"A classic outdoor manual [that] addresses every conceivable
disaster scenario. Don't leave home without it"--Outside magazine
The ultimate guide to surviving anywhere, now updated with more than
100 pages of additional material, including a new chapter on urban
survival
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.
