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WHEN ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE; STUFF YOU NEED TO SURVIVE WHEN DISASTER STRIKES
Survival expert Cody Lundin's new book, When All Hell Breaks Loose: Stuff You Need To Survive When Disaster Strikes is what every family needs to prepare and educate themselves about survival psychology and the skills necessary to negotiate a disaster whether you are at home, in the office, or in your car. Lundin addresses basic first aid, hygiene skills, and makes recommendations for survival kit items.
449 pages
First published September 20, 2006
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Cody Lundin
5 books51 followersCody Lundin (born March 15, 1967) is a survival instructor at the Aboriginal Living Skills School in Prescott, Arizona, which he founded in 1991. There he teaches modern wilderness survival skills, primitive living skills, urban preparedness, and homesteading. Lundin was also a former co-host of Discovery Channel's reality television series, Dual Survival.
Lundin is the author of two books on survival and preparedness: 98.6 Degrees: The Art of Keeping Your Ass Alive and When All Hell Breaks Loose: Stuff You Need to Survive When Disaster Strikes. Lundin has also provided a foreword for Steve Hart's Citizen Survivor's Handbook, a parody of British wartime propaganda focusing on the importance of psychological endurance in times of crisis.
Lundin is the author of two books on survival and preparedness: 98.6 Degrees: The Art of Keeping Your Ass Alive and When All Hell Breaks Loose: Stuff You Need to Survive When Disaster Strikes. Lundin has also provided a foreword for Steve Hart's Citizen Survivor's Handbook, a parody of British wartime propaganda focusing on the importance of psychological endurance in times of crisis.
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November 23, 2019
This book is written for suburbanites who are worried about how to survive disasters like Hurricane Katrina. While it seems like this would be a book for paranoiacs worried about society collapsing, Cody Lundin's writing style and the general style of presentation in this book would put off militia types.
In the book he covers a variety of topics including food storage, first aid, self-defense, and how to dispose of dead bodies. The goal is to tell people how to survive when the systems that they count on to sustain modern life -- for example water, electricity, and sewer systems (yes, he covers how to handle human waste when the toilet no longer works) -- all break down. I can see the value of this book for preparing someone for a potential disaster. Lundin stress the need to practice before hand, to plan ahead for all the needs of your family, and to not let preparing for disaster to take over your life. Even so, in all of this, I feel like there is something more subversive happening.
I first heard about Cody Lundin when the producers of "Dual Survival" positioned him as a 'bush hippie' opposite army vet Dave Canterbury. While he is certainly that, both men defy easy classifications, except as survivors.
In the book and the television series, Lundin describes his primitive lifestyle and approach to life that involves living as independently as possible. As I read this book, I couldn't help but think about how someone might use the ideas in the book to make one's self more independent. Making me think about how much water I use on a daily basis, how I might use solar energy in my daily life, and what food I might be able to grow on my own. This is not the stated purpose of the book, but it certainly led me to think this way. I can't help but think that Cody Lundin is trying to get us to rethink the way we live our lives to make the whole world a little more survivable.
While it is not the U.S. Air Force manual for downed pilots, I think that it would be good for anyone interested in outdoor activities and survival. It also would appeal to those who are interested in independent living and sustainable living. For the second purpose, the book is more evocative, but it still will stimulate ideas. The book makes an excellent companion piece to his 98 Degrees.
In the book he covers a variety of topics including food storage, first aid, self-defense, and how to dispose of dead bodies. The goal is to tell people how to survive when the systems that they count on to sustain modern life -- for example water, electricity, and sewer systems (yes, he covers how to handle human waste when the toilet no longer works) -- all break down. I can see the value of this book for preparing someone for a potential disaster. Lundin stress the need to practice before hand, to plan ahead for all the needs of your family, and to not let preparing for disaster to take over your life. Even so, in all of this, I feel like there is something more subversive happening.
