The 3 Best Survival Books You Should Be Studying

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[@jhosk]

Check out Camping and Wilderness Survival by Paul Tarwel, it's over 1000 pages and has 6000 illustrations in it. The books you mentioned are ok but Tarwels is amazing. It is compact enough to be thrown in a pack. Link Camping & Wilderness Survival, 2nd: The Ultimate Outdoors Book www.amazon.com/dp/0974082023/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9uKjEbQEM90RW

[@mdmonowar7339]

Great Video clip! Excuse me for butting in, I am interested in your opinion. Have you heard about - Mahorrla Surviving Help Method (google it)? It is a great one of a kind guide for protecting your family during a national crisis without the headache. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my work buddy finally got amazing success with it.

[@mattmatt2417]

The books $83 dollars right now. Do you have a new link for the SAS Survival Guide Pocket Edition? I already have the big version of this book, but I wanted to put the small one in my bug out bag.

[@catherinerivera6646]

Excellent Video clip! Apologies for butting in, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you tried - Saankramer Land Protection System (do a google search)? It is a great one of a kind guide for Learning how to survive following a crisis without the normal expense. Ive heard some super things about it and my friend Sam at very last got excellent success with it.

[@zorell7625]

This is just superb, I been tryin to find out about "how to survival guide" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Ryanzon Survival Genie - (search on google ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my partner got amazing results with it.

[@dilloncwwaters4442]

I just ordered 3 survival books from amazon, came to KZbin and saw this and every single book I ordered was in the video so I’m happy lmao

[@herebyhereby2874]

Were they worth it?

[@BrashKnucklesEntertainment]

@@herebyhereby2874 My favorites are Sas survival handbook not the pocket size one though. Also survival medicine by Joseph Alton, anything by Clint Emerson, Andrew Kain, or Rory Miller! Happy reading and surviving friend.

[@allanmoore4594]

good reason to be happy all three books are brilliant.

[@plantmuscle5693]

Can you name the three books you order?

[@GuitarStore1987]

Your 2nd choice book "The Survival Handbook" is written by Colin Towell - a UK ex-military survival instructor who also taught survival at one of the USA military survival schools for 3 years. I now that he appreciates your kind comments about his book. Keep up the good work.

[@WayneTheSeine]

Dave Canterbury's KZbin channel is a treasure trove of fantastic videos

[@waveman0]

I also recommend getting survival guides that are specifically relevant to your area, most survival guides will be focused on one continent (say North America or Britain) and you will be able to glean basic info but not specific info.

[@folksurvival]

Britain is not a continent.

[@waveman0]

@@folksurvival fair enough, but you get the point.

[@benr.9628]

@@folksurvival it’s an island though

[@folksurvival]

@@benr.9628 Nobody denied it is an island.

[@themoodybobby1]

Dave is a personal friend of mine for many years. You nailed the 5 c"s. Checkout the rest of his books, he has a couple more. Great recommendation.

[@edwardvillate2112]

Even been 7 years old this VIDEO, the BOOKS recommended , are still exelente .... THANKS.

[@Unworthy241]

Watch it again and count how many times he smacks the cover of the book or smacks the desk.

[@adaniaan6825]

59 times... i probably should get a life |P

[@Young_Revolutionary]

Unworthy241 😂😂😂

[@strawbs083]

A great read on the actual psychology of survival is Endurance, it's about Sir Edward Shackleton's failed expedition to the South Pole. It's an amazing feat and probably the best survival story ever told 😊

[@e.l.2734]

That SAS Survival Guide Pocket Edition really sounds like a great idea, not to mention if you're escaping with someone not as knowledgeable, and for some reason you can't be of help.

[@BrashKnucklesEntertainment]

Sas security handbook by Andrew Kain, Escape the wolf and 100 deadly skills by Clint Emerson. Solid reads. Also on a different level. Facing violence, and conflict resolution...Rory Miller

[@BartSimpson-nr1dy]

SAS Survival Guide, whoops, where are my reading glasses? oh no, I left them at home!

