Good Survival books?

junior1 · 09-25-09, 17:30

I have Poor Mans James Bond by Kurt Saxon and some Army cold weather survival, animal trapping manuals/booklets from a nephew.
The Poor Mans James Bond seems like it is the book to have in a survival situation.
Wondering if anyone knows any more good reads on survival?

jay-pheno · 09-25-09, 17:42

http://www.scribd.com/group/1373-survival <-- this is a good survivalist book group , this one too http://www.scribd.com/groups/documen...t?type=popular

http://www.foxfire.org/thefoxfirebooks.aspx

Hippie3 · 09-25-09, 18:22

the PMJB was crap when it was written-
now it's out-dated crap.
might start with the boy scout manual,
then encyclopedia of country living
then there are literally hundreds to browse,
scan the net for forums like this one
for free up-to-date info on everything.

junior1 · 09-25-09, 18:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay-pheno

http://www.scribd.com/group/1373-survival <-- this is a good survivalist book group , this one too http://www.scribd.com/groups/documents/12849-american-survivalist?type=popular

http://www.foxfire.org/thefoxfirebooks.aspx

The foxfire book series looks cool. Thanks

The boys scout manual I hadn't even thought of that, good place to start Thanks

alicesamanita · 09-25-09, 19:26

The Zombie Survival GuideBook!!!! :P Hehehe! F-ing zombies.......

jay-pheno · 09-26-09, 10:04

i cant dis the poor mans james bond , there are a few howto's in them books that i have tried an had a blast playing with , like vehicle smoke screens

you run a metal tube to your vehicles exhaust right past your catalytic converter , then you get a windsheild fluid reservoir that has a pump built in , an connect that to the other end of your tube running down to your exhaust .. connect the windshield pump wires to a spare switch running into the cab of the vehicle , fill the windsheild fluid reservoir with castor oil

then when you wanna make a serious smoke screen an fog everyone around your car out ,, just flip teh switch , it inturns pumps castor oil into the hot exhuast an tons of smoke starts rolling out the backend

i had a vw bug in highschool i did this too , was fun id piss everyone off with it , lol

my understanding is military tanks an such do the same thing but they pump in diesal fuel .. dont qoute me on that !

jay-pheno · 09-26-09, 10:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by alicesamanita

The Zombie Survival GuideBook!!!! :P Hehehe! F-ing zombies.......

lol ,, that is a good book

for real when the zombies attack ive got my plans ,, " fort pheno " be there or get eaten

firerat · 09-26-09, 11:30

http://www.aircav.com/survival/asurtoc.html

This isjust the Army's field manal on survival (FM 21-76) but there is a buttload of useful info in those pages.

If you are intersdted in learning survival skills and what-not, PM me and I'll turn you onto some good forums.

shroom_seeker · 09-26-09, 13:24

The Tom Brown books are pretty good, especially if you need some inspiration to get into the outdoors. For a northern climate i like Bushcraft by Mors Kochanski. Any edible plant guides of your area should be helpful.

trainwrecker · 09-26-09, 15:31

I was just going to say Tom Brown. 'The Tracker'

My wife went to a school started by one of Tom's proteges.

alicesamanita · 09-26-09, 17:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay-pheno

lol ,, that is a good book

for real when the zombies attack ive got my plans ,, " fort pheno " be there or get eaten

Hell,yeah!!!
I am gonna put the smack down on them!
Come and get me F_ers!!!!!!

kingfreddys · 10-21-09, 16:59

Gaia's Garden is good for a self sustaining garden with maximum fruits and minimal labor. Based in permaculture. If shit ever hit the fan, I'd hope I already had a food forest in my backyard.

LSDarkstar · 10-26-09, 20:50

There are a ton of books that will get the wheels turnin' , and lots of great ideas to apply ...if need be. If you want a great little book that really can come in handy , check out this book

SAS Survival Guide by John 'Lofty' Wiseman

google it and you can scope it out.

It's about the size of a pack of smokes, and still readable. It can easily be fit into a BOB (bug out bag). There are some very practical survival MUSTS at your finger tips right there with you , in your bag.

anyway....I'd sugest this little handy and practical book. Preparedness culture has carved a larger niche in todays internet society. Its a great idea . Maybe you can step up the prep ...... it's pretty easy and not too costly if you follow a few steps.

I started asking myself... What do you do to prepare this week ?
Even if it's just simply preparing for hard times and such , the things you'll learn in the process are absolutely and incredibly enriching. These types of SKILLS can carry you far in any conditions.

Peace,
LSD

hungryhippo999 · 10-28-09, 08:18

Outdoor Survival Skills
By Larry Olsen
Peace

zodd · 10-28-09, 09:48

ray mears out door servival hand book

a good start if you are a novice like me.

