Ultimate Survival Handbook

by Bear Grylls

Embark on an exciting adventure in the great outdoors with Bear Grylls. Discover how to camp in the wild, find out how to spot and avoid dangers, learn how to find your way in any environment, and master some amazing knots. Includes step-by-step instructions and tips from Bear. This collection includes the previously published handbooks Camping, Maps & Navigation, Knots, and Dangers & Emergencies.

400 pages, Paperback

Published May 31, 2018

About the author

Bear Grylls has become known around the world as one of the most recognized faces of survival and outdoor adventure. His journey to this acclaim started in the UK on the Isle of Wight, where his late father taught him to climb and sail. Trained from a young age in martial arts, Bear went on to spend three years as a soldier in the British Special Forces, serving with 21 SAS. It was here that he perfected many of the skills that his fans all over the world enjoy watching him pit against mother-nature. Despite a free-fall parachuting accident in Africa, where he broke his back in three places, and after enduring months in military rehabilitation, Bear went on to become one of the youngest ever climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Bear went on to star in Discovery Channel's Emmy nominated Man Vs Wild and Born Survivor TV series, which has become one of the most watched shows on the planet. Off screen, Bear has lead record-breaking expeditions, from Antarctica to the Arctic, which in turn have raised over £2.5million for children around the world. In recognition of his expertise and service, Bear was appointed as the youngest ever Chief Scout to 28 million Scouts worldwide, awarded an honorary commission as a Lieutenant-Commander in the Royal Navy, and has authored 10 books, including To My Sons.

Reviews

[James Morrison · Rating 1 out of 5]

I eagerly requested this book from my local library but was ultimately disappointed. The content seemed geared towards children, with odd, irrelevant statements throughout. The extensive knot-tying section covered techniques I would likely never use. Overall, the book offered nothing new or compelling, and I would recommend exploring other options on the subject. Each page was peppered with cringeworthy "Bear Says" quips, such as "Knives are very useful pieces of equipment and they require a lot of special care." As an experienced outdoor enthusiast, I feel this book completely missed the mark and was poorly written. While I respect Bear Grylls, I'm puzzled by his association with this outdated, trite material.