Practical Survival Skills

Anyone can get lost while camping or on a hike and Survivor Kid teaches young adventurers the survival skills they need if they ever find themselves lost or in a dangerous situation in the wild. Written by a search and rescue professional and lifelong camper, it's filled with safe and practical advice on building shelters and fires, signaling for help, finding water and food, dealing with dangerous animals, learning how to navigate, and avoiding injuries in the wilderness. Ten projects include building a simple brush shelter, using a reflective surface to start a fire, testing your navigation skills with a treasure hunt, and casting animal tracks to improve your observation skills.

Learn. Practice. Prepare. Survive. Survival situations can happen when least expected. The best defense is knowledge and confidence in the skills that will keep you alive--whether it's for a few hours, days or long term. 365 Essential Survival Skills comprises the best knowledge, tips and tricks available in the world today, and each skill is explained in fun, easy-to-learn ways that any student--greenhorn or seasoned--will pick up with a little practice. With 365 skills inside this book, there's plenty of practice to keep you busy year-round. The difference between life and death in a survival setting is a very slim margin. Don't take any chances--learn how to keep yourself and your family alive. FEATURING: • Skills relevant to all four seasons of the year and desert, woodland, prairie, mountain and urban environments • Vital insights on the four core survival needs--shelter, fire, water and food • Other topics such as navigation, first aid, tools, signaling, self-defense and more • Practical applications for campers, hunters, anglers, hikers, climbers, skiers and all who venture outdoors • Links to thorough, in-depth video demonstrations

One of the UK’s top survival skills teachers offers a realistic guide to survival training and bushcraft—so you can fend for yourself in any situation In challenging situations, a survival mindset—like being prepared, having confidence in your own abilities, and being adaptable—can be as much of a life-saver as the most expensive equipment. Add to this Joe O’Leary's sound advice and knowledge of survival and bushcraft techniques, you will have the confidence to tackle whatever comes your way. Written in clear, easy-to-follow text, The Wilderness Survival Guide focuses on the realities of using wilderness survival techniques not just in a genuine “survival situation” but also to enhance any outdoor experience, from a hike in the country to camping in the wild. Here, you’ll learn how to: • Use bushcraft tools to build a shelter and improvise equipment • Light a warming fire (and keep it lit) in bad conditions • Find safe water to drink • Hunt and forage for wild food—and cook what you catch or find With some practical experience and the techniques presented in this handy guide, you’ll be able to fend for yourself—in any situation.

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Be prepared for anything, so you can explore where others fear to tread Wilderness Survival For Dummies takes a practical approach to teaching you the skills you need to stay alive outside. Learn survival skills the Dummies way, with helpful diagrams and illustrations, step-by-step instructions, and tips from the pros. With expert tips and easy-to-follow instructions in this book, you’ll know what to do to survive in the wild. Stay calm, deal with the elements, make fire, find drinking water, and navigate your way to safety, thanks to your newfound survival skills. Enjoy the great outdoors with the confidence to take the path less traveled Gain knowledge that will help you stay safe if the unexpected happens Deal with extreme weather events, make shelter, learn to signal for help Learn navigation skills so you can find your way home if you get lost You’re ready to take your love of nature to the next level and explore the wilderness. From forests and jungles to deserts, cold weather climates, and everything in between, you need this Dummies guide to stay safe while backpacking, sailing, camping, and adventuring …wherever.

A realistic approach to survival training and bushcraft from one of the country's top survival skills teachers - learn the techniques and confidence to fend for yourself in any situation.

Know how to take care of yourself and your loved ones when disaster strikes with these essential survival skills Can you foresee when the next disaster will be? Do you know what to do if a medical professional isn't available? Are you equipped to survive the unpredictable situations in life? It's incredible how far modern medicine and technology have come. You can Google 'how-to' for almost anything, find quick solutions, and help is just a phone call away. If you are in a well-functioning city, it is all readily available to you, anytime. But if you're out hiking or camping in the wilderness... Cut off from bustling urban amenities with no phone signal or ways to get help... And you are faced with an injury in the best case scenario, or worse, with a life-threatening accident... Well, then you are on your own -- and whatever you do must suffice for as long as your survival predicament lasts. Luckily, nature has your back! Any survivalist knows that the best medicine for any type of injury is preparedness. You no longer have to freeze in the face of danger. Everything you need for a DIY splint, pain relief, and assuring your long term survival can be found in the great outdoors. Discover what goes in a natural first-aid kit, how to stop bleeding using a simple stick hack, and the key principles of first-aid in the wilderness. Survival skills give you the necessary knowledge to keep yourself and those around you healthy and alive. In Practical Survival Skills, here is just a fraction of what you will discover: An essential handbook to protect you, your family, and others when help is not available right away... or at all Practical first-aid skills and crucial knowledge of nature's remedies that could one day mean the difference between life or death Illustrated steps for you to assess injuries, administer first-aid, and use resources available in the wilderness 7 common items you can use as improvised treatment for sprains, strains, and broken bones -- no special equipment or preparation needed How to do an evaluation of injuries in 6 steps -- know the signs, symptoms, and treatment plan A comprehensive list of survival medicine plants -- discover nature's aspirin, how to identify poisonous plants, and where to find a plaster in the woods The ultimate instructional guide for you to be your own doctor in any survival situation And much more. Even if you already know the basics of first-aid, anyone can freeze when faced with stressful situations and unexpected events. Survival in an everyday urban environment requires very different skills than in the wilderness. Practical Survival Skills is tailored to saving your life in austere environments and providing you with a survivalist mindset. When the next disaster strikes, are you willing to leave your life up to chance? If you're no longer willing to gamble with your wellbeing and the safety of your loved ones, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.

From building fires to building shelters, the best advice from expert survivalist Bradford Angier all in one handy guide, newly revised and updated.