The 2 Oz. Backpacker: A Problem Solving Manual for Use in the Wilds
by Robert S. Wood
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This featherweight little book will keep you out of trouble in the wilds by helping you make decisions like a veteran wilderness traveler. It will help you get the most from the food and gear you carry on your back, making your trip safer, more comfortable and, above all, more fun. HOW TO...make quick repairs to packs, boots, tents, beds and stoves...choose and develop a campsite for maximum comfort and shelter...deal with emergencies, storms and other difficulties...treat blisters, show more hypothermia, sunburn, bleeding, elevation sickness, etc... keep snug, dry, comfortable and warm in heavy weather. PLUS TIPS ON fire building, cooking, water treatment, getting found when lost, hiking, climbing, cross-country and route-finding techniques. show lessTags
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- Original publication date
- 1982
- Dedication
- For my Mother
Helen S. Wood - First words
- Readers have asked for a featherweight source book they can justify carrying along with them in the wilds, something that will provide a backup to their own experience, help them deal with adversity and ensure their getting t... (show all)he most from their trips. That's exactly what I've tried to produce.
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- 208
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- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 2
- ASINs
- 2
