A Woman's Guide to the Wild Your Complete Outdoor Handbook [Paperback]

For women who enjoy hiking, camping, backpacking, and other outdoor recreation or those inspired by Cheryl Strayed’sWild, this is the definitive guide to being a woman in the great outdoors. This friendly handbook covers the matters of most concern to women, from “feminine functions” in the wilderness to how to deal with condescending men, as well as the basics of wilderness survival tailored to women’s unique needs. It includes gear lists in addition to advice for camp setup, fire building, food and water, safety, weather, and navigation.“Ruby McConnell is a force of nature. She’s fun, informative, and never preachy. Buy a copy ofA Woman’s Guide to the Wildfor all your girlfriends, get out to the backcountry, and get dirty.”
—Novella Carpenter, author ofFarm CityandGone Feral
 
“A handbook for outdoors-loving women, whether they’re experienced trailblazers or newbies inspired by Cheryl Strayed’sWild.”
—Publishers Weekly

Oregonian Ruby McConnell’s practical guide to the great outdoors is just for women, with topics such as how to deal bathroom needs and condescending men, and advice on camp setup and building fires.
—The Seattle Times

“I truly appreciate [McConnell’s] female perspective as a thorough introduction to the basics.”
—She Explores

“...A Woman’s Guide to the Wild provides wisdom for outdoor adventurers of all levels. Most of all, it is meant to encourage and support women in exploring their full potential.”
— Stackedd magazine

“For women who enjoy hiking, camping, backpacking and other outdoor recreation — or those inspired to start getting out there by Cheryl Strayed’sWild—this book is the defil“+