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50 things to do in the wild, Richard Skrein ; illustrated by Maria Nilsson

eng

illustrations

no index present

non fiction

50 things to do in the wild

1190698989

Richard Skrein ; illustrated by Maria Nilsson

This stylish guide to all things to do in the outdoors will bring day hikers and campers of all ages closer to nature in delightful and unexpected ways. Readers learn traditional bushcraft skills, like making a bow and arrow, weaving a fishing net, and building a Swedish fire log, along with fun and accessible projects including making natural candles, creating a mudslide, and taking a night walk in the woods. Maria Nilsson's playful and informative illustrations bring each skill to life, making this the perfect gift for outdoors enthusiasts of all skill levels, from first-time hikers to experienced trekkers. The perfect size to toss in your day pack, 50 Things to Do in the Wild will become an essential companion on all your outdoor adventures

Cordage -- Tool land techniques -- EARTH: toolcraft, foraging and natural resources. Making cordage -- Making a bow -- Making arrows -- Making a mallet -- Replacing an axe handle -- Making a stargazer -- Medicinal plants -- Edible plants -- Tree identification -- Medicinal trees -- Reading trees -- AIR: knots, shelter, navigation, and the sky. Selecting a wilderness campsite -- Useful knots -- Netting -- Whipping -- Lashing -- Triangles and tetrahedrons -- Towers and treehouses -- Natural shelters -- Tarp shelters -- Night walks -- Sit spots -- Reading the sun -- Reading the night sky -- Reading clouds -- WATER: finding, drinking, and using water; play, fishing, and rafts. Finding water -- Filtering water for drinking -- Making a fishing rod -- Fishhooks and bait -- How to clean fish -- Edible rock pools -- Making a mud slide -- Mud craft -- Making a raft -- A sail for your raft -- Reading water -- FIRE: making and using fire, and cooking. Selecting wood for your fire -- Friction fires -- Other fire-lighting methods -- Bird's nests and feathersticks -- Other tinder materials -- Swedish fire log -- Fire lays -- Signal fires -- Making candles -- Making charcoal -- Uses for charcoal -- Cooking fires -- Pot hanging -- Reading fire

adult

Fifty things to do in the wild