For women who enjoy hiking, camping, backpacking, and other outdoor recreation or those inspired by Cheryl Strayed’s Wild , 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.

“The book every outdoor-loving woman should have on her shelf.”
—Misadventures Magazine

Hike, camp, backpack, and navigate the wilderness like a pro with this personable guide to outdoor adventure. This fun, practical handbook covers everything from “feminine functions” (like dealing with your period and peeing in the woods) to staying safe (like protecting yourself from strangers). You’ll also find chapters that help you prepare for—and make the most of—your time in the wilderness with information and advice on:

• Gear lists
• Personal Care
• Camp setup
• Fire building
• Weather
• Navigation
• Food & Water

Fun and informative, A Woman’s Guide to the Wild will inspire you to get out on your own or with your girlfriends, explore the wilderness, and get a little dirty. “The book every outdoor-loving woman should have on her shelf.”
—Misadventures Magazine

Published 2018

Written by Ruby McConnell and Illustrated by Teresa Grasseschi