Wilderness Survival: 1st Edition
by Gregory J. Davenport
|
List Price: Our Price: $11.33 You Save: $3.62 (24%) Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Buy Used: from $6.88 (click here) Category: Book See more book details and other editions |
|---|
Book Reviews of Wilderness Survival: 1st Edition
Book Review: the "how to" is important
Summary: 5 Stars
While I agree with a previous post that Larry Dean Olson's book is a good read, realize that it is a primitive living book not a survival book. And yes, there are many books with similar information to what you'll find in this text... however, there is a distinct difference between them and Davenport's book. His book is the most COMPLETE document on wilderness SURVIVAL I have seen and his step by step guidance set it up as the most user friendly book available. An excellent book and well worth the money spent. If you are interested in wilderness living, check out Mr. Davenport's second book "Wilderness Living." I just started it.
Book Review: A tired rehash of Air Force survival skills
Summary: 3 Stars
While I liked the general layout of Mr. Davenport's book, In general it looked like a tired rehash of the U.S. Air Force survival manual to me. To be sure Mr. Davenport added some personal bits of information related to his experience but all in all I don't think that these added much to the information. It is a very workman like piece but I prefer the works by Thomas Elpel and the McPhearson's as they carry the detail and skills of people who really do know the wilderness.This is proably a good book for someone who has to choose a book with basic skills although the actual AF manual would be less expensive and more instructional.
Book Review: Clear and Concise
Summary: 5 Stars
I am very impressed with Davenport's book. It covers the essentials (he lists five) of survival without adding a bunch of stuff you don't need to know. I carry it in my backpack as a reference. Mr. Davenport has also written an excellent book on primitive survival skills called "Wilderness Living" and has a series of books out under the series title "Greg Davenport's Books for the Wilderness." I like his clear and concise writing style and his basic approach to survival in the various global climates. I urge all those who explore the wilderness to pick up his books. All of them.
Book Review: Good Basics but lacks detail
Summary: 2 Stars
While the author does go into detail about numerous topics and informs the reader about what is necessary to survive. What I think the books lacks is the detail necessary on all of the major topics. An example would be that he describes how to build a leanto for shelter, but doesn't go into detail on how to tie the structural members together. He just tells you that you need to tie them together. What if you don't have a shoelace to use? What other alternates are there? This book would be great for a teenager who goes camping and may need to build a fire, but it's not enough for the serious camper.Book Review: If you want to LEARN wilderness survival -- Get This Book
Summary: 5 Stars
As an outdoor nut, I am thrilled to have such a clear and concise book on wilderness survival. Davenport's easy to follow step-by-step instructional guide walks the reader through the process of -- building natural shelters, creating fire, celestial navigation, emergency first aid, and many other skills that may save your life. As mentioned in a previous review (and I agree) -- this book is like having an insurance policy. You hope you'll never have to use it but are glad you have it. I carry it on all my adventures.