The 2 Oz. Backpacker
A Problem Solving Manual for Use in the Wilds
1st Edition
Published on 2. May 2012
144 pages
978-0-307-81625-2 (ISBN)
Description
This featherweight little book will keep you out of trouble in the wilds by helping you make decisions like a veteran wilderness traveler. It will help you get the most from the food and gear you carry on your back, making your trip safer, more comfortable and, above all, more fun. HOW TO...make quick repairs to packs, boots, tents, beds and stoves...choose and develop a campsite for maximum comfort and shelter...deal with emergencies, storms and other difficulties...treat blisters, hypothermia, sunburn, bleeding, elevation sickness, etc... keep snug, dry, comfortable and warm in heavy weather. PLUS TIPS ON fire building, cooking, water treatment, getting found when lost, hiking, climbing, cross-country and route-finding techniques.
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The author of several books ROBERT S. WOOD has written on subjects ranging from trout fishing to medicine to philosophy, always searching for ways to better his life. An avid outdoorsman and traveler, Robert makes his home half-the-year in California, the other in Arizona.
Content
- Intro
- Other Books by This Author
- About the Author
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
- One: Walking
- Finding an Ideal Pace
- How Much to Carry?
- Daydream Painkiller
- The Art of Resting
- Telling Time by Compass
- The Hikers' Warmup
- The "Limp" Step
- The "Indian" Step
- Crossing Spring Snow
- Fording Streams
- Rules for New Climbers
- Getting Off the Trail
- Blending Into the Country
- Trail Manners
- Family Trips
- Getting Kids up the Trail
- Motivating Little Hikers
- Family Camping Strategy
- Toilet Training
- Boots and Packs
- Blister Prevention
- If Your Pack Bag Rips
- Tips on Packing Up
- Two: Keeping Fit
- Your Body's Needs
- Exposure Dangers
- How to Stay Cool
- Vapor Barrier Magic
- Make Yourself a VB Vest
- Make Your Clothes Work
- Clothing Critique
- Boots
- Socks
- Foot Care Tips
- Solo Travel Precautions
- Treating Shock & Bleeding
- Dealing with Sprains
- Snakebite
- Sunburn vs. Tan
- Beware Sunglasses
- Altitude Sickness
- Hypothermia
- Three: Camping
- Choosing a Bedsite
- Bed Building
- Vapor Barriers in Bed
- Sheltering the Stove
- Firebuilding Tips
- Drying Out Your Bed
- Clean Up the Country
- Camp Security
- Weather Forecasting
- Storm Warning
- Demolishing Camp
- Tent Condensation Tips
- Other Tenting Problems
- Improvising Shelter
- Four: Cooking
- Sheltering Your Stove
- Stove Hazards
- Stove Lighting Tips
- Fireplace Design
- Firebuilding Strategies
- Cooking Tools
- Eat Constantly
- Drink Often
- Keep Menus Simple
- Change Your Eating Habits
- Eat Less Meat
- Try Spice Power
- Kitchen Techniques
- Instant Cheer
- Five: Navigating
- The Compass Game
- Itinerary Options
- Get Off the Trail
- How Fast Will I Go?
- Start Off Easy
- Getting Lost
- Ways to Find North
- Getting Found
- My Survival Kit
- My Basic Checklist
- Notes
