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SAS Survival Handbook, Third Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Anywhere
SAS Survival Handbook, Third Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Anywhere
SAS Survival Handbook, Third Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Anywhere
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SAS Survival Handbook, Third Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Anywhere

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The ultimate guide to surviving anywhere, now updated with more than 100 pages of additional material, including a new chapter on urban survival

"A classic. ... Addresses every conceivable disaster scenario. Don’t leave home without it” Outside

Revised to reflect the latest in survival knowledge and technology, and covering new topics such as urban survival and terrorism, the multimillion-copy worldwide bestseller SAS Survival Handbook by John "Lofty" Wiseman is the definitive resource for all campers, hikers, and outdoor adventurers. From basic campcraft and navigation to fear management and strategies for coping with any type of disaster, this complete course includes:

Being prepared: Understanding basic survival skills, like reading the weather, and preparation essentials, such as a pocket survival kit.

Making camp: Finding the best location, constructing the appropriate shelter, organizing camp, staying warm, and creating tools.

Food: What to eat, what to avoid, where to find it, and how to prepare it.

First aid: A comprehensive course in emergency/wilderness medicine, including how to maximize survival in any climate or when injured.

Disaster survival: How to react in the face of natural disasters and hostile situations—and how to survive if all services and supplies are cut off.

Self-defense: Arming yourself with basic hand-to-hand combat techniques.

Security: Protecting your family and property from intrusion, break-ins, and theft.

Climate & terrain: Overcoming any location, from the tropics to the poles, from the desert to the mountains and sea.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperCollins
Release dateNov 11, 2014
ISBN9780062386717
SAS Survival Handbook, Third Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Anywhere
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John 'Lofty' Wiseman

John 'Lofty' Wiseman served in the British Special Air Service (SAS) for twenty-six years. The SAS Survival Handbook is based on the training techniques of this world-famous elite fighting force.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This is an exciting pocket-sized book which would be useful in a life-threatening situation. Fortunately it also contains some stuff relevant to everyday life. Things that I have learned and applied include:- how to find north using an analogue watch- how to tie a bowline- how to make a bow and arrow (did this one more for fun than necessity, but it really worked)There are also many fascinating pages about first aid, edible plants and surviving in extreme climates. Much of the information will, hopefully, never be required, but it's interesting to know, nonetheless.

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  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    Fun making bear-traps in the garden. The first aid section is really good as well.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Brilliant and thought provoking. I learned about cultural differences resulting in plane crashes, why the Eastern world is good at math, and when you are born in the early part of the year you get certain privileges. Everyone should read this book; and then send their kids to school as outlined in the chapter "Marita's Bargain".
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Quite useful as a "textbook" to supplement the survival courses which I have done over the years.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    In book memes, there is invariably a question about which book you would want to take along with you on a deserted island. Most people answer something like the Bible or the complete works of Shakespeare. I always answer this book. It covers everything from urban survivalism (don't get too attached to pets; you may have to eat them) to how to survive a plane crash into the ocean. Of course, you have to read the book before you need it, but it would be good to add to any backpack before a trip. The added couple of pounds could come in very handy.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Pretty freakin good, I can take a big game animal down if I need to now, hopefully it won't come to that as I am vegetarian :)But in all seriousness you need to practice these skills if you want to be able to really survive if put in a bad situation. Highly recommended for anyone interested in survivalism.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Quite useful as a "textbook" to supplement the survival courses which I have done over the years.

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