SAS Survival Handbook, Third Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Anywhere [B0713]

2014 PB in nice clean condition. The ultimate guide to surviving anywhere, now updated with more than 100 pages of additional material, including a new chapter on urban survival "A classic outdoor manual [that] addresses every conceivable disaster scenario. Don't leave home without it"--Outside magazine 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.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "An indispensable guide for any adventurer. Drawing on his military background, Wiseman offers practical survival techniques for a wide range of environments, from deserts to polar regions. The guide covers topics such as food, shelter, emergency signaling, and self-defense, complemented by clear illustrations. This edition has been updated with modern technologies and scenarios, including urban disasters."; "So much incredible information that I hope I will never have to use."; "As someone getting into preparedness, the SAS Survival Handbook blew me away. It's incredibly practical, every page has something you can actually use, whether you're camping, facing a blackout, or just want peace of mind. It's not just theory, it's real, applicable survival knowledge I keep going back to."