I first heard about Cody Lundin when the producers of "Dual Survival" positioned him as a 'bush hippie' opposite army vet Dave Canterbury. While he is certainly that, both men defy easy classifications, except as survivors.
In the book and the television series, Lundin describes his primitive lifestyle and approach to life that involves living as independently as possible. As I read this book, I couldn't help but think about how someone might use the ideas in the book to make one's self more independent. Making me think about how much water I use on a daily basis, how I might use solar energy in my daily life, and what food I might be able to grow on my own. This is not the stated purpose of the book, but it certainly led me to think this way. I can't help but think that Cody Lundin is trying to get us to rethink the way we live our lives to make the whole world a little more survivable.
While it is not the U.S. Air Force manual for downed pilots, I think that it would be good for anyone interested in outdoor activities and survival. It also would appeal to those who are interested in independent living and sustainable living. For the second purpose, the book is more evocative, but it still will stimulate ideas. The book makes an excellent companion piece to his 98 Degrees.
September 19, 2014
This could have been said in 40 pages. It badly, BADLY, needed an editor. I ended up fearing that one day, at some point in the future, I'll be seated on a plane next to this guy, one of those people to whom you say, "how's it goin'?" and a half hour later he still hasn't taken a breath and you're starting to think a mid-air explosion really wouldn't be that awful an experience in comparison. It's not that I disagree with his political philosophy or survival philosophy (most preppers are what he says, you can't eat ammunition, lots of people who think they can live off the land haven't tried for more than a day and will die quickly so for pity's sake shelter in place, try to defuse angry situations before you go shooting people, and so on.) I agree with all that. It's the author I can't stand.
December 8, 2009
Do you know what materials are best to help regulate your core body tempurature if you could no longer rely on gas and electricity? Do you know how to disinfect water to make it potable without boiling it or using iodine? How are you going to take care of your family's bathroom waste in a sanitary manner if necessary? What could you (safely) eat if you ran out of food? How are you going to cook your food when you can't use the stove?
I cannot emphasize enough how much I would recommend this book! The author is an expert from experience. He leads back country expiditions and regularly lectures on survival. Unlike most survival experts who haven't tried for a day what they say you could live off of for weeks, he routinely tries eating things just to see how his body reacts to it. His house is designed to be completely off "the grid" and he collects his own drinking water from rain (in Arizona!).
The best thing about this book is that it's entertaining to read as well as informative. He has a straigth forward approach and doesn't pull any punches. He emphasizes the fact that there is no one-size-fits-all survival plan (you are expected to take responsibility for your own familial situation and expected emergencies), but there are several things that everyone will need. This book is pretty thorough and gives you a lot to think about. Can you tell three paragraphs later that I really recommend everyone read this book?
I cannot emphasize enough how much I would recommend this book! The author is an expert from experience. He leads back country expiditions and regularly lectures on survival. Unlike most survival experts who haven't tried for a day what they say you could live off of for weeks, he routinely tries eating things just to see how his body reacts to it. His house is designed to be completely off "the grid" and he collects his own drinking water from rain (in Arizona!).
The best thing about this book is that it's entertaining to read as well as informative. He has a straigth forward approach and doesn't pull any punches. He emphasizes the fact that there is no one-size-fits-all survival plan (you are expected to take responsibility for your own familial situation and expected emergencies), but there are several things that everyone will need. This book is pretty thorough and gives you a lot to think about. Can you tell three paragraphs later that I really recommend everyone read this book?
June 5, 2014
There is some really helpful information here. The problem is that you have to dig through pages of 'hippie manifesto' to get to it. Much of the information in "98.6 degrees Keeping Your Ass Alive" is repeated in this book. It seems to loose something in the retelling, as it is neither as clearly constructed nor as succinct.
Lundin has a unique approach to living life and it suits him well in his role as an instructor of primitive living skills and survival techniques. It also offers some good sounding advice and practical approaches to aid in emergency situations. This just felt like too much information stuffed into one book, and none of it (except sanitation) was covered in enough detail.
