Bushcraft First Aid

A Field Guide to Wilderness Emergency Care
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Bushcraft First Aid by Dave Canterbury and Jason A. Hunt offers practical guidance on wilderness medicine and emergency care. The book explores essential first aid techniques for outdoor survival, aiming to prepare readers to handle medical situations in remote settings. It provides insights into assessing injuries, managing common ailments, and using natural resources effectively in the wild.
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If you're a fan of outdoor adventures and want to be prepared for any situation, this guide offers practical advice on first aid in wilderness settings. With a focus on survival skills and emergency health care, it is a valuable resource for both novice and seasoned outdoor enthusiasts looking to enhance their knowledge and confidence in the wild.

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From wilderness expert Dave Canterbury and outdoor survival instructor Jason Hunt comes the next instalment in the New York Times bestselling Bushcraft series—a go-to first aid resource for anyone headed into the woods.

Out in the woods or on top of a mountain, there’s no calling 9-1-1. Bushcraft First Aid teaches you how to be your own first responder. The authors’ years of experience and training will help hikers and backpackers deal with a variety of emergency situations, from cuts and burns to broken bones and head injuries.

You’ll also learn what to pack and how to make bandages, dressings, and slings at a moment’s notice. As bushcraft experts, Canterbury and Hunt explain how to use plants as medicine to treat various conditions. Bushcraft First Aid provides the lifesaving information you need to keep yourself and your fellow hikers safe on the trail.

Series: Bushcraft Survival Skills Series

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Bushcraft First Aid by Dave Canterbury and Jason A. Hunt receives high praise for its practical advice on handling medical emergencies in the wilderness. It's described as an invaluable resource for outdoor enthusiasts, offering guidance to become a learned first responder when standard medical help is unavailable. The book is celebrated for its accessible writing, easy-to-follow instructions, and comprehensive coverage of survival skills, making it an essential companion on any outdoor adventure.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781507202340

Publisher: Adams Media Corporation

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 June 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Adams Media Corporation

Illustration: 8-page 4-color insert; 20 color illustrations; 50 B&W illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 386g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Dave Canterbury is the coowner and supervising instructor at the Pathfinder School, which USA TODAY named as one of the Top 12 Survival Schools in the United States. He has been published in Self Reliance IllustratedNew PioneerAmerican Frontiersman, and Trapper’s World. Dave is the New York Times bestselling author of Bushcraft 101Advanced Bushcraft; and The Bushcraft Guide to Trapping, Gathering, and Cooking in the Wild.

Jason A. Hunt first received his training in survival from civilian and military experts by way of his martial arts experience, which spans thirty years. Jason is the author of Pathfinder Wilderness First Aid, a contributor to several magazines, and a weekly co-host on Pathfinder TV.

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