Wilderness Survival For Dummies

Your ticket to backcountry confidence Life is never better than when it's just you in harmony with nature. But when your aventure goes sideways, it's important to be prepared. Wilderness Survival For Dummies will turn you into a capable survivor who can make it through all kinds of sticky situations. Find food and water, face off against the elements, perform first aid, navigate by the stars, and live to tell the heroic tale. This fun and practical guide--full of helpful diagrams and step-by-step instructions--gives you the knowledge you need to stay calm and make it home. Inside. * The psychology of survival * Signaling for rescue * Making basic shelters * Navigating on land and at sea * Surviving in extreme climates * Handling life rafts * Emergency first-aid skills * Ideas for survival practice

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.

John Haslett is an adventure writer with decades of experience in the remote regions of Central and South America, including voyaging on primitive wooden vessels. His exploits have been featured in National Geographic Adventure magazine. Cameron M. Smith has traveled from Africa to Alaska and back using his expedition, mountaineering, and polar travel skills. His expeditions have been televised on the National Geographic Channel International and the Discovery Channel.