Review: Informative and fascinating
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 6, 2014
The last time I went hiking, I was ten years younger. Despite being in peak physical condition, I struggled to keep going because the weight of my backpack was too much; in it were ten bottles of Gatorade. Clearly, I hadn't given much thought to how heavy my backpack would become as a result of carrying such a large amount of fluids.I'd like to think I'm a bit wiser now. The older and wiser me is a big fan of doing his homework before the s*** hits the fan. Naturally, I gravitated towards this book.Whether you're a hiker or someone who lives in an area that is prone to being hit by a natural disaster a little too frequently for your liking, you will appreciate the author's eloquently stated message in this book - go lightweight in emergency situations.Another thing about this book that fascinated me was its detailed examination of handguns and ammunition. Being anti-NRA, I've simply never thought about the need to have firepower in emergency situations. Still, I found Thompson's discussions of guns to be fascinating.Whether you're a hiker, a couch potato, a member of the NRA, or anti-guns, consider reading this informative and fascinating book. It definitely opened my eyes.