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SAS Survival: the Essential Survival Book in a Zip-up Edition with Inbuilt Compass: How to Survive in the Wild (Paperback)

by John 'Lofty' Wiseman (Author)
4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Collins; Revised zip-up camouflage with compass ed edition (1 Sep 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007285124
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007285129
  • Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 9.7 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 124,232 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    Popular in these categories:

    #34 in  Books > Sports, Hobbies & Games > Fishing, Birdwatching & Other Outdoor Pursuits > Active Pursuits > Outdoor Survival Skills
    #47 in  Books > Reference > Atlases & Maps > Publisher & Series > Collins

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Product Description
The bestselling guide to how to survive in the wild, in any climate, on land or at sea - now in a fantastic gift edition with inbuilt compass. Have you thought about how you would deal with surviving out in the wild with nothing but the plants you could forage? Do you wonder how you would manage if you were lost and had to set up an improvised camp? Can you tie knots or make basic weather forecasts? All the above and much more are covered in SAS Survival, written by ex-SAS survival expert John 'Lofty' Wiseman. The book is based on the training techniques of the Special Air Service, the world's most famous elite fighting force. Whether you are a camper, a hiker, a sailor or anyone else engaged in outdoor pursuits, this reference bible could actually save your life. Using clear line drawings and colour illustrations, survival techniques from the sea to the mountains and from the polar icecaps to the desert are described, complete with what to do in a whole range of medical and meteorological emergencies.The book is zipped inside tough camouflage fabric, making it perfect for carrying in a rucksack or pocket, and an inbuilt compass provides an essential tool for every walker or anyone in an emergency situation.

About the Author
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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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating information presented in a great format, 9 Jan 2009
By A. Merritt "father_of_6" (Bucks, England) - See all my reviews
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Survival books have been popular for some time, offering practical advice for anyone planning on spending time in more inhospitable locations than suburbia.

Yet for most people that buy this, both the book and reader will probably not be seen in survival conditions - it's simply an enjoyable exercise learning about SAS techniques. What this book delivers in addition to this is the novel cover that, for me enhances the enjoyment of the book and brings out the child in me. Now all I need is the camouflage clothing and survival equipment and I'll be set - in the concrete jungle, on the sofa.

Incidentally, this was purchased for my two sons but I'm going to buy another copy as they won't let me borrow it any more (and it is an excellent gift).
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4.0 out of 5 stars WHAT CAN I SAY!, 29 Jan 2009
Well worth the money, the only thing is this zip-up edition is a bit of a gimmick, and is more annoying than useful, and you my find your fingers getting sore from the constant rubbing along the zip as you turn the small pages, also the pages themselves don't stay in good condition as the corners of the pages constantly rub on the zip cover, no good for regular reading, more for keeping in your rucksack for reference. only reason for not giving it 5 stars.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Novelty cover no good, 9 Mar 2009
By Alexander I. C. Hill "aic_hill2" (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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Perfectly interesting and potentially useful pocket version of the SAS survival guide but the novelty cover simply gets in the way and CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE BOOK. To be fair, the compass embedded in the cover does work but it's all a bit of a gimmick rather than a practical improvement! Save yourself a few quid...
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