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Getting away to it all. Tips on taking an overnight trip to a first-class astronomical viewing location. Combine camping with observing. Where to go and what equipment to take along.
ASTRONOMY May 1981 (v.9#5) pg. 52

How to enjoy winter camping.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Oct 1972 (v.50#10) pg. 22

A look at a camping trip in Europe with your children, what you should expect it to cost and tips on additional ways to save money.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Dec 1976 (v.54#12) pg. 18

Tips on how to round up and pack all the essentials for a camping trip.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS May 1978 (v.56#5) pg. 20

A guide to family canoe trips. Reviews calm-water river canoeing, canoe camping, white-water canoeing, and lake canoeing.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Apr 1979 (v.57#4) pg. 163

Happy camping for kids. (1) How to turn a fleece throw into a camp poncho with simulated camp patches. (2) Picture frame made from pieces of tree bark. (3) Nature bracelet is made from a ring of masking tape, sticky side out, and ornamented with nature finds collected during an outing. (4) Family camp banner. (5) Picaria game is played on squares drawn in the dirt using playing pieces like stones, pinecones, etc.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jun 1998 (v.76#6) pg. 237

Happy campers. Description of a boat camping experience. Includes a check list of items to take when boat camping.
BOATING WORLD #103 Sep-Oct 1994 pg. 37

Boat camping 101. Includes a list of camping gear to take.
BOATING WORLD #173 Nov 2001 (v.22) pg. 90

Nine pages of family camping tips.
BOYS' LIFE Jul 1965 (v.55#7) pg. 29

Tips on wet weather camping. What to take and how to prepare your site.
BOYS' LIFE Nov 1971 (v.61#11) pg. 54

Simple guidelines for choosing a good camp site.
BOYS' LIFE Jul 1974 (v.64#7) pg. 18

How to pack a bike for a camping trip.
BOYS' LIFE Mar 1976 (v.66#3) pg. 18

How to pack for a weekend camp. Includes a suggested menu and table of approximate weights of pack items.
BOYS' LIFE Aug 1976 (v.66#8) pg. 24

How to dress for winter camping.
BOYS' LIFE Nov 1976 (v.66#11) pg. 10

Tips on how to choose a good campsite.
BOYS' LIFE Mar 1977 (v.67#3) pg. 40

Suggestions on how to camp in the wilderness without leaving a trace that you were there.
BOYS' LIFE Jun 1977 (v.67#6) pg. 12

Tips on how to stay warm when camping in the winter.
BOYS' LIFE Nov 1977 (v.67#11) pg. 64

Menues for an overnight bike trip.
BOYS' LIFE Feb 1981 (v.71#2) pg. 8

How to avoid camping areas where you could be endangered by flash floods.
BOYS' LIFE Mar 1981 (v.71#3) pg. 40

Cool camp. How to do winter camping. Includes tips on building a snow house and staying dry and warm.
BOYS' LIFE Dec 1982 (v.72#12) pg. 46, 48, 50

No-trace camping. Tips on making and breaking a campsite without leaving a trace of human presence.
BOYS' LIFE Sep 1984 (v.74#9) pg. 8

Low-impact camping rules reviewed.
BOYS' LIFE Feb 1985 (v.75#2) pg. 46

How to keep bears away from your campsite.
BOYS' LIFE Jul 1985 (v.75#7) pg. 20

Winter safety. (1) Cold weather chow. (2) Snow shelters.
BOYS' LIFE Nov 1985 (v.75#11) pg. 62

How to stay dry and warm when winter camping.
BOYS' LIFE Dec 1988 (v.78#12) pg. 46

Low-impact camping. How to enjoy nature without ruining it for others. Some tips.
BOYS' LIFE Mar 1990 (v.80#3) pg. 44

Camping tips. (1) Pocket-sized boat anchor. (2) Duct tape for repairs. (3) Velcro to bug-proof shirt cuffs. (4) How to keep lettuce and other veggies fresh for three days. (5) Pizza to make on a campstove.
BOYS' LIFE Sep 1991 (v.81#9) pg. 59

Ten tips for staying warm when camping in the winter.
BOYS' LIFE Dec 1992 (v.82#12) pg. 18

Camping in bear country. Some rules for safe camping and responding to a close encounter with a bear.
BOYS' LIFE Mar 1994 (v.84#3) pg. 7

Tips on keeping "critters" out of your camping supplies.
BOYS' LIFE Apr 1995 (v.85#4) pg. 11

Backpacking, a photographer's guide. What camping equipment, food and camera equipment to take on a backpacking photographic trip.
CAMERA 35 Aug-Sep 1974 (v.18#6) pg. 54