[@jstratten5326]

That scenario was a TWILIGHT ZONE EPISODE 🤓

[@BartSimpson-nr1dy]

J STRATTEN - so right with Burgess Meredith

[@najruqwi7008]

Dave's bush craft 101 is my #2 favorite book. my #1 is SAS pocket detection. I put 1 in each of my family member back pack. I think it the 6th essentially tool to survive. Love your video's keep them coming

[@jamescooper2618]

With the pocket guide, you should also recommend a good pair of reading glasses. Also a SECOND PAIR of reading glasses because two is one and one is none.

[@WayneTheSeine]

And..... you can use them for solar fire starters :P

[@MrT8T3R]

Redundancy is key

[@trapperscout2046]

My personal favorite outdoor manual is the Handbook for Boys Fifth Edition from the late 1940's. Yes, an older version of the boy scout handbook. I found a vintage copy at the local book store for $10.

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

Thanks for that idea.

[@mikeey1962]

I like both Cody Lundins books, I thought I ordered the 101 book, but when I Got it turned out I ordered the advanced, so patiently waiting for it to come in the mail.......

[@kaushikdutta9309]

Please tell the subcontinent survival books sir, in Indian jungles , we see these Bangal 🐅, Ghir🦁, 🐘 , 🐆, king cobras, cobras , crocodiles 🐊

[@candybracelets]

Step 1: Move to a less dangerous country where not everything wants to eat you. 😅

[@Mike_44]

Yup, the SAS book is fantastic. I have both the large version and pocket carry one. It covers pretty much everything you need to survive in different environments.

[@GrimTheDestroyer]

Can you tell me which edition you have?

[@alexandercarder2281]

Have you checked out ‘The complete SAS survival manual’ by Barry Davies? I have the pocket edition SAS and also the Barry Davies sas one as well. Also I’m waiting for my survival book by Dan Shelley.

[@haileypuerner131]

i have the full set of dave cantebarry's books im a big fan of him myself.

[@derosa159]

Subscribed, I enjoyed your opinion on the books. My favorites are the SAS Survival Guide Pocket Edition, Mykel Hawke's Green Beret Survival Manual and my third book isn't really a survival guide, but in my opinion it's important to have a medic based skill so Sam Coffman's "The Herbal Medic - Volume 1" which could be life saving.

[@bugoutbrothers]

Thanks Ric, haven't read Mykel Hawke's Green Beret Survival Manual but I will check that out

[@gageshippy2256]

What do you think of the lost ways by Claude Davis? I hear that it's a scam. Is that true or is it just an old man trying to advertise a good cause. ​@@bugoutbrothers

[@kubricksghost6058]

Would love a video related to war and nukes. Very relevant.

[@godswatching2863]

It is very saddening that I have to research survival books because our countries are losing their damn minds

[@Theocracy8]

💯. Your comment was posted 2 years ago. We are now reaching the boiling point.

[@atomic1516]

The problem is that's right

[@zachritchie544]

I can't believe this didn't include the U.S Army FM 21- 76 survival that is a really good one!

[@kakarottoothesaiyan5712]

Thanks for the information that you gave us,Now i Will never afraid of being Lost When Go To Hiking.Nice content

[@bossamood1961]

Favourite books....well its Ray Mears, Mors Kochanski and John 'Lofty' Wiseman for me! But any book that gives lots of explantory illustrations for me is the best. Also 'bushcraft' and 'survival' are two different concepts but with some overlapping interests and features, so its all up for grabs really.

[@GuardianPrepping]

There are great book suggestions in the comment section :) Thank you Survival Know How for covering these three important books, my number one is and always has been the SAS survival guide. Hope you are doing well :)

[@disaacfaddis734]

Another good one is Mykel Hawke's Special Forces Survival Handbook. But the most important book in my opinion would be a color wild edible plant ID book.

