SAS Survival Handbook, Third Edition

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The ultimate guide to surviving anywhere has been updated with over 100 pages of new material, including a chapter on urban survival. This classic outdoor manual addresses every conceivable disaster scenario and is essential for campers, hikers, and outdoor adventurers. Revised to incorporate the latest survival knowledge and technology, it covers vital topics such as urban survival and terrorism. The comprehensive course includes essential skills for being prepared, like weather reading and creating a pocket survival kit. It guides readers on making camp by selecting optimal locations, constructing shelters, organizing the campsite, and staying warm. It also provides insights on food—what to eat, what to avoid, where to find it, and preparation methods. A thorough first aid section covers emergency and wilderness medicine, maximizing survival in various climates or when injured. The book instructs on disaster survival, detailing reactions to natural disasters and hostile situations, including how to cope when services and supplies are cut off. It includes self-defense techniques and security measures to protect family and property from threats. Additionally, it offers strategies for overcoming challenges in diverse climates and terrains, from tropical regions to polar areas, deserts, mountains, and seas.