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You're in the middle of the jungle and your 4x4 has just careened into a steep gully with mud clogging your tyres... what do you do next? From how to winch your vehicle back from the brink to how duct tape can be used for literally anything, this Off-Road Survival Handbook has everything a 4x4 driver needs when they want to travel anywhere off the beaten track. Packed with real-world advice that gets down and dirty, alongside the history and general uses of 4x4s and photographs from around the world, this guide will prove essential whether you are planning a 4x4 adventure across the tundra, a weekend camping trip with the family or simply marvelling at these wonderous vehicles from the comfort of your armchair. With helpful tips and guidance showing you all you need to know, this handbook covers: . 4x4 vehicles – the history and legends . Off-road driving – how to avoid getting stuck . Recovery and winching – for when you do get stuck . Navigation – how not to get lost . Camping – comfortable nights away from home . Eating and drinking – how to avoid the pitfalls of camp cooking . Campfires – how to safely enjoy one of the highlights of camping . Tools and repairs – essential advice to get you home . First aid – be prepared for the worst AUTHOR: John Carroll is an esteemed motoring journalist and photographer. He is the editor of 4x4 magazine and contributes to Land Rover World and Off Road and 4 Wheel Drive, as well as having several books under his belt.

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