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For anyone who enjoys walking, mountaineering, canoeing, skiing, sailing, or mountain biking, it is important to have a sound grasp of key techniques for planning and maintaining a route under any possible condition, day or night, rain or snow. This compact, easy-to-use handbook, developed out of six decades of experience by the British Army's Special Air Service Brigade, provides clear advice on navigation methods, both for a fully equipped journey and in emergency situations. Beginning with such navigation fundamentals as understanding map grid references and how to use a compass and GPS (global positioning system), this handbook goes on to provide detailed information on such subjects as finding your way without a map or compass, reading the sun and stars, navigating in extreme environments, marking trails, signaling for help, and tracking both animals and people as well as basic tips on how to elude being tracked yourself. Every procedure is demonstrated in step-by-step diagrams that clearly outline what to do and what not to do in order to bring you and your companions safely to your destination. (7 1/2 x 9 1/2, 192 pages, diagrams, charts)
Neil Wilson is a freelance travel and outdoor pursuits journalist. An active mountaineer, mountain biker, sailor, paraglider, and snowboarder, he has written and photographed more than 30 books and traveled through Europe, North Africa, Mexico, the Far East, and Australia in the course of his work.
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98 of 98 people found the following review helpful
I rate this book as a lucky chance find. Just about every page is packed with useful information. It covers it's subject comprehensively in a readable style, interspersed by interesting facts e.g. the original definition of a (Roman) mile.
Many books on navigation assume background knowledge, which may not always be available. Starting with basics including mapping conventions and grid reference systems, it goes on to give very detailed and valuable coverage to quite an advanced level. Use of handheld GPS instruments is thoroughly explored. The emphasis is on terrestrial navigation though coastal and maritime topics are also thoroughly described. The only significant and deliberate ommission is astro-navigation with a sextant, which would be of historical interest only to the great majority.
The book continues with very practical advice on survival planning, search & rescue procedures, and tracking. Lastly there is an chapter on escape and evasion which I hope will remain interesting theory to me!
In summary, a valued and interesting book which deserves to stay in print for a long time.
Many books on navigation assume background knowledge, which may not always be available. Starting with basics including mapping conventions and grid reference systems, it goes on to give very detailed and valuable coverage to quite an advanced level. Use of handheld GPS instruments is thoroughly explored. The emphasis is on terrestrial navigation though coastal and maritime topics are also thoroughly described. The only significant and deliberate ommission is astro-navigation with a sextant, which would be of historical interest only to the great majority.
The book continues with very practical advice on survival planning, search & rescue procedures, and tracking. Lastly there is an chapter on escape and evasion which I hope will remain interesting theory to me!
In summary, a valued and interesting book which deserves to stay in print for a long time.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
This book is a perfect introduction to this topic. The style of writing is very easy to follow and it allows you to drop in and out of the book as you please. It starts with the absolute basics but manages to keep each section more or less independent of the others. I would have liked some more information on astro-navigation. This guy has managed to explain all other complex ideas so simply that I think we expect him to be able to the same for astro-navigation, which simply is another book in its own right. I'm sure any beginner who buys this book will find it an enjoyable read and it will spark a curiosity to learn more.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
This is the book every outdoor/soldier should have!
Every page is full of usefull and easy-to-understand information and how to use a compass and almost every navigation method used.
Perfect for the first-time user and for the experienced outdoor and soldier
Every page is full of usefull and easy-to-understand information and how to use a compass and almost every navigation method used.
Perfect for the first-time user and for the experienced outdoor and soldier
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Really Usefull Advice
I bought this title more for the map reading and navigational advice but found a lot of usefull information to help in emergencie's and survival i definately reccommend this to... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Big Si
Wot no colour!!!!
An excellent well written book by an erudite author, It brings back all the map reading principles learned about fifty years ago in the military and teaches the newer electronic... Read more
Published 6 months ago by TARAW
navigation hand book
navigation hand book this is an excellent book and its not just for the sas its perfect for hikers scouts young and old etc ....
Published 13 months ago by Gp Russ
Interesting
This book should be interesting and informative to most people who open its covers. Some of it, eg how to escape when being pursued, will never be needed but never the less makes... Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2010 by A. Williams
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