Essential wilderness survival knowledge for all enthusiasts of mountain tourism, hiking, trekking, climbing, and any kind of outdoor adventure in general—and in the mountains, in particular. These guides are from the world-renowned expert on the subject, Bear Grylls.
Hiking Equipment
- How Weather Affects a Person in Outdoor Conditions
- How to Choose Hiking Footwear
- How to Choose Hiking Clothing
- How to Protect Your Hands, Head, and Feet on Mountain Hike
- How to Choose a Backpack for Hiking and Pack It Correctly
- Preparing Overnight Shelter: Tents, Tarps, Awnings
- How to Choose a Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Pad, and Bivy for a Hike
- A Repair Kit for Clothing and Gear on a Hike
Camping Tools
- How to Choose, Use, and Maintain a Camping Knife
- A Camping Axe: How to Choose, Use, and Maintain It
- A Saw on a Camping Trip: Selection, Use, and Care
Campsite on a Hike
- The Art of Choosing the Perfect Campsite
- Natural Shelters for an Overnight Hike
- Building a Shelter for a Camping Trip
- How to Tie Knots and Make Rope Gear While Hiking
- How to Set Up a Comfortable Campsite
Campfire on a Hike
- How to Properly Build and Maintain a Fire While Camping
Food on a Hike
- Proper Nutrition on a Hike
- Why Hot Food on the Trail is a Necessity
- How to Choose the Right Food for a Hike
- Hydration on the Trail: How to Find, Purify, and Drink Water Correctly
- "Iron" Rations: What to Take on a Hike for an Emergency
Life in Outdoor Conditions
- Personal Hygiene in Camping Conditions
- Maintaining General Hygiene on a Camping Trip
- Teamwork: How to Make a Hike Successful
Navigation
- The Skill of Land Navigation: Working with a Compass and Map
- How to Read a Map Correctly and Plan the Perfect Route
- How to Estimate Time and Distance on a Hike
- Global Positioning Systems
- Navigating by the Stars on a Hike
- Navigating by the Sun on a Hike
- Navigating by Weather Conditions
- How to Send a Distress Signal and Map-Reading Skills
Nature Observation
- Knowledge of Animals and Their Tracks, Observing Them
- Observation Skills, Kim's Game
- How to Distinguish Animal Tracks
- How to Track Animals
- Observing Animals at Night
- Photographing Nature Subjects
First Aid on a Hike and Rescue of Casualties
- Ability to Provide Medical Aid on a Hike
- Fainting and Artificial Respiration
- If a Person is Choking
- How to Treat Wounds
- Fractures and Dislocations
- Burns, Heatstroke, and Hypothermia
- Diseases That Lurk for Travelers
Strengthening Mind, Body, and Spirit
- Health, Physical Preparation, and Proper Nutrition
- Healthy Nutrition for Hiking
- Physical Training for Hiking
- Flexibility for Hiking
- The Spiritual Aspect in Hiking
- Motivation in Hiking