Lundin has a unique approach to living life and it suits him well in his role as an instructor of primitive living skills and survival techniques. It also offers some good sounding advice and practical approaches to aid in emergency situations. This just felt like too much information stuffed into one book, and none of it (except sanitation) was covered in enough detail.
October 7, 2009
For what it is, a survival handbook for days/weeks/months of living without the conveniences of life today, this was a great book. I found it to be funny and engaging as it was informative and thought provoking. When Michael first picked it up, he flipped to the how to clean and eat rodents part and asked me what kind of red-necked book I had checked out. It does have moments where you can't believe he would really discuss some of the things he does. However, I still think it is better to have thought through some of these things ahead of time---like how to dispose of a dead body, or what will you really do without toilet paper? More than anything, it makes me want to keep up on my food storage and keep a supply of many other life conviences as well.
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July 30, 2010This book looks really good, and I want to give it another try. Due to my hectic schedule and the overwhelming onslaught of text and cartoon drawings splattered across the pages, I wasn't able to get through more than one chapter. From what I read, though, there was good psychological information in it. I'll pick it up again when I have a clearer head and can appropriately focus. Let's just hope between now and then stuff doesn't hit the fan and I need to GTFO. Afterall, trying to read this book during the crisis would be pointless.
October 18, 2012
Totally fun, light-hearted presentation of seriously important information.
April 7, 2025
A good overall preparedness book. More about breadth than depth though.
August 28, 2012
Although Cody Lundin is now a TV star with his Discovery Channel show Dual Survival, he really has lived the self-sufficient lifestyle and has developed his unique expertise through direct experience. He’s built his own house and lives off the grid and has taught wilderness/primitive living skills for many years. As the subtitle suggests, the book is designed to teach you Stuff You Need To Survive When Disaster Strikes.
The book is divided into two sections, the first of which is dedicated to mental preparedness and the second to survival skills. It is illustrated throughout with lively cartoons and is written in an informal manner modeled on his instructional courses.
In the first part of the book, Lundin describes the positive mental and psychological attitude one needs to adopt to weather a stressful disaster. I think this is something that many survival courses would gloss over, but Lundin is absolutely correct when he stresses that mental preparedness can be considerably more important than physical preparedness in the face of an emergency. Our actions are dependent on brain function, and no amount of gear will aid an individual if they are paralyzed by fear and indecision. Although he drifts a bit into some new-age woo-woo that would be more befitting Deepak Chopra or Rhonda Byrne (author of The Secret), his focus on mental preparedness is on the mark.
The bulk of the book is dedicated to survival strategies and is arranged in order of importance, covering such topics as: shelter, thermal regulation, water purification, food storage, sanitation, lighting, cooking, creation of a bug-out kit and disposal of a dead body. Although I was familiar with some of the information already, and some of it is plain common sense, Lundin did a very good job with his research and presents the material in an interesting way.
The book is divided into two sections, the first of which is dedicated to mental preparedness and the second to survival skills. It is illustrated throughout with lively cartoons and is written in an informal manner modeled on his instructional courses.
In the first part of the book, Lundin describes the positive mental and psychological attitude one needs to adopt to weather a stressful disaster. I think this is something that many survival courses would gloss over, but Lundin is absolutely correct when he stresses that mental preparedness can be considerably more important than physical preparedness in the face of an emergency. Our actions are dependent on brain function, and no amount of gear will aid an individual if they are paralyzed by fear and indecision. Although he drifts a bit into some new-age woo-woo that would be more befitting Deepak Chopra or Rhonda Byrne (author of The Secret), his focus on mental preparedness is on the mark.
The bulk of the book is dedicated to survival strategies and is arranged in order of importance, covering such topics as: shelter, thermal regulation, water purification, food storage, sanitation, lighting, cooking, creation of a bug-out kit and disposal of a dead body. Although I was familiar with some of the information already, and some of it is plain common sense, Lundin did a very good job with his research and presents the material in an interesting way.
