Author: John D. McCann
Publisher: KRAUSE PUBLICATIONS/DBI BOOKS, Apr 2005
Binding: Softcover
ISBN: 0-87349-967-0
Synopsis
For everyone from the average commuter to the risk-taking sportsman; just-in-case kits that may just save a life. List of components & how to use each; How-to: Plan it, Pick it, Pay for it, Pack it. 150 B&W photos; 5x9 inches, 160 pgs.
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An emergency can arise anytime. Now everyone from the average commuter to the risk-taking sportsman can benefit from these just-in-case kits that may just save a life. Build the Perfect Survival Kit offers a number of kits, from very basic pocket-sized ones with just the essentials to elaborate ones designed for weeks of surviving in the wilderness.
The book advocates careful advance planning & building a personalized kit specifically tailored to each outing or possible emergency that may be encountered.
Readers will learn about the 8 categories of gear:
* Fire & Light
* Signaling
* Water & Food
* Shelter & Protection
* Knives & Tools
* Multi-purpose item
* Miscellaneous items
* What to pack into a kit for their pocket, glove box, four-wheeler, trunk,
small plane, backpack & more
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
John D. McCann has an extensive background in wilderness survival & travel safety & security. He is also an accomplished author, with several books in publication. He currently works as Chief Instructor at New York's Wilderness Learning Center.
