The Survival Library
SAS Survival Handbook Review: The Only Book You Need?
If you only have space for one book in your bug-out bag, it should be the SAS Survival Handbook by John “Lofty” Wiseman. As a former SAS instructor, Wiseman condensed decades of elite military survival knowledge into a single, portable volume.
Why It’s a Masterpiece
The book covers everything from basic first aid and fire-making to navigating by the stars and surviving a nuclear blast. What makes it stand out are the clear, hand-drawn illustrations. In a high-stress situation, a diagram is much easier to follow than a wall of text.
Best Edition
Get the “Collins Gem” version for your bag (pocket-sized) and the Full Edition for your home shelf.
Critical Skill
The “Signaling” and “Traps” sections are arguably the best ever written in any survival manual.
Our Verdict: Essential
This is the foundation of any prepper’s library. If you don’t own it, you aren’t finished preparing.