Books like The Ultimate Survival Guide by Chris McNab

A concise, illustrated guide to essential wilderness survival skills, covering natural shelter construction, water sourcing, fire-starting, hunting, and edible plant identification for outdoor enthusiasts.

Discover practical, essential bushcraft skills for backcountry adventures—from choosing gear and building tools to gathering firewood and cooking wild food, all guided by survivalist Dave Canterbury's expertise.

Explore the art of bivouacking from practical guides to real‑world tales, learning what lightweight gear to bring, how breathable membranes protect you, and the secrets of long‑distance wilderness survival.

Proven skills and techniques for getting out of any situation alive In How to Survive Anything, Anywhere, leading survival writer Chris McNab has assembled the know-how of dozens of military and outdoors experts to create the definitive handbook for overcoming perilous situations in any environment, from the mountain wilderness to the urban jungle. Each tactic is presented in easy-to-follow steps, accompanied by helpful illustrations that teach readers how to: Find and construct shelters Sustain life anywhere on land or at sea Hunt, trap, and fish with jerry-rigged tools Build fires or escape them Negotiate arctic, desert, jungle, or mountain terrain Avoid or fend off a wild animal attack Locate underground water Navigate a trackless wilderness And think like a true survivor--even when things are at their worst The book also offers a complete section on urban survival strategies, including staying safe on public transportation, what to do in terrorist attacks, and how to engage in unarmed combat.

A young boy’s fascination with nature leads him to experience life in the wilderness, adopting Indian customs and learning camping skills through detailed drawings and explanations.

Advanced bushcraft builds on Bushcraft 101, teaching advanced wilderness techniques for tools, traps, shelters and more.