Ray Mears Outdoor Survival Handbook was first published in 1992. Due to huge public demand it was reprinted in 2001, and remains a bestseller. When it was originally published, it was the first comprehensive guide based solely on bushcraft and survival tips.

The Outdoor Survival Handbook is a book of discovery, explaining the everyday skills you need to live in and enjoy the natural world without violating it. Season-by-season, this unique, fully-illustrated guide describes the resources available in the wild and how to use them.

Clear step-by-step instructions and diagrams show how to master all kinds of techniques and projects, including how to:

Construct a warm, waterproof natural shelter at any time of the year

Build a good fire in all weathers

Track and identify animals

Orienteer, using map, compass and natural navigation aids

Make tools and equipment from natural materials – pots, baskets, ropes and much more

Packed with practical tips, insights into nature and respect for traditional knowledge, this is a book for families, groups and individual hikers and climbers – for everyone who enjoys the outdoor life.

Details:

Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.3 cm

Format: Paperback

Pages: 240

Author: Ray Mears

ISBN: 0091878861

Publisher: Ebury Press