Hiking: Hiking Guide for Beginners and Camping, Travel and Backpacking Essentials, Prepping for a Hike (Basic Survival Kit and Necessary Survival Skills to Stay Alive in the Wilderness)


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This book is for outdoor enthusiasts, who just starting their journey to serious hiking. If you're going hiking, you need to be aware of your surroundings. There are some dangers out there, and it's important that you know what you're getting yourself into. You also need to be prepared for accidents and emergency situations, as they can happen at any moment during your hiking and backpacking. If you're going to be a smart hiker, you need to be ready to survive under any condition. Here is what you will find in this survival handbook: Why Hike? Planning A Hike Hiking Preparation Packing For A Hike Hiking With Kids One Last Thought... Would you like to know more? Just like these hikers even you can become a thrill-seeker and get lost in the wilderness. You can breathe fresh air, have an intense workout and literally reboot your senses in such nature ventures. You can either choose to go alone or can bring a group. Even if you are a pro hiker, still traveling in a group (especially with your friends and family) can increase the enjoyment two folds. It is fairly easy to reach the finish line for both a beginner and an expert hiker. Reading and following the guidelines written in this book will make your journey more enjoyable and safe. So what are you waiting for? Get this book today!!




Hiking Survival Guide


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Conrad Blake is pleased to present completely revised and updated third edition of "Hiking Survival Guide: Basic Survival Kit and Necessary Survival Skills to Stay Alive in the Wilderness." This book is for outdoor enthusiasts, who just starting their journey to serious hiking. If you're going hiking, you need to be aware of your surroundings. There are some dangers out there, and it's important that you know what you're getting yourself into. You also need to be prepared for accidents and emergency situations, as they can happen at any moment during your hiking and backpacking. If you're going to be a smart hiker, you need to be ready to survive under any condition. Here is what you will find in this survival handbook: -How to prepare for a hiking trip -What to wear when your hiking -Hiking meal ideas -What to do when you get lost hiking -How to build a shelter -Wilderness survival kit -How to make your own survival kit -Survival signaling techniques -Signaling devices -First aid kit for hiking -Water purification for hiking -Survival fire starting tools -Hiking knives -Flashlights for hiking -Wilderness survival skills -Survival navigation techniques -Survival positive mental attitude -Personal locator beacons -Survival tips and techniques This survival guide is all about preparing you for emergency hiking situations. By the time you're finished with this survival handbook, you'll be ready to face whatever the great outdoors can throw at you during your hiking and backpacking! Good luck and good hiking!




How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild


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There and back—what every new backpacker needs to know. A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single book. How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild bundles up everything you need to prep for your first-ever backpacking adventure—so you can explore the backcountry with confidence this summer. Start strong with an essential equipment guide geared toward beginners. Discover how to choose a campsite and follow along with camp setup and breakdown directions. Water treatment info, outdoor cooking basics, snacking suggestions, and a sample three-day backpacking food plan supply you with vital knowledge to survive in the wilderness. Packed with practical advice and indispensable tips, this book serves as a perfect guide for any summer activity in the wild. This beginners' backpacking handbook includes: Expert tips—Learn how to "Leave No Trace," navigate rough terrain, deal with wildlife, and other practical backpacking advice. Gear checklists—Track down the right gear with guides to clothing, footwear, backpacks, and shelters—even on a budget. Plan ahead—Handy cheat sheets help you pick the best time of year and the perfect starter trail for backpacking in your state. Start your backpacking experience now with How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild.




Hiking Survival Guide


Book Description

Conrad Blake is pleased to present revised and updated second edition of "Hiking Survival Guide: Basic Survival Kit and Necessary Survival Skills to Stay Alive in the Wilderness". This book is for outdoor enthusiasts, who just starting their journey to serious hiking. If you're going hiking, you need to be aware of your surroundings. There are some dangers out there, and it's important that you know what you're getting yourself into. You also need to be prepared for accidents and emergency situations, as they can happen at any moment during your hiking and backpacking. If you're going to be a smart hiker, you need to be ready to survive under any condition. Here is what you will find in this survival handbook: * How to prepare for a hiking trip * What to wear when your hiking * Hiking meal ideas * What to do when you get lost hiking * How to build a shelter * Wilderness survival kit * How to make your own survival kit * Survival signaling techniques * Signaling devices * First aid kit for hiking * Water purification for hiking * Survival fire starting tools * Hiking knives * Flashlights for hiking * Wilderness survival skills * Survival navigation techniques * Survival positive mental attitude * Personal locator beacons This survival guide is all about preparing you for emergency hiking situations. By the time you're finished with this survival handbook, you'll be ready to face whatever the great outdoors can throw at you during your hiking and backpacking! Good luck and good hiking!




Backpacking & Hiking


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Hit the trails with all the backpacking and hiking information you need You know there's nothing quite like spending time with nature, enjoying the fresh air and magnificent vistas. But thinking about where to go, what to bring, and how to protect yourself from the elements might have you feeling less adventurous than you'd like. Well, it's time to get off the couch and onto the trail with Outdoor Adventure Guides: Backpacking and Hiking. Filled with practical tips, this guide gives you all the information you need to survive and thrive in the great outdoors. Packed with information ranging from preparing your body and choosing what to bring to handling the elements and knowing your first aid, this no-nonsense guide has everything you've been looking for in a trail buddy--and its travel-friendly size means it fits in any backpack you bring! So what are you waiting for? Go have an adventure!




