SAS Survival Handbook: The Definitive Survival Guide

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title SAS Survival Handbook: The Definitive Survival Guide
Authors and Contributors      By (author) John 'Lofty' Wiseman
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:672
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 135
Category/GenreOutdoor survival skills
ISBN/Barcode 9780007595860
ClassificationsDewey:613.69
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint William Collins
Publication Date 6 November 2014
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

THE MULTIMILLION COPY BESTSELLER THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SURVIVING ANYWHERE The SAS Survival Handbook is the complete companion for adventurers everywhere. From making camp and finding food in the wild to security and self-defence in the streets, be prepared on land or sea. SAS legend John 'Lofty' Wiseman's unrivalled guide 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, healing yourself and avoiding disease. Safety and Security - Recognising dangerous situations, defending yourself and saving others. Disaster Survival - Dealing with unstable environmental conditions: what to do in the face of flash flooding or fast-spreading fire.

Author Biography

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.

Reviews

'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