Full of time-saving planning tips, this guide gets campers prepared for outdoor adventure by offering helpful advice on what to pack, how to organize gear, what to eat, how to plan a route, how to stay safe, and much more. A menu plan including home-dried one-pot meals makes eating on the trail fast and hearty. Handy master-packing lists help both novice and experienced campers pack only the necessary gear. This complete book will eliminate the obstacles that get in the way of outdoor fun whether readers are planning a backpacking trip, car camping fun, a camping trip with children, a paddle trip, a winter camping outing, or an international camping experience.