Motor Camping
MOTOR CAMPING
St. Louis Canyon, Starved Rock Park, Illinois, one of the many beautiful parks of this state affording camping grounds
MOTOR CAMPING
BY J. C. LONG AND JOHN D. LONG WITH ILLUSTRATIONS AND DIAGRAMS
NEW YORK DODD, MEAD AND COMPANY 1923
Copyright, 1923, By DODD, MEAD AND COMPANY, Inc.
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Introductory—Extent and Growth of Motor Camping—The Touring Spirit—The Economy of Motor Camping—Week-enders.
How One Family Saved Money—How a Farmer Did It—A Boston Woman—Two New York Couples—Four Ohioans and Their Outfit.
Week-end Wild Men—Numerous Camping Sites Near the Large Cities—Camp Sites Near New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago, Boston, Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles—The State Forester—Clothing—Bed—Bedding—Expense—Food—Fire and Fuel—Tools—Tents—Hammocks—Medical Kit—Children—Church.
Number of Fords, Mobility of Fords, How to Camp with Them—The Foldaway Bed—The McMillan Bed—The Carefree Folding Outfit—A.B.C. Bed for Fords Only—Universal Car Bed.
Standing the Test of an 8,000 Mile Trip—Good Water Supply Everywhere—Army Cots and Canvas the Basis of Outfit—Complete Directions—Mosquito Netting Sides Permit Adequate Ventilation.
J. C. Long
John D. Long
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CONTENTS
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
How One Family Saved Money by Motor Touring
How a Farmer Did It
A Boston Woman
Two New York Couples
Four Ohioans Travel at $1.00 per Day Each
For New Yorkers
For Bostonians
For Philadelphians
Near Cleveland
Near Detroit
Near Cincinnati
For the Chicagoans
Abundant Camps in West
Keeping Expenses Low
The Diet
The Stove
Family Camping
Selecting the Site
Making a Suitable Bed
The Medical Kit
Church
Different Colors for Different Goods
Need for Waterproof Protection
Sedan Bed
Touring Car Bed
Roadster and Coupé Beds
Two Army Cots the Basis
The Improvised Floor
Framework for the Tent
Dimensions of the Tent
Mosquito Netting Side Curtains
Tent Ends
Motor Bungalows
Opinions Differ on Trailers
Motorbungalow, Junior
Auto-Kamp Trailer
Chenango Camp Trailer
Tent Equipment
Tents Attached to the Car
Auto Bed Camp
Tents Attaching to Car
How to Judge Weight of Canvas
Scout Featherweight Tent
Overland Trail Camp Tent
Khaki Watershed Tourist Tent
An Elaborate Tent
Standard Wall Tent
Beds and Bedding
Combination Outfits
Inside Car Beds
Hammock-Type Beds
Beds Using Cushions of the Car
Cooking Apparatus
Solidified Alcohol a Convenient Heat
Simple Stoves
Oil Stoves
Gasoline Stoves
Broilers
Cooking Utensils
Essential Tools
Necessary Lights
Water Bags
Filters
Water Supply Generally Available
A Canvas Bungalow Carried on Running Board
Refrigeration
A Home-made Ice Box
Cautionary Suggestions
Securing Permission
Boil the Water
Where to Camp
Disposing of Refuse
Permission to Camp in Forests
Winter Camping
Preparing the Ground
Kindling Fire in Wet Weather
How to Summon the Flames
Cooking Over an Open Fire
A Small Fire Adequate
A Simple Outdoor Meal
A Delightful Dessert
Cooking Over the Fire
Essential Food Supplies
Man a Better Camp Cook Than Woman
A Typical Process of Getting a Meal
A Balanced Diet
Camp Cooking
Organize the Work
Choosing the Camp Site
Water Supply
Games
First Aid
Poison Antidotes
The Medicine Chest
Location of the Tent
Keeping the Tent Dry
Exercises
Care of the Car
In the Car
Woolen Blankets Needed
In the Tent
Folding Cots
Sleeping Bags
Camp Mattresses
Hammocks
Making His Own Coffee-pot
Boiling Water in Wood
Cat-tail Roots Are Good to Eat
The Blue Flower Water Lily Is Tasty
Wild Rice Is Palatable
Muskrats Are Plentiful
Jerusalem Artichoke a Food
Acorns Can Be Made Edible
Beware of Certain Mushrooms
The Main East and West Highways
North and South Highways
Branches of Main Highways
Other Important Trails
Great Variety of Camping Sites
The Forests
The National Parks
Opening Dates of Parks
State Parks and Forests
Boise’s Attractive Park
A Model Site in Salt Lake City
Denver’s Remarkable Overland Park
Standardized Camping Parks
Motor Inns
ALABAMA
ARIZONA
ARKANSAS
CALIFORNIA
COLORADO
CONNECTICUT
FLORIDA
GEORGIA
IDAHO
ILLINOIS
INDIANA
IOWA
KANSAS
KENTUCKY
LOUISIANA
MAINE
MARYLAND
MASSACHUSETTS
MICHIGAN
MINNESOTA
MISSISSIPPI
MISSOURI
MONTANA
NEBRASKA
NEVADA
NEW HAMPSHIRE
NEW JERSEY
NEW MEXICO
NEW YORK
NORTH CAROLINA
NORTH DAKOTA
OHIO
OKLAHOMA
OREGON
PENNSYLVANIA
RHODE ISLAND
SOUTH CAROLINA
SOUTH DAKOTA
TENNESSEE
TEXAS
UTAH
VERMONT
VIRGINIA
WASHINGTON
WISCONSIN
WYOMING
Time Allowed Visiting Motorists on Home License
Trailer Fees
State Regulations for Angling and Hunting
INDEX
Table of Contents
Colophon
Availability
Metadata
Revision History
External References
Corrections
Abbreviations