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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Active outdoor pursuits > Camping & woodcraft
A simple strand of paracord can save your life. Find out how in
this book! Whether you're camping, hiking, or simply on a walk and
find yourself in an emergency situation, cordage is one of the most
useful and important items a person can have. From the same author
who wrote the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Camping & Outdoor
Survival Guide, Bryan Lynch teaches readers the basics of survival,
7 ways to carry paracord, and 30 ways it can save your life, from
creating fire, collecting water, and repairing gear to its medical
uses. Don't limit yourself and learn the history of how paracord is
made, what it was originally used for in the military, why it's so
popular and useful, and why you'll always want to have it on you.
Trust us, you'll want to know.
Learn the skills to survive the wild! Are you an aspiring adventurer? A bushcraft beginner? Then you've come to the right place. This guide shows you how to level up your survival skills and boost your confidence when you're out exploring the wilderness. Get pro tips on navigation, finding food, building shelters, and basic first aid from expert survivalist Jason Marsteiner. You'll learn how to tackle any situation, like chance encounters with wild animals or poisonous plants, as well as ways to stay safe while trekking through any climate or terrain. No experience required ― This easy-reference manual introduces the basics of survival and bushcraft with step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and illustrations that are perfect for first-time trekkers. The most essential skills ― Learn the key survival and emergency skills for any situation, including how to start a fire, locate water, trap game, identify plants, use a compass, and more. For all types of adventure ― Whether you're camping, hiking, fishing, or rafting, keep this guide on hand to look up anything you need to know. Master survival training that could save your life in the wild!
The classic backpacker's handbook -- revised and updated -- providing expert guidelines for anyone who loves the outdoors. The Wilderness Guide brings the savvy of the world's most famous and respected outdoor organization to everyone -- from the 16 million backpacking Americans to the more than 265 million people, tenderfeet and trail-hardened hikers, who visit our national parks annually. It covers: - Selecting equipment -- including discussions of the advantages and disadvantages of products such as the internal frame pack, lighter-weight boots, and freestanding tents
- The latest "leave no trace" camping techniques
- Traveling safely and sensibly -- including vital information on maps, compasses, and tips on crossing difficult terrain
- Backcountry cooking, with tips on building fires and tricks for making gourmet meals
- Search-and-rescue techniques, including how to organize a self-sufficient search group and when to call in professional rescue teams
Illustrated throughout with instructional drawings and photos and featuring lists of equipment, the Wilderness Guide is a must-have for anyone planning to explore the great outdoors.
Bikepacking Scotland by Markus Stitz features 20 great multi-day
off-the-beaten-track cycling adventures across the Scottish
mainland and islands. The book features routes of different lengths
which take in the best of the country, from the Ayrshire Alps,
Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders in southern Scotland, through
Perthshire’s unique drovers’ roads and the grand architecture
of the Central Belt, across to Argyll’s islands on ferry-hopping
adventures around Islay, a paradise for whisky connoisseurs, and
Jura and Mull to spot magnificent golden eagles. And, of course,
the Scottish Highlands with an epic tour of the Cairngorms National
Park, home to 25 per cent of Britain's rare and endangered species,
as well as the author’s own take on the North Coast 500 and more.
Researched and written by the founder of Bikepacking Scotland, and
mostly accessible by public transport, each route includes all the
information you need to help you plan your ride, with points of
interest along the route, food recommendations and accommodation
options, in addition to stunning photography and overview mapping.
Downloadable GPX files of the routes are also available. Alongside
further information on access, seasons and what to pack, and
valuable insight from Scottish cycling personalities including Mark
Beaumont and Jenny Graham, this book is full of practical tips and
advice for both experienced bikepackers and those who want to try
it out for the first time.
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