Summary of Barry Davies's SAS Mountain and Arctic Survival

Everest Media

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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
Sample Book Insights:
#1 The head accounts for around 47 percent of heat loss, and its protection is vitally important. The inner layers of your clothing should be made of a thin, cotton material, loose-fitting and able to absorb perspiration. The second layer should be made of tightly woven wool with adjustable fastenings at the wrist and neck.
#2 Boots should be calf-length, watertight, and loose enough to allow the wearing of two pairs of socks - one thin pair under a thick, knee-length woollen pair. Loose, comfortable layers will not restrict the foot’s blood supply.
#3 In a survival situation, you can rarely replace your clothes. It is important to ensure they last and continue to function properly. Layers next to your skin will need frequent washing to remove ingrained sweat and dirt.
#4 The development of specialized survival equipment for civilian use has increased significantly over the past decade. The items in your kit must be useful and fit within your weight and size restrictions.

Sujets

• Special Forces
• Military

Informations

• Publié par: Everest Media LLC
• Date de parution: 27 avril 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781669393788
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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Insights on Barry Davies's SAS Mountain and Arctic Survival
Contents Insights from Chapter 1 Insights from Chapter 2 Insights from Chapter 3 Insights from Chapter 4 Insights from Chapter 5 Insights from Chapter 6 Insights from Chapter 7 Insights from Chapter 8 Insights from Chapter 9
Insights from Chapter 1

#1

The head accounts for around 47 percent of heat loss, and its protection is vitally important. The inner layers of your clothing should be made of a thin, cotton material, loose-fitting and able to absorb perspiration. The second layer should be made of tightly woven wool with adjustable fastenings at the wrist and neck.

#2

Boots should be calf-length, watertight, and loose enough to allow the wearing of two pairs of socks - one thin pair under a thick, knee-length woollen pair. Loose, comfortable layers will not restrict the foot’s blood supply.

#3

In a survival situation, you can rarely replace your clothes. It is important to ensure they last and continue to function properly. Layers next to your skin will need frequent washing to remove ingrained sweat and dirt.

#4

The development of specialized survival equipment for civilian use has increased significantly over the past decade. The items in your kit must be useful and fit within your weight and size restrictions.

#5

A candle will prolong the life of your matches by providing a constant flame. It will also help start a fire even when the tinder is damp. The flint and steel is a robust and reliable piece of equipment, but its usefulness is vastly improved when combined with a block of magnesium.

#6

The components of your survival kit should not be viewed as comfortably ensuring your survival. The kit should be viewed as a catalyst that kick-starts your personal survival skills. The tampon is the most efficient tinder and fire-lighting aid.

#7

A survival kit should contain a minimum of 15 metres (50 feet) of parachute cord, razor blades, and needles and pins. Parachute cord is a strong alternative to plain string, with a breaking strain of about 250 kilograms.

#8

A simple survival bag made of polythene protects the body from both wind and rain. It also has many other uses, including an improvised rucksack, a waterproof layer when making a shelter, and a solar still.

#9

A survival kit should include the following basic components: five hooks, approximately 30 meters of line, 10 iron or brass weights, and swivels. A float can be made from a cork which when charred will also provide hand and face camouflage.

#10

Select a good knife. Knives are essential for your survival kit, and it is important to choose one that is best suited to your needs. There are several types of blade to consider, such as those found on pocket knives and multi-functional tools, and purpose-made survival knives.

#11

The multi-function tool is a great addition to your survival kit. It has endless applications, from shelter building to making improvised clothing and travel gear.

#12

A dull knife is useless. Granite or dark, hard sandstone are best for sharpening a blade. Learn to sharpen a blade through practice.

#13

Air marker panels, a compass, flares, and smoke canisters are some of the items you should include in your survival kit. The liquid-filled Silva-type compass is more commonly associated with navigation by map, but it can also be used to establish position.

#14

The radio is the survivor’s best friend. It allows you to communicate with search and rescue teams, and it has a battery life that is relatively limited. However, it can be a very useful navigational aid.

#15

Aircraft that have landed on ice may sink, and it can take hours or days for the ice to move away from the aircraft. If large sections of the aircraft are still intact, and there is no ice movement in the immediate vicinity, the aircraft should be used as a shelter.

#16

The items needed for survival are: a life raft, a special container for cigarettes and lighters, and a detailed log of who has done what.
Insights from Chapter 2

#1

The first two signs of frostbite are a feeling of pins and needles in the affected part, which may also become stiff and numb. Later, the skin of the area will turn pale, then white, before becoming a mottled blue and eventually black as tissue death occurs.

#2

Hypothermia is when the body temperature falls below 35°C. It is caused by exposure to cold, wet weather, wet clothing, immersion in cold water, inadequate clothing, exhaustion, and a lack of food and drink.

#3

The Arctic is not immune to the effects of the sun. If you are exposed to its ultra-violet rays, you can develop a condition called sunburn. The first signs of sunburn are a gritty sensation in the eye, which can progress to intense pain and loss of vision.