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Author : Paul Tawrell
Publisher : Paul Tawrell
Page : 1092 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Camping
ISBN : 0974082023
Extensively researched and illustrated guidebook of nearly every conceivable aspect of outdoor camping and survival in all types of terrain and climate.
Author : Bruce Zawalsky
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1894713575
Author : Ruby McConnell
Publisher : Sasquatch Books
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781632170064
For women who enjoy hiking, camping, backpacking, and other outdoor recreation or those inspired by Cheryl Strayed’s Wild, this is the definitive guide to being a woman in the great outdoors. This friendly handbook covers the matters of most concern to women, from “feminine functions” in the wilderness to how to deal with condescending men, as well as the basics of wilderness survival tailored to women’s unique needs. It includes gear lists in addition to advice for camp setup, fire building, food and water, safety, weather, and navigation.
Author : John McPherson,Geri McPherson
Publisher : Ulysses Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008-05-28
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781569756508
A detailed resource to wilderness survival eschews the popular practices of reality television shows while outlining step-by-step strategies for a range of topics, from foraging for food and erecting temporary shelter to making fire and fashioning tools. Original.
Author : Ellie O'Ryan
Publisher : Disney Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1423117654
Come along on an Uplifting journey and join Russell, Charles, and Dug as they head to the Amazon rainforest to explore Paradise Falls! In this awesome explorers' guide, kids can earn badges and become wilderness experts. Concealed spiral binding and three pages of removable stickers that feature the badges themselves adds even more appeal to this already deluxe format!
Author : Steven Rinella
Publisher : Random House
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780593129708
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An indispensable guide to surviving everything from an extended wilderness exploration to a day-long boat trip, with hard-earned advice from the host of the show MeatEater as seen on Netflix For anyone planning to spend time outside, The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival is the perfect antidote to the sensationalism of the modern survival genre. Informed by the real-life experiences of renowned outdoorsman Steven Rinella, its pages are packed with tried-and-true tips, techniques, and gear recommendations. Among other skills, readers will learn about old-school navigation and essential satellite tools, how to build a basic first-aid kit and apply tourniquets, and how to effectively purify water using everything from ancient methods to cutting-edge technologies. This essential guide delivers hard-won insights and know-how garnered from Rinella’s own experiences and mistakes and from his trusted crew of expert hunters, anglers, emergency-room doctors, climbers, paddlers, and wilderness guides—with the goal of making any reader feel comfortable and competent while out in the wild.
Author : Creek Stewart
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781440328558
Put the Odds in Your Favor! Train like a Tribute before you enter the Arena using this wilderness survival guide--you don't have to live in Panem to put these survival skills to use. Experience the adventure of life in District 12 by learning and practicing the survival skills used by Katniss, Peeta, Gale and their friends. Some of the survival skills you'll learn: • Building temporary shelters to protect from rain, cold, wind and sun. • Finding and purifying water--even when there are no streams or lakes nearby. • Building and using fire for cooking, signaling, warmth and making tools. • Identifying and cooking wild edible plants. • Building Gale's famous twitch-up snares. • Peeta's camouflage techniques. • Katniss's hunting and stalking skills. • Making your own survival bow and arrows and other tools. • The materials you need to create a forage bag like Katniss's. • Survival first aid. • Navigation tips and tricks for travel, rescue and evasion. Detailed photos and step-by-step instructions will help you master each skill. The real-life skills found in The Unofficial Hunger Games Wilderness Survival Guide will help you in any wilderness or disaster survival situation. Start your training today.
Author : Gale Straub
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-26
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781452167671
For every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.
Author : Tom Brown, Jr.
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1987-04-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780425105726
A fully illustrated wilderness survival guide perfect for seasoned and novice outdoors enthusiasts alike. Here, in one essential volume, are the basics of wilderness survival. The most ancient and important skills, preserved for generations, are presented in a simple, easy-to-use format with clear illustrations and instructions. A complete must-have companion to the great outdoors. • How to build natural shelters in plains, woods, or deserts • How to get safe drinking water from plants, trees, the sun, or Earth Herself • How to make fire without matches and maintain it in any weather • How to find, stalk, kill, and prepare animals for food • The "big four" edible plants, and hundreds of others useful for both nutrition and medicine TOM BROWN'S FIELD GUIDES: America's most popular nature reference books, Tom Brown's bestselling field guides are specially designed for both beginners and experienced explorers. Fully illustrated and comprehensive, each volume includes practical information, time-tested nature skills, and exciting new ways to rediscover the earth around us.
