2010 Reprint of 1957 edition. The Army Survival Manual is the finest single source for self-reliance for all extreme circumstances. It is considered essential for anyone who wants to survive in primitive conditions. The book is straightforward and profusely illustrated with drawings and illustrations. It is written in easy to understand language. Includes information on survival in all climates: arctic, tropics, temperate forest, savannah or desert. Also includes information on all types of terrain survival tactics. Topics covered include: the will to survive, identification of poisonous snakes, identification of edible and non-edible plants, survival medicine. wilderness medicine, techniques on first aid, survival in the hottest or coldest of climates, survival planning, making polluted water potable, how to find water, ways to trap, collection techniques for water, navigation and compass use, how to find direction using the sun and stars, weapons and tools, recognizing signs of land when lost at sea, building life-saving shelters, traps and snares, how to prepare wild game to be cooked, food preservation, fire-starting, water crossings, fitness and preparedness, and much more.

How can you pack all the camping gear and clothing needed for two people on a motorcycle? At first, it may seem impossible but it is easier than you think-if you do your homework. You must learn how to acquire the right gear, how to pack it, and how to use it at your campsite.

"Lightweight Camping for Motorcycle Travel" provides the information and suggestions you will need to buy the right clothing, tents, sleeping bags, tools, lights, cookware, and other camping gear. It describes how to set up comfortable campsites, use ropes and knots, cook great tasting meals, stay dry in stormy weather, stay warm on cool nights, and prolong the life of your gear.

Once you take a few trips and master the necessary skills, you will enjoy many pleasures you could never experience in an expensive motel room. You will enjoy breathing fresh air and smelling food cooking at the campground. You will enjoy walking on scenic trails and relaxing at your campsite. In the evening, you will enjoy sitting by a warm campfire, listening to an owl, and occasionally hearing a gentle rain falling on your tent.

Planning a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains? Just as not all campgrounds are created equal, neither are the campsites Campgrounds In And Around The Great Smoky Mountains National Park gives a complete and accurate detailed description of each campsite in over 80 campgrounds, in and within 75 miles of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and includes pictures of campsites at each campground. Not a campground guide, but a campsite guide Never again arrive unprepared for your campsite. Plan your trip to make the most of your surroundings. All campgrounds were visited by the author in 2009. Descriptions include terrain, surface, steps, hills, locations of trees, campsite amenities, distances to bathhouse, playground, laundry, pool, etc. Includes distances to most visited surrounding towns. Also includes recommended usage; overnight, weekend, vacation, prolonged stay. All of your questions will be answered so you can spend your time enjoying the area, well informed and well prepared.

Just what IS a "survivalist family"? instead of "survivalist family" we could say "prepared family" or talk about "family preparedness" but that is just so politically correct it makes one sick. Just because the media don't like survivalists and therefore vilify them does not mean we have to change our language. For our purposes, the Survivalist Family is defined as, "A multi-generational group of people living in one house (usually consisting of a father, mother and their offspring) who take positive steps as a cohesive group to prepare for possible future negative situations and circumstances beyond their control." This book will guide you through all that is necessary to be prepared for future uncertainty.

How can you pack all the camping gear and clothing needed for two people on a motorcycle? At first, it may seem impossible but it is easier than you think-if you do your homework. You must learn how to acquire the right gear, how to pack it, and how to use it at your campsite.

"Lightweight Camping for Motorcycle Travel" provides the information and suggestions you will need to buy the right clothing, tents, sleeping bags, tools, lights, cookware, and other camping gear. It describes how to set up comfortable campsites, use ropes and knots, cook great tasting meals, stay dry in stormy weather, stay warm on cool nights, and prolong the life of your gear.

Once you take a few trips and master the necessary skills, you will enjoy many pleasures you could never experience in an expensive motel room. You will enjoy breathing fresh air and smelling food cooking at the campground. You will enjoy walking on scenic trails and relaxing at your campsite. In the evening, you will enjoy sitting by a warm campfire, listening to an owl, and occasionally hearing a gentle rain falling on your tent.

