Essential Knots For Search and Rescue and Survival [Pamphlet]

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, youll 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. Essential 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. Made in the USA.www.waterfordpress.comBryan Enberg is the Director of Education for the National Association for Search and Rescue. He is the SAR Coordinator for the State of New Jersey with the New Jersey State Police and has been a member of Nlƒ]