A Wealth of Information on Being Prepared for Any Contingency or Catastrophe

This is the definitive survival guide and essential resource for all travelers, campers, hikers, and outdoor adventurers. Already a worldwide million-copy bestseller, The Ultimate Survival Guide covers everything from basic first aid to disaster preparedness, from setting up camp to making it through a hurricane — an absolute must-have volume for anyone who has ever placed him or herself at the mercy of Mother Nature.

• What to pack, carry, and wear in hostile environments
• First aid and rescue
• Finding food, water, shelter, and making fire
• Dealing with wild animals, snake bites, and fierce climatic hazards
• Surviving flood, avalanche, tornado, and other violent natural catastrophes
• Fully illustrated and easy to use