The 2 Oz. Backpacker: A Problem Solving Manual for Use in the Wilds

Wood, Robert S.

ISBN 10: 0898150701 / ISBN 13: 9780898150704

Published by Ten Speed Press (edition Edition Unstated), 1982

About this Item

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Seller Inventory # 0898150701-8-6

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The 2 Oz. Backpacker: A Problem Solving Manual for Use in the Wilds
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press (edition Edition Unstated)
• Publication Date: 1982
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0898150701
• ISBN 13: 9780898150704
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Edition Unstated.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

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.