Publisher's Synopsis
- A brief history of the great outdoors and an introduction to scouting.
- The world around you: geography, environment, weather and wildlife.
- Camping: tents, wild camping, shelters, planning and packing.
- Navigation: using the sun and stars, maps, compasses and GPS.
- Fires and firelighting: quite simply all you need to know.
- Food: wild plants, foraging, fishing, backwoods cooking, outdoor ovens.
- Knots untangled: knots, lashings and pioneering projects.
- Safety and first aid: dealing with emergency situations.
