Modern Wilderness Survival is a book that will prepare you for any outdoor emergency. With simple, step-by-step instructions and detailed photographs, you will learn how to assemble a reliable survival kit, avoid getting lost, construct effective shelters, build a fire in any weather condition, signal rescuers, and much more. The author draws on eighteen years of experience teaching survival skills and stresses practical techniques that are easy to learn. Novice or experienced outdoor enthusiasts alike will appreciate his no-nonsense approach to keeping yourself alive in the woods and getting home safely.