Backroading the desert. Tips on traveling and camping in the desert.
LAPIDARY JOURNAL Jun 1981 (v.35#3) pg. 702

Tips on boat camping.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #502 Mar 1970 (v.66) pg. 83

Tips on winter backpacking include equipment, food and clothing.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #525 Feb 1972 (v.68) pg. 94

Backpacking for beginners. Tips on clothing, equipment, food and safety.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #527 Apr 1972 (v.68) pg. 72

Basic equipment to take when you go cruise camping with your boat.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #540 May 1973 (v.69) pg. 26

Camping on a trailbike. Tips from one camper.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #577 Jun 1976 (v.72) pg. 31

A look at our newest sport, ski camping.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #583 Dec 1976 (v.72) pg. 66

How to pack for a weekend backpacking trip in the wilderness. Describes how to pack so that tent, sleeping bag, food and miscellaneous gear weighs only 16 lbs.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #586 Mar 1977 (v.73) pg. 49

Tips on the easy way to find nice campgrounds and avoid overcrowded areas.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #626 Jul 1980 (v.76) pg. 80

Making camp. Here are some valuable tips on how to feel at home while camping outdoors. Includes pretrip planning, choosing a campsite, building a shelter, building a fire, etc.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #674 Jun 1984 (v.80) pg. 74

Blazing your own trail. A tenderfoot's guide to painless bicycle camping.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #10 Jul 1971 pg. 25

Ideas on how to turn your land into a campground.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #62 Mar-Apr 1980 pg. 73

Hastle-free backpacking. A guide to clothing and equipment.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #63 May-Jun 1980 pg. 24

Tips on taking a toddler on a backpacking trip.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #76 Jul-Aug 1982 pg. 112

Introductory guide to minimal-impact backcountry travel and camping.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #124 Jul-Aug 1990 pg. 37

Tips for snug camping in foul weather.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1964 (v.121#5) pg. 118

Tips on camping afloat in a runabout outboard motor boat.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1966 (v.125#5) pg. 124

Special section on camping. Thirty-two pages cover emergencies, pre-trip checkout, camping gear, etc.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1969 (v.131#5) pg. 1

How to outfit for a wilderness canoe trip.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1971 (v.135#4) pg. 100

The answers to camping's 10 big problems.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1976 (v.145#3) pg. 108

How to camp away from campers. A look at remote wilderness camping areas and tips on camping there.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1976 (v.145#5) pg. 98

A checklist of equipment and supplies to take on a snowmobile camping trip or outing.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1976 (v.146#5) pg. 100

Compact camp-cruising by kayak. How to select equipment, pack it, and go camping by kayak. Includes tips on taking photos from a kayak.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1980 (v.154#2) pg. 74

Cold weather camping. What is available in new gear plus tips on winter camping.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1985 (v.162#2) pg. 96

Eleven ways to get more fun out of camping.
POPULAR SCIENCE May 1964 (v.184#5) pg. 120

Tips on boat camping and selection of the proper boat.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jul 1971 (v.199#1) pg. 80

Bicycle camping. What equipment you need to avoid overweight but still meet your needs.
POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1972 (v.200#4) pg. 96

Tips on snowmobile camping.
POPULAR SCIENCE Nov 1972 (v.201#5) pg. R2 (124+)

Tips on going winter camping on snowshoes (snow-trekking). Suggestions on selecting and using equipment and food to take along.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jan 1973 (v.202#1) pg. 110

Getting into ski mountaineering, the sport of camping in the mountains during the winter. Tips on equipment, supplies and techniques.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jan 1976 (v.208#1) pg. 88

For an unusual vacation, go exploring. A list of many places in the United States which are considered virtually unexplored. They include waterways, rocky wilderness, woodlands, caves, hot spring and natural bridges.
POPULAR SCIENCE May 1976 (v.208#5) pg. 96

Flying in/camping out. Taking camping trips in a small airplane. Part 1. Basic equipment and supplies and useful load of the aircraft.
SPORT AVIATION May 1985 (v.34#5) pg. 22

Flying in/camping out. Part 2. Menu planning, food preparation, aircraft loading, and setting up, maintaining and breaking camp.
SPORT AVIATION Jun 1985 (v.34#6) pg. 19

A look at camping in the snow. Covers equipment you'll need, how to dress, planning your first trip and special hints to help you enjoy your trip.
SUNSET Mar 1979 (v.162#3) pg. 68

How to enjoy overnight backpacking with a child under age two. A guide to special gear and how to plan your trip.
SUNSET May 1980 (v.164#5) pg. 74

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