Wilderness Survival Handbook

Outdoor enthusiasts can easily be caught unaware by accidental injury, equipment failure, climate changes such as rain or snow, and other unexpected situations. In a clear, concise style Alan Fry covers what people need to know before starting out, including:-Choosing the appropriate clothing and footwear--Starting and managing fire-Building emergency shelter-Administering first aid-Obtaining water and food-Signaling for help-Staying calm until help arrivesThis revised edition of Wilderness Survival Handbook reflects the best of both modern information and native lore from Fry's decades of living and travelling in the outdoors.