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Book SynopsisEssential Knots for Search and Rescue and Survival is a valuable reference for skilled rescue professionals, recreationists and anyone active in a wilderness setting. This lightweight folding guide is waterproof to withstand rigorous use in the field and fits easily in your pocket. Developed by NASAR?s education division in collaboration with Waterford Press, the easy-to-use guide contains step-by-step color illustrations and will assist your ability to tie the most common knots used in search and rescue. Topics include litter lashing techniques, basic anchors and improvised seat harnesses. Great resource for SAR technicians as well as campers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Trade Review[July 10, 2017] Designed by experts for professionals, but a valuable resource for everyone. The National Association for Search and Rescue has teamed up with the folks at Waterford Press to bring to you the Search and Rescue Survival Guide Series. These pocket size guides, Basic Navigation for Search and Rescue and Survival and Essential Knots for Search and Rescue and Survival, are waterproof and loaded with information that every TrailblazerGirl should know (or at least have access to). In concise, straightforward language and clear illustrations, you?ll find tips on reading grid coordinates, measuring distance traveled by keeping a tally of your pace, magnetizing a needle to fashion a compass, the difference between a knot (i.e., a tie that intertwines within itself) and a hitch (i.e., a tie that attaches a rope to another object in a means that if the object is removed, the hitch fall apart), and how to tie the most common knots and hitches and in what situation these will be useful. Valuable info to have when you are on your next camping or backcountry adventure. * Trailblazer Girl *
[July 24, 2017] Waterford Press, publisher of over 650 simplified pocket guides that connect people to the world around them by making knowledge about nature, the sciences, world cultures, and outdoor recreation and skills more accessible, has published two pocket guides in collaboration with experts at The National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR). NASAR represents both volunteer and agency search-and-rescue responders internationally. Basic Navigation for Search and Rescue and Survival and Essential Knots for Search and Rescue and Survival are valuable references for search and rescue technicians, campers, hikers, outdoor professionals, and sports enthusiasts. These easy-to-use guides contain succinct information supported by color illustrations and will assist your ability to expertly navigate using a map, compass and GPS, as well as to tie the most common knots used in search and rescue. Both guides are available now and retail for $9.95. These durable lightweight folding guides are waterproof to withstand rigorous use in the field and fit easily in your pocket. * FireEngineering.com *
[July 24, 2017] Waterford Press, publisher of over 650 simplified pocket guides that connect people to the world around them by making knowledge about nature, the sciences, world cultures, and outdoor recreation and skills more accessible, has published two pocket guides in collaboration with experts at The National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR). NASAR represents both volunteer and agency search-and-rescue responders internationally. Basic Navigation for Search and Rescue and Survival and Essential Knots for Search and Rescue and Survival are valuable references for campers, hikers, outdoor professionals, sports enthusiasts and search and rescue technicians. These easy-to-use guides contain succinct information supported by color illustrations and will assist your ability to expertly navigate using a map, compass and GPS, as well as to tie the most common knots used in search and rescue. Both guides are available now and retail for $9.95. These durable lightweight folding guides are waterproof to withstand rigorous use in the field and fit easily in your pocket. Find out more at :- www.waterfordpress.com * Rugbyrep.com *
[July 24, 2017] Waterford Press, publisher of over 650 simplified pocket guides that connect people to the world around them by making knowledge about nature, the sciences, world cultures, and outdoor recreation and skills more accessible, has published two pocket guides in collaboration with experts at The National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR). NASAR represents both volunteer and agency search-and-rescue responders internationally. Basic Navigation for Search and Rescue and Survival and Essential Knots for Search and Rescue and Survival are valuable references for campers, hikers, outdoor professionals, sports enthusiasts and search and rescue technicians. These easy-to-use guides contain succinct information supported by color illustrations and will assist your ability to expertly navigate using a map, compass and GPS, as well as to tie the most common knots used in search and rescue. Both guides are available now and retail for $9.95. These durable lightweight folding guides are waterproof to withstand rigorous use in the field and fit easily in your pocket. Find out more at :- www.waterfordpress.com * Intouchrugby.com *
