Wilderness Survival Staying Alive Until Help Arrives

Learn how to avoid common wilderness mishaps and handle them confidently if an emergency arises. In Wilderness Survival, author Suzanne Swedo describes all the skills you need to survive short-term wilderness emergencies, whether you become stranded by bad weather, are forced to abandon your pack, or fall ill. Packed with essential advice, this easy-to-use guide includes new research on backcountry water quality and the uses-- and limitations-- of cell phones and global positioning systems (GPS). Featuring: A checklist of essential gear Tips for staying on track in the woods Advice on adapting to hot and cold weather conditions Critical information on food and water emergenciesSwedo, Suzanne is the author of 'Wilderness Survival Staying Alive Until Help Arrives', published 2006 under ISBN 9780762740123 and ISBN 0762740124.