Bushcraft First Aid: A Field Guide to Wilderness Emergency Care

Bushcraft First Aid: A Field Guide to Wilderness Emergency Care

by Dave Canterbury, Ph.D. Jason A. Hunt

Narrated by Travis Tonn

Unabridged — 5 hours, 53 minutes

Bushcraft First Aid: A Field Guide to Wilderness Emergency Care

Bushcraft First Aid: A Field Guide to Wilderness Emergency Care

by Dave Canterbury, Ph.D. Jason A. Hunt

Narrated by Travis Tonn

Unabridged — 5 hours, 53 minutes

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Overview

From wilderness expert Dave Canterbury and outdoor survival instructor Jason Hunt comes the next installment 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.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"It’s not the first thing you want to think about, but what if you’re camping and someone gets hurt or sick? This book has it all for staying alive in the woods when things go from bad to worse."

—Mlive.com

"A primer on backcountry medical safety wrapped up in one handy book. Modeled after old-school survival manuals, this book offers an in-depth knowledge of survival skills, in layman's terms. It is clearly written, easy to index, and easy to use. This book could be a lifesaver—literally. It could make a great first aid book for those Scouts in your life, or any other outdoor fanatic you care about."

—Outdoor Life

"There’s no 911 in the woods but thank goodness there’s Bushcraft First Aid. A go to guide for first aid. Bushcraft teaches you how to be your own first responder, showing you how to deal with a variety of situations."
—Lumberjac.com

"Wilderness expert Dave Canterbury shows you the way to be a learned first responder ... and how to maintain an overall safe environment for everyone on the trail. It’s outdoor lifesaving techniques at its finest."

—HiConsumption

"Before taking to the trails and getting off-the-grid think about packing this essential field manual. The Bushcraft First Aid is a book packed with practical advice on how to deal with a variety of emergency situations when 9-1-1 is out of reach."

—Material Gear

"Compact enough to easily fit in your backpack, and heavily illustrated, this great resource has everything you need to know to assess, diagnose and treat a wide variety of medical issues ... .From cuts and burns to broken bones and head injuries, Bushcraft First Aid is the guide you need to stay safe through all of your outdoor adventures."

—Guns & Gunsmiths

"Even if 'outdoor time' means barbecuing, Papa will love knowing that if he ever did end up in the wilderness, Bushcraft First Aid ... will get him through."

—Bustle

"Do NOT head out without these books. With the guidance of this great information you can feel safer outdoors as you connect with nature, because after all the truth of the matter is – you can never really know what will happen. So, grab the Bushcraft books and you’ll be prepared to get lost!"

—Mountain Weekly News

Mountain Weekly News

"Do NOT head out without these books. With the guidance of this great information you can feel safer outdoors as you connect with nature, because after all the truth of the matter is – you can never really know what will happen. So, grab the Bushcraft books and you’ll be prepared to get lost!"

The Daily Want

"A book which will arm you with the first aid knowledge needed to survive an emergency situation in the woods. Beyond being an extremely informative book, Bushcraft First Aid is also a great read. If knowing how to survive in an emergency situation is crucial to your life, this is a must read. Perhaps you are looking for some reading material during your summer camping trips. This is that book."

Bustle

"Even if 'outdoor time' means barbecuing, Papa will love knowing that if he ever did end up in the wilderness, Bushcraft First Aid … will get him through."

Guns & Gunsmiths

"Compact enough to easily fit in your backpack, and heavily illustrated, this great resource has everything you need to know to assess, diagnose and treat a wide variety of medical issues … .From cuts and burns to broken bones and head injuries, Bushcraft First Aid is the guide you need to stay safe through all of your outdoor adventures."

Shadow Fox

"The new book is just what I needed to learn how to take the crucial first steps to being able to help my family or someone I come across who is in distress. [Dave’s] “real life scenarios” vignettes help you think through what you might do in a real life situation … .Keep it in your boat, your hunting cabin, your home bookshelf, in the trunk of your car, and in your bug out bag … .I highly recommend this book as a go-to first-aid resource for anyone headed out into nature."

Trailblazer Girl

"Valuable information that every TrailblazerGirl should know. This book is filled with practical advice with ‘Tips and Tricks’ in every chapter. This is your guide to potentially lifesaving information for you and those you encounter out in the wilderness."

Material Gear

"Before taking to the trails and getting off-the-grid think about packing this essential field manual. The Bushcraft First Aid is a book packed with practical advice on how to deal with a variety of emergency situations when 9-1-1 is out of reach."

HiConsumption

"Wilderness expert Dave Canterbury shows you the way to be a learned first responder … and how to maintain an overall safe environment for everyone on the trail. It’s outdoor lifesaving techniques at its finest."

Lumberjac.com

"There’s no 911 in the woods but thank goodness there’s Bushcraft First Aid. A go to guide for first aid. Bushcraft teaches you how to be your own first responder, showing you how to deal with a variety of situations."

Outdoor Life

"A primer on backcountry medical safety wrapped up in one handy book. Modeled after old-school survival manuals, this book offers an in-depth knowledge of survival skills, in layman's terms. It is clearly written, easy to index, and easy to use. This book could be a lifesaver—literally. It could make a great first aid book for those Scouts in your life, or any other outdoor fanatic you care about."

Mlive.com

"It’s not the first thing you want to think about, but what if you’re camping and someone gets hurt or sick? This book has it all for staying alive in the woods when things go from bad to worse."

Product Details

BN ID: 2940178047453
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 06/06/2023
Series: Bushcraft Survival Skills Series
Edition description: Unabridged
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