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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Active outdoor pursuits > Outdoor survival skills
A potentially lifesaving guide on how to find and prepare safe
drinking water in extreme situations, ranging from backpacking
treks to natural disasters Humans can only survive three days
without water, and most of the world's water is not safe for
drinking. What happens when a person's water supply is unsafe? This
frightening question is a real concern for backpackers who venture
into territories with unstable water access. And for the many
people who enjoy learning outdoor survival skills - whether
seriously or for fun - understanding methods to filter or distill
water, with minimal use of equipment, is of plenty interest, too.
Biologist, survival expert, and author Joe Vogel's scientifically
backed, practical, and easy-to-understand handbook offers
lifesaving advice on how to find, assess, treat, and store safe
drinking water in the most extreme places, ranging from
hurricane-ravaged cities to remote deserts. Small enough for hikers
to take with them on treks but broad enough to cover all relevant
options for finding and purifying water, Vogel's book is a vital
manual for anyone hitting the trail, or otherwise unable to take
clean water for granted.
Master outdoorsman Tristan Gooley was just about to make camp when he sensed danger--but couldn't say why. After sheltering elsewhere, Gooley returned to investigate: What had set off his subconscious alarm?
Suddenly, he understood: All of the tree trunks were slightly bent. The ground had already shifted once and could easily become treacherous in a storm.
The Nature Instinct shows how we, too, can unlock this intuitive understanding of our surroundings. Learn to sense the forest's edge from deep in the woods, or whether a wild animal might pose danger--before you even know how you know.
Publisher's note: The Nature Instinct was published in the UK under the title Wild Signs and Star Paths.
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