Camp Rules: 5 Things Casual Campers Should Know Before Pitching That Tent

The Beginner's Guide to Car Camping Pin it By the time you read this, I'll be sleeping under the stars in northern Scotland, nothing but a thin piece of nylon protecting me from the barrels of rain and arctic temps I assume my "summer" holiday will deliver. I'm not a serious camper; my experience is limited to childhood outings with the Girl Guides and music festivals in the UK, but I enjoy it, and I've learned a thing or two from my forays. For the other would-be casual campers out there, here ...