| Camping Books needn't be dull | | | | for pleasure. Writers have caught on to this and |
| There was a time when camping books were | | | | there are some truly wonderful books that can |
| written by army types for army types and, | | | | help you bring out the best in your trip whatever |
| though packed with experience, lacked something | | | | your style and group composition. |
| in the way of readability. Writing has taken a | | | | - Camp Cooking Guides: Eating well is essential for |
| wholly different direction these days and the | | | | health and happiness. Going camping restricts you |
| emphasis now is very much on providing interest | | | | from cooking some foods but opens up lots of |
| for the reader whatever the subject. Camping | | | | other options you wouldn't consider at home. A |
| books have not lagged behind, and even a | | | | good camp cooking guide will help you be |
| cursory search will find some good reads. The | | | | imaginative as well as ensure that you are |
| guidance below is only to help you realize how | | | | prepared for the practicalities. |
| widely the topic is now addressed. | | | | - Specialist Camping Guides: Camping covers a |
| Check out the following genres | | | | whole range of activities. You may be camping on |
| - Total guides: Although these stem from the | | | | a formal site with a family or planning a trip up a |
| old-style army books, the quality of writing and | | | | mountain in mid-winter. There are specialist books |
| diagrams has taken them into a whole new world. | | | | out there to help you get informed on the |
| You probably need one of these if you didn't get | | | | equipment and techniques that will keep you |
| taught your camping by an old hand. | | | | warm, dry and safe. |
| - Guides to Responsible Camping: The phrase, | | | | Where to look |
| "Leave no trace" sums it up. The ideal camper | | | | Bookstores will normally have a section on Leisure |
| leaves their campsite in the same, or better, | | | | and recreation. Otherwise you may find camping |
| condition in which they found it. The books | | | | books on a sports shelf. |
| covering this topic do not so much 'preach' the | | | | Shops that stock outdoor equipment will often sell |
| topic as enlighten you to aspects that you may | | | | books too. You can always ask staff for an |
| not have considered important. Get at least one | | | | opinion. |
| good guide on responsible camping and avoid | | | | Shopping online gives you the greatest range and |
| frowns from other campers, or worse. | | | | often the opportunity to read reviews by others. |
| - Camping for Pleasure Guides: Yes! Camping is | | | | |