Since many of these works are wilderness 'how to' books, going well beyond survival, we would be remiss not to consider "Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills", now in its 8th, 50th Anniversary Edition. It gives a lot of good information that is relevant for wilderness hiking, camping, and travel in general. I have my copy of the first edition (1960), and it is interesting to compare then and now.

What's the bible for canoeing and kayaking? I understand some of us indulge in those activities.....