How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It: Tactics, Techniques, and Technologies for Uncertain Times, (Paperback)

This book is fantastic. Rawles really tells you what you need and what to look for in equipment and how to cover your bases by considering many factors and types of equipment. When you start reading it you don't want to stop. He covers a lot and it demonstrates that to really survive a major breakdown we have to consider many things to fulfill all of our needs as humans. If you work on a few things at a time, following the book or working on specific chapters you will be well prepared for bad times. He does not explain how to can food, construct a greenhouse or build a fire or specific things in detail. It's purpose is to help the reader setup with what they need and it does that very well. It's just a great book.

This book is WAY more than just how to survive. This book focuses on practical ways to survive and manage a life after a collapse of civilization as we know it. By focusing on early preparation and planning, the book gives insight into aspects of everyday life that we may take for granted, but become vitally important if the worst were to happen. Definitely an eye opener with useful advice for everyday application.