Cave Exploring: The Definitive Guide To Caving Technique, Safety, Gear, And Trip Leadership (Falcon Guides Cave Exploring) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
This intructional guide to cave exploring will help readers select the right gear for a caving expedition and understand the proper techniques for exploring safely and with minimal impact. Cave Exploring also discusses the very important topic of trip leadership, something most other caving books give only passing treatment to if any at all.
Series: Falcon Guides Cave Exploring
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: FalconGuides; 1st edition (April 1, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0762725605
ISBN-13: 978-0762725601
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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This is a good introductory book for new cavers as well as a handy reference for experienced cavers. However, the section on lighting is a little out of date (but still usable). In the clothing, the author frequently makes reference to the brand name, Capilene, instead of more generic terms for polyester garments. Overall though, this is the most readable of any introductory caving book that I've read.
Paul's a good friend and a great caver; I can't think of very many people who would be better qualified to write this book. He's done an admirable job of presenting both a good introduction to caving as well as providing some more advanced material for folks who have been caving for some time. I could nitpick some of the presentation - but overall the book is very well crafted. (I especially enjoyed the dedication - thanks, Paul!)
Much info for first timers! Great book!! A great guide for safety, gear needed, caving techniques, and weather you are up to the task of caving!
A gift to my grandson. He liked it and I think is using it as he explores caves. I'll ask him.
This is a great book for anyone who is somewhat serious about caving. Lots of good info on gear and safety, cave maps, and everything else. I really liked the cave map illustrations.
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