How to Stay Alive in the Woods: A Complete Guide to Food, Shelter and Self-Preservation Anywhere

Very informative

I really enjoyed this book. Yes, it is a little outdated, but the ideas are just as valid today. This is written by a writer who lived off the land and knew exactly how to survive in situations that others would give up on. The fact that this was written before the GPS came around doesn't make it any less valuable a resource.How on earth do you start a fire with only a piece of ice? Read the book! (And yes, I really don't think I could start such a fire even with the book in front of me, but it's nice to know that it is possible...)How do you create a fish trap out of sticks? How do you create a snare? How do you find civilization if you are lost? How do you find water? What type of things do you need to bring with you on camping trips? What is safe to eat, and what is not? These types of things are all answered inside.I've read it cover to cover several times and I believe it is the perfect type of book to give to an outdoorsman or to keep down at a cabin for a little light winter reading...Highly Recommended!

Great for off the grid living or primitive camping. Things to know to survive.

I have read other reviews of this book and discovered that advanced survivalists do not think as highly of this book as beginners. This review is based on using the book as a tool -- a writer's tool.Researching means that I read a variety of books. Though I may never be able to apply the information in my real life, it is necessary for writing. However, that is not the case in this book; the tips and tricks are valuable and informative.Quenching thirst: The high bush cranberry is different from the vine variety. The fruit of both is tart and can be bitter, but the high bush cranberry has a provocative flavor that remains. It takes time to adjust to the flavor, but the juice of a handful of berries quenches thirst "like no other wild berry I know."Rabbit starvation: Eating lean meat can be a significant problem -- whether you are in the wild or existing on low fat meals at home. A diet that lacks fat is dangerous and can cause severe digestive problems. The out of balance system will crave food, but the food (if eating lean meat only) will escalate the digestive system problems. I applied this to my own diet and realized that I needed to eat more pizza to compensate for the quantity of low fat foods.What wild creature is the most dangerous? Many animals have become accustomed to humans and will move toward rather than away from the curious two legged beings invading their space. Wolves and bears and wild cats -- oh my. No, insects are the real danger. Mosquitoes, bees, and black flies in large swarms can kill a healthy man who does not know how to protect himself. Good information -- better information is that there are ways to find shelter and be safe from the swarms. . . right here in this book.In writing a story the tips within this book enhance creative imagination. My view of camping out is being in a cozy hotel with room service. However, my heroes and villains must have better survival skills to be interesting.Because there are no color photographs and the drawings are crude pencil ones, I give it four stars.

Had a copy of this book when I was a kid. Always kept it with me when I was camping. Still lots of good valuable information.

This bookstore Anyone who treks into deep forests, hunts, or may need to separate from all society for awhile. WELL beyond simple survival tips/techniques, this book shows the wealth experience many people used regularly to live well with minimal or no in,teraction outside the deep wooded regions they inhabit. Evey aspect of daily life and all human expectations addressed and answers described which may face someone lost or banished to living away from society. I grew up hunting & trekkimg Wyomings primitive areas taught by native american warrior cast in woodsmanship. I felt I was as good and.knowledgeable as many, better than most in skills of a woodsman. This book had more information than I thought possible. PORING over Evey page to find all those amazing skills and how to apply each bit of knowledge to bettering my quality of life when most would have been helpless in every way. I believe this book to be the best " Survival " book I've read. And that is outof a whole lot of books! If you can not buy it get a copy thru library, borrow from a friend or relative, but do read this book! I bought 2 copies from Amazon! We should all know the books contents

Good info. Easy to understand and read

This book was written back in the 40's. There are some very good, tried-and-true lessons but this wasn't the instruction manual I was looking for, based on its title. It is, however, worthy of your woodsman library.

Makes for an excellent gift for loved ones. Great read and tips and resources.

Great bookWritten a little confusing as American phrases had me rereading a couple of thingsBut really interesting 👍

Ce livre permet de comprendre la nature, parfois injuste. Bon investissement qui est rentable en culture générale, dû à la grande diversité de sujets traités.

satzspiegel leseunfreundlich, material des hardcover-umschlages sehr empfindlich. inhaltlich toll, schöne illustrationen, pflanzen und terwelt beschränkt sich auf nordamerika. habs allerdings nicht ganz gelesen bisher.

imagine there is a global issue, now you don't know what to do. You want to go to your favorite electronic search engine for info on what to do. Guess what your in the middle of a significant global condition with no power, no internet, no help now you can grab your good old fashion printed reference material and save yourself