Recommendation for a Survial Book?

Mor's book is very good,so is Cody's,there is good information in Ron Hoods dvd's,John McPherson's books and dvd's are good.Check out GrannysStore.com,you will find all those books and more
 
Cody's books (98.6 AND ?When all Hell breaks loose - the second one's an eye opener for disaster prep).
 
The US Air force survival manual is a great resource, the SAS handbook is pretty good also
 
A Fantastic wilderness survival book is

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First published as Living of the country in 1956, this book has recently been rereleased as How to stay alive in the woods and features a vast array of information from eatable berries and plants to finding your way when you’re lost. This is one of my favorite books on any of my shelves, not just because of what’s inside, but because of it’s awesome design. The whole book is covered in a tough rubber studded binding. A must have guide book for any adventurer.
 
I just picked up a copy of "Survival Techniques" by Alexander Stilwell. I'd recommend it as a very broad based survival guide. I spent about 30 minutes scanning through it and there is a lot of information contained in its 300 pages.
 
Just read Brian Emdin’s book Survival Secrets. Which is most definately a survival book, NOT bushcraft.

Emdin is from Canada and has over 3 decades of experience according to his resume including several years serving as the Senior Instructor for the Canadian Forces Survival Training School. While he has practical advice for all environments and discusses prevention (clothing, etc.), there is an emphasis on addressing cold (hypothermia)…

Here is his “Survival Plan” of which he backs up physiologically and psychologically. He is adamant and presents several good arguments that in virtually every situation you should memorize and stick to the plan.

1. First Aid
2. Fire
3. Shelter
4. Signals
5. Water
6. Food

Fire is very high on his list and as he states in many cases may be your priority as it relates to first aid (hypothermia). Summarizing greatly... Fire also supplements your shelter, is a signal, makes your water safe to drink, as well as cooks your food (very low priority in his book and list). He also argues the psychological advantage to fire and its place in the survival plan.

Emdin uses many examples in the book to back up his plan. And he is specific in that "the plan" is for SURVIVAL. Survival being whatever it takes to extend life one moment longer.

Everyone evangelizes the Rule of 3’s... this is the first time I have seen someone preach in writing what I have thought as it relates to fire. And "MY rule" has always been, “life sucks without fire.”

Perhaps Mors Kochanski’s rule (suggestion?) falls into this line of thought? 8 hours sleep and hydrate. I always liked this. Remember, this is for survival, no sleeping bag… Where are you going to put your energy first? I know where I have before and will again because… “life sucks without fire.”

Emdin's book is currently out of print, but you can get an e-book from http://www.spottedcowpress.ca/. While it is very different from Cody Lundin’s 98.6*, it does remind me of that book in that the approach is unique and goals are the same. They complement each other well (and I am not the first to make that statement). I haven’t bought an e-book before, so not sure if the price is high at $11.95. So, it if were on the shelf at a bookstore at that price, I would recommend.

Peace,

Chris
 
My choice would be anything wrote by John Lofty Wiseman. Another really good book is Mykel Hawkes Green Beret Survival Guide. Despite the name, its written for civilan survival.
 
I picked up "When All Hell Breaks Loose: Stuff You Need When Disaster Strikes" by Cody Lundin today at my local library, its a pretty good book. Maybe give it a go?
 
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