January 17, 2015
In survivalism, bushcraft, and self-reliance it can be very difficult to separate correct actions from incorrect ones; many of these can be attributed to elements of a lack of scientific rigor. Cody Lundin, among all the teachers of survivalism, seems to accept the limits of the discipline of survivalism best and approaches what he considers to be keys - the proper mindset and about the most practical, albeit unsexy, ways to complete this. Lundin does not fetishize the Bug Out Bag, a bag that has taken on almost mythical proportions, replete with loadouts that are vital to survival. Instead Lundin's book focuses primarily on developing a survivalist, autarkic mindset and on considering what are probably true elements of what surviving mean. Within are passages dealing with how to deal with a sewer system that has backed up, how to handle a dead body, and why it's important to launder your clothes periodically. Because most people live in some proximity to an urban area these ideas are probably more practical than survival tips on what to do on a desert island.
That said, for pure survivalism there are also clearly elements of filler. Lundin can't help but indulge himself to talk at some length about the wastefulness of American architecture, among other things.
I enjoyed it but I believe that those that imagine themselves in a post-apocalyptic world surviving will be disappointed with the book; Lundin treats survival as it (IMO) should be treated; as developing new skills for mundane living.
That said, for pure survivalism there are also clearly elements of filler. Lundin can't help but indulge himself to talk at some length about the wastefulness of American architecture, among other things.
I enjoyed it but I believe that those that imagine themselves in a post-apocalyptic world surviving will be disappointed with the book; Lundin treats survival as it (IMO) should be treated; as developing new skills for mundane living.
May 21, 2008
It's actually pretty good. Very readable, good examples, fun illustrations that help reinforce concepts: I'd happily recommend it to folks who would like to ensure that they, and their families, are adequately prepared for an emergency. The author takes a practical approach to emergency prep, and does well when confined to the realistic things that folks can do to prepare for emergencies. He doesn't do so well when he gets new age-y and quasi-spiritual, his recounting of the many times he's eaten 15-year-old canned tuna is reckless and sounds like an invitation for a lawsuit, and I felt his section on personal defense was nothing more than a big advertisement. There are a few tidbits throughout the book that people who are long time outdoor and self-reliance types will find new and worthwhile. Altogether, the book isn't the final word on the wide array of subjects covered within (and the author doesn't claim it to be).
A good book for people who are just beginning to think about home and work emergency preparations, more experienced types will find only a few new ideas for consideration.
A good book for people who are just beginning to think about home and work emergency preparations, more experienced types will find only a few new ideas for consideration.
September 21, 2015
When I first heard about the Ebola outbreak in Africa I was concerned about lacking knowledge and the things my family and I would need in the unlikely but highly impactful event of any epidemic/pandemic outbreaks or any other disaster situation. Besides, I live in an apartment building in a metropolis and I rely 100% on life supporting stuff that I don’t produce. If a crisis really happen, it’s likely that society collapses and we don’t have access to the things we take for granted. I wanted to know what to do to be prepared in case if, well, All Hell Breaks Loose and bought the book (paperback, in case I need to consult the book and there’s no power). It does the job of giving options for us to choose from to adapt to our own needs, on high-priority survival needs: water/food storage and cooking, shelter, sanitation, hygiene, lighting, first-aid, self-defense, communications and transportation. It’s a bit sensationalist/exaggerated but not paranoid, no non-sense, and it’s not written to sell stuff, but rather put one at a mindset to survive. A lot to think about, and start preparing.
