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“The complete resource on backcountry camping from a legendary wilderness expert. In this classic guide, first published in the late 1950s, Rutstrum covers the key elements of a successful camping trip: the proper way to build a raft, chop down a tree, construct a campsite, cook over a campfire, find a way through the woods, and much more. Drawing upon his vast experience in all kinds of weather, Rutstrum provides essential knowledge for every camper, in a lightweight volume perfect for the backpack.”

“As more and more people seek to simplify their wilderness experiences and return to traditional camping methods, Rustrum’s simple, straightforward, and dependable methods can be appreciated anew. Rustrum focuses on the tried-and-true techniques that have served wilderness travellers for generations: how to use a map, a compass, a sextant, and the sun and stars. He explains why we sometimes get lost and what we should do when we are.”

“Snow camping can be at once beautiful, uplifting and unforgiving. As a Scoutmaster in the northwest, I’ve enjoyed passing on skills to both youngsters and their parents. The Conovers do an excellent job in this book on several counts. They pass on their appreciation for the wilderness, particularly when it’s mantled with snow. At times their writing is lyrical in describing the beauty of the winter wilderness, and their satisfaction in living a simple life in such a setting. In an era when success is defined by how many possessions one has accumulated and how far they’ve separated themselves from the natural world, the Conovers offer a compelling vision.”

“I have been a survival instructor for 5 years and have used military survival manuals in the past. With the growing number of civilians wanting practical survival skills I needed to find a book that would teach from a civilian view point. This book is exactly what I have been looking for. While giving the basics needed to survive the book is very easy to read and understand. The chapters are organized well and cover everything a hunter, camper, hiker or outdoors person would need to survive for either a short or long period of time. Len McDougall tells it like it is and does not pull any punches when making reccomendations on equipment to purchase. This book will be utilized by myself in any future civilian survival courses I teach.”

“Wilderness Survival is a straightforward book that focuses on teaching the skills one should know before venturing into the great outdoors. Based on the same principles I taught–while a member of the USAF Survival Instructor Corp–the 182 page text covers the five essentials of survival: Personal Protection (clothing, shelter, and fire); Signaling (manmade and natural), Sustenance (water and food); Navigation (with and without a compass); and Health (psychological, environmental injuries, and traumatic injuries).”

“Using true stories to illustrate his advice, Keller addresses finding safe drinking water, using a map and compass, determining direction by the stars, building a fire in windy or wet conditions, drying clothing once it is wet, recognizing the signs of hypothermia in oneself and others, warming oneself or others suffering from hypothermia, determining what is edible in the wild, surviving in a vehicle, selecting shelter, and much more. This book helps readers put the trust back in themselves rather than their cell phones or Global Positioning Systems by making them aware of their creativity and resourcefulness. Keller’s advice on learning basic survival skills will greatly increase a person’s ability to survive when an outdoor excursion turns into a battle for life.”