{"product_id":"9781911641216","title":"Fifty Things to Do in the Wild","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor:  Skrein, Richard \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePopular culture\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 2 April 2020 by HarperCollins Publishers (Pavilion) in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 144 pages\u003cbr\u003e222 x 379 x 16 | 336g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFifty savvy skills for outdoor adventurers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  This trusty guide teaches you all the essential skills you need to survive in the wild, from building a shelter to making a fire. Forest school practitioner Richard Skrein shares his expertise and enthusiasm for the outdoors through easy-to-understand instructions, illustrated with captivating drawings by Maria Nilsson. The book is divided into four main chapters reflecting the elemental skill sets:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Earth – this chapter focuses on toolcraft, foraging and natural resources. Learn how to make a bow, arrows and a mallet; identify essential plants and trees and their medicinal properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Air – this chapter focuses on shelters, knots, navigation and the sky. Learn the secrets of selecting the perfect wilderness camp; master knots and lashings; and discover how to read nature’s ‘GPS’.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Water – this chapter focuses on finding, drinking and using water, fishing and rafts. Learn how to purify water for drinking; suss out the skills needed to fashion a fishing rod; and make a sail for your handmade raft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Fire – this chapter focuses on making and using fire and cooking food. Master the art of building a fire, set your own signal fire and build a Swedish fire log.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The book also explains the items you need to ensure your rucksack is kitted out with the best equipment for exploring. With extra tips and a rundown of useful tools, you’ll find everything you need to get out there, have an adventure and survive the great outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUNTS BOOKSHOP LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46537117270256,"sku":"9781911641216","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/8635\/9739\/files\/9781911641216.jpg?v=1725124846","url":"https:\/\/huntsbookshop.live\/products\/9781911641216","provider":"Hunt's Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}