SAS Survival Guide: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Anywhere

Description

The original and best survival guide for any situation in every climate. Now with added techniques for handling Urban dangers, the 'SAS Survival Handbook' is the complete companion for adventurers everywhere. Ever wondered how you would find water in the desert, defend yourself from an attacker, or signal a rescue aircraft? From security and resisting head-locks on the streets to making camp and finding food in the wild, be prepared in any city, land or sea. SAS legend John 'Lofty' Wiseman's unrivalled multi-million copy bestseller will teach you: Preparation - Understanding and assembling latest, most resilient, kit. Navigation - Skills, technologies and techniques to get you through unfamiliar terrain. Food and Health - Finding resources in your environment, feeding yourself and healing yourself. Disaster Survival - Dealing with our frequently unstable environmental conditions: what to do in the face of flash flooding or fast-spreading fire. NEW MATERIAL INCLUDES: Urban Safety and Security - Recognising dangerous situations and saving others. Self-Defence and Terrorism - Knowing the law, self-defence techniques and how to act under threat.

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.

'An ideal level of detail for a single book ... The most valuable 'jack of all trades' book that currently exists' Bushcraft UK 'A survival guide for any crazy situation. You will almost definitely never have to use the skills, but it'll make you feel powerful' Caitlin Moran