2024 NAPPA Award winner

Plan your family camping adventure—and get kids outdoors!

Whether you’re new to camping or a #vanlife veteran, this book is for anyone who’s eager to know how best to cart a brood—and all the gear—into the great outdoors. Here you’ll find all the tips, tools, and checklists you didn’t know you needed to plan the perfect adventure with your family. Authoritative yet lighthearted, The Down and Dirty Guide to Camping with Kids—now in a fully updated second edition—is packed with new gear recommendations, practical advice, recipes, activities, and art projects to keep your kids engaged and connected to nature.

• Learn the basics of family camping: choosing a destination, outdoor etiquette, packing, setting up camp, and keeping little ones safe.
• Plan the perfect camp menu with simple and tasty recipes.
• Discover foolproof ways to keep kids curious and content while hiking.

Whether roasting marshmallows, stargazing, or scrambling up a new trail, the memories you’ll make will last a lifetime.