SAS Survival Guide: How to Survive in the Wild, on Land or Sea (Collins Gem)

The “SAS Survival Guide: How to Survive in the Wild, on Land or at Sea” by John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman is an absolute must-have for anyone interested in survival skills! This comprehensive guide is packed with practical, time-tested techniques from an SAS veteran, covering everything from building shelters to finding food and navigating emergencies. The clear, concise instructions and detailed illustrations make it accessible for beginners while still being invaluable for seasoned adventurers. It’s a lifesaver in any survival situation—highly recommend! 5 stars!

Well, it's a classic. I have three copies, the large version in the bookcase, and 2 Gem copies, one on our travel trailer and one in our emergency survival/first aid kit that is always with us in our 4x4 vehicles. Yes, it's stuffed with lots of information that you will never need unless you are a world traveler. That said, they are not so large that you won't have it with you if you actually do need it. Have I needed it? YES! But mostly for knots. A lot of the stuff in it, once you read it, you will remember. But tying knots is a perishable skill and memory aids are necessary. In the old Tall Ship days, sailors, on their off-watch time, would sit around practicing their knots. And they used them every day. So it's good to have a small reference book handy to help with the small things that you won't remember. I also have a phone app of animated knots, but batteries die.My favorite bushcraft book is Richard Graves' Bushcraft (clever, huh?). It goes back to primitive methods of making rope, shoes, building houses and subway systems (well, maybe not), and other lifestyle improvements as you wait for rescue (you will have a lot of time on your hands). It's available on Amazon and on the internet in pdf files.Honestly, you can't be too prepared for what may never happen. But you will be thankful if it does!UPDATE: For those who find the typeprint too small to read, get a credit card size Fresnel magnifying lens (readily available on Amazon). It will not only help you read the small print, it will also double as an emergency fire starter. The lens can be easlily carried between the pages of the book.

Great book, a wealth of information, highly recommend

Easy read with mag glass.

Second book i purchased ,first one was back in the 1980s. Good to know stuff

When the package arrived could not figure out what it was, it was so small. I was so surprised to open it remembering that I had waited quite a few weeks for it to arrive. Not a big deal at all since it is going right into my GO Bag. The font is easy to read, and I can fit this edition in any of my jeans, coat, or pack pockets for easy reference.

It's all in there

This has been in print, in various formats, for many years, for one reason" It is the most compact, concise guide of its kind that is small enough to actually be carried any time, anywhere. There are lots of other books designed to cover emergency situations but most of them that I have seen, are large enough that we tend to leave them on the shelf rather than keeping in a day pack or glove box for that one unanticipated moment when truly needed. Well worth the price.