Outdoor survival guide - Randy Gerke

The beauty and tranquility of nature can be deceptively dangerous for
the unprepared. A change in weather conditions, personal injury, or lost
or damaged supplies can turn a scenic hike into a life-threatening
ordeal. Those with the knowledge of survival stay calm, stay safe, and
stay alive.

Outdoor Survival Guide provides you with the essential survival
information to help you overcome the most frequently encountered outdoor
hazards. This guide offers practical, step-by-step instruction so you
can implement the skills and techniques even under the most stressful
circumstances. From extreme cold to the isolated wilderness, you'll have
the tools to survive.

In Outdoor Survival Guide, survival expert Randy Gerke shares the
same techniques and strategies he has used with the U.S. military and
other government agencies. You will learn these skills and more:

-Assess your situation and prioritize your needs.

-Use your surroundings for shelter and safety.

-Navigate through isolated wilderness.

-Survive in extreme heat or cold.

-Signal for help.

-How to find drinking water in the wild and make sure it's safe to drink.

-Identify edible vegetation to stave off hunger.

-Assemble your own custom survival kit.
Preparation is the key to
survival, and Outdoor Survival Guide will ensure that you are
prepared. Before you venture afield, read this guide, and then stow it
in your backpack, in your glove compartment, or with your outdoor
supplies. It might save your life.