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Free Survival PDFs & Manual Downloads

Free Survival Books and Manuals

If you’re looking to expand your knowledge on preparedness and emergency survival without spending any money, you’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find a list of many free downloads, featuring a wide range of survival books and manuals that are available in the public domain. Whether you’re a seasoned prepper or just starting out, this collection offers a wealth of information to help you prepare for any situation.

Many of these resources are full-length books, covering topics from basic survival skills to advanced techniques in self-sufficiency. To make it easier for you to find exactly what you need, we’ve combined the best free survival books in one list.

Downloading any of these books is simple. Just right-click the file name and select “Save As” to add it to your personal library.

Top Free Survival/SHTF/Prepping & Self Sufficiency Books

The Complete Book of Self Sufficiency

Ropes, Knots, Ladders, Lashings

Radio Amateurs Handbook

Camping Life In The Woods & The Tricks Of Trapping

Emergency War Surgery

Where There Is No Doctor: A Village Health Care Handbook

Where There Is No Dentist

Basic Hunting; Passing On A Time Honored Tradition

Dangerous Animals

Geyelins Poultry Breeding

Handbook On Cutting Lamb

Bushcraft Leatherwork

Deadfalls and Snares

Marine Combat Water Survival

A Beginner’s Guide to Wild Edible Plants

Australian Bushcraft

The 10 Bushcraft Books

First Aid: Army First Aid Field Manual

Life After Doomsday

Planning Your Garden By W.S. Rogers

Backyard Basics: Raising Chickens for Fresh Eggs

Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties

Marine Combat Water Survival