Outback Survival

by Bob Cooper

Outback Survival is a practical guide to surviving in one of the most unforgiving regions of the world.

In this book, Bob Cooper shares his incredible bushcraft skills, which have been developed through more than 25 years of experience living in traditional Aboriginal communities, instructing Special Forces Units and learning the skills of the bushmen of the Kalahari Desert in Botswana.

Genres: Nonfiction, Survival

242 pages, Paperback

First published July 31, 2012

Reviews

[Brenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bob Cooper was seventeen years of age when he put himself on his first survival challenge and with all the things that went wrong, he realized he needed to get serious about survival. Over the years he had numerous maydays and challenges when he could have lost his life. Being prepared and not panicking was vital. He attended courses and trained diligently to be the best that he could be – now, over thirty years later, he has many skills which have been developed in varying ways.

Outback Survival is a practical guide for anyone who wants to explore our vast Australian outback (and the deserts of other countries as well) and come out of it alive. His Mark III Survival Kit is comprehensive, light to carry, and highly practical. This book is one adventurers need to read thoroughly as part of their preparation for survival. Recommended.

With thanks to Hachette AU for my copy to read in exchange for an honest review.

[BookBee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyable read. Great to have Australian specifically survival advice when the survival/prepper world is US heavy. I was worried there would be too much story telling but actually all the experiences Bob shared either had specific relevance to a skill or were great food for though...'what would I do if...'. Filled with great survival knowledge and specific instructions on how to execute tasks. A deluxe version of the book with full colour plant and animal photos would be very appealing.

[Karen Beath · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really useful book. It is easy to read and gives some great, practical tips on how to survive in the wilderness. It also gives some ideas as to how to remain calm and think straight in tricky situations - an invaluable survival technique. Highly recommended.

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh how many lives would be saved if every Australian had to read this in school and kept a copy in their glovebox. Great advice written in an engaging and understandable way.

[Jen Carruthers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Practical, down to earth and easy to read guide on being smart in the wilderness. With his own true stories shared so openly, Bob Cooper has given me the confidence to feel that I actually have a chance of surviving all sorts of misfortunes. But more importantly, he has helped me realise its more important to prepare for the worst case scenario and thats certainly a life changing read.