More and more people are taking part in active pursuits such as walking, orienteering, rock climbing and camping as ways of tingaway from the stresses and strains of everyday modern urban life, and as a way of getting some invigorating exercise and fresh country air. Life outdoors can be as simple as camping and gentle walking, or as challenging as kayaking, jungle expeditions and trekking in high country. Whatever your level, and however challenging your expedition, this highly practical book is designed to help you prepare and live safely through your adventures. Whatever the terrain, be it temperate lowlands, mountains, desert, polar regions or jungle, this book shows you how to survive outdoors, starting with the planning stage and choosing equipment, and moving on to campcraft skills; nutritional needs; protecting the wilderness environment; understanding weather patterns; emergency signalling; and first-aid techniques. Seasoned and novice travellers will discover all they need to know to make a success of their trip and to get the most out of experiencing and enjoying the great outdoors, whatever the wilderness and weather conditions. With over 600 colour photographs, including step-by-step sequences for key skills and techniques, this is a superb visual sourcebook for wilderness explorers everywhere.