Build the Perfect Survival Kit

I just finished reading (and marking up) this book. I found this a very useful. I already had an extensive set of survival items I had assembled for camping. (There is a lot of overlap between a Bug Out Bag (BOB) and a backpack loaded for multi-day wilderness camping.) However, I identified a number of items that I could add to my kit. Within the various categories, the author compares and describes different items -- types of whistles or compasses for example. If you are not sure what you might need for a BOB or camping trip, this is a good place to start.This book is not about survival skills. This is about the tools and gear you need to survive and how to assemble those items. One nice feature is the different methods you can assemble kits - from pocket size to vehicles.I found a couple of issues with the book, which was published in 2013. In water purification he makes no mention of a popular filter system. However, he does describe the water filter on his website. Also, he has several checklists in the back. The book cites a website for downloading copies of the lists, But that URL, which was for the publisher of the book, is no longer valid. I contacted the author. He told me the URL was added by the publisher. Nevertheless, the lists in the back of the book are very useful.

I wondered how you could write an entire book about putting a PSK together, but after receiving the book, now I know. John goes into detail on all the most important gear one would put in a kit and also describes several versions of each as well as containers for the kits. He also has several lists of survival kits of different sizes plus a lot of other good info on gear and kits. As an experienced outdoorsman and survivalist, I already have knowledge of kits and gear but I still found the book very interesting and I even go back and re-read certain sections again to refresh my memory. I got the book at a discount and received it promptly. Not a bad idea for anyone interested in making a PSK to buy one of these books.

The best books written about survival kits, from simple to complex from small to large kits. I built my first survival kit when I was in High School, that was around 1969 when 3 of my friends and me decided to climb Bear Mountain in NY State straight up, and we did. I have been building first aid kits ever since for myself and I am 67 years old. John has put a lot of experience and common sense into his book, and written at a level that anyone can understand. With the help of this book you can build a survival kit customized to your own needs, and if you ever have to use it along with some common it may save your life.

I've been an outdoorsman, hunter, fisherman, pilot and backpacker and never needed an emergency survival kit. Not yet, anyway. But all this time I have thought about such necessities and circumstances. This book is the ultimate and very thoughtful, intelligent and useful account of survival kits. I have loaned my hard copy to friends and have a copy of this book on my kindle. It is excellent and I recommend it to all who might, conceivably, have a use some day for such knowledge. That happens to be all of us.

The 2nd edition builds on the very capable shoulders of the 1st edition. Whatever sort of complete setup you're looking to put together, this book covers everything you'll need.

Extremely detailed information on many products, and ideas for mini, small, medium and large kits. The author has tried everything himself before recommending things. Very helpful!

Pretty good book. Some good info here and good details covering the subjects. Like most of these type of books once you read a couple they are pretty much all the same info. Some info is covered a bit better in this book but some is just over done

He knows his stuff. What I like is that he is not saying this is the only way/supplies, but he tells what works for him, and gives very explicit info on the precise products he uses and why they are his preference.

More for the USA market ,advice is to take more information in your brain and less kit ..Its lighter !

The book is a great idea. The quality of the pictures and print is very poor. You cant clearly see what the items and contents of the kit the quality is that bad.. The items that you need to build the kits are referenced to a web page that does not exist anymore. So even if you bought the book you build the kits because its so basic and lacking in information. You buy the book to get access to a web address that does not exist to complete the book. What a waste of time and money. I hate peple who publish a book and then dont have the decency to put content in a book that you paid for and want to read. I dont buy books to look at web pages that dont exist. If you need to build a survival kit more information is available on youtube and other web pages. This book is total waste of paper and is totally crap.

Que yo sepa, el único libro completamente dedicado a este tema. Si te interesa, es obligatorio.

Great reference book