SAS Survival Handbook The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Anywhere

Author(s): John "Lofty" Wiseman

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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. ... Addresses every conceivable disaster scenario. Don't leave home without it" --Outside


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.


Product Information

'An ideal level of detail for a single book ... The most valuable 'jack of all trades' book that currently exists' Bushcraft UK

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.

General Fields

  • : 9780007595860
  • : HarperCollins Publishers Limited
  • : Harper Element
  • : 0.97
  • : May 2014
  • : 20.60 cmmm X 15.50 cmmm X 2.80 cmmm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : John "Lofty" Wiseman
  • : John "Lofty" Wiseman
  • : 350 b/w, 150 col illus
  • : 350 b/w, 150 col illus
  • : 672
  • : 672
  • : 613.69
  • : 613.69
  • : English
  • : English
  • : New edition
  • : New edition
  • : Paperback
  • : Paperback