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4th Edition—Fieldbook (2004-2013)
It's bigger, heavier, and has color photos on every page. It has BSA Supply Division ads on both inside front and back covers.
4th Edition Summary and Printing History
- title from title page—Fieldbook
- author uncertain
- cover has 3 photos of skier, hikers, and canoer, none of whom appear to be Scouts
- 2004-2013 (10 years)
- ?? copies printed
- size 152x229x27 mm (6x9")
- ?? printings (I haven't kept up with different printings; any information you have is welcome):
—1st printing (2004 & following, ?? copies)—614 numbered pages
Actual 4th Edition Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Leadership and Trek Preparation
- 1. Organizing for Adventures
- 2. Outdoor Leadership
- 3. Becoming Fit
- 4. Planning a Trek
- 5. Outdoor Menus
- 6. Managing Risk
- Leaving No Trace
- 7. Implementing Leave No Trace
- 8. Using Stoves and Campfires
- 9. Hygiene and Waste Disposal
- 10. Traveling and Camping in Special Environments
- Trek Adventures
- 11. Gearing Up
- 12. Navigation
- 13. Cold-Weather Travel and Camping
- 14. Hot-Weather Travel and Camping
- 15. Backpacking
- 16. Watercraft Adventure Safety
- 17. Canoeing
- 18. Kayaking and Rafting
- 19. Sailing
- 20. Bicycle Touring and Mountain Biking
- 21. Riding and Packing
- 22. Ski Touring and Snowshoeing
- 23. Mountain Travel
- 24. Caving
- 25. Fishing
- 26. Search and Rescue
- Appreciating Our Environment
- 27. Understanding Nature
- 28. Observing Nature
- 29. Examining the Earth
- 30. Monitoring Weather
- 31. Plants
- 32. Wildlife
- 33. Watching the Night Sky
- 34. Being Good Stewards of Our Resources
- Index
Last Revision to This Page: 2 May 2014
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