Camping Basics and Camping Guides

Welcome to CampShop.net
This site is targeted towards basic camping and the basic camper.
 We share some camping tips, hints, and values;
and try to make sense out of all the hundreds of camping items out there.

 

 Camping Basics   &   Camping Guidelines

The Ten Essentials
Identified by over 75 years of camping and outdoor activities. This is the Boy Scouts 'TOP TEN'  list of camping items required for each camping trip.

Books and Guides
A list of top books from Amazon.com, all highly rated and
worth consideration for any camping level.

Common Sense Equipment 

Tents
Past tents and present tents.  A few facts for you catch up on.

Rain Gear
Why this equipment should be part of your "Must Have List".

Sleeping Bags
Snooze and you could lose by picking out the wrong bag.

Backpacks
Look at the pictures but your best bet is to visit a
good camping store and try one one
.

Todays Date

Friday..... May 09, 2008

Camping Equipment  

Camp Fire Stories

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Camping Philosophy

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Remember to "Thank"
the Adult Leaders
who make our
Outdoor Youth Programs
a success!!!

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 Camping Reference Guides, Books, and Manuals

The Backpacker's Handbook, 2nd Edition  

Winner of the Outdoor Writers Guild award for excellence, this inspired guide from one of the world's best-traveled adventurers offers essential, up-to-the-minute information and advice on all aspects of backcountry trekking for hikers and backpackers of every stripe. From planning and techniques to gear, it's all covered... The Backpacker's Handbook is the only major guide to deliver an in-depth look at all backpacking styles, from ultralight to long-distance hiking.

Cooking in the Outdoors (Basic Essentials)

 

Cliff Jacobson knows more about the routines of cooking than most adventurers. His unique ideas and sensible solutions to typical campsite dilemmas will make food stay edible longer and taste better. With this updated second edition, you'll learn how to prepare great meals...get advice on stoves, fires, and the types of pans to use.

More Camping reference Guides, Books, and Manuals