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How do you light a decent campfire? What can you do if it rains? And what exactly is 'glamping'?
Find the answer to all these and more inside The Camping Pocket Bible, a camping gift full of camping tips and trivia for the first-time and the experienced camper alike - whether you know your A-frame from your I-pole or are still trying to work out your bivvy from your billy. From the basics of pitching a tent and lighting a campfire to fun ideas for the more experienced camper, you'll find all the essential information you need to know about camping in this one handy easy-to-read guide.
Inside The Camping Pocket Bible discover the enduring popularity of camping from Baden Powell and the Scout Movement to the resurgence of 'staycations' today. Dip in to ideas for fantastic food you can cook on a camping stove or barbeque, learn campfire songs and make sure you've got all the right camping equipment to make sure you have the best camping holiday.
Taking your kids camping? Find out the extra camping equipment you need and be prepared with camping friendly games and activities to keep the kids entertained. Looking for a more unusual romantic getaway? Discover some of the more unusual types of 'tent' available - from gypsy caravans and log cabins to double decker buses and vintage American caravans.
The Camping Pocket Bible also includes fascinating trivia about how camping has developed since the very first campsites, innovative tips on what to do if (or when?) it rains and information on wild camping through to yurts, bell tents and other luxury camping ideas as made famous by celebrity 'glampers' Kate Moss, Sienna Miller and Jamie Oliver. Inside, you'll find out where you can enjoy camping complete with the luxuries of iPod docking stations, and wood burning stove, as well as learn how to deal with mud, lack of showers and hangovers with your very own festival
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The Camping Pocket Bible also contains useful details on the Countryside Code, basic first aid and camping etiquette and hygiene and offers ideas about how to get yourself in the camping mood with some classic camping films...
Small, durable and perfectly designed to be carried on camping trips, make sure The Camping Pocket Bible is a firm fixture on your camping checklist.
'I’ve had 20 years of jet-setting around the world, but nothing beats a simple camping holiday in the UK with my husband and two small boys.' Sarah Beeny
'To look at the birds, go hiking, camping and jogging and running, walking along the beach, playing games and sometimes being alone with the great outdoors… It's very special to me.' Larry Wilcox
'All I need is a beautiful view, a tarpaulin on the ground, a bedroll and a small fire.' Saba Douglas-Hamilton
'Is it weird, taking my Louis Vuitton bag camping?' Jessica Simpson
This beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone...
Other titles in the series: The DIY Pocket Bible, The Railway Pocket Bible, The London Pocket Bible, The Allotment Pocket Bible and The Outdoor Pocket Bible.
About the Author
Caroline Mills is the author and photographer of Cool Caravanning whose work has appeared in The Times, Practical Motorhome and Great British Food to name a few. She has contributed to new travel guide ‘1001 Escapes to Experience Before You Die’ and is a member of the British Guild of Travel Writers.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Although I found this book interesting enough in parts, I am not sure how useful or practical it is. Some of the tips and hints may be useful for somebody totally new to camping, though part of the fun can be finding out the hard way in some cases. Sometimes the book feels useful until you stop and think about it. For example, the advice about packing a basic tent repair kit is sound, but perhaps some actual practical tips on how you might carry out repairs would have made it better.
If the book really had the sort of practical content that you would want to have at your fingertips while out camping then it would need to be packaged better and be more shiny and laminated rather than a nice porous hardback with dust cover. It could also do with illustrations. I was surprised to find that there are none at all.
I guess the biggest problem is that it tries to cover all bases: wild camping, festival camping, family camping and everything in-between. If you are interested in one particular type of camping then a lot of the book will be irrelevant. In this respect it is too wide-ranging at the expense of depth. For example, there are some good tips about what types of camping are allowed in the US, Canada, New Zealand, Scandinavia and other places. If you are only ever going to be sticking to the UK then that is wasted information, but if you are going to be going camping in Sweden you would probably feel that you needed more information about it.
That criticism is partially addressed by the fact that there are lots of URLs for helpful websites like camping organisations and tourist boards, but that is all information you could easily get after a few minutes with your favourite search engine anyway.
I have been camping a few times in the UK and I found very little in this book that I really wish I had known before I started.
If the book really had the sort of practical content that you would want to have at your fingertips while out camping then it would need to be packaged better and be more shiny and laminated rather than a nice porous hardback with dust cover. It could also do with illustrations. I was surprised to find that there are none at all.
I guess the biggest problem is that it tries to cover all bases: wild camping, festival camping, family camping and everything in-between. If you are interested in one particular type of camping then a lot of the book will be irrelevant. In this respect it is too wide-ranging at the expense of depth. For example, there are some good tips about what types of camping are allowed in the US, Canada, New Zealand, Scandinavia and other places. If you are only ever going to be sticking to the UK then that is wasted information, but if you are going to be going camping in Sweden you would probably feel that you needed more information about it.
That criticism is partially addressed by the fact that there are lots of URLs for helpful websites like camping organisations and tourist boards, but that is all information you could easily get after a few minutes with your favourite search engine anyway.
