Let's Get Primitive: The Urban Girl's Guide to Camping

A writer and filmmaker turned outdoor aficionado, Heather Menicucci has overpacked, started late, gotten lost, and battled armies of insects so readers won't have to. Her hard-won backcountry camping lessons cover all the relevant basics-planning the trip, buying or borrowing the gear, fitting it all in a backpack, stocking a primitive pantry, choosing a campsite, pitching a tent, leaving no footprint, and being inspired by the quiet beauty of nature. Urban Girl Camping Advice - There's no such thing as tasty underarms. The only reason I don't bring deodorant camping is because I relish any excuse to smell like a trucker. Your Secret will have to work double-time out there, and chances are it won't stand up to the challenge anyway. Leave it in the car along with a fresh change of clothes so the ride home doesn't stink.