The New Way of the Wilderness: The Classic Guide to Survival in the Wild

The complete resource on backcountry camping from a legendary wilderness expert.

In this classic guide, first published in the late 1950s, Rutstrum covers the key elements of a successful camping trip: the proper way to build a raft, chop down a tree, construct a campsite, cook over a campfire, find a way through the woods, and much more. Drawing upon his vast experience in all kinds of weather, Rutstrum provides essential knowledge for every camper, in a lightweight volume perfect for the backpack.

Calvin Rutstrum (1895–1982) was one of the best-known outdoorsmen of his generation and the author of many books, including The Wilderness Route Finder, North American Canoe Country, and Paradise Below Zero, all published in paperback by Minnesota.

Leslie Kouba also illustrated many of the works of Sigurd Olson.