Wilderness survival is a valuable skill, and there are many books on the subject. A lot of the techniques have existed as long as man, so even older books that are still in print offer useful, accurate information. The newer books cover the basics and also include information about the use of newer technology such as GPS.
"98.6 Degrees: The Art Of Keeping Your A** Alive"
This book contains a wealth of information on wilderness survival. The author, Cody Lundin, delivers his message in a straightforward manner that is easy to follow. He includes information on many unconventional but very useful techniques, such as how to start a fire when you have no matches or lighter.
ISBN: 1586852345 9781586852344
"Tom Brown's Field Guide to Nature and Survival for Children"
Even though the book claims to be for children, it also is great for anyone who is a beginner at wilderness survival. It teaches you the basics, such as how to build a shelter, start a fire or signal. The author has a personal, conversational approach. You can read it with your children if you are considering a wilderness adventure.
ISBN: 0425111067 : 9780425111062
"SAS Survival Guide : How to Survive in the Wild, in any Climate, on Land, or at Sea"
Readers like this book because its compact size makes it easy to take when traveling. Although the title suggests it might deal with military tactics, it actually covers how soldiers learn to survive in wilderness situations. The author is John "Lofty" Wiseman, who has written a host of other titles about surviving outdoors.
ISBN: 0007183305 9780007183302 0060849827 9780060849825
"Naked Into the Wilderness: Primitive Wilderness Living and Survival Skills "
This is a good book for a novice. Authors John and Geri McPherson cover all the basics, including instructions for building shelters and traps, in case your stay in the wilderness becomes a lengthy one. This is an updated edition of a book that has been in print for years, and the McPhersons have written several other books on the subject of wilderness survival and wilderness living.
ISBN: 0967877776 9780967877778
"Wilderness Survival"
You can find dependable, reliable, time-tested information in "Wilderness Survival" by Gregory J. Davenport, who was a U.S. Air Force survival instructor. This book first appeared in 1998, and it still gets great recommendations from the wilderness survival community.
ISBN: 0811729850 9780811729857
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