Tent for Less Equipment Buying Y our initial cost is as low as the price of rental gear. Once you know you enjoy intimate touch with nature you can buy a complete camping outfit for less than the cost of a week's lodgings and meals at most resorts. It's just a couple of hours on the road to getaway camping trips from almost anywhere.
Good gear guarantees good times.
S TART FOR LESS Y ou can start with a rented sleeping bag and pad. Add a camp stove and cooler if you can't borrow one from a neighbor's garage. Consider a tent to keep the rain and bugs off too. Don't worry about the fine points. O nce you discover the joys of camping you should buy gear from well-known manufacturers such as Coleman, Eureka or Primus that also make house brands for Montgomery Wards, Sears and other discount outlets.