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09-25-09, 17:30	#1 (permalink)
junior1 Cacooey Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 102	Good Survival books? I have Poor Mans James Bond by Kurt Saxon and some Army cold weather survival, animal trapping manuals/booklets from a nephew. The Poor Mans James Bond seems like it is the book to have in a survival situation. Wondering if anyone knows any more good reads on survival? __________________ Now in HPS yellow!!

09-25-09, 18:22	#3 (permalink)
Hippie3 DUNG DEALER Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 43,266	the PMJB was crap when it was written- now it's out-dated crap. might start with the boy scout manual, then encyclopedia of country living then there are literally hundreds to browse, scan the net for forums like this one for free up-to-date info on everything. __________________ visit dial-a-hippie .

09-26-09, 11:30	#8 (permalink)
firerat Hose Lord Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,742	http://www.aircav.com/survival/asurtoc.html This isjust the Army's field manal on survival (FM 21-76) but there is a buttload of useful info in those pages. If you are intersdted in learning survival skills and what-not, PM me and I'll turn you onto some good forums. __________________ When someone asks you, "A penny for your thoughts" and you put your two cents in . . . what happens to the other penny?

09-26-09, 13:24	#9 (permalink)
shroom_seeker still seeking.. Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,259	The Tom Brown books are pretty good, especially if you need some inspiration to get into the outdoors. For a northern climate i like Bushcraft by Mors Kochanski. Any edible plant guides of your area should be helpful. __________________ Impeccability is nothing else but the proper use of energy - don Juan Matus

09-25-09, 17:42	#2 (permalink)
jay-pheno swad Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 370	http://www.scribd.com/group/1373-survival <-- this is a good survivalist book group , this one too http://www.scribd.com/groups/documen...t?type=popular http://www.foxfire.org/thefoxfirebooks.aspx

09-25-09, 19:26	#5 (permalink)
alicesamanita Alice in Wonderland Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 381	The Zombie Survival GuideBook!!!! :P Hehehe! F-ing zombies.......

09-26-09, 10:04	#6 (permalink)
jay-pheno swad Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 370	i cant dis the poor mans james bond , there are a few howto's in them books that i have tried an had a blast playing with , like vehicle smoke screens you run a metal tube to your vehicles exhaust right past your catalytic converter , then you get a windsheild fluid reservoir that has a pump built in , an connect that to the other end of your tube running down to your exhaust .. connect the windshield pump wires to a spare switch running into the cab of the vehicle , fill the windsheild fluid reservoir with castor oil then when you wanna make a serious smoke screen an fog everyone around your car out ,, just flip teh switch , it inturns pumps castor oil into the hot exhuast an tons of smoke starts rolling out the backend i had a vw bug in highschool i did this too , was fun id piss everyone off with it , lol my understanding is military tanks an such do the same thing but they pump in diesal fuel .. dont qoute me on that !

09-26-09, 15:31	#10 (permalink)
trainwrecker Spreader of the spores Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 49	I was just going to say Tom Brown. 'The Tracker' My wife went to a school started by one of Tom's proteges. __________________ Arriba la Luna ohea

10-21-09, 16:59	#12 (permalink)
kingfreddys Mycotopiate Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 215	Gaia's Garden is good for a self sustaining garden with maximum fruits and minimal labor. Based in permaculture. If shit ever hit the fan, I'd hope I already had a food forest in my backyard.

10-26-09, 20:50	#13 (permalink)
LSDarkstar Mycophage Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 272	There are a ton of books that will get the wheels turnin' , and lots of great ideas to apply ...if need be. If you want a great little book that really can come in handy , check out this book SAS Survival Guide by John 'Lofty' Wiseman google it and you can scope it out. It's about the size of a pack of smokes, and still readable. It can easily be fit into a BOB (bug out bag). There are some very practical survival MUSTS at your finger tips right there with you , in your bag. anyway....I'd sugest this little handy and practical book. Preparedness culture has carved a larger niche in todays internet society. Its a great idea . Maybe you can step up the prep ...... it's pretty easy and not too costly if you follow a few steps. I started asking myself... What do you do to prepare this week ? Even if it's just simply preparing for hard times and such , the things you'll learn in the process are absolutely and incredibly enriching. These types of SKILLS can carry you far in any conditions. Peace, LSD __________________ A Family that puddles together , plays together. Tune In , Turn On , and Drop Out

10-28-09, 08:18	#14 (permalink)
hungryhippo999 Mycophage Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 121	Outdoor Survival Skills By Larry Olsen Peace

10-28-09, 09:48	#15 (permalink)
zodd Maniacal Laughter Mwahaa! Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 584	ray mears out door servival hand book a good start if you are a novice like me. __________________ who would win between a monkey and a dog?

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