Ultralight Survival Kit

Author : Justin Lichter
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493007660

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Ultralight Survival Kit by Justin Lichter Pdf

Ultralight Survival Kit is the first book of backpacking tips that is itself ultralight! It focuses on all of the skills and techniques that hikers and backpackers would want at their fingertips while in the outdoors. Perfect for backpackers from beginner to advanced, this book contains: Worst-case-scenario advice you’d want handy if stuck in a precarious situation. Tips for the most common trail concerns, from lightning to blisters. Suggestions for keeping your pack light or ultralight without sacrificing the must-haves Topics like: how to identify/treat reactions to poisonous plants, how to handle animal encounters, how to identify animal tracks, how to build a fire, need-to-know essential knots, how to predict weather patterns, how to repair or replace gear with limited materials, and how to deal with the elements when you don’t have a lot of gear on your back The book is formatted to make learning easy and user-friendly. This pocket-size book of tips is convenient to carry with you should you desire, but also includes advice you can easily digest ahead of time than add weight to your pack. The information is time tested in more than 35,000 miles of hiking experience. Readers will be able to adapt their surroundings to the techniques shown in the book and safely overcome challenges that may otherwise have turned them back.

Author : James Morgan Ayres
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493015283

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Essential Survival Gear by James Morgan Ayres Pdf

Disasters strike every day, but despite the best laid plans you may find yourself in one with only the clothes on your back and without a well packed first-aid kit. In Essential Survival Gear, J. Morgan Ayres explains in detail what you need to have when a dire emergency occurs, wherever you are, whoever you are. Ayres—a former Green Beret, martial arts master, and wilderness and urban survivalist—explains his four-layer concept (clothing, day bag, backpack, basic equipment and luxuries) and profiles and provides photos of a broad range of gear, with recommendations on what works best in what scenario—from cityscapes to wilderness and everywhere in between—and how to use it.

Author : John D. McCann
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-05
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781440238116

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Build the Perfect Survival Kit by John D. McCann Pdf

Your Kit, Your Survival When an unexpected emergency situation rears its ugly head, will you be up to the challenge? "I wasn't prepared for that!" will no longer be a valid response with the survival-kit-building methods in this book from survival expert John McCann. This fully revised and expanded second edition includes all new information for building bug out bags, get-home bags and vehicle kits that are fully customized to meet your family's specific survival needs. Inside you'll find: • Advice for building complete kits that include: fire and light sources, signaling equipment, water and food, shelter and protection, knives and tools, first aid items, and multi-purpose and miscellaneous gear. • Hundreds of detailed photos and gear description of essential kit components. • Sample packing lists for kits of all sizes and functions. • Survival tips and skills that prepare you for emergency survival situations. This book makes building the perfect kit a straightforward and manageable task--no matter what your activity. It is a must for anyone who ventures outside the home. Armed with the kit-building techniques found within, you will be prepared to survive!

Author : John McCann
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781440235337

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Stay Alive - Best Survival Kits, Lists & Ideas eShort by John McCann Pdf

In this excerpt from Stay Alive! Survival Skills You Need, John D. McCann teaches you how to prepare an effective survival kit and addresses the main component groups for a kit.

Author : James Ballou
Publisher : Prepper Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-18
Category : Reference
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Poor Man's Wilderness Survival Kit by James Ballou Pdf

You don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on the latest and greatest emergency survival gear for your outdoor adventures when you can assemble a functional, well-stocked kit for little or no money! Best-selling preparedness author Jim Ballou shows you exactly how to do it with this guide to collecting no-nonsense, get-the-job-done-in-an-emergency gear and packaging it in self-contained, portable kits that are always ready to grab and go. Instead of expensive tents, sheath knives, sleeping bags, and other conventional outdoor gear, Jim focuses on compact, lightweight, and even disposable, use-once-and-discard emergency equipment, and all of it dirt cheap! Learn how to: - find standard survival kit components at the lowest prices - create a poor man's survival kit for free from common household items - collect or create your own edged tools, water containers, cookware, fire and shelter-making gear, and weapons for very little money - assemble a complete kit of new gear for under $10 Dozens of photos show examples of inexpensive but functional wilderness survival kits, as well as step-by-step instructions for creating your own poor man's gear. If you are a hiker, hunter, camper, preparedness type, homeless nomad, or other wilderness adventurer operating within a narrow budget, this book is for you!

