An emergency can arise at anytime. Now everyone from the average commuter to the risk-taking sportsman can benefit from these just-in-case kits that may just save a life. Build the Perfect Survival Kit offers a number of kits, from very basic pocket-sized ones with just the essentials to elaborate ones designed for weeks of surviving in the wilderness. The book advocates careful advance planning and building a personalized kit specifically tailored to each outing or possible emergency that may be encountered. Readers will learn about the eight categories of gear: Fire and Light, Signaling, Water and Food, Shelter and Protection, Knives and Tools, Multi-purpose Items and Miscellaneous Items, and what to pack into a kit for their pocket, glove box, four-wheeler, car boot, backpack and more.
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John D. McCann has an extensive background in wilderness survival and travel safety and security.
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114 of 122 people found the following review helpful
By Gary
Format:Paperback
The phrase Survival Kit is in the title of this book, and that is exactly what is presented. Survival techniques are not the focus of this book, but assembling survival kits for various situations. In that regard, this book is extremely thorough giving many examples of assembling survival kits for just about every scenario be it personal, vehicle, boat, etc. He also provides many examples of the different survival tools available and where you can obtain these tools. There aren't an abundance of survival techniques in this book, but that was not the author's goal. It's also a pretty dry read and when the author reveals what he carries with him at all times, I thought he was joking. He carries on 3 keychains something like 2 micro flashlights, 2 knives, a multitool, metal aspirin container, fire tinder in another aspirin container, and about 4 different tools for fire starting. And, that's just what I remember off the top of my head. He carries this stuff around all the time. While I find that overkill, the kits and all the tool recommendation make this book rate high for what it is. A guide to assembling survival kits. For actual techniqes, I'd go with another book. ***Added 1/25/12*** The author has a new book out called Stay Alive! which is an A-Z book on survival. Check it out.
50 of 53 people found the following review helpful
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One of the most common questions asked by people interested in survival is: what should I put in my survival kit?
"Build the Perfect Survival Kit" answers that question in great detail. Learn how to build everything from small pocket-size kits, to large vehicle kits.
After explaining the basics of personal survival kits, you will learn about items to add to your survival kit for:
Fire and Light
Signaling
Navigation
Water and Food
Shelter and Protection
Knives and Tools
Medical
Multi-purpose components
Miscellaneous components
You will then read about how to select proper containers for your survival kit and how to assemble kits of various sizes, for multiple purposes.
The book also contains appendices listing additional training and reading resources, as well as a comprehensive list of companies offering survival kit items for sale.
Development of survival kits is discussed in detail, and there are several photographs that add to the quality of the instruction offered by this book.
This is not a `survival skills' manual, but as one would expect from the title, "Build the Perfect Survival Kit", a manual on building the kits that allow you to have an easier time employing the survival skills you have learned elsewhere.
For anyone interested in survival, "Build the Perfect Survival Kit" is a must read book.
"Build the Perfect Survival Kit" answers that question in great detail. Learn how to build everything from small pocket-size kits, to large vehicle kits.
After explaining the basics of personal survival kits, you will learn about items to add to your survival kit for:
Fire and Light
Signaling
Navigation
Water and Food
Shelter and Protection
Knives and Tools
Medical
Multi-purpose components
Miscellaneous components
You will then read about how to select proper containers for your survival kit and how to assemble kits of various sizes, for multiple purposes.
The book also contains appendices listing additional training and reading resources, as well as a comprehensive list of companies offering survival kit items for sale.
Development of survival kits is discussed in detail, and there are several photographs that add to the quality of the instruction offered by this book.
This is not a `survival skills' manual, but as one would expect from the title, "Build the Perfect Survival Kit", a manual on building the kits that allow you to have an easier time employing the survival skills you have learned elsewhere.
For anyone interested in survival, "Build the Perfect Survival Kit" is a must read book.
41 of 46 people found the following review helpful
By Birkebeiner
Format:Paperback
A good book for anyone interested in putting together a kit for those times when life throws you a curve ball. It is well written and makes you think. While Mr. McCann does provide exstensive lists and gear reviews, the book is more about understanding how to put a kit together and figuring out what works for you. If you are allready famailar with the idea of building kits, you wont find anything earth shattering, however the book is still worth getting.
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Survival Kit
This is a very informative book. I would highly recommend it for anyone attempting to build their own survival kit.
Published 1 month ago by David M
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loads of useful information
I've now purchased this book twice as my first copy disappeared some years ago. Contains much useful information on the hows and whys to create survival kits, and what types of... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Vincent Zinkus
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy read with great info.
This book not only shows you the products you may need in an emergency but tells you why they are needed!
Published 1 month ago by Miigwan
5.0 out of 5 stars
very informative
good book to help with giving ideas on building a kit. if you are looking for a survival guide this isn't the book for you. is a good book though.
Published 2 months ago by Bob Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Get both
He has good really good books. Get them both.
I would recommend the hardback, I re read them all the time. Read more
I would recommend the hardback, I re read them all the time. Read more
Published 2 months ago by john n
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly recommended
The issue about most prepper books is that they put you in a paranoid mind-set. You tend to get overwhelmed with the details, as well as with the "what-ifs. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Teacher/Photographer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thorough kit building
Read and reread to learn the basics on kit building and basic tools/skills. Great for those new to BOB creating and survival supplies. Now, I am much better prepared.
Published 2 months ago by David I. Schwartz
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent primer to outdoor survival kits.
Some of the products listed in the book are a little dated. The kit building philosophy is timeless. I suggest buying this and John McCann's other book, Stay Alive. Read more
Published 2 months ago by 111t
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great and practical!
Very detailed with excellent illustrations! This is a great buy. It covers everything with some good product information, suggestions and sources.
Published 2 months ago by Edward
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent read.
I am very glad I bought this book. The writer does a great job of explaining different items that do the same task. He isn't trying to "sell" you any one product or brand. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. E.
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