Description: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.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide: The Classic Handbook, Revised and Updated. To get started finding The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide: The Classic Handbook, Revised and Updated, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
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268
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0684859092
The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide: The Classic Handbook, Revised and Updated
Description: 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.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide: The Classic Handbook, Revised and Updated. To get started finding The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide: The Classic Handbook, Revised and Updated, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.