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Ultimate Wilderness Gear gives every wilderness junkie what they crave: expert knowledge on the best gear to get any job done on an outdoor trip. Craig Caudill, author of Extreme Wilderness Survival, has amassed decades' worth of wilderness expertise from backpacking, hunting and exploring; in this new and unparalleled guide he dives deeply into the topic of his favorite equipment and tools to help readers make wise purchases, then learn to use and maintain each item for life. More than just general analysis, readers get specific recommendations of what they should buy based on their unique environments and needs. Craig provides a detailed analysis of knives, cordage, fire starters and fuel, water purifiers and containers, packs, compasses and maps, first-aid items, clothing, tents and sleeping bags, and so much more. As a bonus, readers get an extra chapter on specialty equipment such as ultra-light gear, bush craft and hunting. Craig is the real deal, and readers trust his expertise because they know it's based on hard time spent outside learning and teaching others. Rather than a boring reference textbook, this is an enjoyable read, with true stories, quotes and interesting factoids woven in that entertain as much as they teach.

The essential guide for enjoying the outdoors without harming the environment. * Details the seven core principles of Leave No Trace ethics and practices * Covers hiking, campfires, food storage, and personal hygiene * Endorsed by the USDI National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, and the USDA Forest Service AUTHOR: Jeffrey L. Marion, PhD, was a founding member of the Leave No Trace board of directors and spent a decade as chairman of the Educational Review Committee, helping to develop LNT's principles, outdoor practices, courses, and educational materials. He is currently employed by the U.S. Geological Survey and stationed at Virginia Tech University, where he is also an adjunct professor in the College of Natural Resources and Environment. 40 colour photographs