Ray Mears - Outdoor Survival Handbook
This is one of my favourite books, I would say one of the most inspiring books I read as a youngster and got me enthused with Bushcraft.
I love the book so much I recently bought a new signed copy and gave it away as a free prize on NaturalBushcraftAnyone else read this one? If you would like to buy a copy you can get it here.
I've got that book Ash. Very good it is too, especially the section on shelter building, although I would strongly recommend trying the techniques out before you need to use them for real. Most of them are a lot more difficult than it would appear from reading the book.
Martin
I like how the book is laid out also, starting with the basics, introducing you to kit, clothing, map skills & navigation and then following with the seasons for food, shelter & warmth.
I would say it's a great book for beginners and like you say it's worth practising the various techniques before you need to rely on them.
Even I have read this book literally from cover to cover. Easy for everyone to understand and follow.
Hi guys just got this book after seeing what you all said about it,
love it thank for recommending it!
Rich
Great book! Often reread for some things
I've always found this to be a good read. In fact, I saw Ashley reading it on Friday night.
Martin
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Thanks for putting that up Ashley, it looks like a really good read, I have just ordered it from Amazon and cant wait to get right in about it.
Got to agree, got this book on sale at waterstones a couple of months back, read it in a couple of days, and always love to go back and read bits over again.
Good book this one. I have also recently bought The Wilderness Suvival Guide by Joe O'Leary, another easy read.
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