Camp Cookery - Outdoor Cooking Secrets From 1910. By Horace Kephart. Originally published in 1910, this early outdoor cookery book gives recipes for outdoor delicacies such as Lungwort bread and dried beans. Written by Horace Kephart a renowned outdoorsman of his time, this delightful and fully illustrated cookbook contains, in addition to recipes, a wealth of advice and comments on camping and life in general. "The knack of camp outfitting consists in getting the best kit in the least weight and bulk. Wise campers prefer to go light, doing without most of the appliances of domestic life. t follows that camp cookery is an art distinct from the cuisine of kitchens. Originally published in 1910, this is a comprehensive presentation of all that is needed to set-up a successful camp kitchen from provisions and utensils, to dressing and keeping game and fish, building of fires, proper utensils, and preparation with various recipes." Contents Include Provisions Utensils Fires Dressing and keeping game and fish Meat Game Fish and shellfish Cured meats etc eggs Breadstuffs and cereals Vegetables, soups Beverages and desserts Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Roughing it doesn't have to be uncomfortable...or expensive!

"Camping in Comfort" is the complete guide to help you enjoy the latest advances in outdoor gear without wasting money on expensive, unnecessary paraphernalia. Packed with information on tents, sleeping gear, clothing, footwear, and camp kitchens, it also offers detailed information on state parks, private campgrounds, luxury camping resorts, backpacking and bicycle camping, kayak camping, RV camping, and much more.

Nine Dog Winter: Winter camping with sled dogs in Canada's Yukon by Bruce T. Batchelor is a true story, about two young Canadians who recruit nine mismatched huskies, and head out camping in the Yukon as the temperature plunges to Sixty-Eight Below.

Follow this 1980-'81 winter adventure of a young couple intent on recreating the classic Yukon pioneer lifestyle.

Includes dozens of photographs, maps and diagrams, plus complete instructions for building toboggans, harnesses, moccasins and other traditional winter camping equipment.

Hundreds of tips gathered from native and white trappers, pioneers and others who live and thrive in the Northern bush.

About the author BRUCE BATCHELOR: Though he'd lived in the Yukon for five years, the author's unfulfilled dream was to spend a winter in a remote wilderness cabin with a woman he loved, training dog teams and making long expeditions. When he teamed up with backcountry ranger Marsha McGillis in 1980, the (mis)adventures could begin

Bruce Batchelor came to the Yukon in 1973, planning to stay just long enough to earn money for a trip to Europe. Instead, he fell in love with the wilderness and its people, and stayed for most of the next eight years. He has written three books about his stay in the North. Marsha McGillis, heroine of Nine Dog Winter, agreed to marry him in 1983. Their son, Dan, was born in 1992. They live in Victoria, BC, with a white lab-husky cross named Tyhee Too in honour of the Tyhee in this story. Bruce and Marsha own Agio Publishing House, where he edits and directs marketing, while Marsha designs the books and Dan takes photos.

REVIEWER'S COMMENT: "A real page turner. I couldn't wait to see what was around the next bend in the trail as I raced through this delightful read. An instant classic about Canada's North as experienced by two plucky southerners." -- David Pettigrew, filmmaker, adventurer and sourdough

Shortly after the Boy Scouts organized an American version of the successful English program, local organizations called councils began to operate. Composed of progressive community leaders, they offered a framework for Scouting to offer its program to boys. Along the way, councils acquired property-through lease, donation, purchase or a combination of all three-for camping and other outdoor activities. Wings: The Story of Camp Westmoreland recounts the tale of the oldest continuously operational Boy Scout Camp in Alabama. Larry Faulkner, himself a former camper on the property, bases his story primarily on the memory of Scouts and their leaders who used the facility. Scouting began in the area in 1912. By the 1930s, Camp Westmoreland flourished as a popular summer facility. With the acquisition of Camp Jackson, near Scottsboro, Westmoreland went through a period of decline starting in 1979. In the 1990s, dedicated volunteers-including many former campers-worked to restore the property to usefulness. Faulkner's book recounts timeless stories of camp life at Westmoreland through an entertaining and enlightening view of Scouting in northwest Alabama demonstrating the positive impact the Boy Scouts provide in this area. Bob England, Ph.D. Professor of History & Program Director, Outdoor Leadership Northwest-Shoals Community College

Meal planning for short outdoor trips (5 days or less) and small groups (1-4 people) 32 recipes including breakfasts, dinners, beverages, desserts, and snacks Cut down on expense of freeze-dried plus eat better nutritionally

"NOLS Backcountry Cooking" provides sample menus and packing tips for tasty meals, snacks, and beverages to prepare during short wilderness excursions. Recipes include Tabouli Salad, Vegetarian Meatballs, Cowboy Coffee, and No-Bake Eskimo Cookies.

