SAS Survival Handbook vs Bushcraft 101
Trying to decide between SAS Survival Handbook and Bushcraft 101? Here's how they compare, using only the edition details we've verified. "Not verified" means we couldn't confirm that detail, not that it's missing from the book.
Both are listed in our general survival, bushcraft section.
| Field |  SAS Survival Handbook |  Bushcraft 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Author | John Wiseman | Dave Canterbury |
| Publisher | William Morrow Paperbacks | Simon & Schuster, Inc. |
| Edition | 2014 edition | 2014 edition |
| Edition year | 2014 | 2014 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780062378071 | 9781440579776 |
| Pages | 672 | 256 |
| Skill level | Beginner | Beginner |
| Format | Large reference | Not listed |
| Free legal PDF | No | No |
| Topics | General survival, Bushcraft | Bushcraft, General survival |
| Buy | Bookshop.orgAmazon | Bookshop.orgAmazon |
Who should get which
Get SAS Survival Handbook if…
- you want a big reference to keep at home
- you want more depth (672 pages vs 256)
John 'Lofty' Wiseman's broad survival reference covering every climate and situation. The most-recommended general survival book.
Get Bushcraft 101 if…
- you want a shorter, quicker read (256 pages vs 672)
Dave Canterbury's core bushcraft skills: tools, fire, shelter, and the '5 Cs'.
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