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For any woman who wants to get outside and play, here is the definitive guide to being a woman in the great outdoors. ""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.

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Ruby McConnell is a force of nature. She s fun, informative, and never preachy. Buy a copy of A Woman s Guide to the Wild for all your girlfriends, get out to the backcountry, and get dirty. Novella Carpenter, author of Farm City and Gone Feral From glamping to peeing in the woods, this practical and sometimes humorous guide for novice outdoorswomen reveals the secret answers to questions that guys may never fully understand. William L. Sullivan, author of Listening for Coyote

Ruby McConnell is a force of nature. She s fun, informative, and never preachy. Buy a copy of A Woman s Guide to the Wild for all your girlfriends, get out to the backcountry, and get dirty. Novella Carpenter, author of Farm City and Gone Feral From glamping to peeing in the woods, this practical and sometimes humorous guide for novice outdoorswomen reveals the secret answers to questions that guys may never fully understand. William L. Sullivan, author of Listening for Coyote A Woman s Guide to the Wild sings loudly and proudly as it provides women of varying degrees of outdoor experience with a practical handbook for wilderness adventuring. Misadventures Magazine I truly appreciate [McConnell s] female perspective as a thorough introduction to the basics. She Explores [ A Woman s Guide to the Wild ] offers women the no-nonsense hiking and camping knowledge that they all should have received as adventurous youngsters. Foreword Reviews You ll find that [McConnell] is both inspiring and awesome and I highly recommend her book. Hike Like a Woman In A Woman's Guide to the Wild, Ruby champions the woman adventurer with her experience and knowledge of all aspects of the great outdoors. Her book provides a manual to for both the accomplished and aspiring outdoors woman, with everything she needs to stand toe to toe with even the most rugged outdoorsmen. CloudLine Apparel Blog

Ruby McConnell is a force of nature. She s fun, informative, and never preachy. Buy a copy of A Woman s Guide to the Wild for all your girlfriends, get out to the backcountry, and get dirty. Novella Carpenter, author of Farm City and Gone Feral From glamping to peeing in the woods, this practical and sometimes humorous guide for novice outdoorswomen reveals the secret answers to questions that guys may never fully understand. William L. Sullivan, author of Listening for Coyote A Woman s Guide to the Wild sings loudly and proudly as it provides women of varying degrees of outdoor experience with a practical handbook for wilderness adventuring. Misadventures Magazine I truly appreciate [McConnell s] female perspective as a thorough introduction to the basics. She Explores [ A Woman s Guide to the Wild ] offers women the no-nonsense hiking and camping knowledge that they all should have received as adventurous youngsters. Foreword Reviews You ll find that [McConnell] is both inspiring and awesome and I highly recommend her book. Hike Like a Woman In A Woman's Guide to the Wild, Ruby champions the woman adventurer with her experience and knowledge of all aspects of the great outdoors. Her book provides a manual to for both the accomplished and aspiring outdoors woman, with everything she needs to stand toe to toe with even the most rugged outdoorsmen. CloudLine Apparel Blog It was so refreshing to read straightforward, honest information about the topics that seem to be taboo for every other guidebook. Modern Hiker [McConnell s] book is a manifesto for women to go exploring the wild, even if it means making mistakes along the way. Appalachian Trail Girl

Ruby McConnell is a force of nature. She s fun, informative, and never preachy. Buy a copy of A Woman s Guide to the Wild for all your girlfriends, get out to the backcountry, and get dirty. Novella Carpenter, author of Farm City and Gone Feral From glamping to peeing in the woods, this practical and sometimes humorous guide for novice outdoorswomen reveals the secret answers to questions that guys may never fully understand. William L. Sullivan, author of Listening for Coyote A Woman s Guide to the Wild sings loudly and proudly as it provides women of varying degrees of outdoor experience with a practical handbook for wilderness adventuring. Misadventures Magazine

