(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best camping books

Yes! Baja sur is a camper’s paradise. Wide open beautiful beaches everywhere.

First and foremost — https://www.amazon.com/Travelers-Guide-Camping-Mexicos-Baja/dp/098231017X/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=baja+camping&qid=1574986072&sprefix=baja+cam&sr=8-3
is an excellent guide to camping and driving la baja. Also, check out the iOverlander app for detailed reviews on camping spots. I’d download a google map offline of the whole area too, as cell service is super spotty.

And yes, bringing tents and sleeping bags should be no problem. Flying into La Paz?

Highly recommend camping at tecelote beach near La Paz. Also check out balandra beach nearby. They are two of the most beautiful beaches in baja sur.

Snorkeling at cabo pulmo is also a great idea. Good variety of fish and possibly turtles this time of year. Check the wind before you go. Too much wind makes for bad snorkeling.

Santa Rita hot springs are better than el choro in agua caliente. Be aware, you will smell like rotten eggs due to the sulphur content. Very beautiful here. Also the waterfall sol de Mayo is closeby.

Haven’t done much hiking in Todos Santos, but TS is an interesting small town with lots of charm. Head up the hill to el mirador for the absolute best sunset in baja sur. And perhaps see some whales too.

There is a large park in San José del cabo that is very nice. The playground equipment can be deadly during the day due to the intense sun. Much nicer in the early morning or evening.

Finisterra Park
Campo de Golf Fonatur, San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico
https://goo.gl/maps/u6sbggXS9aRYQfr39

Feel free to hit me up with any questions. I drove down la baja a couple years ago and liked it so much I decided to stay!

> How did you pay for gas and supplies on the road? I work during the school year. I also had some donations from friends. My father also paid for some of the travels. He is a great road dog. Other people spange.


Did you have money saved or work odd jobs or what? Money saved and credit. I'm a summer vagabond. I work full time for 10 months a year.

Where do you park when your spending time in a city? Anywhere parking is legal. Much better than trying to sleep in my car in the city.

How often were you driving versus parked versus driving? Me? Drove most of the time during the day. 100-500 miles a day. Depending on where we wanted to get to. She gets 17 miles a gallon which is awesome for a motorhome.

Any general tips, advice, or uncommon knowledge you wish to pass on?

https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Free-Campgrounds-Don-Wrights/dp/0937877522

That book and the site freecampgrounds.com worked to help. Almost all walmarts allow overnight. In Canada they recommend you talk to management first. Ask.

All truck stops seemed to be free but noisy. If you are nice, and you look like you need a shower, you can hang at the truck gas pumps and ask if they are getting more than X gallons and are they using their free shower. I got a few free showers this way. Being a gal I used the "it's that time of the month" thing.

I wish I knew more mechanical fixits when traveling. But my dad taught me to make friends with mechanics. The ones in the country don't mind you staying in their yard as you wait for the repairs to be done. Actually one in the city let us stay behind his place for the night in PA. We needed new master cylinder for the clutch. It was a bad part of town but he let us stay in the back lot. It was a hot night but worth it.

Hi Writers,

I'm that guy who lived in the woods and looked like a meth dealer. My book about that experience somehow became a best seller. Now I'm a storyteller (I record for "The Moth") and today I just published my second book.

Here's what that's about:

> "Home is Forward" is much more than a collection of travel stories. As a prequel to "Where's the Next Shelter?" it answers the question of how someone can go from having a (somewhat) normal life to casting it all aside and wanting to go live in the woods.

>Hilarious, poetic and often thoughtful, "Home is Forward" is also a story about people. From ancient ruins to frozen volcanos, lessons are learned, friendships are forged, and on top of it all, love blooms.
So if you yearn to visit far off lands, or simply love a well spun tale, you’re in the right place.

I crowdfunded and selfpublished both titles, plus recorded my own audio for Audible as well, so if anyone has any questions about any of those processes, AMA.

Thanks for looking!

EDIT: Here's the cover: http://i.imgur.com/QOQhCyl.png

The Longest Mile: Nine Days in the Great Smoky Mountains

Back in May, two friends and I spent nine days hiking the length of the Appalachian Trail through the Great Smoky Mountains. We encountered severe thunderstorms, lightning, hail, snow and blistering heat. We came face-to-face with black bear, deer, rattlesnakes and a host of other wildlife. But, no challenge was greater than the trail itself.

My story is a painfully true retelling of how I tested my physical and mental fortitude throughout the 80-something mile hike.

Spoiler: I survived.

Edit: $9.99 paperback and $0.99 ebook

You'll get better response if you post to /r/MinnesotaCamping

MinnesotaCamping is not the most active subreddit, but likely someone will respond. Better response though if you provide a little more detail - are you looking for campgrounds with showers, something more rustic but still has porta-potties, dispersed camping, hike-in, water activities, hiking opportunities, etc.?