Author : Mors L. Kochanski
Publisher : Lone Pine Pub.
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Outdoor life
ISBN : 0919433510
This book provides practical advice on skills required for prolonged stays in the wilderness, using a minimum of materials and tools. Includes information on shelter construction, fire technology, proper care and use of axes, saws and knives, and much more.
Author : Joe O'Leary
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-20
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781907486043
One of the UK’s top survival skills teachers offers a realistic guide to survival training and bushcraft—so you can fend for yourself in any situation In challenging situations, a survival mindset—like being prepared, having confidence in your own abilities, and being adaptable—can be as much of a life-saver as the most expensive equipment. Add to this Joe O’Leary's sound advice and knowledge of survival and bushcraft techniques, you will have the confidence to tackle whatever comes your way. Written in clear, easy-to-follow text, The Wilderness Survival Guide focuses on the realities of using wilderness survival techniques not just in a genuine “survival situation” but also to enhance any outdoor experience, from a hike in the country to camping in the wild. Here, you’ll learn how to: • Use bushcraft tools to build a shelter and improvise equipment • Light a warming fire (and keep it lit) in bad conditions • Find safe water to drink • Hunt and forage for wild food—and cook what you catch or find With some practical experience and the techniques presented in this handy guide, you’ll be able to fend for yourself—in any situation.
Author : Denise Long
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781569768792
Anyone can get lost while camping or on a hike and Survivor Kid teaches young adventurers the survival skills they need if they ever find themselves lost or in a dangerous situation in the wild. Written by a search and rescue professional and lifelong camper, it's filled with safe and practical advice on building shelters and fires, signaling for help, finding water and food, dealing with dangerous animals, learning how to navigate, and avoiding injuries in the wilderness. Ten projects include building a simple brush shelter, using a reflective surface to start a fire, testing your navigation skills with a treasure hunt, and casting animal tracks to improve your observation skills.
Author : Phoebe Smith
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-06
Category : Camp sites, facilities, etc
ISBN : 9781841629124
Bed down among some of the most dramatic landscapes in the world and discover your own bolthole in one of Britain's rugged corners. Wilderness Weekends reveals the 26 best places for wild camping from the south coast of England to Scotland's far north. Each weekend includes practical advice, detailed maps and inspiring photographs to help the camping enthusiast take the next adventurous step. With a host of hard-won tips on what to take and when to go, this is the helping hand needed to unlock your outdoor potential.
Author : Annette McGiveney
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2003-08-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781594851971
CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "Principles To Live By" from Leave No Trace * Wilderness ethics for minimizing impact on fellow wilderness travelers and wildlife * A portion of the proceeds goes to the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics Beyond cleaning up your trash and not cutting down trees for firewood, how far should you go to minimize your impact on wilderness lands? What is really important, and what is too extreme? Annette McGivney provides thoughtful answers based on scientific facts. She presents practical tips and techniques tailored for hikers, climbers, backcountry skiers, mountain bikers, equestrians, sea kayakers, canoeists, and rafters. And most importantly, there are tips for teaching Leave No Trace practices to children and others.
Author : Eric Weiss
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-12-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781594856594
CLICK HERE to download the section from Wilderness & Travel Medicine on "Chest & Abdominal Injuries" * Author is a nationally recognized expert in wilderness medicine * Covers both illnesses and injuries * Includes improvised techniques for when medical supplies aren't on hand * Every section has been updated and new illustrations added to this edition First published in 1992, Wilderness & Travel Medicine has been a staple of the emergency first-aid kits sold worldwide by Adventure Medical Kits. With this fourth edition, Mountaineers Books and Adventure Medical Kits have partnered to release an updated, standalone reference for anyone who ventures away from civilization. Topics covered include everything from CPR, shock, and fractures to head, eye, and dental injuries, poisonous reactions, frostbite, hypothermia, heat illness, and much, much more. Throughout the text, sidebars provide useful and improvised techniques for specific injuries. In addition, there is "When to Worry" advice explaining how to tell if an injury is advancing in severity, despite attempts to arrest or slow down dangerous symptoms.