Backpacker's Start-Up


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Aimed specifically at the novice outdoor adventurer, this comprehensive guide explains the essential gear, preparations, precautions, and techniques required for day hiking and short backpacking trips. Through informative, entertaining, and encouraging personal anecdotes, the guide emphasizes the physical, aesthetic, and spiritual benefits of spending time in nature. Essential first aid and map-reading information is also included.




Wilderness Basics


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CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "Animal Encounters" from Wilderness Basics * The standard text for the San Diego Sierra Club chapter’s Wilderness Basics Course * Extensive updating throughout, including many new photos More than 100,000 copies of Wilderness Basics have been sold over the years, and this new edition will continue as a training staple for those wanting to build their outdoor skills. It is the text used in the San Diego Sierra Club chapter’s signature Wilderness Basics Course (WBC) and is written by chapter members. Updates to this new edition include: * Outdoor Ethics — latest Leave No Trace practices * Conditioning — completely rewritten, with targeted advice for certain health conditions * Outfitting — updates on planning your pack weight, water treatment methods, expanded tent and sleeping system info * Foods and Cooking — new information on how to not dirty a pot, in-the-bag cooking, and Dutch oven cooking * Navigation — completely updated, including information on adjusted declination compasses * Backcountry First Aid — the latest wilderness first aid info, first aid kit materials, and information on the Hantavirus and West Nile Virus * Winter Adventures — added information on predicting changes in backcountry weather There’s more too in this exhaustively updated instructional for outdoor beginners and advanced backpackers, alike. You’ll also appreciate the refreshed appendix of recommended websites for gear and travel info.




Backpacker Magazine's Outdoor Survival


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Backpacker magazine–branded, and fueled by FalconGuides, Backpacker Magazine’s Outdoor Survival brings you essential mind gear from the two most respected and reliable publishers of outdoor-related information. Learn how to properly preplan for a trip, build a shelter, start a fire, prevent hypo- or hyperthermia, navigate when lost—and, above all, how to avoid the common pitfalls that get you into a survival situation in the first place. The book also covers other important skills, including basic wilderness first-aid. Perfect for pack or pocket, this book breaks down its subject into the essential topics, providing practical and portable information useful in the field. Full-color photos and illustrations complement concise, clear text, introducing you to basic and intermediate skills needed to safely and successfully get by in the outdoors. Also available: Backpacker Magazine’s Campsite Cooking Backpacker Magazine’s Predicting Weather Backpacker Magazine’s Trailside Navigation




The Camp Hike Trail Survival Guide


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Embark on your outdoor adventures with confidence! Nature's beauty beckons, but are you prepared for the unexpected? "The Camp Hike Trail Survival Guide" is your essential companion for venturing into the wild, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to not only survive but thrive in any outdoor environment. Learn how to: Master the survival mindset: Cultivate resilience, make sound decisions, and stay calm under pressure. Build a shelter: Construct a safe haven from the elements using natural materials. Make fire: Harness the power of fire for warmth, cooking, and signaling. Find and purify water: Discover sources of hydration and ensure your water is safe to drink. Navigate with confidence: Utilize a map, compass, and natural cues to find your way. Administer first aid: Treat common injuries and ailments in the wilderness. Signal for help: Learn effective techniques to alert rescuers to your location. Packed with practical advice, step-by-step instructions, and real-world scenarios, this comprehensive guide is perfect for: Hikers and backpackers: Prepare for multi-day treks with essential survival knowledge. Campers: Enhance your camping trips with confidence and self-reliance. Outdoor enthusiasts: Gain the skills to navigate unexpected challenges in the wilderness. Anyone venturing into nature: Ensure your safety and preparedness with essential survival knowledge. Don't leave your safety to chance. Embrace the wilderness with confidence, knowing you have the skills to overcome any obstacle. Let "The Camp Hike Trail Survival Guide" be your trusted companion on every adventure.




Ultralight Survival Kit


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Ultralight Survival Kit is the first book of backpacking tips that is itself ultralight! It focuses on all of the skills and techniques that hikers and backpackers would want at their fingertips while in the outdoors. Perfect for backpackers from beginner to advanced, this book contains: Worst-case-scenario advice you’d want handy if stuck in a precarious situation. Tips for the most common trail concerns, from lightning to blisters. Suggestions for keeping your pack light or ultralight without sacrificing the must-haves Topics like: how to identify/treat reactions to poisonous plants, how to handle animal encounters, how to identify animal tracks, how to build a fire, need-to-know essential knots, how to predict weather patterns, how to repair or replace gear with limited materials, and how to deal with the elements when you don’t have a lot of gear on your back The book is formatted to make learning easy and user-friendly. This pocket-size book of tips is convenient to carry with you should you desire, but also includes advice you can easily digest ahead of time than add weight to your pack. The information is time tested in more than 35,000 miles of hiking experience. Readers will be able to adapt their surroundings to the techniques shown in the book and safely overcome challenges that may otherwise have turned them back.