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Prepare for all the worst case scenarios nature throws at you with Mother Nature is Not Trying to Kill You--the only survival kit you need to overcome wildlife, natural disasters, and everything else outdoors.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
¿ Introduction
- Note that we have 52 Things, one a week helps give you the skills you might need in case the improbable happens.
- Why I'm doing this
- Examples of some things I've had happen to me
- How this book is different - it's according to the best science we have.
- Pop culture examples like Jaws and The Revenant
Briefing
1. It may happen one day
¿ It happened to me
¿ It happened to a friend
¿ Luck meets preparedness
2. Your Directive
¿ daily practice, learn, change your mindset, get outside
3. Your basic kit
¿ Diagrams with a short explanation.
¿ Cutting tool / shelter / rope / navigation / first aid
4. How to proceed
¿ ie. How to use the book
¿ Guidebook plus stories (according to science)
Know This before Starting
1. Advanced Gear Knowledge
a. Knifes
b. Rope
c. Extra Kit
2. Primitive Fire Starting
3. Basic Shelter
4. Key Knots
a. Clove
Hitch
b. Bowline
c. Trautline
d. Overhand Knot
e. Trucker's Hitch
f. Square Knot
How to Survive...
Random Wildlife
1. Sharks
2. Venomous Snakes
3. Brown Bears
4. Constrictor Snakes
5. Crocodiles
6. Portuguese Man-o-War
7. Box Jellyfish
8. Piranha
9. African Killer Bees
10. Wolves
11. Eating Insects
12. Poisonous Frogs
13. Cougars
14. Tigers
15. Polar Bears
16. Lions
17. Moose Attack
18. Yellow Jackets
19. Electric Eels
20. Hippos
21. Mosquitos (The deadliest of them all)
22. Black Death : Bubonic Plague
23. Elephant Stampede
24. Eating a Deadly Mushroom
25. Toxic Plants
Random Natural Events
26. Nuclear Fallout (the only man-made disaster here)
27. Avalanches
28. Tornados
29. Tsunami
30. Hurricane
31. Lightning
32. Giant River Crossing
33. Flash flooding
34. Stranded at Sea
35. Rip Current
36. Giant Waves
37. Quick Sand
38. Dust Storms
39. Cave Collapse
Random Extremes
1. On a tropical island
2. In the desert
3. In the snow
4. On a mountain
5. In the Rainforest
Your Mission is Never Over (Conclusion)
Über den Autor / die Autorin
Rob Nelson is a biologist, host, and online content creator. He's hosted documentaries like
Secrets of the Underground,
Life After Chernobyl, and
Man Eating Python and received an Emmy Award for his work on the documentary film
Mysteries of the Driftles.
Rob runs the non-profit Untamed Science and currently lives in North Carolina.
Zusammenfassung
Master Wilderness Survival with Confidence
“Having this book in your backpack just may save your life one day.” ―
Jesse Weiland, National Park Service ranger
#1 Bestseller in Safety & First Aid, Hiking & Camping, Natural Disasters, and ReferenceThis book equips you with essential bushcraft skills, tips for managing natural disasters, and techniques for dealing with wildlife encounters so you can survive anything Mother Nature delivers.Survive the unexpected. Explore fascinating survival stories from author Rob Nelson and others who have braved random acts of nature. From shark or crocodile attacks to grizzly bear encounters to storms at sea, these stories aren't just thrilling—they're educational. Through these gripping tales, you'll gain wisdom and learn the secrets to survival.
The only survival guide you need in your backpack. Transform fear into skill with this practical bushcraft guide. An excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn more about living and surviving in the great outdoors, this survival guide is your year-long crash course for ultimate disaster management. Learn bushcraft skills including building shelters, starting fires, and wilderness navigation. Get tips on surviving wildlife encounters (bears, snakes, sharks, moose). And, learn how to deal with natural disasters including earthquakes, hurricanes, and wildfires.
Inside, you'll find:- Practical guidance on surviving wildlife encounters
- Fundamental bushcraft skills
- Insights on navigating natural disasters
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