Camping Bible

Jen & Sim Benson are award winning outdoor adventure writers and photographers. Their books include: 100 Great Walks with Kids, Short Runs in Beautiful Places, Wild Running, The Adventurer's Guide to Britain, and Amazing Family Adventures. They are Ordnance Survey GetOutside Champions and contributors to Trail, Country Walking, Runner's World, and Trail Running magazines, and gear experts for The Ramblers' quarterly publication, Walk magazine. For more information visit jenandsimbenson.co.uk.

• IntroductionThe art of living outdoorsA quick guide to camping with kids1 All about tents- Choosing the right tent- The anatomy of a tent- Which type of tent?- The perfect pitch- Specialist pitching- Additional shelter – tarps, porches, gazebos and windbreaks2 Where to camp- Campsites- Glamping- Wild camping3 Tent life- A good night’s sleep– Sleeping systems- What to sleep on – camping mats, beds and cots- What to sleep in – sleeping bags and quilts- Camping furniture- Power- Lighting- Heating- Water- Washing- Camping with dogs- Insects and unwelcome wildlife- Nomadic working4 Fire and food- Responsible campfires– Fire safety- Hygiene- Cooking outdoors- Camping stoves- Solid fuel stoves- Gas and liquid fuel stoves- Liquid fuels and multi-fuel stoves- Alcohol-based fuel and stoves- Solid fuel Hexi-stoves- Getting the most from your camping stove– Fuel- Cooking equipment- Food- Cooking outdoors– Recipes5 Adventure time!- Car camping- Backpacking and fastpacking- Bikepacking and cycle touring- Kayak and canoe camping- Packrafting and bikerafting- Stand-up paddleboard (SUP) camping- Photography 6 Caring and repairing- Cleaning kit- Repairing kit- Waterproofing kit– Kit first aid tips- Useful knotsKit listsResourcesIndexAcknowledgements

Whether you are a seasoned camper or going to try living in a tent for the first time, it is full of clever tips.