The Complete Book of Outdoor Survival [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by J. Wayne Fears (Author), Wayne J. Fears (Author)

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Product Description
The popularity of outdoor activities is exploding as millions take to woodland trails, mountains, and deserts in search of adventure. But with adventure comes risk, and outdoor enthusiasts need the know-how to survive in a dangerous situation. This book offers that information. Scouts and hikers, hunters and fishermen, will take to the field with confidence carrying this book in their packs. More than 550 photos and illustrations support topics ranging from edible plants and animals to making solar stills and smoking meat. Each chapter contains exciting real life examples of people in survival situations. The revised edition of this highly successful classic is the perfect gift for everyone who loves the outdoors.

Topics include first aid, survival kits, navigation, and signaling techniques.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; Rev edition (January 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873418492
• ISBN-13: 978-0873418492
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #834,515 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Necessary Read to Any Outdoorsman, September 30, 2000

By	TexasReader (Texas) - See all my reviews

Excellent book that discusses everything from frostbite to dehydration. Learn how to find water, trap animals, prepare foods, navigate, make fire, and treat snake bites. This is an indispensible companian to anyone spending any amout of time in the backcountry.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth it 15 years ago, February 22, 2002

By	Henry C. Jackson "hank jackson" (Durham, NC United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Complete Book of Outdoor Survival (Hardcover)

I purchased this book in hardback... over 15 years ago. At the time, I was very interested in outdoor survival. Of the 15 to 30 books I read on the subject, this one was the most clear and practical. It addressed many facets of the wilderness survival with out a lot of jargon. The author focuses mainly on low tech solutions to survival situations, but gives some suggestions of more technology-based solutions as well. An example would be including Chapstick in a survival kit for its morale value and low cost in weight. It covers the basics of survival in any environment and then branches out to specific details for each environment. It covers much practical information, but also includes detailed information about where to learn survival skills, other survival books and what is covered in them and addresses for suppliers of equipment.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Its good!, August 27, 2001

By	J. Herbst (Mount Holly, NJ United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I would suggest this book for anyone entering the woods, no matter your experience.... in other words, it was very good, got straight to the point, and no useless info found here!