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