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9780873418492

The Complete Book of Outdoor Survival

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  • ISBN13:

    9780873418492

  • ISBN10:

    0873418492

  • Edition: Revised
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2000-01-01
  • Publisher: Krause Pubns Inc
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Summary

The popularity of outdoor activities is exploding - but with adventure comes risk, and outdoor enthusiasts need the know-how to survive in a dangerous situation. With this book in your pack you will have access to technical tips, useful skills, and real-life examples to guide you to safety. Learn about topics including what to carry for your trip, basic first aid, which plants are edible and how to trap animals. No matter what situation you might find yourself in this book provides answers. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Dedicationp. 3
Prefacep. 5
Plan For The Unexpectedp. 8
Survival And The Mindp. 18
Help Is On The Wayp. 32
Survival Kits And Accessoriesp. 46
Signaling Techniquesp. 62
The Art of Fire Makingp. 74
Survival Sheltersp. 86
Finding And Treating Waterp. 96
Food For Survivalp. 104
Edible Wild Plantsp. 108
Edible Wild Animalsp. 144
Backcountry Navigationp. 182
Survival Medicine And Safetyp. 204
Arctic Survivalp. 254
Desert Survivalp. 270
Big Water Survivalp. 282
Swamp Survivalp. 294
Mountain Survivalp. 310
Strandings Can Happenp. 326
Downed Aircraft Survivalp. 332
Disabled Vehicle Survivalp. 340
Keeping Track Of Children in Backcountryp. 350
Survival Training Coursesp. 356
Recommended Readingp. 362
Survival Equipment Suppliersp. 365
Indexp. 367
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