July 21, 2017
Cody Lundin who owns and operates the,"Aboriginal Living Skills School," in the State of Arizona, is the real deal!. This man and author lives what he teaches, and I will say that his book,"When All Hell Breaks Loose," is a MUST read, and is by far the best book I have ever read on preparing for the many types of disasters that could affect you and your loved ones. I really enjoyed the author's entertaining writing style, which is absorbing enough that you can gain some enjoyment from a topic that is often written in a doomsday approach which can be quite frightening. No one who reads his book will ever be short on new and often quite amazing ways, to survive during any type of disaster! My belief is that I will prepare for the worst, but hope for the best in life. There really is a need for balance to be applied when it comes to so called,"prepping,"as it is needed for everything we do in this physical world. To not prepare at all, I feel is to be irresponsible, especially if you have a family to care for. I hope this review helps, if you have been considering reading something in this genre!
December 21, 2009
Pretty good "how to be prepared for when shit goes down" reading. The author says (rightly) that there is only so much that you can learn about surviving a life or death situation from reading a book, however reading stuff like this and doing some simple preparation is certainly better than doing nothing and waiting for the government to save yo' ass when things go bad.
How much regular old household chlorine bleach does it take to disinfect one gallon of drinking water? This answer to this question might not seem important now, however in a disaster situation it could certainly come in handy. This book provides lots of information of this nature. (For anyone who is not inclined to look it up: eight to 16 drops per gallon. Let it sit for at least a half hour. After treatment the water should smell slightly like chlorine. If it doesn't, repeat treatment.)
While I don't care for the cutesy presentation of this material (lots of cartoony illustrations and jokey sidebars), I can see how this might serve to attract readers who would otherwise be put off by the subject matter.
How much regular old household chlorine bleach does it take to disinfect one gallon of drinking water? This answer to this question might not seem important now, however in a disaster situation it could certainly come in handy. This book provides lots of information of this nature. (For anyone who is not inclined to look it up: eight to 16 drops per gallon. Let it sit for at least a half hour. After treatment the water should smell slightly like chlorine. If it doesn't, repeat treatment.)
While I don't care for the cutesy presentation of this material (lots of cartoony illustrations and jokey sidebars), I can see how this might serve to attract readers who would otherwise be put off by the subject matter.
January 3, 2016
This was a great read, packed with information and ideas on all sorts of issues one would run into while trying to survive. There are some things I already knew, but the majority of the book was one surprise after another. There are just many things I never even considered, and the author's treatment of the topics felt very thorough.
Honestly, I wanted to read this book the moment I saw the title. And the interior has lots of dark humor that resonates well with me. When I started reading, I was mostly curious about what the book would contain, but the more I read... well... if you're an author like me, I definitely think you should read this. I'm always looking for interesting things to throw at my characters, and this book gave me a long list of ideas for at least four stories I've been working on. This was well worth my time reading, and I'll probably re-read it in a few years (or when I start editing one of those stories).
Honestly, I wanted to read this book the moment I saw the title. And the interior has lots of dark humor that resonates well with me. When I started reading, I was mostly curious about what the book would contain, but the more I read... well... if you're an author like me, I definitely think you should read this. I'm always looking for interesting things to throw at my characters, and this book gave me a long list of ideas for at least four stories I've been working on. This was well worth my time reading, and I'll probably re-read it in a few years (or when I start editing one of those stories).
September 20, 2011
Great book - I like Cody Lundin to begin with, but his lighthearted tone and practical, pragmatic point of view are great. The book is sectioned into major categories of pertinent information about survival in suburbia should a natural disaster/grid meltdown type event occur. It's been on my mind lately as we're more and more dependent on technology to accomplish even the most menial daily tasks.
In high school, we had a storm so bad it knocked out power for two weeks...our family kept the basic necessities running by generator, and even that was a bad "camping" trip. I was glad we had the generator or it would have been really pretty nasty. We don't have one, today.
It made me realize that the vast majority of us have little to no survival skills. This book was both enlightening, and creepy...
In high school, we had a storm so bad it knocked out power for two weeks...our family kept the basic necessities running by generator, and even that was a bad "camping" trip. I was glad we had the generator or it would have been really pretty nasty. We don't have one, today.
