Don't get sick - The Hidden Dangers of Camping and Hiking

* Handy, pocket-sized guide provides practical, even humorous information on camp cleanliness, waste disposal, water treatment and disease prevention, with helpful appendices and charts

Nothing soothes the soul like a great wilderness escape for a hiking or camping adventure, but what about your physical health? Without proper awareness of the protozoa and parasites awaiting you, outdoor adventures can quickly become a nightmare of viruses and infections. Add animal-borne diseases like tick fever, rabies, and trichinosis and many aspiring adventurers may never leave their homes...unless, of course, they have this book.

These valuable resources describe food- and water-borne diseases and explain how to prevent them; how to keep a clean camp; how to choose the best water filter; how to select, manage, handle and prepare food; how to dispose of human waste and solid waste; and how to use the Leave-No-Trace ethic of backcountry living and travel.