Wilderness Survival For Dummies

Name: Wilderness Survival For Dummies
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ISBN: 9781394159888

Overview

Be prepared for anything, so you can explore where others fear to tread

Wilderness Survival For Dummies takes a practical approach to teaching you the skills you need to stay alive outside. Learn survival skills the Dummies way, with helpful diagrams and illustrations, step-by-step instructions, and tips from the pros. With expert tips and easy-to-follow instructions in this book, you’ll know what to do to survive in the wild. Stay calm, deal with the elements, make fire, find drinking water, and navigate your way to safety, thanks to your newfound survival skills.

Enjoy the

great outdoors with the confidence to take the path less traveled

Gain knowledge that will help you stay safe if the unexpected happens

Deal with extreme weather events, make shelter, learn to signal for help

Learn navigation skills so you can find your way home if you get lost

You’re ready to take your love of nature to the next level and explore the wilderness. From forests and jungles to deserts, cold weather climates, and everything in between, you need this Dummies guide to stay safe while backpacking, sailing, camping, and adventuring …wherever.

About The Author

John Haslett is a veteran expedition leader and adventure writer whose articles have been featured in National Geographic Adventure. Cameron M. Smith is an archaeologist at Portland State University. He has traveled the world's wildernesses in some of the most unreasonable ways imaginable.

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CHEAT SHEET

When things go wrong while exploring the great outdoors, some basic wilderness knowledge and tools can radically improve your chances of surviving.Six essentials for surviving in the wildIt takes just an hour or so to gather a few basic items that can help you survive many serious outdoor situations. Put these wilderness essentials in a waterproof baggie and carry them in your backpack, in the glove compartment of your car or snowmobile, in your canoe, etc.