It made me realize that the vast majority of us have little to no survival skills. This book was both enlightening, and creepy...
April 3, 2016
Maybe not the best survival guide out there, but certainly not the worst, either. What it lacks in depth, it more than makes up for in breadth. Covering everything from the basics of how to start a fire and purify water to more exotic things like how to dispose of a dead body and self-defense tactics, Cody Lundin discusses how to look after yourself, your family, and even your community in the case of a major disaster. And by disaster, Cody is not talking about zombie attacks or alien invasions. He is talking about the basic skills you may need to survive things like a prolonged power failure, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, etc. If you don't follow any of his other advice, make sure you follow this one: if you're serious about survival in the face of a possible catastrophe, read the book and get your act together before the crisis, not after.
December 3, 2012
What a great, entertaining, thorough read about disaster preparation! Yeah, it's an odd topic, but Lundin takes a very down-to-earth, no-BS approach to everything from communications to first aid to cooking to...well, you name it (pooping, catching / cooking rats, etc...it's not all pretty). But it's all covered in one book. It never feels old, although a few chapters from it are similar to his other book, "98.6 The Art of Keeping Your Ass Alive." And that's OK, because the two parts most copied from 98.6 are the core lessons of staying warm and getting water in you, and those are good things to know whether you're trying to survive a disaster or just out on a long hike.
Still, a great overview to at least get you thinking about what you'd do if the power grid dies, we get hit by a solar flare and lose modern electronics, etc. I enjoyed it.
Still, a great overview to at least get you thinking about what you'd do if the power grid dies, we get hit by a solar flare and lose modern electronics, etc. I enjoyed it.
March 4, 2013
Probably one of the best survival, prepping books I have read. Lots of common sense applications, he gets to the root of survival. Keeping a level positive attitude, and using your brain.
Example: You see these preppers with all their food stores, but those stores are not in rotation with their everyday food consumption. So eventually all those stored goods will go bad and have to be replaced. Which is fine if you have the time and resources. Which the average family probably does not have. Cody Lundin is a survival savant, his wisdom in this area is colossal. If you think prepping is a good Idea I would buy this book and use it for my prepping blueprint.
No some of the stuff is ( which in this territory is always ) sketchy. Like how to eat rats and mice. But you gotta do what you gotta do right.
Example: You see these preppers with all their food stores, but those stores are not in rotation with their everyday food consumption. So eventually all those stored goods will go bad and have to be replaced. Which is fine if you have the time and resources. Which the average family probably does not have. Cody Lundin is a survival savant, his wisdom in this area is colossal. If you think prepping is a good Idea I would buy this book and use it for my prepping blueprint.
No some of the stuff is ( which in this territory is always ) sketchy. Like how to eat rats and mice. But you gotta do what you gotta do right.
May 1, 2011
This is an excellent book! I first tumbled onto Cody Lundin watching a television show "Dual Survival" where he demonstrated much of his extensive knowledge of survival in the wilderness. His alternative approach to life was very refreshing. I was very happy to find more of this philosophy in this most informative book. His approach to surviving the apocalypse emphasizes lifestyle changes that focus on mental conditioning and developing a survival attitude. Yes there are the requisite equipment lists and suggestions on supplies and shelters, etc. But he gets down to earth and more personal than I have ever seen in any other book I have ever read. There is much useful information for campers, backpackers, etc. as well as wannabe survivalists.
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June 17, 2011in the mood to read something funny and educational..what better than a book about what to do in a catastrophe..yeah i know catastrophes are not funny, but i will be laughing my ass off when and if one occurs and i know what to do while everyone else is scrambling around like chickens with their heads cut off, which by the way i think is a very sad thing..the chickens losing their heads i mean. if people lost their heads that would be sad too of course. anyhow, getting back to the the comical part, i believe this was written to entertain as well as inform. we will see if i am cracking up or freaking out while reading it...
