The one portable camping source for the occasional or new camper who wants to minimize the planning, preparation, cost, and stress, and focus instead on the enjoyment of the camping experience. No need for encyclopedic books and manuals explaining every kind of gear, knot, boot, and campfire meal; Camping, Simple and Cheap is an easy-to-read handbook that cuts through the confusion and focuses on the basic principles:Camping must be simpleCamping must be cheapCamping must be enjoyable Distilling years of practical experience in a small, portable handbook, it covers such useful topics as: The benefits of camping versus hotel lodging (and theyre not all financial) Planning the trip and acquiring equipmentFast and simple meal planningCamping with children and petsDealing with weather and common discomfortsFun activities while campingOff-season and backpack/canoe campingPerfect for individuals or families, Camping, Simple and Cheap is required reading for an enjoyable, yet low-cost and low-stress camping experience.