Navigation, First Aid and Knots
Pocket Naturalist Knots: A fold out guide
By: James Kavanagh & Raymond Leung A how-to guide to purposeful knots. This pocket guide introduces readers to common knots, including climbing/caving knots, cowboy knots, post or railing knots, boat knots, and more. Other Information: Published: 2006 Pages: Double sided,...
$7.95
Basic Illustrated: Map & Compass
By: Cliff Jacobson Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, Basic Illustrated: Map & Compass distills years of knowledge into an affordable and visual guide. This guide will help you discover how to...
$9.95
Don't Get Sick: The Hidden Dangers of Camping and Hiking
By: Buck Tilton & Rich Bennett Nothing soothes the soul like escaping into the wilderness - just don't forget about the protozoa and parasites awaiting your opportune arrival! Add in animal-borne diseases like tick fever, rabies, and trichinosis, and you...
$6.95
GPS Made Easy: Using Global Positioning Systems in the Outdoors
By: Lawrence Letham This latest edition of GPS Made Easy reflects the increased accuracy provided by WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, and NDGPS coverage. It also addresses GPS usage with the newest available technology, such as downloadable maps, computers, PDAs, and Pocket...
$16.95
Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook
By: Glenn Randall Long recognized as one of the seminal volumes on the fundamentals of map, compass, and altimeter route finding, Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook now includes the latest information on GPS receivers, complete with all new color...
$14.95
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Knots You Need: Step-by-Step Instructions for More Than 100 of the Best Sailing, Fishing, Climbing, Camping, and Decorative Knots
By: Buck Tilton Untie the mystery of knot-making with this clever and handy guide. This new volume presents all the knots you need to know, and its brightly colored photographs take you step by step through each bend and turn....
$24.95
Don't Forget the Duct Tape: Tips and Tricks for Repairing Outdoor Gear (BS-14)
By: Kristen Hostetter Whether you need to remedy a leak in your tent, repair flapping boot soles, nurse a cranky stove back to life, unclog a water filter, or revive gunked up Velcro, you'll find the solution here. And it...
$7.95
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Backpacker Magazine's Trailside Navigation: Map & Compass
Backpacker magazine's Trailside Navigation brings you essential mind gear from the two most respected and reliable publishers of outdoor-related information. Learn how to choose and use a compass and altimeter, read a map, plot a course and find your way...
$12.95
Wilderness Camping and Hiking
By: Paul Tawrell My goals in writing this guide have been to help you acquire and sharpen the skills required to safely enjoy the wilderness. You will find details on how to travel, "make a camp", choose suitable equipment, and...
$25.00
Outward Bound Ropes, Knots, and Hitches 2nd edition
By: Buck TIlton Knot-making is simpler than ever. This new easy-to-follow guide, published in partnership with Outward Bound, includes information on using knots in your favorite outdoor activities. Outdoor expert Buck Tilton takes you step-by-step through each bend and turn...
$18.95
Desert Survival Handbook: How to Prevent and Handle Emergency Situations
By: Charles A. Lehman Survival situations can and do happen to average people, as well as adventurous explorers. You have the capacity to handle these situations if you know and follow fundamental principles of survival. Desert Survival Handbook contains the...
$8.95
The Ultimate Guide to Wilderness Navigation
By: Scottie Barnes, Cliff Jacobson, & James Churchill Hikers, backpackers, hunters, fishermen, paddlers - anyone who spends serious time in the outdoors will benefit from The Ultimate Guide to Wilderness Navigation. Here is clear, concise, no-nonsense advice that gives you...
$19.95
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Don't Get Bitten: The Dangers of Things That Bite or Sting
By: Buck Tilton Ahh, nature- the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate. Except for the million plus species of biting, stinging creatures whose space you have just invaded. Find out how best to avoid the venom and germs they might...
$6.95
Basic Illustrated: Using GPS
By: Bruce Grubbs Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for anyone whose play or work takes them to remote areas. Basic Illustrated Using GPS, 3rd is a guide to practical field use of the Global Positioning System, written in simple language, with each...
$12.95
Backpacker Magazine's Using a GPS: Digital Trip Planning, Recording, and Sharing
Backpacker magazine's Using a GPS brings you essential mind gear from the two most respected and reliable publishers of outdoor-related information. Learn how to use a GPS to plan and record your trip, and how to edit and enhance your...
$12.95
Backpacker Magazine's Outdoor Knots: The Knots You Need to Know
Backpacker magazine's Outdoor Knots brings you essential mind gear from the two most respected and reliable publishers of outdoor-related information. More than 130 color photos accompany step-by-step instructions for tying 30 of the most useful knots for the outdoors, including...
$12.95