May 19, 2014
Very, very detailed. Covers just about all bases and in depth. The author has a good sense of humor and is quite candid. Everything from water purification, to how to defend yourself no matter your age, size or gender. There was a chapter about bathroom facilities and potential digestive issues in a SHTF scenario that wasn't exactly pleasant to read. However, in a scenario like that you'd probably be quite thankful you had such detailed instruction. My only issue is that I bought the Kindle version of this on sale and this isn't really the book you want to own an electronic version of. I'll be buying a hard copy :)
June 14, 2010
A strange book. I don't think I'd want this as my only survivalism book, as I'm not sure I can relate to a guy who spent years living in a yurt. The book swings wildly from the practical ("canned food is inherently pre-cooked, and when things are nuts you don't want the extra stress of having to build a fire just to eat"; also, despite his yurt-history he's explicitly against thinking you can "live off the land") to the over-the-edge (recipes for cooking mice and rats).
But, still, there's plenty of pragmatic nuggets here to supplement your other sources.
But, still, there's plenty of pragmatic nuggets here to supplement your other sources.
June 21, 2012
Substantially thicker that Lundin's previous book 98.6 Degrees, and contains much of the material from the previous book so if you're going to get one of Lundin's book get this one. The emphasis is on urban survival and covers hygiene, food, water, shelter, communication, first aid and more. The first chapter on dealing with stress and fear was rather insightful. He has read a lot and has experience, but there is no bibliography so as always rely on facts not hearsay. I hate his illustrations - they're so goofy - but they're just part of his style and brand.
November 29, 2014
Well, this book was much more mild than I expected which I consider to be positive. I thought it would be about buying weaponry and building a bomb shelter to form a militia. I wasn't familiar with Cody Lundin when this book was suggested from a patron when I worked at the library. I found the information educational and practical rather than the extreme. I actually which that there were more diagrams of some of his explanations and real pictures. I didn't understand some of the cartoon versions of explanations as they were too busy.
May 31, 2017
Hands down the best survival book I've read so far. But I will be reading more so there will be more comparison. He touches base on a little bit of everything you need to think about (even includes pictures). I particularly like that he lives the lifestyle that he preaches. He's very straightforward and some of his wording is funny! Its not dry and boring (as some might expect). I think I will have to buy his other book on survival.
September 28, 2012
I found this book very addictive, I believe Cody Lundin has a lot of great information and has put it all together in a great way. I would recommend anyone who is in the least bit a survivalist to read this. No matter if you are just thinking about being a survivalist to a fairly well seasoned survivalist, there is very useful tips to consider and know in the event of a real disaster. Read it now... keep it handy, in case of emergency.
February 20, 2013
This is a very comprehensive book regarding preparedness and survival skills. This book differed from others I have read, in that he drives home the importance of regulating body temperature. It is not a book full of lists, but rather it is more of a conversation on the realities of knowing what to do in advance, practicing those skills, and taking a realistic approach to preparedness. My favorite chapter was "Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?," which focused on Bug Out Bags.
January 14, 2014
This book basically scared the beejeezus out of me and also, made it very clear, most likely, when all hell breaks loose, my days are numbered. That said, I enjoyed the matter of fact and simple ways this survivalist breaks down every aspect of living in the face of complete catastrophe. Think of Lundin’s book as a kind reference material (complete with photos of succulently prepared rodents) as a must have for your disaster preparedness emergency kit.
November 2, 2016
I actually came across this book at a motorcycle supply store. One thing that made this book different than many others I've read was the avoidance of relying on gadgetry that often becomes a crutch.
The author addresses the basic needs for survival and supplies solutions readily implemented with items commonly found at the local store. He also isn't averse to suggesting further reading resources that cover a subject in more detail.
The author addresses the basic needs for survival and supplies solutions readily implemented with items commonly found at the local store. He also isn't averse to suggesting further reading resources that cover a subject in more detail.
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