--- product_id: 5485243 title: "The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide: The Classic Handbook, Revised and Updated" price: "¥6195" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/5485243-the-national-outdoor-leadership-schools-wilderness-guide-the-classic-handbook store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide: The Classic Handbook, Revised and Updated **Price:** ¥6195 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide: The Classic Handbook, Revised and Updated - **How much does it cost?** ¥6195 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/5485243-the-national-outdoor-leadership-schools-wilderness-guide-the-classic-handbook) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The classic backpacker’s handbook—revised and updated—providing expert guidelines for anyone who loves the outdoors. The Wilderness Guide brings the savvy of the world's most famous and respected outdoor organization to everyone—from the sixteen million backpacking Americans to the more than 265 million people, tenderfeet and trail-hardened hikers, who visit our national parks annually. It covers: -Selecting equipment—including discussions of the advantages and disadvantages of products such as the internal frame pack, lighter-weight boots, and freestanding tents -The latest “leave no trace” camping techniques -Traveling safely and sensibly—including vital information on maps, compasses, and tips on crossing difficult terrain -Backcountry cooking, with tips on building fires and tricks for making gourmet meals -Search-and-rescue techniques, including how to organize a self-sufficient search group and when to call in professional rescue teams Illustrated throughout with instructional drawings and photos and featuring lists of equipment, the Wilderness Guide is a must-have for anyone planning to explore the great outdoors. Review: If you wish to enjoy the majesty of the outdoors, NOLS can help you do it. - This is an outstanding book! I was introduced to the NOLS series of books by a friend who is a military chopper medic. I have been interested in domestic/international exploration for several years and he introduced me to a book called Expedition Planning, which I subsequently purchased and liked it enough to buy several more books from the NOLS series. If you are a camper, hiker, bird-watcher, star-gazer or any other pursuit that puts you in the outdoors to enjoy the majesty of the world, these books will give you practical advice on how to stream-line your planning, be adequately prepared for your trip, and get the most out of the experience. Awesome book. NOLS is a terrific school putting out great, tried-and-true advice in their publications. Review: Developing respectable backpacking skills - You should read this book if you're interested in backpacking *well*, and you want a solid introduction. You are introduced by example a lot of what it takes to be a competent, responsible, healthy, and mindful citizen of the wilderness. As for leadership, it discusses how to build and maintain a civilized hiking group, and the challenges involved. I don't think I was ever left wondering *why* something was suggested, the reasoning is usually clear. You come away feeling like you spent time in the mind of someone who has practiced making these kinds of decisions. This book covers a breadth of outdoorsmanship topics without getting too deep into any one. There are plenty of great details packed in, but I probably won't be keeping this book around for reference. I do plan to get more in-depth learning & reference books on some skills, such as reading the weather and map & compass skills. I have just one criticism and suggestion for a future update. Sixteen years have passed now since this book was last updated. Some details are outdated, especially those about technology choices at the time (fabrics, communication devices, etc. as others have said). I loved reading about it all, but I knew I'd have to get online to update my education on a few things. It would be neat if the next update just omitted those details. If they did that, I bet the book could stay relevant for 100 years without needing an update. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #705,291 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #365 in Walking (Books) #587 in Camping (Books) #867 in Hiking & Camping Instructional Guides | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 108 Reviews | ## Images ![The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide: The Classic Handbook, Revised and Updated - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91w-BW9edbL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you wish to enjoy the majesty of the outdoors, NOLS can help you do it. *by J***R on September 20, 2014* This is an outstanding book! I was introduced to the NOLS series of books by a friend who is a military chopper medic. I have been interested in domestic/international exploration for several years and he introduced me to a book called Expedition Planning, which I subsequently purchased and liked it enough to buy several more books from the NOLS series. If you are a camper, hiker, bird-watcher, star-gazer or any other pursuit that puts you in the outdoors to enjoy the majesty of the world, these books will give you practical advice on how to stream-line your planning, be adequately prepared for your trip, and get the most out of the experience. Awesome book. NOLS is a terrific school putting out great, tried-and-true advice in their publications. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Developing respectable backpacking skills *by F***B on May 17, 2015* You should read this book if you're interested in backpacking *well*, and you want a solid introduction. You are introduced by example a lot of what it takes to be a competent, responsible, healthy, and mindful citizen of the wilderness. As for leadership, it discusses how to build and maintain a civilized hiking group, and the challenges involved. I don't think I was ever left wondering *why* something was suggested, the reasoning is usually clear. You come away feeling like you spent time in the mind of someone who has practiced making these kinds of decisions. This book covers a breadth of outdoorsmanship topics without getting too deep into any one. There are plenty of great details packed in, but I probably won't be keeping this book around for reference. I do plan to get more in-depth learning & reference books on some skills, such as reading the weather and map & compass skills. I have just one criticism and suggestion for a future update. Sixteen years have passed now since this book was last updated. Some details are outdated, especially those about technology choices at the time (fabrics, communication devices, etc. as others have said). I loved reading about it all, but I knew I'd have to get online to update my education on a few things. It would be neat if the next update just omitted those details. If they did that, I bet the book could stay relevant for 100 years without needing an update. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It has the information you need to be well-prepared *by C***R on January 1, 2015* Both experienced and novice backpackers will find much of value in this book. My dad always planned and packed as though we were going on a 19th century expedition for a backpacking/camping trip. He asked me "Did we ever not have something we really needed in the field?" The answer was of course "No!". 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