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Don't Get Sick: The Hidden Dangers of Camping and Hiking
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(Buch) |
| Lieferstatus: |
 Auf Bestellung (Lieferzeit unbekannt) |
| Veröffentlichung: |
März 2002
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| Genre: |
Ratgeber |
| ISBN: |
9780898868548 |
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EAN-Code:
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9780898868548 |
| Verlag: |
Mountaineers Books |
| Einband: |
Kartoniert |
| Sprache: |
English
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| Serie: |
Don't |
| Dimensionen: |
H 152 mm / B 103 mm / D 7 mm |
| Gewicht: |
82 gr |
| Seiten: |
112 |
| Bewertung: |
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| Inhalt: |
| How to avoid swallowing things that will make you turn green, and other backcountry health tips for only $8.95 Teaches campers and hikers how to avoid backcountry illnesses and even death due to food-borne diseases, sanitation problems, polluted water sources, and moreHandy pocket-sized guide gives practical, even humorous, information on camp cleanliness, waste disposal, water treatment, food management, and germ preventionHelpful appendices and chartsNothing soothes the soul like a great escape into the wilderness for a hiking or camping adventure, but what about your physical health? Without the proper awareness of the protozoa and parasites that await you, outdoor adventures can quickly become a nightmare of viruses and infections. Add animal-borne diseases like tick fever, rabies and trichinosis and many would-be adventurers might never leave their homes unless, of course, they have this book.This invaluable resource describes food- and waterborne diseases and explains how to prevent them; how to keep a clean camp; how to choose the best water filter; how to select, manage, handle, and prepare foods; how to dispose of human waste and solid waste; and how to use leave-no-trace camping techniques in the backcountry. Don't Get Sick is is a must-have for everyone who spends time in the wild. |
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