You can also go to the library and check out some books like Best Tent Camping: Minnesota, Camping the North Shore, or Moon Minnesota Camping for ideas.

The guys over at /r/skoolies would love to help you! There are also a ton of books on conversion. :)

Here are a couple, though they can be kind of expensive.

Camper Van Conversion

[Build Your Own Dream Camper Van for less than $1000]
(http://www.amazon.com/Build-Your-Dream-Camper-%C3%BA1000/dp/1845845242/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_z)

My Minicamper Conversion

How to Convert Volkswagen Bus or Van to Camper

VW Camper - The Inside Story: A Guide to VW Camping Conversions and Interiors

I also suggest browsing /r/shoestring and /r/onebag for minimizing purposes.

Mueller is beautiful, but it has its drawbacks. First, your dogs are only allowed in paved areas. You can't take them hiking on any of the trails. This is true of all Colorado state parks. Also, it's really hard to get in to. Check the [state park website] (http://www.parks.state.co.us/parks/mueller/Pages/MuellerHome.aspx) to see if they have any availability for the date you're planning on going.

Cheyenne Mountain State Park is very new and very well kept, but it has about three trees, and you'll run into the same issue about walking around with your dogs.

I haven't visited Pancake Rock, but I've been to the Crags. That's an awesome area. There are primitive tent sites along a creek on the road leading to the actual Crags camping area, and then there's the Crags area proper. It's just a few miles south of the entrance to Mueller State Park.

If you're military you can go to Farish Recreation Area near Woodland Park. It's a nice area.

The fire did not affect any of these places.

Painted Rocks is 8 miles north of Woodland Park. I haven't been there, and I don't know whether the fire affected it. I haven't heard that it did, but I haven't heard specifically that it didn't. The campground is highly rated in my book of Colorado camping areas.

There are four others listed in my book very near Woodland Park, but I have no experience with them, and they're not rated as high as Painted Rocks.

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This book has tons of great places to camp/fish and this book discusses many good spots if you are into backpacking.

I recommend getting this book, which will guide you to all of the features you're looking for, and rates them on a scale from 1-10: http://www.amazon.com/Moon-Oregon-Camping-Complete-Outdoors/dp/1566918413

Note that the best and most highly rated spots will need reservations at http://www.recreation.gov/. Even in late May, you'll run into snow and nights around 25-35 degrees on Mt. Hood, so I would recommend cold weather camping gear. For coast, try Cape Lookout.

Though this book has more information than I'll ever need based on the type of camping I do, it still has a ton of valuable advice for most any camping situation. I first borrowed the book from my library, and realized it was a fantastic resource to always have, so I bought a copy for myself. It goes in alphabetical order, so it's easy to find things, and you can skip the parts that won't apply to you.

That was all very sound advice by purpnurp.

Before i went on any kind of back country trips i bought a few books like this one.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0517887835?pc_redir=1407658277&robot_redir=1
And learned all i could. Happy camping!

I dream about it daily... family and financial commitments hold me back... for now.

Steve Adams (Mighty Blue) was in your position when he hiked it in 2014. He wrote a book - Hiking The Appalachian Trail Is Easy: Especially If You've Never Hiked Before. The ebook is $2.99 or if you comb through old episodes of his podcast (Mighty Blue on the Appalachian Trail) he reads the entire book over the course of several episodes.

[Hammock Camping: The Complete Guide to Greater Comfort, Convenience and Freedom] ( http://www.amazon.com/Hammock-Camping-Complete-Greater-Convenience/dp/0971859442/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1331401336&sr=1-4&tag=bookforyouru-20)

This guy's book was a bible on one of my cross country trips. This is a little old but may help. http://www.amazon.com/Guide-Free-Campgrounds-West-13h-Campgrounds/dp/0937877492/ref=sr_1_11?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1418330815&sr=1-11&keywords=guide+to+free+camping+in+the+us

You are the one with a limited perspective. You are spewing misconceptions without researching or living the life. Try this book. https://www.amazon.com/Vanabode-happily-camp-travel-forever-ebook/dp/B0030GG2KS . Key take away: 20 bucks a day. Hell, I started with 3000 dollars. All I needed was an old Prius, a 70 dollar mattress from amazon, car insurance, and 10 bucks a month for planet fitness.
When living this cheaply, it is your attitude, or state of mind, that determines whether it is a good life. I'm living the best life atm. You cannot judge the life if you haven't lived it.

Might be worth looking at so called "tiny campsites" like so - https://coolcamping.com/campsites/tiny-campsites

there is even a book full of them https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tiny-Campsites-Small-Perfect-Places/dp/0749578483/

Here's the true bible: http://www.amazon.com/Book-Camping-Woodcraft-Guidebook-Wilderness/dp/1468051792/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1453759997&sr=1-1&keywords=horace+kephart

How do you like that Pacific Northwest Camping book?


www.amazon.com/Foghorn-Pacific-Northwest-Camping-Moon/dp/1566916313