Completely updated with information on keeping yourself safe and healthy in the wilderness. A comprehensive, well-organized, and user-friendly guide to staying alive in the backcountry. With concise explanations and detailed illustrations, survival expert Gregory Davenport covers the five basic elements of survival–personal protection, signaling, finding food and water, travel, and health–providing the reader with complete information on how to stay calm and alive until rescue arrives. About the Author: Gregory Davenport is the author of Wilderness Living and the series Greg Davenport’s Books for the Wilderness. A former USAF Survival Instructor, he is the founding member of Simply Survival, a wilderness education program based in Stevenson, Washington. He has consulted or appeared on 48 Hours, BBC, NBC Nightly News, CBS News, ABC PrimeTime Thursday, and outdoor Life Network. Review: A must-read for anyone who goes outdoors. Informative and captivating. It covers the principles of survival better than any book I have read. -Capt. Scott O’Grady, Survivor-Bosnia. Many B&W photos Fully illustrated Covers all aspects of staying alive and well Indespensible guide Tips and tricks from a renowned expert. What to do and what not to do when you are lost or hurt Binding – Paper Author – Gregory Davenport Pages – 291 Publisher – Stackpole Books Year – 2nd Edition 2006 ISBN – 9780811732925.

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