SAS Survival Guide: How to Survive in the Wild, on Land or Sea
SAS Survival Handbook: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Anywhere, Third Edition by John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman is a comprehensive guide to practical survival skills, outdoor preparedness, and emergency response. Written by a former British Special Air Service (SAS) soldier and survival instructor, this illustrated handbook draws on military survival training to explain how to prepare for and respond to challenging situations in a wide range of environments.
The book covers essential survival principles, including finding and purifying water, identifying food sources, building shelters, making fires, navigating unfamiliar terrain, and understanding basic first aid. It also explores how to adapt to different climates, manage emergencies, and maintain composure when facing difficult conditions.
This third edition includes additional material on urban survival alongside guidance for wilderness adventures and emergency preparedness. Clear illustrations, practical explanations, and structured instructions help readers understand important survival concepts and prepare for outdoor activities and unexpected situations.
Whether you enjoy camping, hiking, trekking, or outdoor exploration, or simply want to learn more about emergency preparedness, this handbook provides a broad introduction to survival techniques and self-reliance.
Key Features
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Essential Survival Skills: Learn about shelter, fire, water, food, and navigation.
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First Aid and Emergencies: Explore basic emergency response and survival considerations.
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Environmental Adaptation: Understand survival challenges across different climates and terrains.
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Urban Survival: Discover additional preparedness guidance for emergencies in urban settings.
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Illustrated Instructions: Use diagrams and practical explanations to understand key concepts.
Who Should Read This Book?
Suitable for campers, hikers, trekkers, outdoor enthusiasts, survival-skills learners, and readers interested in emergency preparedness and self-reliance.
Product Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | SAS Survival Handbook: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Anywhere |
| Author | John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman |
| Publisher | William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Edition | Third Edition |
| Publication Year | 2014 |
| Format | Paperback |
| ISBN-13 | 9780062378071 |
| ISBN-10 | 0062378074 |
| Page Count | 672 pages |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Survival Skills, Outdoor Recreation, Emergency Preparedness |