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Tables of Contents for Basic Wilderness Survival Skills
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Foreword
viii
Introduction The Call of the Trail
xiii
PART ONE Some Basics: Skills, Tools, Gear
1
48
Using the Woodsman's Basic Tools
3
23
Backpacking Basics
26
14
Outfitting for the Outdoors
40
9
PART TWO The All-Important Survival Essentials: Fire, Shelter, Water
49
62
Fire and Firemaking
51
17
Shelter
68
26
Water: The Essence of Life
94
17
PART THREE Staying Found: Knowing Where You Are and How to Get Back to Civilization
111
48
Always Knowing Where You Are
113
27
Getting Out and Getting Help
140
19
PART FOUR Weather or Not: Nature's Weather Signs and Coping with Extremes
159
22
Learning Nature's Weather Signs
161
11
Coping with Heat and Cold
172
9
PART FIVE Canoe Trips and Pack Trains: Wilderness Travel on Your Own
181
64
Paddling Your Own Canoe
183
42
Handling Your Own Pack Train
225
20
PART SIX Survival Skills: Finding Food and Being Your Own Doctor
245
94
Down to Nothing: Finding Food When You're Desperate
247
17
The Wilderness Doctor: You!
264
17
Let Nature Set the Table
281
38
Tips and Tricks for Great Wilderness Cooking
319
20
PART SEVEN Wilderness Cooking: Skills, Tools, Recipes
339
68
Basic Wilderness Cooking Recipes
341
22
Preparing and Cooking Fish and Game
363
44
PART EIGHT Your Wilderness Home
407
22
Building a Cabin
409
20
Index
429