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The bestselling compact guide on how to survive in the wild, in any climate, on land or at sea.
This updated edition contains all the latest techniques on survival training and timeless advice from the foremost expert in survival, Lofty Wiseman. All of it is rooted in the training techniques of the Special Air Service, the world’s most famous elite fighting force, in which Lofty served for 26 years.
Using clear line drawings and colour illustrations, and new case studies and survival scenarios, Lofty describes survival techniques for if you find yourself at sea, in the mountains, at the polar icecaps, or in the desert, complete with what to do in a whole range of medical and meteorological emergencies.
Whether you are a camper, a hiker, a sailor or simply engaged in general outdoor pursuits, this book could actually save your life.
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John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman served for 26 years with the Special Air Service and was their Chief Survival Instructor. He remains the foremost authority on SAS training techniques for civilians.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is about the 20th copy of this book that I've bought. I keep giving them to my friends. I also have the app on my iPhone. It is a really great book, and I always have a copy in my backpack along with a compass, signal mirror, whistle, snare wire... etc.
36 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
No need for a long review here. This book was written by a professional soldier who was in the SAS, or the Special Air Service. For those not in the know, that's an elite unit of the British Army trained to carry out operations in ALL parts of the world. Eventually, the author became a survival instructor to the SAS, so you can be sure that this guy knows his stuff.
The book covers all you'd ever want to know about the essentials of surviving in climates such as: the polar region, mountains, seashores, islands, tropical regions, or even at sea. Here's few of the many topics the book covers:
-food, what you can and can't eat
-animal tracking with numerous pics
-color pics of edible plants
-pictures of traps and how to trap things
-how to handle animals you've killed for food
-how to make a camp and various shelters
-knot tying pics
-first aid
-color pics of medicinal plants
-picures of dangerous/poisonous critters
-things to have in a survival kit
A very handy resource for anybody who enjoys outdoor/wilderness activities, it's just a darn good thing to have around in case of emergencies- or even just to look at the pictures! Also recommend Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff if you have a shoulder problem that is interfering with your outdoor activities.
The book covers all you'd ever want to know about the essentials of surviving in climates such as: the polar region, mountains, seashores, islands, tropical regions, or even at sea. Here's few of the many topics the book covers:
-food, what you can and can't eat
-animal tracking with numerous pics
-color pics of edible plants
-pictures of traps and how to trap things
-how to handle animals you've killed for food
-how to make a camp and various shelters
-knot tying pics
-first aid
-color pics of medicinal plants
-picures of dangerous/poisonous critters
-things to have in a survival kit
A very handy resource for anybody who enjoys outdoor/wilderness activities, it's just a darn good thing to have around in case of emergencies- or even just to look at the pictures! Also recommend Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff if you have a shoulder problem that is interfering with your outdoor activities.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This survivor guide is compact, to-the-point, and in a size that is easy to carry along on hikes and trips. Very useful and informative.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
practcal
found this book rather small- have not read everything in it what i have read was practical and informative i am not sorry that i bought it i am looking forward to reading it and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by waggler
good book
bought this book just because it looks interesting, and it is covers near enough every survival situation and is full of tips and tricks on how to survive or work with the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by luke
pocket size
handy little book.i wish it covered more edible vegetation in the British isles.its small pocket size .i think its just a 3 out of five.
Published 4 months ago by rockofrochelle
Classic reference text.
Written by a legend in military and survival training circles; John Wiseman. It is pretty thorough for such a small book and covers a variety of climatic conditions and regions... Read more
Published 5 months ago by SPam, egg, suasage and sPam
SAS survival guide
For what I paid it's a bargain at £3.80 including postage! Very good little book, hundreds of pages on first aid and survival. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Gregory Vance
Most Important Book You Don't Own
Delivery was quick, book is new, no missing pages or anything. Speaking plainly this is the best book i've ever bought, its pocket size and it's jam packed full of life saving... Read more
Published 6 months ago by thestickmaster
An excellent little book
I hadn't seen this book before and just bought it after i watched a survival programme on TV. This book is excellent, lots of useful advice and tips for surviving in extreme... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Cols
Buy it !!!
Just what I wanted. Short, sweet and to the point. Fits into a rucksack no problem. Got to admit, after 12 years in the Army I know the bulk of this, but refreshing one's knowledge... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Capt. Trips
Disappointing
Too much of this book will never be used, which is a shame. It's not that practical as a pocket guide either since to cram all of the facts inside makes it nearly 2 inches... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Rich
Collins Gem - SAS Survival Guide: How to survive in the Wild, on Land...
after reading the book i have to say that it is a helpful book in all survival situations and it give good tips and pointers how to make different things using what supplies you... Read more
Published 10 months ago by wade
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