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alivaster's review against another edition
4.0
I was pleasantly surprised reading this. It had great information, was straightforward, and had pretty much everything you needed/wanted to know. I used it as research for a character I'm writing and will be looking up some additional information after reading this!
jdtangney's review against another edition
2.0
I was hoping for practical advice for evacuation in case of wildfire. My family has two major threats for which our response would be radically different. Wildfire would require us to evacuate, whereas earthquakes would require us to shelter in place. Other threats are either low probability, or our response would match that of our two major threats. (For example, evacuating in case of a chemical accident is much the same as evacuating in case of wildfire.)
This book has survival advice for dire circumstances that are beyond my threat model. This book is about survival when all access to "civilization" has been eliminated. It's true that wildfire plus earthquake (oh yeah, pandemic too) could push us into that situation, but again, I was looking for a simple book related to wildfire evac.
The advice seems good, though I don't have a basis for comparison. I assume the specific product recommendations are moderately up to date, but I wouldn't know.
In short, this was unverifiable information for a scenario that isn't mine, but you might find value in it. I didn't. When I get around to prepping for a more dire situation, I might give this book another try, but for now, it's not helpful.
This book has survival advice for dire circumstances that are beyond my threat model. This book is about survival when all access to "civilization" has been eliminated. It's true that wildfire plus earthquake (oh yeah, pandemic too) could push us into that situation, but again, I was looking for a simple book related to wildfire evac.
The advice seems good, though I don't have a basis for comparison. I assume the specific product recommendations are moderately up to date, but I wouldn't know.
In short, this was unverifiable information for a scenario that isn't mine, but you might find value in it. I didn't. When I get around to prepping for a more dire situation, I might give this book another try, but for now, it's not helpful.
roary47's review against another edition
4.0
I like how this book was written to explain that it prepares you for emergency situations. There is so many out there that are for the "apocalypse", but prepping is more than that. Natural disasters happen all over the world, and we should all be prepared to take care of ourselves and our household.
omnibozo22's review against another edition
3.0
Chanced into this while looking for a different book. Friends and I had discussed the concept of having an emergency box ready to go after the big earthquake here last year. Yeah, we talked about it. So... the title caught my eye and I got the book.
Fortunately, the author held back on going full survivalist wacko for most of the book. Lots of the suggestions made perfect sense, though with some reservations for our situation. We are unlikely to need any of the snow related gear. We are unlikely to be camping in the woods. Neither of us is likely to hump a huge backpack of survival stuff up the slopes of Mount Arayat. Stewart did finally come clean in the acknowledgements that he's a born again paranoid, armed and ready to wack anyone looking at him crosseyed.
There is a downloadable check list to simplify organizing one's bag... except that the publisher seems to have gone out of business and the website has been hijacked by some flashing Chinese number and character eye candy bullshit.
Fortunately, the author held back on going full survivalist wacko for most of the book. Lots of the suggestions made perfect sense, though with some reservations for our situation. We are unlikely to need any of the snow related gear. We are unlikely to be camping in the woods. Neither of us is likely to hump a huge backpack of survival stuff up the slopes of Mount Arayat. Stewart did finally come clean in the acknowledgements that he's a born again paranoid, armed and ready to wack anyone looking at him crosseyed.
There is a downloadable check list to simplify organizing one's bag... except that the publisher seems to have gone out of business and the website has been hijacked by some flashing Chinese number and character eye candy bullshit.
afrugalfather's review
4.0
Really good tips for emergency preparedness. Can't imagine a much more complete guide to building an effective B.O.B.
ericsherwood's review
3.5
Great basic/introductory book on how to build a 72-hour bag. Loved the inclusion of online survival resources and shops to get the recommended items.
coolhand773's review
5.0
Probably one of the most important books I've ever read. Everyone should either own a copy or be familiar with the topic. You never know when disaster will strike and do the best thing you can do is to be prepared. This book will help you build a top-notch Bug Out bag.
It's chock-full of helpful links, topics, and exercises, in addition to the primary info about your Bag.
Great read.
It's chock-full of helpful links, topics, and exercises, in addition to the primary info about your Bag.
Great read.
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