Arrived: SAS Survival Handbook.

I am definitely getting it. Looks interesting at least and may come in handy. Hope I don't need it though.

Yeah, last week I downloaded that one and a bunch of similar books to my Kindle and bought a solar-powered device charger.

I'm ready! hehe

Great book, however I suggest the mini version - same content but much better for the bugout bag [link to www.amazon.com]

Ordered my copy today...thanks!

They should be paying you a commission.

Agreed. They had this as part of one of their "Buy 4, get the cheapest free" promotions a while back. I got several; one for the general backpack I have with me at all times (Get Home bag), one for the larger backpack (Bug Out bag), one for my mother's BOB and a spare.

Ever stop to think this is just a shameless plug in the absolute best place to do it? Watch this book go top seller now .... Lol

Maybe, but still worth the read.

Just be aware that not everything in that book should be taken as gospel truth.

For instance, you will sweat out more water equity than you could possibly hope to gain from digging and constructing a solar water still. Even in an emergency situation, it may not be worth the effort.

Not trying to dissuade anybody from reading it and practicing what they learn. Just be aware that just because you read it in that book, it doesn't necessarily mean that it covers all of your best options. You ultimately are the one responsible for those choices

Or get the book here for free
[link to www.demonoid.me]

via .torrent :)

in the book it tells you when to do it

If you can't access demonoid, then just search sas handbook on public torrent sites, no need to pay

mine arrived in 1984, i use it till today

one of many books that i carry with me through life

truly a fountain of info

Solar stills suck, too much energy expenditure for too little return..

Here's a link to a good article about survival manuals and misinformation:
[link to ridgerunnersurvival.tripod.com]

"I am not saying that military manuals have no value. Many contain detailed and accurate information in many subjects such as navigation and signaling. The point is that much of the information is rehashed, outdated, unspecific, and untried by those who still include it for print. In a survival situation one piece of bad advice can wipe out all the good. Like everything else, use good judgment and try the techniques before you need them for real. And once again, my hat is off to the survival instructors of our armed forces. I believe it is because of your expertise, and not the information in the manuals, that death from wilderness related emergencies is rare among our service people."

stab empty biro in neck, hard, but not to hard. there.

Which book is recommended, there are two by this guy

I've had this book for several years now ...it is the best and most comprehensive book out there. I especially liked (and have tried) many of the traps ..... they work!!!

The LDS PREPAREDNESS MANUAL started me on my doom path the eventual brought me to GLP.

[link to www.abysmal.com]

Saturate this book in animal fats it will have nutritional value as well.

check out this site, it has similar aims

the-crucible.weebly.net

its pretty tight

I am not affiliated with the book in anyway. If you look at the link it is for all vendors of the book. Not just one specific one.


I saw this book posted on GLP and other places when people asked about survival books.

In the event of pending doom there are only two things you need to do:

1. Insert your head between your legs
2. Kiss your arse goodbye

if you don't want to buy it, or don't have the funds.. there are tons of sites that give this material away for FREE! along with many other military manuals. Also if you want an awesome practical DVD series on survival in many situations I recommend checking out Hood's woods DVD series. They cover every thing from surviving in the wild to surviving at home or on the road. You can purchase them online or watch most on you tube. Naked into the wilderness is also an amazing set. They cover how to build semi permanent shelters to field dressing and cutting up your own game to making clothing.

SAS Manual
[link to www.doomguide.com]

A library of titles
[link to stevespages.com]

U.S. Army Survival Manual FM 21-76
[link to www.equipped.com]

U.S. Army Field Manual, No. 21-76, Survival
[link to www.basegear.com]

Hood's Woods Site
[link to www.survival.com]

[link to www.amazon.com] is a great place to buy all kinds of survival books, right OP?

After doing a search, it seems he's wrote a lot of books and you can find some basic gear on there...

[link to www.amazon.com]

I guess you can find pretty much anything on the web though, so there aren't many excuses not to be prepared.

I couldn't wait for shipping, just went to Barnes&Noble and got the last copy.

You guys are spot on! I compared it with all the other survivor books on the shelf and non were as thorough or as nicely illustrated as this one.

Good book, got it for myself 25 years ago!
A classic. Liked the traps.

The SAS is a good read, and while it will prepare you with certain topics, ....it's my hope that most conclude the difficulties of going it alone, which most here have not experienced.

And hopefully, once you read and master it in your head, the realization will occur, that in the event, it's probable one will not be able to accomplish 30% of what's in that book ALONE.

Hence, my suggestion is to not only read that, and all other declassified military handbooks in coordination with setting up teams with people you trust or joining a militia, etc.

Face it folks, you're not going to do anything on your own, and what if you have children? I know many men who think they're going to stand out on their lawns with a rifle. That ain't going to work.

God Bless.

1sttnrifles.net.

Agreed! I keep a copy in my car.