I have been camping a few times in the UK and I found very little in this book that I really wish I had known before I started.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This ~180 page book is packed with very practical tips covering the whole spectrum of camping.It gives guidance on what tent is suitable for your needs and positively advises you to go and look at tents rather than buying them directly from the web -obvious really, but if you don't, then the pretty tent on the Internet site may not suit your purpose. For example if there are 2 of you -choose a 4 person tent to cater for all of your gear. I would have liked some pictures of the various tent types on offer -but this is a pretty small criticism. I found it refeshing that the book also covers Europe, USA, Canada and Australia too. Even if you have camped a few times you can learn from this book -like butane is no good to cook with below 2 deg C as it doesn't vaporise -or indeed that "glamping" is glamorous camping where you go to a site with a tent already set up -so much less hassle -and should attract bods who think camping is just for anorak types. I like the summary on page 25 concerning the 1-4 season sleeping bag definitions. The book also covers things to consider if you are going camping at a music festival such as Glastonbury.
I did not know about the CCI - Camping Card International which is a kind of ID card which is used in lieu of your passport at sites abroad.
I like the fact that the book includes recipes too -such as the all-in-one breakfast -a kind of add everything stir fry. Also, that ideas for games are included to cover those boring days -oh, and whenit might rain! The idea of an old car mat outside the tent to ensure you take your shoes off at tent entry. The book also covers kids's stuff, how to cope with toilet issues etc.
So overall a hard-nosed book with no nonsense -when it comes to considering what you need to know when planning camping trips -this book is a very useful aid
I did not know about the CCI - Camping Card International which is a kind of ID card which is used in lieu of your passport at sites abroad.
I like the fact that the book includes recipes too -such as the all-in-one breakfast -a kind of add everything stir fry. Also, that ideas for games are included to cover those boring days -oh, and whenit might rain! The idea of an old car mat outside the tent to ensure you take your shoes off at tent entry. The book also covers kids's stuff, how to cope with toilet issues etc.
So overall a hard-nosed book with no nonsense -when it comes to considering what you need to know when planning camping trips -this book is a very useful aid
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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As someone who hasn't been camping since a school trip many moons ago, I have found this little nugget of golden info very encouraging and insightful for a future camping project.
I like the design of the book. It is an ideal size to pick up and dip into and will fit easily into my rucksack. Lots of hard won information is easy to find and digest from this compact book.
I see that there are many areas of camping about which I had no idea; this book has shone a light into those areas. It not only enlightens me of their existence but also provides a solution to the potential problems.
I have looked at several books on camping recently, some with full colour pictures and fancy layouts, but this little black and white, text-only 'bible' gives the clearest picture of how to embrace the world of camping.
I like the design of the book. It is an ideal size to pick up and dip into and will fit easily into my rucksack. Lots of hard won information is easy to find and digest from this compact book.
I see that there are many areas of camping about which I had no idea; this book has shone a light into those areas. It not only enlightens me of their existence but also provides a solution to the potential problems.
I have looked at several books on camping recently, some with full colour pictures and fancy layouts, but this little black and white, text-only 'bible' gives the clearest picture of how to embrace the world of camping.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Handy little book
I have referred to this book several times on varied occassions from going camping in the woods with my family to camping at concerts! Read more
Published 3 months ago by zenadox
It's not a bible and it doesn't fit in a pocket...
This is part of the pocket bible range of books that cover weddings, DIY, gardening and so forth and are focussed on providing everything you need to know on the chosen topic. Read more
Published 4 months ago by bobbathejobba
Take it camping
I got this book for my husband for his first camping trip. I have the Christmas Pocket Bible The Christmas Pocket Bible: Every Christmas rule of thumb at your fingertips (Pocket... Read more
Published 6 months ago by SlayerKat
Glamorous Glamping - Explained
Have looked through this book numerous times, have lent it to friends and refer to it often.
It's a good humoured guide to Glamping, and encouraged me to try out a Yurt,... Read more
It's a good humoured guide to Glamping, and encouraged me to try out a Yurt,... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. T. Mannell
Better than expected - excellent for first time campers
Ordered on a whim (I was off camping the next week, and it was available for me to check out on Amazon Vine), I was initially scornful of this book. Read more
Published 7 months ago by K. Galvin
Useful and attractive
There is something very attractive about the recent trend of publishers mining the aesthetic of 1950s and 60s manuals and books with modern content (most notably started by the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by The Penguin
Very useful
This is a very useful book and I would say it is a must-read for a novice camper or someone embarking on an expedition. Read more
Published 8 months ago by 24_Laura
Falls between the cracks
I'm surprised to see how many positive reviews this book has received. Personally I found it fairly pointless. Read more
Published 8 months ago by LOTHAR
Useful up to a point
I'm an amateur camper, by which I mean that I takes the kids camping with friends once or twice a year. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Crazy Seahorse
Brilliant little book
This was a really interesting and easy read, having practical information and instantly useable tips. It's not an extensive and detailed manual but that is part of the attraction. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. A. C. Thorne
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