Ultimate Wilderness Gear: Everything You Need to Know to Choose and Use the Best Outdoor Equipment

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Ultimate Wilderness Gear gives every wilderness junkie what they crave: expert knowledge on the best gear to get any job done on an outdoor trip. Craig Caudill, author of Extreme Wilderness Survival, has amassed decades' worth of wilderness expertise from backpacking, hunting and exploring; in this new and unparalleled guide he dives deeply into the topic of his favorite equipment and tools to help readers make wise purchases, then learn to use and maintain each item for life. More than just general analysis, readers get specific recommendations of what they should buy based on their unique environments and needs. Craig provides a detailed analysis of knives, cordage, fire starters and fuel, water purifiers and containers, packs, compasses and maps, first-aid items, clothing, tents and sleeping bags, and so much more. As a bonus, readers get an extra chapter on specialty equipment such as ultra-light gear, bush craft and hunting. Craig is the real deal, and readers trust his expertise because they know it's based on hard time spent outside learning and teaching others. Rather than a boring reference textbook, this is an enjoyable read, with true stories, quotes and interesting factoids woven in that entertain as much as they teach. Don't miss this essential gear guide that's set to be the hottest wilderness book of 2018.

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"Stop wasting your money on the wrong gear. Craig cuts through the confusion and lands solidly on his 40+ years of wilderness experience with every type of gear imaginable. Save money, time, frustration and potentially your life. Get this book and get the right gear!" --David Polczynksi, founder of Ultimate Survival Tips

"When it comes to recommending gear that will put up with rough use out in the real wilderness, Craig Caudill has truly earned his stripes. His new book reflects a depth of understanding of what works and what doesn't that few other outdoors folk ever really take the time to learn." --Ken Galbraith, sergeant major, U.S. Army Special Forces (retired) and member of a Federal LE Personnel Recovery Unit

"Craig Caudill's latest book answers age-old preparedness questions from an expert perspective with an understanding of primitive skills to modern-day survival. Gear can be expensive, so invest wisely and trust this gentleman's advice." --Kevin Estela, owner and head instructor of Estela Wilderness Education

"Whether you are going on a two-hour hike or a two-week deployment, Craig puts the sense back into common sense when it comes to outdoor gear. This is a must-read for both the weekend outdoorsperson and the seasoned adventurer." --Mike Poynter, EMT-P, Former FBI Tactical Paramedic and Flight Paramedic

"Craig has a firm understanding of the principles, skills and equipment needed for man-tracking endeavors and back country operations. Knowing what you are doing is important, as is knowing what equipment you need to carry. Craig has an unmatched understanding of both. His equipment recommendations will keep you on track."
--Cornelius B. Nash, Former U.S. Army Major, Joint Task Force-North (JTF-N) and Senior Military
Tracking Instructor with Enhanced Tracking Applications

Author Bio

Craig Caudill is the author of Extreme Wilderness Survival, and he's the chief instructor at Nature Reliance School. Craig is also the "in-house" survival instructor for Dan's Depot, which has nearly 30K Facebook likes. He has written for American Frontiersman, Self-Reliance Illustrated, Backwoodsman and Wilderness Way. He has been featured on Kentucky EducationTelevision, and he is regularly interviewed on outdoor/survival-related radioshows and podcasts. He lives in central Kentucky.