Forge Ridge Wilderness Survival Field Manual: Practical Planning, Shelter, Water, Navigation, Signal

Prepare before you leave. Make sound decisions under pressure. Improve your readiness for every trip.

The Forge Ridge Wilderness Survival Field Manual is a practical guide for outdoor travelers, campers, hikers, hunters, vehicle-based explorers, and anyone who wants to be better prepared for wilderness emergencies.

This field manual provides straightforward guidance for planning trips, managing shelter and body temperature, locating and treating water, navigating unfamiliar terrain, signaling for rescue, reducing wildlife risks, and responding to common injuries.

Inside you will learn about:

- Trip planning and turnaround rules
- The lost-or-stranded action plan
- Emergency shelter and temperature management
- Fire preparation and safety
- Water location, collection, and treatment
- Wilderness navigation and route decisions
- Emergency signaling and rescue preparation
- Wildlife awareness and risk reduction
- First-aid readiness and emergency priorities
- Vehicle and home preparedness
- Practical checklists, plans, and inventory forms

Designed for quick reference and real-world use, this manual helps you build a dependable preparedness system before an emergency happens.

Whether you are preparing for a weekend outing, a backcountry trip, a roadside emergency, or an unexpected survival situation, the Forge Ridge Wilderness Survival Field Manual gives you practical knowledge you can use when sound decisions matter most.

Prepare. Adapt. Endure.