The Complete AFR 64-4 Survival Manual: An Illustrated Guide to Wilderness Survival and Emergency Preparedness—With Step-by-Step Shelter, Firecraft, ... First Aid, and Rescue Signaling Skills - Softcover

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An unexpected night outdoors. A dry water source. A storm that changes your route. Would you know what to do next?

Preparation starts before an emergency—and knowing your equipment is only part of the picture. You also need to recognize hazards, weigh your options, and understand when to seek help.

The Complete AFR 64-4 Survival Manual by Byron D. Hendricks is an independent, illustrated civilian guide to wilderness survival and emergency preparedness. Across 160 illustrated pages, realistic artwork and practical explanations help you connect essential skills with the decisions that make them useful.

Build practical knowledge for the outdoors and at home

• Shelter and protection: Explore site selection, tarp setups, ground insulation, and ways to reduce exposure to wind, rain, and cold.
• Firecraft and safe heat: Understand fire preparation, ignition equipment, controlled fire use, and complete extinguishment—including when to choose no fire.
• Water safety and camp hygiene: Learn about water sources, treatment methods and their limitations, safe storage, and keeping camp activities separate.
• Navigation and travel decisions: Develop your understanding of maps, compasses, bearings, landmarks, turnaround plans, and what to do when your location becomes uncertain.
• First aid and rescue signaling: Review emergency priorities, communication devices, distress messages, visible signals, and evacuation planning.
• Food and wider emergencies: Plan dependable provisions and a no-cook reserve, and explore preparation for floods, wildfire, severe weather, and power loss.

Turn reading into preparation

This wilderness survival guide includes a four-session practice plan, realistic decision-making scenarios, a readiness checklist, an emergency information form, a household communication plan, and a personal practice record.

A quick finder, glossary, index, and further-learning resources help you locate topics and identify skills to develop through practical instruction.

Clear illustrations. Thoughtful decisions. Useful practice.

The book pairs visual explanations with attention to equipment limitations, changing conditions, and personal ability. It emphasizes preparation, practiced skills, and early decisions—giving beginners and recreational outdoor travelers an accessible starting point for further learning.

Ideal for hikers, campers, and readers building a household emergency preparedness plan, this illustrated survival manual encourages you to prepare with the equipment and companions you actually rely on.

Make your next trip—and your emergency plan—better informed. Add your copy to your cart and start with one practical skill today.

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