{"product_id":"9780684859095","title":"The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide : The Classic Handbook, Revised and Updated","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Mark Harvey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe classic backpacker’s handbook—revised and updated—providing expert guidelines for anyone who loves the outdoors.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eWilderness Guide\u003c\/i\u003e brings the savvy of the world's most famous and respected outdoor organization to everyone—from the sixteen million backpacking Americans to the more than 265 million people, tenderfeet and trail-hardened hikers, who visit our national parks annually. It covers:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e-Selecting equipment—including discussions of the advantages and disadvantages of products such as the internal frame pack, lighter-weight boots, and freestanding tents\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e-The latest “leave no trace” camping techniques\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e-Traveling safely and sensibly—including vital information on maps, compasses, and tips on crossing difficult terrain\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e-Backcountry cooking, with tips on building fires and tricks for making gourmet meals\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e-Search-and-rescue techniques, including how to organize a self-sufficient search group and when to call in professional rescue teams\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIllustrated throughout with instructional drawings and photos and featuring lists of equipment, the \u003ci\u003eWilderness Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have for anyone planning to explore the great outdoors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMoney\u003c\/i\u003e magazine The Harvard of the wilderness schools.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Remarkably packed with information on everything from renting topographical maps to baking bread over a campfire...The only guide most backpackers will ever need.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780684859095\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Touchstone","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40591897624782,"sku":"9780684859095","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_a3501237-6be7-4160-8419-a8dca1ef5be4.jpg?v=1646692693","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780684859095","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}