The bestselling compact guide on how to survive in the wild in any climate on land or at sea. This updated edition contains all the latest techniques on survival training & timeless advice from the foremost expert in survival Lofty Wiseman. All of it is rooted in the training techniques of the Special Air Service the world's most famous elite fighting force in which Lofty served for 26 years. Using clear line drawings & colour illustrations & new case studies & survival scenarios Lofty describes survival techniques for if you find yourself at sea in the mountains at the polar icecaps or in the desert complete with what to do in a whole range of medical & meteorological emergencies. Whether you are a camper a hiker a sailor or simply engaged in general outdoor pursuits this book could actually save your life.