You've been thinking about taking the kids and going camping. Maybe just for the weekend in the local mountains or desert. And, you're looking for ways to save what a couple night's stay at a hotel would otherwise set you back. But, it's been a while since your last camping trip in the Scouts, and you're not sure how to prepare for a camping trip with the whole the family, or perhaps with just a friend or two. I have all the answers you need right here! An all-inclusive guide for the casual camper, The Art of Tent Camping offers a comprehensive list of affordable camping gear along with dozens of how to's for equipment use. The Art of Tent Camping provides tips on cleaning and maintaining your gear, recommended seasonal clothing requirements, save a bundle by building your own first aid kit, basic field repairs, and methods for prolonging the life of the ice in your cooler. The Art of Tent Camping includes over 50 images detailing equipment, techniques for packing your gear, and setting up and breaking down camp.