Stay Alive - Introduction to Survival Skills eShort

Stay Alive - Introduction to Survival Skills eShort
Author: John McCann
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 12
Release: 2012-09-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1440235317

In this excerpt from Stay Alive! Survival Skills You Need, John D. McCann introduces you to survival kits, survival clothing and basic skills to survive.

Stay Alive!

Stay Alive!
Author: John D. McCann
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2011-10-24
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 144021834X

Having a survival kit is not enough — You must know what to do with it! An emergency can arise at anytime, and everyone from the average commuter to the risk-taking sportsman can benefit from knowing basic survival skills. Armed with the techniques in Survival Skills You Need, you will be prepared to survive. Building on the essentials presented in his first book, Build the Perfect Survival Kit, author John D. McCann details the survivor mentality required to survive common emergencies, then goes on to explain the component skill categories that you must execute to stay alive, including: • Survival kits • Knives & tools • Fire • Shelter • Water • Signaling for help • Navigating your way to safety • Food • First aid With more than 300 full-color photos, Survival Skills You Need provides clear, detailed solutions for surviving emergencies during adventure, sport and travel.

Stay Alive - The Survivor Mentality eShort

Stay Alive - The Survivor Mentality eShort
Author: John McCann
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2012-09-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1440235325

In this excerpt from Stay Alive! Survival Skills You Need, John D. McCann tells you what types of fears you may feel in a survival situation and how to control those fears.

How to Stay Alive in the Woods

How to Stay Alive in the Woods
Author: Bradford Angier
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2012-03-20
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1603762868

A practical and indispensable guide for anyone venturing into the outdoors and backcountry, this classic resource by wilderness expert Branford Angier is packed with illustrated core survival skills and timeless advice. Broken down into four essential sections, Sustenance, Warmth, Orientation and Safety, this useful manual reveals time-tested outdoor skills, including how to catch game without a gun, what plants to eat (full-color illustrations of these make identification simple), how to build a warm shelter, make clothing, protect yourself and signal for help. Pioneering survivalist Bradefore Angier helps you master the great outdoors without modern gear. Detailed illustrations and clear instructions offer crucial information at a glance, making How to Stay Alive in the Woods is truly a lifesaver.

Stay Alive - Wilderness Hazards & Outdoor Safety eShort

Stay Alive - Wilderness Hazards & Outdoor Safety eShort
Author: John McCann
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2012-09-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1440235414

In this excerpt from Stay Alive! Survival Skills You Need, John D. McCann informs you of dangers, hazards and medical issues that you may encounter in a survival situation.

Stay Alive - Best Survival Kits, Lists & Ideas eShort

Stay Alive - Best Survival Kits, Lists & Ideas eShort
Author: John McCann
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2012-09-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1440235333

In this excerpt from Stay Alive! Survival Skills You Need, John D. McCann teaches you how to prepare an effective survival kit and addresses the main component groups for a kit.

The Complete Survival Shelters Handbook

The Complete Survival Shelters Handbook
Author: Anthonio Akkermans
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2015-11-10
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1612435122

The ultimate guide to building protection from the elements, perfect for beginners and experienced outdoor enthusiasts alike. You can survive a couple of weeks without food and a few days without water, but in some cases, you would be lucky to survive one night without shelter. With structures ideally suited for any weather condition, this book presents emergency shelter designs built from a variety of elements, including 100 percent gathered items, a combination of natural and store-bought supplies, and even durable construction materials. The author offers helpful tips and techniques for mastering your shelter-building skills, as well as tutorials on how to make basic tools, bedding, mattresses, and other items to increase shelter comfort. Packed with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photos, this all-encompassing primer teaches you how to construct a variety of lifesaving shelters, including: · Rock Shelter · Debris Hut · Lean-To · Bent Sapling Shelter · Snow Cave · Subterranean Shelter · Scandinavian Lavvu · Ger/Yurt · Basha/Tarp Shelter

Stay Alive - How to Start a Fire without Matches eShort

Stay Alive - How to Start a Fire without Matches eShort
Author: John McCann
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2012-09-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 144023535X

In this excerpt from Stay Alive! Survival Skills You Need, John D. McCann teaches you how to select a fire site and how to start and maintain a fire.

Wilderness Survival

Wilderness Survival
Author: Gregory J. Davenport
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Total Pages:
Release: 2006-04-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781417752652

With concise explanations and detailed illustrations, survival expert Gregory Davenport covers the five basic elements of survival--personal protection, signaling, finding food and water, travel, and health--providing the reader with complete information on how to stay calm and alive until rescue arrives.