SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea
 | Average Customer Rating: Recommend The SAS Survival Handbook is the Special Air Service's complete course in being prepared for any type of emergency. John 'Lofty' Wiseman presents real strategies for surviving in any type of situation, from accidents and escape procedures, including chemical and nuclear to successfully adapting to various climates (polar, tropical, desert), to identifying edible plants and creating fire. The book is extremely practical and is illustrated throughout with easy-to-understand line art… Product details and pricing info |
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118 Customer Reviews Posted
- Essential Reading for the Traveler
- I recently purchased the backpack edition of this book and have really enjoyed it. It's highly informative, easy to understand, and has the potential to save the life of anyone who reads it. There's the odd mistake, such as using barrel cacti as a source of water in the desert, when only some species are safe to drink from (thanks to Ray Mears for that tidbit in his Survival series), but overall you will come away from reading this book with knowledge that will prolong your life in a survival situation. I'd recommend the backpack edition as it fits nicely in the side pocket of a rucksack, but has the full text of the original. Seal this book in a waterproof bag, and take it with you when traveling off the beaten path.
- 2007-07-02, 2 of 3 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Camping must have
- If you like to travel off the beaten path, you should take this book with you. From interesting things to look for on a day hike, to ways to survive in any climate, and location this book is a must have. Hunting, gathering, shelter, fire, and first-aid. Things you must know to survive in the wilderness.
- 2007-06-12, 3 of 4 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Second one I bought.
- I sent my first one to my mom, this is a great book for anyone interested in anything outdoors. Particularly Scouts. Some of those idiots on Survior need to read this. Damn fine man book.
- 2007-06-12, 2 of 3 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Amazing!!!
- I had to look for a book to improve my knowledge about outdoors activities like camping, hiking and survival skills. This book is THE book to have in hand. It is very comprehensive, have a lot of details, and it's written by a guy that really had to use the methods and tips described in the book.
Probably the book goes a lot far in survival skills for a lot of us (like surviving to an atomic accident) but no one knows when it will come handy to know what to do in those cases. Like having a water shortage in your house for a week could lead you to know some survival skills to "create" water from the elements.
The book is well written as well as very comprehensive. I don't recommend this book to newbies because it describe a lot of techniques that require a minimum of knowledge.
I can't wait to test my learning this summer!
Thanks Lofty! - 2007-06-09, 1 of 2 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- SAS
- John "Lofty" Wiseman, Ex SAS, if you ever wanted someone who knew what he was talking about, this is the man. The book is full of info for literally every point and circumbstance on the planet. It is a book that you will use, demolish while using it and you will buy another copy because you used this one too much. The only regret I have of this book (and why I give it 4 stars) is not the content but the book itself. It is not sturdy enough. The content itself is a mini library to survival around the globe. You're a serious survivalist or camper? This book should be yours.
- 2007-05-31, 3 of 4 people found this review helpful, Rated:
