Surviving the Desert

Travel safely through extreme environmentsFind water, dress for the environment, create a campsite, signal, and navigate in the desertSeries author Greg Davenport has appeared on ABC's Primetime Thursday and CBS's 48 HoursThe techniques and equipment necessary for surviving in the desert are made more challenging by the intense sunlight, wide temperature range, sparse vegetation, and sandstorms, but Greg Davenport shares how to deal with the toughest conditions. Learn how to avoid insects and snakes. Photos and drawings illustrate gear and techniques necessary for survival in the rough and dangerous terrain.