Hawke’s Special Forces Survival Handbook

Compared to other survival books, Hawke’s Special Forces Survival Handbook seems a bit cluttered. In fairness, this might have something to do with its small size which is a good thing if you want a portable survival reference.

The diagrams aren’t anything to get excited about, nor is the content, which for the most part contains standard survival book concepts and techniques. However, this reference gets to the point quickly, where others can ramble on and on…

What I do appreciate are some of Mykel’s viewpoints on survival – which are somewhat different from those people have been generally adopting.

Cost: Around CDN $18

www.mykelhawke.com

Map & Compass

A perfect companion for the Suunto MCA compass – The Complete Orienteering Handbook is a comprehensive manual containing pretty much everything you’ll need to establish a solid base of navigational fundamentals.

Not a very exciting read, but your interest in the content will likely come from your passion to learn about using a map and compass – an invaluable survival skill.

Remember – GPS devices can fail due to extreme temperatures and dead batteries. A compass does not rely on a power source and is quite reliable in most environments and climates.  If you rely on a GPS unit as your primary navigational instrument, consider carrying a compass (with a map of the area you are travelling in) as a back up system.

Cost: Around CDN $30

ISBN  0 – 02 – 029265 -1