Ray Mears Outdoor Survival Handbook was first published in 1992. Due to huge public demand it was reprinted in 2001, and remains a bestseller. When it was originally published, it was the first comprehensive guide based solely on bushcraft and survival tips.
The Outdoor Survival Handbook is a book of discovery, explaining the everyday skills you need to live in and enjoy the natural world without violating it. Season-by-season, this unique, fully-illustrated guide describes the resources available in the wild and how to use them.
Clear step-by-step instructions and diagrams show how to master all kinds of techniques and projects, including how to:
Construct a warm, waterproof natural shelter at any time of the year
Build a good fire in all weathers
Track and identify animals
Orienteer, using map, compass and natural navigation aids
Make tools and equipment from natural materials – pots, baskets, ropes and much more
Packed with practical tips, insights into nature and respect for traditional knowledge, this is a book for families, groups and individual hikers and climbers – for everyone who enjoys the outdoor life.
Details:
Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.3 cm
Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Author: Ray Mears
ISBN: 0091878861
Publisher: Ebury Press