Ruby McConnell is a force of nature. She's fun, informative, and never preachy. Buy a copy of A Woman's Guide to the Wild for all your girlfriends, get out to the backcountry, and get dirty. --Novella Carpenter, author of Farm City and Gone Feral A handbook for outdoors-loving women, whether they're experienced trailblazers or newbies inspired by Cheryl Strayed's Wild. --Publishers Weekly Oregonian Ruby McConnell's practical guide to the great outdoors is just for women, with topics such as how to deal bathroom needs and condescending men, and advice on camp setup and building fires. --The Seattle Times ...A Woman's Guide to the Wild provides wisdom for outdoor adventurers of all levels. Most of all, it is meant to encourage and support women in exploring their full potential. -- Stackedd magazine For women who enjoy hiking, camping, backpacking and other outdoor recreation -- or those inspired to start getting out there by Cheryl Strayed's Wild--this book is the definitive guide to being a woman in the great outdoors. --Bainbridge Island Review You'll find that [McConnell] is both inspiring and awesome and I highly recommend her book. --Hike Like a Woman It was so refreshing to read straightforward, honest information about the topics that seem to be taboo for every other guidebook. --Modern Hiker [McConnell's] book is a manifesto for women to go exploring the wild, even if it means making mistakes along the way. --Appalachian Trail Girl In A Woman's Guide to the Wild, geologist and outdoor enthusiast Ruby McConnell gives women the tools (and confidence) to safely navigate the backcountry solo. --Modern Farmer Cheryl Strayed's famous book Wild was almost a how-NOT-to-survive-wilderness book. Ruby McConnell aims to flip the script and give women useful information on striking out on their own. --NPR Don't let the Boy Scouts and lumberjacks fool you--women can handle the great outdoors just as well, if not better, than men. Ruby McConnell is helping to prove it. --The Source Weekly If your mom devoured Wild and promptly purchased red-laced hiking boots, this local guide from an Oregonian geologist is for her. --Seattle Met Online The book every outdoor-loving woman should have on her shelf. --Misadventures Magazine

