{"product_id":"tricks-with-sticks-dave-canterbury-survival-guide","title":"Tricks with Sticks by Dave Canterbury \u0026 J. Kavanagh – Laminated Wilderness Survival Skills Guide","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTricks with Sticks by Dave Canterbury \u0026amp; J. Kavanagh – Laminated Wilderness Survival Skills Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePut practical wilderness knowledge within easy reach with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTricks with Sticks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a compact illustrated survival skills guide by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDave Canterbury and J. Kavanagh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11th title in the wilderness survival skills guide series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Tricks with Sticks focuses on practical ways to use natural materials and basic techniques to solve common challenges encountered outdoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross its scenario-driven panels, the guide covers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23 tricks and tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including techniques for improvising a crutch, creating an emergency tourniquet, constructing a debris hut when adequate shelter isn't available, selecting firewood, tying useful knots, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt even includes information on different firewood types and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBTU chart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to help readers understand wood choices for various fire lays and heating needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final panel provides a reference to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 knots used throughout the featured techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving you a convenient knot guide alongside the survival information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest of all, the guide weighs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eless than one ounce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is printed on laminated material, making it easy to slip into a backpack, camping kit, emergency kit, or outdoor gear bag without adding significant weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact enough to carry. 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kits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurvival skills enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScouts and outdoor groups where appropriate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutdoor education\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGifts for campers and hikers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tricks with Sticks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dave Canterbury and J. Kavanagh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries Position:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11th Title in the Wilderness Survival Skills Guide Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Laminated Illustrated Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Featured Tricks \u0026amp; Tools:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 23\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnots Referenced:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Less Than 1 oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 0.47 x 8.11 x 4.02 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e February 7, 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Topics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wilderness skills, bushcraft, shelter, firewood, knots and outdoor preparedness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Safety Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guide is intended as an educational field reference and should not replace professional training, medical care, emergency services, or manufacturer instructions for outdoor equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome wilderness and survival techniques involve inherent risks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor first-aid topics such as tourniquet use, obtain appropriate first-aid training and follow current guidance from recognized medical and emergency-care organizations. 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