Show Me How to Survive (Outdoor Life): The Handbook for the Modern Hero

Looks like a decent book but I got it to go over with my kids and it mentions having sex (and shows two stick figures engaging in the act) and drinking wine as part of longevity. Appropriate advice for an older crowd but unnecessary for a kid's survival book. Also shows how to process a crime scene (???) with a chalk outline and blood splatters. Not sure why this is even in the book. Will be returning.

So we bought this for our 7 year old as he is starting to really enjoy the outdoors, boy things, etc. Thought it would be a cool resource that was fun and educational. As others have noted, it uses pictures, primarily to communicate the concepts. So even though he can read, it's easy to follow.The verdict? The other day he walks up to my wife while were on a walk and says "Mom, I need a button". A button? "Yea, a button, the book says when you are thirsty and don't have any water if you suck on a button it will quench your thirst". Rock on!Which prompted me to flip through the book. This thing is incredible. While it is a kids book, it has some seriously advanced techniques and great ideas. I have done tons of wilderness classes but it broke down even the more advanced topics (like navigating out of a swamp) down into easily digestible points and, I will admit, I even learned a few things. Like if you are in a swamp, drop a large leaf into the water, it will gradually float downstream and toward the coast. That way lies (most likely) your best exit. Seriously cool. Perfect 7-12 year old gift.P.S. If your kid asks for a syringe and alcohol - say no. There is one page on needle decompression. :)

I got this as a Christmas gift for my teenage grandson and he actually uses it. He loves the outdoors and camping so I thought he might need a few tips. I was very pleased since teenagers are notoriously hard to buy for. Grandma did good, this time as the book is a hit!

From daily life to emergencies, around town to out in the backcountry, this book is filled with reminders and new information on all the things you should know to survive and thrive (and to help others to). Short and simple, more pictures than words, easy for anyone to digest and review. Beginners will find it a great place to start, and even experts will find it fun and useful (I'm trained in wilderness survival medicine, as a rescue diver, and more).Should be required reading for everyone!Make sure that you, your friends and family have this important and useful knowledge so that life is a little easier, a little safer, and perhaps even a little longer.

When you're in an emergency situation, you don't have time to trawl through long columns of text. This book is great--it shows you a different scenario on each page and how to deal with it. Some of them might sound like you wouldn't use them very often (how to deal with a grizzly encounter, for example)--but you never know when you might be say, visiting Yellowstone National Park and surprise! need that information you stored away in your head. A fun book--I bought it for my 13YO who loves scouting.

I bought this as a gift for my husband and he loves it. It doesn't get used all that often, but we take it when we go camping and always try one of the smaller/easier projects. The illustrations draw you in, but the information is pretty useful should you (hopefully not) find yourself in those kinds of situations.

I got this and the Field and Stream guide at the same time and the FS guide was much more interesting. There are a few interesting/funny parts to this but get the FS book (The Total Outdoorsman - Manual) is a better option.Pros:Very short descriptions with good comic images means easy reading (kids)Cons:Not much detail and some are more rediculous than useful.I would not recommend this book. There are better options out there.

I like that a child who isn’t able to read yet can look at the pictures. My son loves it! Both of them.

my 13 year old son loves this. It's easy to read, with great pictures to explain things even better. A good stocking filler!

This secret Santa gift went down a treat!

Fantastique petit livre nous en avons acheté 21 pour nous un pour donner en cadeau. Live très bien fait très cool autant pour les adultes que pour les enfants

Einfach nur genial. Das Buch hat auf alles eine Antwort was das Überleben betrifft. Einfach zu verstehen und gut verarbeitet

Wonderful book for adults and kids to learn from. There are some great rainy day projects and projects that you would never think of taking on.