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Outdoor Survival Handbook: A Guide To The Resources And Materials Available In The Wild And How To Use Them For Food, Shelter,Warmth And Navigation (Paperback)

by Raymond Mears (Author)
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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Ebury Press (19 April 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0091878861
  • ISBN-13: 978-0091878863
  • Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,127 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Based on Mears's BBC2 survival series, this guide explains both to groups and individuals, the everyday skills required to live in and enjoy the natural world without violating it. Topics range from constructing a natural shelter, building a fire and orienteering, to identifying medicinal herbs.

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99 of 100 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book by Ray, 3 Feb 2004
By Mr. R. Owens (UK) - See all my reviews
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Having read most of the survival books on the market ranging from Lofty Wiseman's to Tom Brown I can say that this is very informative. It is although, after reading it aimed, more for the person who is interested in Bush craft and the primitive skills for more prolonged survival situations than those wanting skills for a short term survival situation with the possibilty of a quick rescue.

If you are interested in merely learning survival techniques for short term survival situations then you are probably better looking at Lofty's SAS Survival handbook. However, if you are looking at learning/becoming more in-tune with nature then this is certainly a book to read. The break down into different months of what resources are available I found very useful and the sections on wildlife observation and tracking were also useful.

Although not an exhaustive manuel on survival techniques it is certainly a book to set you on the path to be coming a good bushman.

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113 of 115 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Outdoor Companion., 27 Sep 2002
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Revealing an absolute wealth of knowledge and experience Ray Mears provides clear step-by-step instructions in how to master an abundance of survival methods which can be approached by novices and pros alike.

Ray Mears shows how to construct shelters from the elements suitable for virtually any time of the year and a variety of locations and environments. He approaches how to light a good fire in all types of weathers with the materials readily available in the wild, how to track & identify animals and other essential everyday skills needed to survive in the great outdoors.

Ray also shows how to orienteer and map-read, and the correct way to use a compass. He also demonstrates how to make a variety of tools and equipment from naturally available materials eg., ropes, pots etc..

This is an essential volume for anyone interested in the outdoor life, not just for survival purposes. A basic knowledge would do none of us any harm and this book meets this need and those who require much more. An excellent purchase.

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for non destructive outdoor survival techniques., 30 April 2001
By kr087@mdx.ac.uk (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This is a really good book if you are looking for information on out door survival techniques, especially those which let you live more or less in harmony with the environment. However in my opinion the book is not really aimed at those DO or DIE situations. One of the books by John Wiseman is a better bet if you want that sort of info. The book its self is broken down into 4 main sections, which reflect the different seasons, what to look out for, and how to best survive during them. The book is comprehensive, covering the usual topics of fire, water, food and shelter building, whilst also covering topics such as how to make cordage, carvings and how to use resources such as bark. The writing style is easy to follow and the book is well illustrated with an abundance of descriptive pictures, which help the reader to understand and better follow the text.

However BEWARE as this book is identical, bar a few cosmetic differences to the American book, "The Outdoor Survival Handbook" which is also by Raymond Mears.

On the whole this is a great book for general interest reading, but you don't need it if you already have the other edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
If you like Ray Mears this will not disappoint. It is well written and well illustrated, from a man that is pretty much at one with nature. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Helpless

5.0 out of 5 stars Ray - A Genius
This is a brilliant book, instructive, well written and and full of the things you need to know if a trekking, hiking and outdoors life is one you wish to explore. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Peter G. D. Cermak

4.0 out of 5 stars Ray Mears - My idol!
This book was a very enjoyable read. For those interested in the wilderness or hands-on outdoor pastimes, it keeps you flicking forward to see what other goodies it contains for... Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2007 by MaryAnne

4.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction to outdoor survival
I liked the way the book was organised, into seasons highlighting the essentials e.g. fire, shelter etc. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2005 by johnd2615

5.0 out of 5 stars Ray Mears Outdoor Survival Handbook
I read this book and thought it was excelent. I study bushcraft and find the book extremely useful. It explains all of the basic skills and some more advanced techniques. Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2002 by Frances Ross

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not a patch on Bushcraft
Ray Mears as we all know has provided 3 excellent series for the BBC. Whereas he comes across as personable and knowledgeable in the tv series, in this his first book he is a... Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2002

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice read, but basic
Having waited in anticipation for this book I was slightly dissapointed with the basic content of the book. Attending a Scout camp would give you most of the info. Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars A practical,down to earth,outdoor survival companion.
Concentrates,in detail,on the subject of outdoor survival in tune with nature and without the myriad of designer labelled gear so often associated with the outdoors these days. Read more
Published on 21 Jul 2001

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