Author : Mark Puhaly,Joel Stevens
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-14
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781440338571

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Everyday Survival Kits by Mark Puhaly,Joel Stevens Pdf

Be Prepared to Survive Everyday Emergencies! The keys to your everyday survival are: situational awareness, knowledge, and practiced preparedness skills. Sure, it's important to have trustworthy survival gear, but possessing the mindset that you are prepared for anything, and that you will survive no matter what happens, is your secret weapon that will help you to stay alive in an emergency. Everyday Survival Kits contains clearly outlined packing lists for what you need for specific survival situations. A situation will arise when you'll require more than just a bug out bag or a get home bag--with the help of this guide you'll be prepared to stay alive. Inside you'll find: • detailed packing lists for a variety of kits including: everyday carry, hip bag, pocket survival kit, emergency 72-hour bag, urban survival bag, day hike kit, emergency car kit, vacation kit, student kit, purse kit, extreme weather kit, maritime kit, and the ultimate bug out bag • practical applications and detailed instructions of how to use each item in the kit • a resources section to take the guesswork out of finding and buying the right gear for the kit • non-branded gear recommendations so you can select gear that fits both your need and your budget • real-world scenarios in which the kits will be useful The only person you can fully rely on in a survival situation is you. The more you think about possible emergencies now, and prepare for them before they happen, the more likely you are to survive. The future belongs to those who are prepared, so be ready.

Author : U.S. Department of Defense
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : EAN:8596547792680

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U.S. Army Survival Manual by U.S. Department of Defense Pdf

"U.S. Army Survival Handbook" covers all survival skills and techniques that a person can use in order to sustain life in any type of natural environment. The techniques are meant to provide basic necessities like water, food and shelter... Nevertheless, it takes much more than the knowledge to build a shelter, get food and make fire in order to survive successfully. A key ingredient in any survival situation is the mental attitude. It will help you develop your survival skills, as well as the will to survive. It will prepare you for any type of situation, either physical or psychological ordeal. Contents: Psychology of Survival Survival Planning and Survival Kits Basic Survival Medicine Shelters Water Procurement Firecraft Food Procurement Field-Expedient Weapons, Tools, and Equipment Desert Survival Tropical Survival Cold Weather Survival Sea Survival Expedient Water Crossings Field-Expedient Direction Finding Signaling Techniques Survival Movement in Hostile Areas Camouflage Contact With People Survival in Man-Made Hazards

Author : Creek Stewart
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-04-20
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781440318894

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Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag by Creek Stewart Pdf

Be Ready When Disaster Strikes If an unexpected emergency or disaster hits, are you prepared to leave your home--fast? You will be if you follow the advice in this book. This book shows you how to create a self-contained disaster preparedness kit to help you survive your journey from ground zero to a safer location. Survival expert Creek Stewart details from start to finish everything you need to gather for 72 hours of independent survival--water, food, protection, shelter, survival tools, and so much more. You'll find: • A complete Bug Out Bag checklist that tells you exactly what to pack based on your survival skill level • Photos and explanations of every item you need in your bag • Resource lists to help you find and purchase gear • Practice exercises that teach you how to use almost everything in your bag • Demonstrations for multi-use items that save pack space and weight • Specific gear recommendations for common disasters The book even includes special considerations for bugging out with children, the elderly, the physically disabled, and even pets. A disaster could strike your home at any moment. Are you prepared to face the devastating aftermath? Protect yourself and your family by building a Bug Out Bag today!

Author : James Morgan Ayres
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1493015273

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Essential Survival Gear by James Morgan Ayres Pdf

Disasters strike every day, but despite the best laid plans you may find yourself in one with only the clothes on your back and without a well packed first-aid kit. In Essential Survival Gear, J. Morgan Ayres explains in detail what you need to have when a dire emergency occurs, wherever you are, whoever you are. Ayres--a former Green Beret, martial arts master, and wilderness and urban survivalist--explains his four-layer concept (clothing, day bag, backpack, basic equipment and luxuries) and profiles and provides photos of a broad range of gear, with recommendations on what works best in what scenario--from cityscapes to wilderness and everywhere in between--and how to use it.

