You're already an experienced camper when it comes to camping at developed campgrounds. But what would it be like to turn onto a dirt road leading to a distant mountain range or perhaps out to an isolated desert area leaving most folks behind where solitude and serenity rule? No inconsiderate all night partiers "sharing" their music with you whether you like it or not. No generators. No campsite restrictions for parking your vehicle at exactly four inches from some barrier. No need for reservations. And, typically there are no campsite fees Of course even off road camping on land under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, and state parks do have rules. But their rules are usually much less restrictive than those of a developed campground managed by some corporation or other entity. You have much more freedom to choose your own campsite and park your vehicle where you want. OHV is an abbreviation for "Off Highway Vehicle" and is a term used by government jurisdictions with authority over an area designated for legal use of vehicles for the purpose of traveling literally off the highway. The Beginners Guide to OHV Camping introduces you to the concepts of combining the skill set of off road travel with simple, safe, and comfortable camping. There exists a wealth of scenery in our forests, deserts, and plains throughout our country which are virtually unscathed by development, vandals, and inconsiderate campers leaving their trash behind. The reason these areas remain preserved is the fact that they are only accessible by vehicles designed for off road travel therefore significantly reduces the amount of overall traffic into these areas. Off road camping enthusiasts are very protective of these environments which they visit year after year while introducing new generations of campers to the beauty of the outdoors. Here a just a few topics covered in The Beginners Guide to OHV Camping: In addition to camping equipment, The Beginners Guide to OHV Camping recommends a host of tools you won't want to be without specifically for addressing off road travel situations. Is your off road vehicle equipped with oversize tires? The Beginners Guide to OHV Camping reminds you of what you might be forgetting. Follow the author on one of his favorite desert trips as The Beginners Guide to OHV Camping teaches you how to read topographic maps along with a compass to navigate the backcountry. Know your limitations when evaluating trail conditions including mud, snow, soft sand, and creek crossings. The Beginners Guide to OHV Camping offers advice for addressing these types of obstacles. Visiting gold country? The Beginners Guide to OHV Camping cautions you about the potential dangers of old exposed mines.

The Essentials of Cabin Living is professionally edited in plain English offering over a dozen color images and a host of descriptions of recommended tools, provisions, and strategies. Every equipment recommendation, technique, and tip in The Essentials of Cabin Living has been field proven by the author with nearly twenty years of full time rural cabin living experience in a diversity of weather conditions and emergency events; and here are just a few examples: Do you have an evacuation plan, a hunker down plan, or both? Which plan will you deploy in the event of flooding, earthquake, or wildfire? Is the cabin on a septic system? Your septic system is the most important comfort component for cabin living. The Essentials of Cabin Living describes in detail much of what you'll need to know about maintaining your septic system. Do you use propane? The Essentials of Cabin Living offers tips on propane safety and conservation. Do you have a fire extinguisher? The Essentials of Cabin Living recommends a specific type of fire extinguisher which should be a must have Wood burning stove for heat? Learn specifics about maintaining a wood burning stove, types of firewood, and getting your fire started.

You've been thinking about taking the kids and going camping. Maybe just for the weekend in the local mountains or desert. And, you're looking for ways to save what a couple night's stay at a hotel would otherwise set you back. But, it's been a while since your last camping trip in the Scouts, and you're not sure how to prepare for a camping trip with the whole the family, or perhaps with just a friend or two. I have all the answers you need right here An all-inclusive guide for the casual camper, The Art of Tent Camping offers a comprehensive list of affordable camping gear along with dozens of how to's for equipment use. The Art of Tent Camping provides tips on cleaning and maintaining your gear, recommended seasonal clothing requirements, save a bundle by building your own first aid kit, basic field repairs, and methods for prolonging the life of the ice in your cooler. The Art of Tent Camping includes over 50 images detailing equipment, techniques for packing your gear, and setting up and breaking down camp.

Have you always wanted to explore beyond the jungle of RV's, generators, and boom boxes of public campgrounds and experience the vastness and serenity of the wilderness beyond? Are you ready to tone your arms and legs, take in a little vitamin D (sunshine), and trek for a few days with nothing apart from what you carry on your back? The Geezer's Guide to Backpacking is intended for those who wish to leisurely explore the back country without sacrificing many of the comforts found in a tent trailer. After all, backpacking is merely the process of "downsizing" the tent trailer. The Geezer's Guide to Backpacking is professionally edited in plain English offering over 20 color images and a host of descriptions of affordable camping gear. Also included are how-to's for "lightening the load," setting up and maintaining your gear, seasonal clothing suggestions, detailed equipment and provision lists, and everything else you need to know before hitting the trail. Every equipment recommendation, technique, and tip in The Geezer's Guide to Backpacking has been field proven by the author over decades of experience in a diversity of weather conditions and environments, and here are just a few examples of what you won't find in other backpacking guides: What happens if your GPS unit fails? The Geezer's Guide to Backpacking teaches you how to navigate using a topographic map and compass by setting a compass heading to your destination. What is the difference between box stitching versus straight-through stitching in sleeping bags and coats? This can be the make-or-break for any outing. What tent is right for you? Do you even need a tent? Are you willing to consider other options? The Geezer's Guide to Backpacking offers alternatives to the traditional tent configuration. Besides risking falling tree branches, what are the other reasons why you don't want to pitch your tent or shelter directly under a tree? Learn three simple knots, all easy to tie, easy to untie, and will take care of any situation requiring the use of cordage. The Geezer's Guide to Backpacking also provides an excellent platform for those who wish to assemble a "Bug Out" bag. Properly equipped and provisioned backpacks for each member of the family can do "double duty" as a bug out bag. Maintaining a backpack is easy and relatively inexpensive whether you are exploring the wilderness for fun and adventure or simply storing - just in case.