Everyone who ventures into the backcountry goes equipped with tips for preventing or treating the injuries and maladies that can arise there . . . dont they?

This deck of 48 Knowledge Cards will see that you do, at least. Its compact enough to go anywhere in a pocket; its Q&A quiz format means that youll be entertained while you learn; and its contents deal with most of the nasties that the outback can inflict on a visitor. Each card poses a question on the frontHow might you retrieve a lost companion? Treat frostbite, snakebite, heat stroke? What could you do in a mountain lion encounter?with a knowledgeable, succinct answer on the back.

These cards are the work of a lifelong outdoorsman and river guide. Theyre excellent company, at home or on a wilderness trip.

With 48 fact-filled cards per package, Knowledge Cards are a great source of condensed informationall in a deck the size of a pack of playing cards.

Card size: 3 x 4 in.

Text by J. Baldwin

Published with the Sierra Club

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this product supports the Sierra Clubs efforts to preserve and protect the planet.