Firstly, John Wiseman is the real deal, he has lived, breathed, experienced for real, and survived all and much more that is covered in this handbook. It is not just a guide book for the 'wanna be' Rambo, it is actually a very practical and sensible guide book not too dissimilar from Scouting Bush Craft. It has been updated with sections for modern urban safety, e.g. what to do in a Car issue, practical safety tips. Granted, it covers a lot of skills that most urban dwellers will never ever be interested to know. But what if? on your holiday trip by Air Travel, the plane had to do an emergency landing in a remote location, and you and just a few others were the only survivors. Yes, I know its stuff of the movies, but the potential for it to happen is there. Just having an awareness of some simple practical safety survival skills might make the difference. For example, you've only got one 1L bottle of fresh water between 6 of you, some of you are injured, it's fast approaching evening and you are in the middle of nowhere and it's getting cold or hot and humid, would you know some basics that would make a big difference while you are waiting for rescue? Lastly, why did I get the book, well I was in Scouting when younger, and now later in life I'm enjoying solo Trail / Trekking etc and while I've got a basis idea of first principles if I happened to have an injury, get lost etc, I thought if I only learn one or two things from this book, then it might make a difference. And I'm losing count of the number of really good practical tips / skills I've become aware of in just skim through read. Don't let the title put you off and think it's a 'Rambo' type book, John Wiseman is a wise man passing on valuable experience, enjoy.Read full review
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I have owned the first edition of this book for over ten years now , the small pocket version and would say that it's my first choice in any survival situation one should know. .this third edition is much better,bigger print , better pictures and diagrams,it also comes with an updated version an extra 100 pages on erban survival... love it and recommend to all..👌👍😁
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very worth getting, has a truck load of tips tricks and will be worth its weight in gold in a tight situation
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Its a great book, it has a lot of information to stay alive in any situation if needed. Excellent book !!!
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I keep it in my backpack in a waterproof plastic bag because if the book doesn't survive then my chances of survival are less.
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