[@NEILSfan4life]

+Dana Faddis hey DANA: DO YOU HAVE THE NAME OF A SPACIFIC BOOK ON THE WILD EDIBLES.....LOOKING FOR A CREDIBLE COLOR PICTURE EDITION...any response would be greatly appreciated.... thanks DEB

[@disaacfaddis734]

+Deb Bloompott Here is a good one. "Edible Wild Plants: A North American Guide to Over 200 Natural Foods" by Thomas Elias & Peter Dykeman. It's about 10 to 12 bucks on Amazon. I myself don't have a color book because I'm an amateur botanist & herbalist & I've been studying wild plants for 30+ years, but I think this one will be good for you. Another good one is a book called: "Free Food & Medicine" by Markus Rothkranz.

[@NEILSfan4life]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR INFORMATIONAL RESPONSE...THANK YOU SO MUCH....MY BEST TO YOU....DEB

[@StevanOutdoor]

There is one. It's called 'Food for free'.

[@goodtogrow7774]

How would you rank the lost ways book?

[@BushCampingTools]

Unfortunately all three books (and like the countless he did not mention) contain absolute rubbish (as well) which could get one into serious trouble and or an uncomfortable situation. They are however, great to read to pass the time (and some are on my shelf) but if one believes that they can handle the wilds after reading them better go and learn from someone in the flesh on a real trip, not in a park close to the shops, someone's backyard etc. Where can I find such place/organisation? Try a university hiking or camping/caving club for a start. Avoid the TV celebs like the plague, because first and foremost, they are exactly that, TV celebs trying to make a buck away from TV. There are many myths propagated within such books, for example: the "fire reflector wall" type structures, just to mention but one of many.

[@RecklessRick]

The SAS survival hand book is also on E Books now

[@Billy123bobzzz]

+Richard Laut The SAS survival handbook is now an iPhone app which makes it effortlessly convenient.

[@MasterK9Trainer]

Cody Lundin's books should be in anybody's survival library. At least or my first choice would be "98.1 Degrees, How to Keep Your Ass Alive". I do have copies of the SAS books, but Cody's books are smaller in overall size and easy to carry. And like Creek Stewart his advice is based on years of knowledge, real world scenarios and scientific facts and data. Older books like those by Bradford Angier or Tom Brown are good too, and while still relevant, like many older books they don't offer as many new tricks nor do they include modern gear. This also applies to military survival manuals which focus on using military equipment and exclude techniques or information on modern day camping, survival or everyday household items we can use. I also have many books such as the second one you had shown. The books have different authors, but all have good information, many hacks and nice photos, illustrations and drawings. They emphasize different aspect or types of survival, but all are good additions. For their resourcefulness and newer techniques and information, Creek Stewart's books are also very good choices.

[@LSD209]

98.6 Degrees

[@ethanhall8117]

Does that sas pocket addition book have how you can filter water with charcoal? Btw, great videos I finally came across a good survival channel.

[@smokedatgas5557]

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen is a great book so is Brian's Winter by Gary Paulsen which is the second one in the series and the third one is Brian's return I'm reading it right now.

[@dannielharrison6449]

Yeah for sure man i read Hatchet in Middle school, its what really got me into learning survival, plants animals and ect. One of the best books ever, mainly bc everything in it was very realistic and very possible. It teaches a very important lesson, which is that it could happen to anyone and would most likely happen when unprepared and least expected. Regardless of a novel several similar events and situations has happened to others and all was very lucky. Also really describes well the human WILL to live. Ever since i read it i also no matter what, if i go out on the water or through woodlands i always make sure i have at least a full tang knife, lighter and/Or fire starter, cordage, and wearing some sleeves- jacket/sweater ect.. Also i have to mention that the book is special to me because, I grew up poor in a small town in Alabama, and for my 7th Bday my dad bought me a hatchet. One of very few gifts i ever got.

[@sidorgan969]

bear grylls living wild and ray mears outdoor survival handbook. excelent books.

[@colortempo4516]

I will choose SAS cause I believe In thatcher and captain price

[@kissurviva8035]

Knowledge is not power knowledge is life.

