Basic Essentials Hypothermia, 2nd

Basic Essentials Hypothermia, 2nd Book Description

For a generation the Basic Essentials series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Essentials books tell you what you need to know. Discover how to protect yourself from core heat loss while you're outdoors in any season, recognize the physiological effects of the cold and adapt so you can enjoy yourself safely, distinguish between rapid onset and slow onset hypothermia, use the most efficient techniques to re-warm and treat a hypothermia victim, and clothe and insulate yourself properly for the travel you undertake.

This best-selling series is packed with facts, advice, and tips for the outdoor enthusiast, making it the most valuable "essentials" series on the market today Whether a beginner looking to learn a new skill, or a seasoned veteran needing a handy reference guide, when readers want to make the right decisions about equipment, skills, and techniques; get the best advice available in an easy-to-use format; and have the top names in the business at their fingertips, they need look no further than our Basic Essentials series.

Formerly published by ICS Books, these fully-revised titles bring outdoor enthusiasts the most up-to-date information available. Packaged in a new, lively design with improved illustrations, a new trim size, and a strengthened focus on the very basic essentials, these are the only books a reader needs for a safe, enjoyable trip into the wilderness.

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