The US Army Survival Manual: FM 21-76 is a good basic guide, standard reading for our troops, and unlike some survival manuals, it is fairly well written and organized.

You can Survive and Succeed Magnificently in Summer Camp

"The Ultimate Camp Counselor Manual" will serve as your road map to ease you along the often bumpy, unpaved and pothole-filled highway to successful camp experiences with happy, well-behaved, motivated and safe children.

Discover how easy it is to:

-Build Camper Self-Esteem. Gain the great insight necessary to aid your campers in increasing their self-esteem, so critically important in their personality development.

-Motivate them. Through a unique combination of creative ideas and methods, as well as by using rewards, incentives, lots of humor and some traditional techniques, your campers will become highly motivated to enjoy each day of summer.

-Help to Build a Superior Set of Values. Learn that every activity, event and situation can provide a magnificent teaching opportunity for the improvement of basic values including sportsmanship, friendship, kindness, integrity, honesty, courage and humility, to name just a few.

-Discipline Them.Help to teach the campers methods of handling their negative behavior impulses. Mr. Richman shares with you his enormously successful 33 years of camping and teaching experience in the field of discipline. His unique style is punctuated by kindness, firmness and solid human relations strategies.

Originally published in 1910, this handy little book provides you with a wide variety of recipes for outdoor cookery. Fully illustrated and with a wealth of information, advice and comments on camping and cookery, this book would make an excellent addition to the bookshelf of anyone with a love of the outdoors.

Originally published in the 1930s. The author was a Romany who spent many years of his life under the open sky and living off the land. This book will prove of great interest to hunters, ramblers, and campers. Contents Include: General Hints - Clothing - Pitching Camp - Hammocks - Equipment - Food and Outdoor Cooking - Recipes - Fires - Temporary Ovens - Breaking Camp - Weather Signs - The Romany Filter - etc. Illustrated with explanatory drawings. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

Hassle-free camping is a pleasure, and this field-tested resource is a complete guide.--Outdoor Traveler

Jerry Dennis has earned a reputation as one of the finest writers on nature and the outdoors in America today. Now in From a Wooden Canoe, he turns his attention to old passions and discovers new reasons to appreciate them.

This engaging collection explores the quintessential American sports of canoeing and camping and pays tribute to the things worth keeping, from wooden canoes to pocket knives to cast-iron skillets. At a deeper level, it is about respect - for our possessions, for the natural world, for ourselves - and about the pleasures of a life well spent.

From a Wooden Canoe is a celebration of the good things and the simple pleasures of life outdoors. It is a book to be treasured, to be read on winter evenings and rainy afternoons, and to be kept handy on a cabin shelf.

Two seasoned cooks and travelers have created this RV camper's companion to make cooking and eating outdoors a real pleasure. They show you how to add culinary zest to your camping lifestyle using a modestly equipped portable pantry and ingredients that can be found anywhere. For experienced and neophyte camp cooks, this book offers 125 quick and easy recipes and dozens of helpful hints -- from ideas for packing your pantry and choosing and using grills on the road to time- and space-saving cooking techniques and quick cleanups.

The authors concentrate on tasty dishes that are simple to prepare. They feature new interpretations of grill classics and a collection of marinades, rubs, sauces, and chutneys for variety and international tastes, as well as other main dishes, soups, side dishes, and salads, ideas for rainy-day cooking, lunches from fabulous leftovers, and great dessert "assemblies." Sandy and Marilyn share highlights of some of their own trips in postcard vignettes. This book goes beyond basic grilling and the survival foods traditionally served up in camp cookbooks. It is destined to become "the camper's best friend" -- a cooking companion that gives you everything you need to make easy, creative meals and have fun doing it.

An array of abundant wild foods is available to hikers, campers, foragers, or anyone interested in living closer to the earth. Written by a leading expert on wild foods and a well-known teacher of survival skills, "Guide to Wild Foods and Useful Plants" is more than a listing of plant types--it teaches how to recognize edible plants and where to find them, their medicinal and nutritional properties, and their growing cycles. This new edition features more than 70 plants found all around the United States along with more than 100 full color photos plus handy leaf, fruit, and seed keys to help readers identify the plants. It also includes fascinating folklore about plants, personal anecdotes about trips and meals, and simple and tasty recipes.