Ray Mears Outdoor Survival Handbook: A Guide to the Materials in the Wild and How To Use them for Food, Warmth, Shelter and Navigation

by Ray Mears

Let Ray Mears, the grand master of bushcraft, teach you everything you need to know about how to survive outdoors. Ray's in-depth knowledge, and years of practical experience will equip you with the know-how you need to make the most of the great outdoors and experience it to the full.'I wanted a book on basic survival and bushcraft relevant to UK and this hit the spot' -- ***** Reader review'This is a permanent resident in my rucksack and I read it over and over' -- ***** Reader review'Great book by the grand master of bushcraft' -- ***** Reader review'What can you say - it's Ray Mears and he's brilliant. Like all his stuff, very good.' -- ***** Reader review'Very clear, informative and easy to understand' -- ***** Reader review'Ruddy good read! The man knows his stuff!' -- ***** Reader review***************************************************************************************************Ray Mears' Outdoor Survival Handbook is a book of discovery, explaining the everyday skills you need to live in and enjoy the natural world.Season by season , this unique guide, with line illustrations , describes the resources and materials available in the wild and how to use them. Whether you want to spend a day, a week or a month out of doors, Ray Mears' Outdoor Survival Handbook will help you enjoy it to the full.Learn how to identify animal tracks, make a simple camp bed and shelter out of natural materials, pick edible fungi, smoke meat and fish, transport a fire and weave baskets, and many other essential skills...Packed with practical tips, insights into nature and respect for traditional knowledge , this is a book for families, groups and individual hikers and climbers - for everyone who enjoys outdoor life.

Genres: Survival, Nonfiction, Travel, Nature, Reference, Outdoors

240 pages, Paperback

First published June 15, 1993

Reviews

[Alexander · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ray Mears is an undisputed master of bushcraft. This book is a condensed season by season manual of skills useful to those living out in the wilds. Whether it's the instruction of useful knots, how to braid your own cordage, or start a fire, this book is an extremely useful guide. If you like this, check out the various BBC series that Mears has been involved in.

[Cat {Pemberley and Beyond} · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been working my way through this one since arriving in Yorkshire. It's increased my confidence in exploring and camping out in the countryside and I've had a great deal of fun identifying plants mentioned in the book and making food with/ from them.

In addition to the information contained within, Mears writes with respect and lyricism throughout. What could have been a highly informative but dry manual feels more like a conversation with a really good teacher.

Simply put, it was brilliant.

[Fed · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned a lot from this book, very practical advice.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is unique in that its content is organized by seasons. This is helpful for those looking to cultivate new skills and wondering what they can work on in their current season as some skill development lends itself better to one season over another.

[Larry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great start for beginners. Has loads of applicable knowledge and exercises. I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn more.

[George Foord · Rating 4 out of 5]

Basic information but still interesting.

[Jacek Nickowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could use many of these Resources camping when I go to the boundary waters. I like the traps and hunting things they have in this book.

[Sarah Lameche · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice book I took whilst orienteering 'just in case'. Thankfully it wasn't needed but was a nice security cushion.