Survival Skill Books

For most people living in urban area, you may not have any chance to practice the survival skills described in this guide. However, the knowledge (e.g. how to prepare your trip, how to look for water/food in the wild, how to find shelter) may...
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This is the 2nd time in the past week I learned after-the-fact that the newest edition is half the size of the original.

This is great if you are looking for a pocket book, but if you are used to the larger size of the original...
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This is a good book, but the best by far is the U.S. Army Survival Manual.
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I am in the JROTC Marine corps. and i own this book. This book is terrific on explaining things to the simple person, and it gives you the nowledge of what you need to know in certain situations. It is a very good book and i would recommend it...
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This is not a good survival manual. It doesn't explain some very basic and essentials well at all, people who gave this a good review are probably people with no experience. I recommend Mors Kochanski's books.

Has some good info...
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This book is actually quite an interesting read. It's fun to read about how the most daring 1% of us should approach a survival problem. If you are familiar with "Department Of The Army Field Manuals" you will understand, however, why this book...
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We live our lives supported and encased in artificial buildings and cars and have forgotten the basics of keeping alive. Cody Lundin reminds us that we are still encased in bodies that need special care and that "the wilderness" is right outside...
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I had high hopes for this book but was very dismayed after reading it. Despite the author's attempt at over-the-top humor and cute buzzwords, much of the information seems derivative like it was cut and pasted from other survival books I've read...
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If you haven't read any survival books before this one will help you keep alive. I can't say it is the best book, or changed my life like some of the other reviewers, but it is a solid "OK" book.
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You want to learn how to use a map and compass? For hiking or backpacking, especially remote wilderness? This is the best comprehensive book I've found on the subject, bar none. Reasons:

1. It gets to the point quickly in teaching...
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For those looking for a concise guide to map and compass use, look elsewhere. This book is rambling and wordy.
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I use this book for the class I teach in wilderness survival and the students absolutly love it. The whole class worked through the skills listed and had fun doing it. The local bookstore cannot keep up with the demand for the book due to...
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I've read all of Tom's books, and he is one awesome story-teller, but when it comes to teaching hands-on skills...well he's really just ok. I've been teaching primitive wilderness living skills for years, and there are quite a few topics in...
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Although I found this book to be informative, I felt it did not quite discuss all the points that a person should consider for survival. What I thought was missing from the book I have yet to find elsewhere. All I'm saying is that it is a...
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The book description above is misleading (sounds like an advertisement for some X-treme sport)...so here's the truth of the matter. Mike and I were clothed, and brought minor provisions. For example I brought a piece of leather, and we started...
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The title is what made me order this book. I wanted to hone my own survival skills that I'd gathered over the years, and the context of a story rather than a guide was quit appealing. Unfortunately what I found was of little value. I must say the...
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As a person who has been camping outside since he was eight in all types of weather, I found this book strange and interesting. Interesting in the intellectual sense of the term -- here are two city slickers in middle life getting the wilderness...
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finally, a good reason to have kids. this is everything y'd expect from tom brown, excellent..
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This is a fabulous book. As a museum educator I am always on the look out for a children's book that will hold the kids interest and get them excited about history. This is the book!

The layout is great. It is almost as if the authors took...
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Overall, Harvey has created an outstanding example of what outdoor books should be all about. The Wilderness Guide mixes age-old, tried and true practices, along with modern examples. Harvey combines the 1960's and `70s ethics of Leave No Trace,...
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I've read a lot of backpacking books and go on backpacking trips each month. A lightweight pack is a better way.

You'll love this book, if you think a 5,000ci pack is required for 2 night trips and a 4,000ci pack is required for an...
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This book isn't for someone who wants to learn to be attuned to nature, or be able to flow with nature. I recommend Tom Brown Jr.'s books.
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