational activities. Many tent camping trips are fun and problem-free, but a significant number face some type of unexpected problem. In The Tent Camper's Handbook, author Frazier M. Douglass IV presents a guide to help campers plan and execute dryer, warmer, and more comfortable camping trips.

Drawing from more than forty years of camping experience, Douglass offers methodical pointers to facilitate economical and enjoyable camping outings. The Tent Camper's Handbook presents hundreds of details to help campers buy the most comfortable tents, sleeping bags, clothing, and camping gear. He offers tips for assembling and packing kitchen gear, tool bags, first-aid kits, bathing kits, and personal grooming kits. This guide also includes dozens of useful suggestions for finding the best camping destinations, making reservations, packing gear into small cars, setting up campsites, setting up kitchen flies, starting campfires, performing camp chores, cooking tasty meals, sleeping well, avoiding injury and discomfort, respecting the environment, and enjoying the experience.

A valuable resource for both novice and veteran campers, The Tent Camper's Handbook details a fresh approach to basic tent camping that emphasizes comfort and convenience.

Many hunters look forward to participating in the "hunt of a lifetime," but a lot of planning is required to execute a successful trip. In "Basic Training for the Wilderness Hunter, " author and longtime hunter Dr. Maurus Sorg provides a wealth of basic and reliable information to help the wilderness hunter arrange a safe excursion.Whether it is a solo or guided hunt, backpacking trip, or horseback adventure, the principles outlined will save the hunter countless hours of research and needless aggravation. Some of the topics this guide discusses include the following: The types of hunts and how to be prepare for those specific hunts Principles of individual sport training Survival techniques Weather-related hunting injuries First aid Altitude sickness Food, water, and supplements Clothing and footwear Advice for the older hunterIn "Basic Training for the Wilderness Hunter, " Sorg provides ample advice for hunters to make those critical decisions that could mean the difference between a miserable experience and a successful and enjoyable hunt.

Day Camp in Hawaii is a complete set of plans for any type of summer camp, day camp or summer school program. It includes original games, songs, crafts, art projects, geology, Hawaiian lore and other activities for campers in grades K to 6. Also included are management tips for organizing the event, as well as tips for saving money by using recycled materials. There is more than enough activities for a week of camp, allowing the director to choose the activities that best suit the program and location.