Camping in Comfort

Lynn Haney is an award-winning author of 10 books. Aside from sports books (in collaboration with photographer Bruce Curtis), she has written The Lady Is A Jock, Naked At The Feast, and, most recently, A Charmed Life - a biography of Gregory Peck. She was previously employed by Christian Dior—Paris, The National Endowment for the Arts, and The New York Times. Her books have sold more than 100,000 copies.

• Chapter 1: Modern CampingCamping ChoicesGetting the GearChapter 2: Safety and First AidFirst-Aid KitsInsectsWild AnimalsDehydrationWater-Borne IllnessesLightningHypothermiaGetting Lost, or Staying FoundChapter 3: TentsAssessing Your NeedsTypes of TentsTent SizeVentilationDesign FeaturesConstruction FeaturesChoosing a Good Tent SiteTent MaintenanceFinal Word on Cheap TentsChapter 4: Sleeping Bags and PadsSleeping Bag RatingsShapesSizesNiche BagsConstructionShopping for a Sleeping BagAccessoriesSleeping Bag MaintenancePads, Mattresses, and CotsChapter 5: BackpacksBackpacksAnatomy of a BackpackBuying the Right PackPackingChapter 6: Clothing and FootwearClothing BasicsCold-Weather ClothingHot-Weather ClothingAccessoriesKids’ ClothingCleaning Camp ClothesFootwearChapter 7: CookingCooking Supplies for Car Campers and RVersSupplies for Backpackers, Paddlers, and CyclistsFuel ComparisonsChapter 8: Bicycle CampingBikesCarrying Your GearClothing and Safety GearPackingChapter 9: Boat CampingKayaks vs. CanoesKayaksCanoesWhat to BringPackingSafety GearTransporting the BoatChapter 10: RVingTypes of RVsRV RentalsCampsitesBoondockingAppendix A: Camping ChecklistsAppendix B: SuppliersAppendix C: ResourcesIndex