[@strategicviewpoint6672]

The Ten Bushcraft Books by Richard Graves. Out of Print but available on the internet as open domain, I believe.....

[@mattcero1]

I like this guy's videos. He gets right to it and doesn't try to be "KZbin cute". His videos on camping gear are great.

[@victorsweet583]

My library survival books are always checked out i was able to get one today that im goin to get tomorrow its by David nash survival for beginners looking forward to it

[@johnlord8337]

10* Many, many great books on several topics on bushcrafting and prepping.

[@MrMadhouse70]

you dont need to know it all for survival. Just basics, shelter,fire and find and be able to drink water. Be bloody good at thoose 3 things and you will be fine. Building traps is and kill animal in them demand so much more knowledge than just making the trap. If you must have food fishing is far better. Ofcourse a nice pocket book can be nice to have along to practice some stuff in the woods.

[@gimponatrip425]

Maybe you should got Dave canterbury's book on his Illustrated Bushcraft book

[@thedeaderer8791]

I have the sas survival book and I leave it in the bathroom for a lil bathroom reading. you'd be surprised how fast you get thru it

[@AsdeEspadas.Fernando]

great video!! great song!! (0:33) whats the name?

[@cdp200442]

Dave’s books are the best .. picture books are from the same people the brought you D&D

[@skiphammond1992]

bought the Survival Handbook and Advanced Bushcraft based on your recommendation. Great books. Thanks.

[@iwillshowyouhowgreatiamma9790]

great video keep it up!!!

[@Theocracy8]

Can you make a follow-up video? It's 2024 and I'm sure tons of books have been published since this videos upload.

[@tw0nst3r]

Agreed about the size of the SAS Survival Guide, and the depth of information in it. A portable option that I've really found valuable is a basic Kindle loaded with survival titles. The very basic black and white Kindle keeps a battery charge for several weeks, and can literally carry around an entire library. I take mine backpacking, camping, and traveling with me.

[@dannielharrison6449]

Gonna state the obvious here, your kindle gets wet because your hiking and fall in a river and your swept away by the current and end up miles away down river. Now you need to survive!! kindle is a good idea and all BUT thing is that book will dry out an can be read again and if it gets real bad you can use the pages to start a fire or burn to get some warmth. The kindle just aint as valuable in a survival situation. Its for camping in a RV.

[@haileypuerner131]

I also have a few peterson field guids and 5 outdoor life/ field and stream manuals

[@blendgashi2770]

Thanks helped me a lot

[@TH-hl5wi]

THIS IS DRIVING ME AND THOUSANDS OF OTHERS MAD!!!!! What is his latest SAS Survival book?

[@Billy123bobzzz]

+T H This is the very latest version of the compact edition amzn.to/1M2T5RH

[@livinlarge1247]

Thanks: great suggestions.

[@friday7510]

Hi, how can I download this books in ePub or pdf format for my pad?

[@AwokenMinds]

The army survival manual issued by the army is a good book too

[@whereever1000]

The same Dave C. said that the book sucks because the edition, the editorial cut a lot of think and also changed some subjets. He said "the book I wrote and the book they published are totally diferent, they ruined". Well...

[@truman5838]

Is that a bear grylls knife? Oh boy!

[@nicolasfarah2092]

Are these 3 books enough for the apocalypse survival?

[@zairahnaz720]

Yeah

[@Surago]

all these books would make great tinder.

[@littlebigfeind425]

Surago I could nation after being in the wilderness for a long time and remembering all parts of the books it could be used as emergency tinder lol

[@tunisact8160]

interesting points ,if anyone else needs to find out about storing food for survival try Franaar Spies Control Formula (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my m8 got cool results with it.

[@jemelyn6978]

This was great, been searching for "wilderness survival skills" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Runayslarn Survival Manifestation - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some decent things about it and my partner got amazing success with it.

[@mace0871]

This is glorious, I've been looking for "flatbush survival guide" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Runayslarn Survival Manifestation - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my co-worker got excellent results with it.