Ruby McConnell is a force of nature. She s fun, informative, and never preachy. Buy a copy of <i>A Woman s Guide to the Wild</i> for all your girlfriends, get out to the backcountry, and get dirty. <b><b> </b>Novella Carpenter, author of <i>Farm City</i> and <i>Gone Feral</i></b> From glamping to peeing in the woods, this practical and sometimes humorous guide for novice outdoorswomen reveals the secret answers to questions that guys may never fully understand. <b> William L. Sullivan, author of <i>Listening for Coyote</i></b> A handbook for outdoors-loving women, whether they re experienced trailblazers or newbies inspired by Cheryl Strayed s <i>Wild</i>. <b><i><b> Publishers Weekly</i></b> Who says women can t camp? Geologist and Girl Gone Wild blogger Ruby McConnell gathers all kinds of useful outdoor advice how to pack efficiently, tie knots, position tarps, build and light a fire into a handy pocket guide to being a happy camper. <b><i><i> </i>Wall Street Journal</i></b> Oregonian Ruby McConnell s practical guide to the great outdoors is just for women, with topics such as how to deal bathroom needs and condescending men, and advice on camp setup and building fires. <b><i> The Seattle Times</i></b> A Woman s Guide to the Wild sings loudly and proudly as it provides women of varying degrees of outdoor experience with a practical handbook for wilderness adventuring. <b><i><b> </b>Misadventures Magazine </b> I truly appreciate [McConnell s] female perspective as a thorough introduction to the basics. <b> <i>She Explores</i></b> <i> Not your typical guidebook...a really fun read. </i><i><b> Portland Monthly magazine</b></i> Highly comical and packed with authentic advice from veteran outdoorswomen and relevant professionals. <i><b> Seattle Magazine</b></i> A well-rounded outdoor guide covering everything from picking out the perfect pair of hiking boots to more complex concepts like navigation and compass reading.<i> </i><i><b> Rachel Belle, KIRO radio</b></i> Equally well-suited for those most comfortable in an inner-city arboretum, along with anyone who gets a thrill from multi-day camping treks, <i>A Woman s Guide to the Wild</i>provides wisdom for outdoor adventurers of all levels. Most of all, it is meant to encourage and support women in exploring their full potential. <b> <i>Stackedd magazine</i></b> <i> A Woman's Guide to the Wild</i> is unabashedly matter-of-fact and cheerfully can-do, a great kick-in-the-pants for outdoorswomen wannabes.<i> </i><i><b> The Bookmonger, Kitsap Sun</b></i> For women who enjoy hiking, camping, backpacking and other outdoor recreation or those inspired to start getting out there by Cheryl Strayed s <i>Wild</i> this book is the definitive guide to being a woman in the great outdoors.<i> </i><i><b> Bainbridge Island Review</b> [<i>A Woman s Guide to the Wild</i>] offers women the no-nonsense hiking and camping knowledge that they all should have received as adventurous youngsters. <i><b> Foreword Reviews</b></i> You ll find that [McConnell] is both inspiring and awesome and I highly recommend her book. <i><b> Hike Like a Woman</b></i> In <i>A Woman's Guide to the Wild</i>, Ruby champions the woman adventurer with her experience and knowledge of all aspects of the great outdoors. Her book provides a manual to for both the accomplished and aspiring outdoors woman, with everything she needs to stand toe to toe with even the most rugged outdoorsmen. <i><b> CloudLine Apparel Blog </i> It was so refreshing to read straightforward, honest information about the topics that seem to be taboo for every other guidebook. <i> <b> <i>Modern Hiker </b></i> McConnell s work is timely and significant, and daring. <i><b><i> Oregon Literary Arts</b></i> [McConnell s] book is a manifesto for women to go exploring the wild, even if it means making mistakes along the way. <b> <i>Appalachian Trail Girl</i></b> InA Woman s Guide to the Wild, geologist and outdoor enthusiast Ruby McConnell gives women the tools (and confidence) to safely navigate the backcountry solo. <i><b> </b></i><b><i>Modern Farmer</i></b> A Woman's Guide to the Wild is a must-read primer for any every women considering a camping trip or other journey into the wilderness, whether by herself or as part of a group. <i><b> </b></i><b><i>Midwest Book Review</i></b> Ruby McConnell wrote the new <i>A Woman s Guide to the Wild</i>, simply because she couldn t believe it didn t already exist: A collection of tips and inspiration for people who expect a little more from the outdoors. <i><b> </b></i><b><i>Seattle Metropolitan Magazine </b> <i>A Woman s Guide to the Wild</i>is the first outdoor guidebook specifically addressing women s unique wilderness needs. <b><i> KLCC</b> This book covers the basics of hiking/camping, women-specific hygiene concerns, and includes a few projects & recipes to try out. <b><i><i> </i>Campfire Chic</b> [Ruby McConnell is] really putting [her] back into this whole crafting-a-literate-world-full-of-art-and-wonder thing. <i><b><b><i> </i></b>Corvallis Advocate</b></i><b><i></b> A how-to manual for other outdoorswomen. <b><i> The Register-Guard</b> Ruby [McConnell] shares her unique story as well as her passion for all things outdoors! <b><i><b> </b>Nature Kids Radio</i> Hear from Ruby McConnell - writer, dancer, and geologist about overcoming barriers to getting outdoors. <b><i><i> </i>Oregon Wild</i></b> Awesome. <b><i> T</i></b><i><b>he Hippy Homemaker</b></i> [A] great resource geared specifically for women who want to engage more with the wilderness. <b> <i>Thoreau-fare</i> Blog</b> [<i>A Woman's Guide to the Wild</i>] has chapters such as Setting Up Camp, Building A Fire, First Aid & Safety, Navigation, and other chapters about food, trail manners and lady matters yes, as in how to camp when you re in the midst of that time of the month. <b> </b><i><b>Women Who Hike</b></i> If you are looking for a great resource for all things outdoors this is the book for you. <b><i> Alpine Lily </i>Blog</b> [N]ot only instructive, but entertaining. <b><i> Book Bargains & Previews</i></b> [A Woman s Guide to the Wild] is small enough to put in your pack so you can reference it while out hiking or camping. <b><i><i> </i>Traveling Tales</i></b> [A]how-to manual for other outdoorswomen, with practical and sometimes humorous tips on everything from glamping to peeing in the woods. <b><i><i> <i>Oregon Adventures</i></i></b> [A]practical guide for women in the woods, breaking down the many myths and offering helpful advice. <b><i><i><i> </i></i>Her Packing List </i>blog</b> [N]ot only instructive, but entertaining. <b><i><i> </i>DIY-Wellness</i></b> [A] guide to enjoying the wild. <b><i><i> </i>InsureMyTrip</i>blog</b> [This] outdoor guide is humorous, conversational, and packed with vital outdoor skills and tips [It reads] like having a lively chat with your best friend. <i><b> Seattle Backpacker Magazine</b></i>

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RUBY MCCONNELL is the author of A Girl's Guide to the Wild; she's also a geologist, environmental advocate, and dancer. Her work has appeared in Grain Magazine, Misadventures Magazine, Oregon Quarterly, Seattle Backpackers Magazine, Bird Watcher's Digest, and Fungi Magazine, among others. TERESA GRASSESCHI is an illustrator, painter, and lifelong glasses wearer who spends her days making pictures for books, brands, and galleries. Her work has been featured in publications such as Stereogum, Rolling Stone, and the Wall Street Journal. She lives in Seattle, Washington.

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