SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea 
asked by perfect10 on November 24, 2006 5:19 PM
The SAS Survival Handbook is the Special Air Service's complete course in being prepared for any type of emergency. John 'Lofty' Wiseman presents real strategies for surviving in any type of situation, from accidents and escape procedures, including chemical and nuclear to successfully adapting to various climates (polar, tropical, desert), to identifying edible plants and creating fire. The book is extremely practical and is illustrated throughout with easy-to-understand line art and diagrams.
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This book actually has very good techniques and survival tips. It covers all details of what to do (and what not to do). The only area this book could be better in is descriptions of plants/animals. Wherever it was necessary to describe many plants, for example poisonous plants, the description were very brief and the "pictures" (really drawings) were quite bad. The same applies to animals. That is why I only gave 4 stars. Other than that, this book is really a great resource.
reviewed by bigben on November 29, 2006 3:27 AM
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This really covers everything from edible plants to emergency medicine to food attainment and preparation to different kinds of traps(!). All of the instructions are descriptive and easy to understand. Some of the things recommened kinda fly in the face of common sense, like carrying a knife and emergency kit everywhere you go, but all in all this is an excellent survival manual chock-full of usefull information.
reviewed by ragtop on November 29, 2006 5:50 PM
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This book does a great job of covering a variety of survival topics and techniques without seeming disorganized. Sections are divided well, and wording is direct and uncomplicated. This is a good book for serious outdoorsmen in addition to those just looking to brush up their knowledge "just in case".
reviewed by iconfess on November 29, 2006 6:55 PM
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My 7 year old son loves the idea of being a survival expert. Most of his "survival" involves spending the afternoon in the year eating sandwiches in his tent. I purchased the "SAS Survival Handbook" as a something fun to read with him.
We both love the book! It's packed with info that is both handy to know and fun for kids to learn.
We both love the book! It's packed with info that is both handy to know and fun for kids to learn.
reviewed by redsink on November 29, 2006 7:09 PM
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If you want just one book of survival, than this is your best shot. Just by it and than you'll see...
reviewed by csean85 on November 29, 2006 7:25 PM