Make the most of all of your outdoors adventures by being prepared--physically and mentally--with Expert Companions: Outdoor. Author Lachlan McLaine offers a distinctive blend of real-world advice for anyone with an adventurous spirit, including information on how to prepare for each excursion, what to wear, the no-exceptions-must-have tools and gear, and how to use the environment around you for cooking, camping, and--sometimes--surviving. Whether you’re an expert wilderness survivalist or simply looking to spend more time outside, this is the essential handy reference guide for anyone with adventure on the mind.- This expert companion includes all the essential information you’ll need for any outdoors adventure. - Learn how to observe the natural world, discover how to read and understand the weather patterns and forecasts, and brush up on basic map skills and map reading. Expert Companions: Outdoor is an essential reference guide for anyone ready for an adventure!