[@emdjay1125]

Just wonderful, been searching for "survival vest" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Ryanzon Survival Genie - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some decent things about it and my work buddy got cool success with it.

[@moraana582012]

I have both books and together they are quite good to have.

[@KstewLover1]

Just ordered all three but the number two in a mess tin version I hope it's just a smaller version cuz it's half the page numbers 😅

[@RJM1011]

You are right with number one but you should get the bigger book of that SAS book to read at home it has a lot more in it and is even better than the book you had at number two. Thank you for your video.

[@petroglyphics]

Total newbie. Only Cody Lundins 98.6 degrees has all the info to stay alive in a wilderness situation. All of these books present only optimised versions of how to survive in the wild.

[@troyroberts4196]

when i am out in the woods and i get hungry i just go to mc donalds

[@wyattgiberson5235]

When I was first starting out with reading survival books and gaining knowledge I read a book called survivor kid by Denise long it was very good for a beginner book easy to read and visual pictures I would recommend it for all beginners

[@ruslankapisaski696]

Wonderful video !!!!!!

[@rafaeltoledo8315]

When it comes to survival books , theres all kinds , me i prefer books onda area i reside in, my go to books , SAS, David Canterbury 3 book series, My Peterson guide on edible plants and Medicinal plants, in , the wildflowers of North Eastern &North Central, North America ,theres a plethora of all kinds of survival books

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

Is the SAS (pocket) "Revised Edition" on amazon the same book here?

[@RJM1011]

+seattwa It should be they always up date it and add things but also look for the bigger one to read at home it has a lot more in it.

[@Billy123bobzzz]

+seattwa This revised edition is the same as in the video amzn.to/1M2T5RH

[@DawkinsPlays]

LOL as he's paging through Dave's book and telling us it doesn't have very many illustrations, every page had illustrations.

[@rudyo8409]

Great info" Thank you......

[@jtc1947]

YO DUDE? PUH-LEEZE "GET TO WHERE THE HORSES ARE!" I like lots of different kinds of music, BUT...We are talking about lots of People trying to SURVIVE a CRAP HITS THE FAN Situation. Thank You very Much.

[@rbarbour64]

I got both of Dave's books they,are great.

[@quercus4730]

Fan also of Dave, are you sure he came up with the five C's? Good video, Thanks. SaS, Dave's 101,and Identifying and harvesting edible and medicinal plants by Steve Brill.

[@jonathancleve6094]

No even Dave says in one of his earliest videos that he didn't come up with this concept, it dates back to Otzi the Iceman. He just tweaked them, modernized them some, and built a survival school around using the 5 and 10cs.

[@jonathonmoores9137]

Don’t forget the preppers grid down survival guide by Jim Jackson

[@Jeffs40K]

Advanced Bushcraft has a few More Drawn Pictures than the 101, Dave's center around Primitive survival, which is what I like, but I am Not a fan of Bear and his Trademark Gear, most of it is Cheap China Made junk, I like the SAS guide as well but I have the larger 5x8 sized, fits my Sling pack for Day walks, and easier to read for us less than 20/20 eye sight guys. I will be looking for that 2nd book, Not into Urban survival but if it has One thing I didn't know its worth getting.

[@Cyborg-zg6ml]

what about the pocket ref?

[@RecklessRick]

I think that you don't get the full book on the iPhone app but I maybe wrong on that and not everyone has an iPhone still its a good list. May I recommend Cody Lundin's 98.6 & Dave McCann Building the perfect survival kit 2ND edition. as great reads with a lot of good stuff in them. Many Thanks

[@WayneTheSeine]

Legally..... or just stealing it?

[@johncampbell335]

*Bushcraft: Mors Kochanski* Supposed to be a great resource, but I have not read it yet.

[@slowtaknow]

its great but mors even tells you its for his environment mostly, boreal forest.

[@Tohfool]

SAS pocket edition or advanced bushcraft book?

