The Complete Practical Guide To Camping Hiking And Wilderness Skills

Author : Peter G. Drake
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781844774586
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Practical Guide to Camping, Hiking & Wilderness Skills written by Peter G. Drake and published by . This book was released on 2006-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide to enjoying the great outdoors covers skills such as campcraft and walking as well as travelling with children, planning and exploring challenging terrain.

Author : Peter G. Drake
Publisher : Southwater
ISBN 13 : 9781780193274
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Practical Guide to Camping, Hiking and Wilderness Skills written by Peter G. Drake and published by Southwater. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outdoor pursuits can mean anything from a day's gentle walking or mountain biking to a camping weekend, a trek through the jungle, or a tour in a kayak lasting several weeks. This book describes the kit needed for comfort and safety, including clothing and footwear, tents, sleeping bags, backpacks and cooking equipment. There is information on using a map and compass correctly, how to set up a tent and build a camp fire, and coping with hazards such as dangerous wildlife and unpredictable weather. Packed with expert advice and illustrated with over 800 photographs, the book makes essential reading for anyone planning an adventure in the great outdoors.

Author : Denise Long
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
ISBN 13 : 156976879X
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Survivor Kid written by Denise Long and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Paul Tawrell
Publisher : Paul Tawrell
ISBN 13 : 9780974082028
Total Pages : 1092 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Camping & Wilderness Survival written by Paul Tawrell and published by Paul Tawrell. This book was released on 2006 with total page 1092 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extensively researched and illustrated guidebook of nearly every conceivable aspect of outdoor camping and survival in all types of terrain and climate.

Author : Vin T. Sparano
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 0789331195
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Complete Guide to Camping and Wilderness Survival written by Vin T. Sparano and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016-03-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate do-it-yourself guide for camping and wilderness survival. From the author of the award-winning Complete Outdoors Encyclopedia, this volume is the most complete camping instruction book published. This monumental full-color guide to the outdoors features more than 600 photographs, diagrams, and illustrations, clearly explaining and illustrating the most successful techniques for any camping or backcountry survival scenario. Sure to be an indispensable resource, it offers in-depth coverage of tents, bedding and sleeping bags, boots and footwear, leave-no-trace methodology, camp and backpacking stoves, camp kitchens, menus and cooking, tools, backpacks, ropes and knots, and boats, recreational vehicles, and all-terrain vehicles. Hiking and camping in the backcountry is fully covered, along with wilderness survival skills. Emergency and wilderness first aid, navigation and pathfinding, shelter building, wilderness search and rescue, finding sustenance through foraging edible plants, survival hunting and fishing, setting snares, and nutrition, preparation, and cooking of game are all explored in detail. This book is a must-have reference guide for both novice and experienced campers. WINNER 2017 - Professional Outdoor Media Association Pinnacle Award for Book of the Year

Author : DK Australia
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780143796954
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.5X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Survival for Beginners: a Step-By-step Guide to Camping and Outdoor Skills written by DK Australia and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're planning an adventure or just want to learn outdoor skills, Survival for Beginners is the perfect book for you. Learn the basics - from picking the best tent for your expedition to knowing how to pitch it - with clear step-by-step illustrations. Find out why not to camp beneath a tree, how to peg out your tent and when to slacken the guy lines. Once you're safely under canvas, discover how to forage for food, light a fire with flints and cook up delicious grub. Find out what to take on your expedition, how to plan your route and what to include in your essential survival kit. There are also tips and advice for what to do when encountering some not-so-friendly animals, such as crocodiles, jellyfish, dingoes, kangaroos and snakes. To help you find your way, you will learn how to use a map and compass, or the sun and stars as a guide. Discover the best way to hike over diverse terrains, including forests, swamps, forests, deserts and mountains. Learn, too, how to predict the weather by observing cloud formations and wind direction. So start packing your backpack for an outdoor adventure and don't forget your copy of Survival for Beginners.

Author : Ruby McConnell
Publisher : Sasquatch Books
ISBN 13 : 163217006X
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Woman's Guide to the Wild written by Ruby McConnell and published by Sasquatch Books. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hike, camp, backpack, and navigate the wilderness like a pro with this fun and comprehensive survival guide for outdoors-women and fans of Cheryl Strayed’s Wild This fun, practical handbook covers everything from “feminine functions” (like dealing with your period and peeing in the woods) to staying safe (like protecting yourself from strangers). You'll also find chapters that help you prepare for—and make the most of—your time in the wilderness with information and advice on: • Gear lists • Personal Care • Camp setup • Fire building • Weather • Navigation • Food & Water Fun and informative, A Woman's Guide to the Wild will inspire you to get out on your own or with your girlfriends, explore the wilderness, and get a little dirty.

Author : John F. Haslett
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1394159897
Total Pages : 471 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wilderness Survival For Dummies written by John F. Haslett and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-02-17 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Peter G. Drake
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781844774258
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Practical Manual of Camping, Hiking & Wilderness Techniques written by Peter G. Drake and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Vin T. Sparano
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Complete Guide to Camping and Wilderness Survival written by Vin T. Sparano and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: