The Happy Campers - Kat Heyes

This book is an essential read for new and old campers alike. I bought this book earlier on in the year when me and my boyfriend bought a new tent. Just flicking through this book will make you really really want to go camping. Now! It covers all grounds on how to have a really fun camping experience. From how to pack your car for easy unloading, what food to take, games to play at night and things to make to keep yourself occupied during the long lazy days camping. The most tresured part of this book for me, is the cooking pages. Turns out with camping it isn't all beans, fry-ups and nipping to the nearest pub to fill up (childhood memories!) but ...  Read the complete review

According to various websites and newspapers, camping has increased in popularity over recent years. Perhaps it's to do with the credit crunch (aargh!), the exposure to camping at festivals or just that 'it's in fashion' (just like tartan)... I started camping earlier this year, and, like anything new that I pursue, I research! Quite sad, I know. I can spend days and weeks on forums, looking through books... Since reading up on stuff about the leisure activity that is camping, I have found out that there are two distinct breeds of campers that sit at the opposite ends of the camping spectrum: the hardcore super efficient and brave any weather ...  Read the complete review