[@georgegobin1839]

SAS pocket edition

[@dr.nandishpurli4074]

knowledge and wisdom are both different entities

[@gkaye9393]

NUMBER 1---BUSHCRAFT BY MORS KOCHANSKI---2 SAS SURVIVAL GUIDE--LOFTY WIESMAN-----NO #3 LOTS OUT THERE ON URBAN SURVIVAL

[@sosteve9113]

Mors was indeed very knowledgeable,RIP

[@hiddenwoodsben]

"arctic manual" by vilhjalmur stefansson. that's the real deal, even mors kochansky reveres it. getting originals is expensive, but there's a china-print for 20bucks, for those who dont mind

[@zenviking6691]

How many books have you read?

[@langstonlandman5377]

My favort survival books are "Camping & Wilderness Survival" (small book) and "Camping & Survival" (large paper back book) written by Paul Tawrel. They both have digrams and photos of technique and different survival items and equipment. They also have other tips that other survival books don't mention at all. They both are exellent book and I do recomend these book to check out.

[@amosnimos8308]

advice if you have the money get an eBook. so you can carry an entire library of knowledge with you at all time.

[@polishpicl]

I would only add one more and thats the ARMY suevuval manual...but being prejudiced cause Im retired Army

[@Billy123bobzzz]

+polishpicl The Army Ranger Handbook is still available on Amazon amzn.to/1RiBMs0 Soldier Handbook SH 21-76 US Army Ranger Handbook February 2011 And this is the medical section of the Army survival guide amzn.to/1YSzkOY FIRST AID FOR SOLDIERS FM 21-11, Special Operations Forces Medical Handbook; US Army Special Operations Command 75th Ranger Regiment

[@hamradiocq]

I love Dave

[@themoodybobby1]

98.6 degrees ways to keep your ass alive by Cody Lundin Is a must.

[@Goddess1Princess]

i disagree on the sas size only because i want to be able to read it and not try an read it with a magnifier to hard

[@jelkel25]

I've got the Collins Gem version of SAS Survival Guide, you don't need glasses to read it unless you already need glasses.

[@ginofoogle6944]

So who is the guy in this video's thumbnail? smh...

[@ClintonOrtiz]

+Gino Foogle I thought I was going to see Dave Canterbury here, but instead....yeah.

[@lockergr]

Yep, my thought as well. It's because the guy in the thumbnail looks like someone who you would trust for survival advice.

[@PrimitiveLifeways]

Paul Campbell's Survival Skills of native California is not on this list? That book is very very extensive and it is factual information backed up by many Universities.

[@tyrroo]

What if I'm not in California?

[@WayneTheSeine]

No one wants anyone from California to survive.....sorry.:P

[@timbaka1480]

I can't take it! All the smart alecks who say, "use these books for tinder", need to team up with the ones who helpfully point out internet websites that have "better information". I'll tell you what -- next hurricane that comes through, I'm going to have Canterbury and Wiseman's books handy, and I'll be kitted up with gear they recommend, and whether I bug-in to ride it out, or bug out to the woods or a Motel Six 200 miles inland from the coast, I will be laughing my guts out over the smart alecks sitting on their porch roofs, waiting for rescue, trying to tap the internet on their I-Phones when the cell towers are down.....because they know so much, so freakin' better.

[@kentpeters9542]

Why not "The Lost Ways"?

[@carolchappel3018]

The SAS Survival Guide for 71$ on Amazon? I don’t think so lol

[@KoaManao]

Tom Brown's survival guide is wilderness 101. Leave those other books at the barnes and nobles.

[@markwhealan9583]

Any chance I could get these chilli flavoured so I can eat the fuckers if I get lost out in the bush ! .

[@hareth3911]

Knowledge guides power properly, knowledge is not power.

[@tomritter493]

been reading loftys work for yrs ... don't know the second one 3rd is a great book but look up gene Ward 5 essentials 1968 my favorite. book larry Dean Olsen primitive survival .... myke hawk and wildwoods wisdom top 3

[@anthonygomez446]

SAS AWESOME BOOK