Description
“A classic outdoor manual [that] addresses every conceivable disaster scenario. Don’t leave home without it”–Outside magazine
Updated with the latest survival techniques and knowledge, including new sections on urban survival and terrorism, the SAS Survival Handbook by John “Lofty” Wiseman remains the ultimate guide for campers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts. As a multimillion-copy bestseller worldwide, this comprehensive manual covers:
**Preparation**: Master the essentials of survival skills, such as weather interpretation and assembling a pocket survival kit.
**Camping**: Learn how to select the ideal campsite, build effective shelters, organize your camp, stay warm, and craft necessary tools.
**Food**: Discover what is safe to eat, what to avoid, how to locate food sources, and methods for preparing meals.
**First Aid**: Gain in-depth knowledge of emergency and wilderness medicine, including strategies for surviving various climates and handling injuries.
**Disaster Survival**: Understand how to respond to natural disasters and hostile situations, including strategies for survival when resources and services are unavailable.
**Self-Defense**: Learn fundamental hand-to-hand combat techniques to protect yourself.
**Security**: Get advice on safeguarding your family and property against intrusions, break-ins, and theft.
**Climate & Terrain**: Overcome challenges posed by different environments, from tropical climates to polar regions, and from deserts to mountains and seas.
