Carraghs Gem 1,699 Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 I bought a copy in galway yesterday.. Im flicking through it now it seems to be an interesting little book... Has anyone read it? what are your thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stewie 3,387 Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 the bit on fibua was useful for when the pakis kick off round here..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,699 Posted July 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Ive only got the handbook it hasnt got all that cool stuff in it... I will have to get the full size edition or an older copy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
milegajo 595 Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 That the one written by John 'Lofty' Wiseman? I have the Collins Gem edition of that, possibly the best book I own. As a kid it proved to me nature already contained all a man could need to live, and live well. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,699 Posted July 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 That the one written by John 'Lofty' Wiseman? I have the Collins Gem edition of that, possibly the best book I own. As a kid it proved to me nature already contained all a man could need to live, and live well. Yep the same one, ive the 2010 edition, pocket version Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Seeker 3,048 Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Yep got it it's very good, also got one with Ray Mears very good info on bush craft as you'd expect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest born to run1083 Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 I've got one mines older tho probably early 90's Very good book indeed it's full of info I love the make shift houses it shows you how to make from small ditch shelters to full insulated log cabbins lol very clever. The traps aswell are very good indeed. I used that book when I skinned my first deer over a decade ago Recommend to anyone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
milegajo 595 Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Yeah the shelters were really fascinating. Still havent grown out of it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graham4877 1,181 Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Is it the one by lofty..wizeman ? i've read it real good,, had a go at making a few things out of it.. the gill net was fun to do.. i've loads of books like that and will never part with them,, will be handy when all the pakis start world war 3..part of their plan has stated,, they have done the invasion .. and a few dry bombing runs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,907 Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Fecking hell, just dragged my old copy out, christ knows where I got it from as a kid. Says inside it was printed in 1986! It's older than me! I remember spending hours reading it and messing about in the woods trying stuff out. The sorta book you would want handy in a plane crash. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KittleRox 2,147 Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 I had it when I was a laddie as well, up the woods next to the local golf course making pig spear traps and stuff lol, brilliant book Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waz 4,291 Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Has anyone read it? what are your thoughts? Cant tell you, coz if I tell you.....I have to kill you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticJock 539 Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Had it from a boy, the Collins handheld one. Still learning from it! Brilliant piece of kit and something all outdoorsmen should have tucked away Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve66 3,726 Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 I got the one with the camouflage dust cover ....... cant find it Na have read it proper little gem of information Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 I think the pocket edition is exactly the same as the full sized one, but then I've only ever read the pocket sized one so don't know for sure! Great little book! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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