Author : Tristan Higbee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0997746017

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SUV RVing by Tristan Higbee Pdf

Author : Dave Canterbury,Jason A. Hunt
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 1024 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-14
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781507206706

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The Bushcraft Boxed Set by Dave Canterbury,Jason A. Hunt Pdf

The Bushcraft Boxed Set brings together four titles from wilderness expert and New York Times bestselling author Dave Canterbury. The collection includes: Bushcraft 101: The primer to wilderness survival based on the author’s 5Cs of Survivability (cutting tools, covering, combustion devices, containers, and cordages) Advanced Bushcraft: Takes it to the next level with self-reliance skills that teach you how to survive with little to no equipment The Bushcraft Guide to Trapping, Gathering, and Cooking in the Wild: Provides everything you need to know about packing, finding, and preparing food while trekking Bushcraft First Aid: Written with Jason A. Hunt, PhD, it’s the go-to first aid resource for anyone headed into the woods With this boxed set, you’ll be prepped and ready for your next outdoor adventure—wherever it takes you!

Author : Rob Nelson,Haley Chamberlain Nelson
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-24
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781642503227

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Mother Nature is Not Trying to Kill You by Rob Nelson,Haley Chamberlain Nelson Pdf

Living With Mother Nature—and Other Things Learned in the Wild “Having this book in your backpack just may save your life one day.” —Jesse Weiland, national park ranger #1 New Release in Earth Sciences, Natural Disasters Prepare for all the worst case scenarios mother earth throws at you with Mother Nature is Not Trying to Kill You—the only survival kit you need to overcome wildlife, natural disasters, and everything else outdoors. Survive the unexpected. Statistically, you’re more likely to die from a vending machine than a shark. But, Rob Nelson knows many shark survivors. His college girlfriend was attacked by a crocodile and his roommate, a grizzly bear. His wife was sucked by a wave down a blowhole, he was left stranded at sea after a storm sank his sailboat, and the list goes on and on. To Rob, these “improbable” altercations are “random acts of nature,” and he’s learned how to survive them. On knots, poisonous plants, and natural disasters. Featuring 52 challenges you can encounter in the wilderness, this survival guide is your year-long crash course for ultimate disaster management. Whether you’re preparing for a moose attack or a nuclear fallout, Mother Nature is Not Trying to Kill You enables you to confront the natural world with skill and confidence. This wilderness survival guidebook also includes: • Pop culture examples like Jaws and The Revenant • Nature and science-packed stories and narratives • Diagrams, survival tips, and more! If you enjoyed books like Bushcraft 101, The Worst Case Scenario, or SAS Survival Handbook, then Mother Nature is Not Trying to Kill You is your next read!

Author : Eric Weiss
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781594856594

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Wilderness & Travel Medicine by Eric Weiss Pdf

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.

Author : James C. Jones
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-20
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781510760608

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The Ultimate Book of Survival Gear by James C. Jones Pdf

When the Sh*t Hits the Fan and The End of The World As We Know It Has Arrived, Who Will Survive and Who Will Perish? Chances are that those people who seriously prepare ahead of time, who have contingency survival plans, will have a definite edge over most other people. Part of those contingency plans involve having the right gear to help you make it. In this book, survival expert James C. Jones lists every item of gear you need to have in order to survive and, eventually, thrive. Here you will find detailed descriptions of the following gear: sleeping bags, shovels and saws, stoves, clothing and footwear, advanced medical care equipment, communications and monitoring devices, biological and chemical survival equipment, and much more. Not only is every item examined carefully, but Jones also tells you how to use it, and how to maintain it. You may not take the possible ending of the world seriously, but you need to, as it is a real possibility - and those who survive are those who are prepared.

Author : Max Cooper
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1516944402

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Minimalist Survival Kit by Max Cooper Pdf

Minimalist Survival Kit by Max Cooper covers important aspects of a survival kit that will help you survive an emergency when venturing into the outdoors to enjoy nature. Too many people plan on a simple hike but have a very complacent attitude. These people assume nothing will go wrong and they are not prepared with even the most basic of items. Amazingly, the simple act of bringing water, knife or a lighter eludes certain individuals. This can be a very costly mistake in the outdoors and the price you pay may be your life.In Minimalist Survival Kit Cooper reviews basic items to consider in designing a minimalist survival kit. The platform reviewed in this book is the Maxpedition Tactile Pocket - Large. Failing to prepare for even a short outdoor adventure can have serious consequences. Minimalist Survival Kit by Cooper will help you to build a survival kit so that you are prepared to survive.