>>1874183>how to read mapsgrab a set of topo maps and start following unmarked/unblazed trails. Bring a compass and practice navigating using that to decide which direction you should take, etc.
if you insist on having something to read, the book Be Expert with Map and Compass by Kjellstrom is pretty good
>how to safely start a fire etcwatch the yuru camp they cover fire safety in detail
>also how safe is it to go off trailspretty damned safe, but takes much longer to walk