Car Camping Made Easy

A cold, soggy, sleepless night isn't proof that you're not a camper. It's usually the sleeping pad, the tent site, or the rainfly, and every one of those is easy to fix.Car Camping Made Easy is the friendly, practical guide to sleeping outside with your car a few steps away. Whether it's your first trip or your first trip with kids, you'll learn how to make it comfortable, safe, and fun.Inside, you'll learn how to:Find and reserve good campsites, even at popular campgroundsChoose a tent and pitch it so it stays dry in a stormSleep warm, with straight talk on pads, R-values, and sleeping bag ratingsSet up a camp kitchen, keep a cooler cold all weekend, and keep raccoons outBuild, enjoy, and fully put out a campfireCamp with kids, from bedtime and bathroom trips to "e;hug a tree"e; safetyHandle rain, wind, thunderstorms, heat, and the hidden danger of carbon monoxideThe book finishes with a six-trip plan for your first season and a complete master packing list.Book 2 of The Trailhead Series, practical outdoor guides for people who are just getting started.