Synopses & Reviews
Well-known outdoor expert Dave Canterbury offers basic techniques and essential information for primitive wilderness survival in this new heavy-duty pocket guide series from Waterford Press. Perfect for throwing into an overnight pack or brushing up on skills before an expedition, these waterproof, rip-proof guides can be used on their own or in conjunction with one another, similar to the method used in Canterburys unprecedented Pathfinder System. Covering everything from what to include in a survival kit and improvised tracking techniques to signaling for rescue and building shelter, this collection is ideal for outdoor adventurers of any skill level and provides indispensable wilderness information for all situations.
While in the wilderness, the three key elements needed for survival—specifically for mainting core body temperature necessary for life—are shelter, water, and fire. The most effective man-made and natural shelters for protection against the elements are included within, along with how to identify and utilize different fire types and, finally, how to collect and disinfect water sources in order to protect against waterborne viruses and pathogens.
Synopsis
Shelter, fire and water are the three keys to survival and maintaining your "core temperature control" (CTC). Shelter will protect you from the elements, water will keep you living for several weeks and fire will allow you to purify water, control your core temperature, cook or preserve food, signal for rescue and harden tools. This indispensable waterproof guide offers a common sense approach to obtaining each of these elements effectively and economically. Co-authored by noted survival expert and master woodsman Dave Canterbury, this is one of a 10-part series on survival skills. Made in the USA.
Synopsis
Shelter, fire and water are the three keys to survival and maintaining your "core temperature control" (CTC). This indispensable guide shows how to create and use each of these elements most effectively and economically, while keeping the next stage or steps clearly in focus, a forgotten -- yet critical -- component of many scenarios. Co-authored by noted survival expert and woodsman Dave Canterbury, this is one of a 10-part series on survival skills.
About the Author
Dave Canterbury is a master woodsman with over 20 years of experience working in many dangerous environments. He has taught survival and survival methods to hundreds of students and professionals in the US and around the world. His common sense approach to survivability is recognized as one of the most effective systems of teaching known today. J.M. Kavanagh has edited or co-written publications in a range of topics, such as consumer health, science, nature, outdoor recreation and K-12 history and science education. Raymond Leung is the illustrator of more than 350 pocket guides on travel and nature. He lives in British Columbia. Iris Canterbury grew up on a small homestead in southeast Ohio. She is married to Dave Canterbury and participates extensively in his teachings as a behind the scenes videographer and photographer.