Category: (DVD)
4 new, starting at $10.99
2 used, starting at $6.49
Studio: Stoney Wolf Productions Release Date: 12/09/2003
good basic videoReviewed by buffalo1a, 2010-02-05
Ok, first off this video was not geared to be competing with
survivorman or man vs wild to compare it to them is ridiculous. Now
that being said, let's take all the little nit picky production
complaints and put them aside....good, now to the meat of the
video. If I was completely ignorant of survival in the outdoors and
wanted a good starter this would be a good choice for the money to
choose it corrects some misconceptions and priority issues about
survival that people sometimes miss. I would also get it for my
child who is just starting in scouting or likes to camp in the
woods.This is not a high brow production, it is not glamourous, it
is a good introductory video that has value and a place. If you are
expecting the host to jump into freezing water off a cliff , run
around nude to dry off with snow,or have a whole support team of
profesionals behind them then this aint for you. Also who knows
maybe you can pick up a new trick or two....
hope this helps.
Simple, to the point and correctReviewed by Erg, 2009-09-14
This is a combination video that is based off of material in his
main Woodsmaster series. I own the bulk of the Woodsmaster series
as well. The material is based off of a college course that was
taught by Mr. Hood. It is designed to teach you a basic level of
skills assuming that you have no prior training and/or experience.
He covers the science and the "why" of the things that he
teaches.
Bottom line: If you get this and have never camped before you will
benefit. If you have some background in survival topics you may
find some useful tips and tricks to improve your skills. BUT it
will not make you into the ultimate skilled survivor able to make a
nuclear reactor with a rusty razor blade and some coconuts.
Get this video with realistic expectations and you will be very
happy. If you like his work he has videos focusing on a wide range
of topics in greater depth. His library covers everything from
spark based fire starting to trapping and tracking to travel abroad
and even bronze casting.
In addition if you have questions about the material covered in
this video he even maintains a forum to cover that angle at [...]-
support for the videos he created.
Good starter video, but when you are ready for more Hoods Woods has
it.
Hope this helps,
Rob
Loved ItReviewed by dgal1234, 2009-09-11
i really enjoyed this, and would highly recommend it. SurvivorMan is good for entertainment, but SurvivalBasics has actual real-world situations. SurvivalBasics was well worth the money.
A great start for the wildernessReviewed by Edward Torres, 2009-06-12
The video is a great start for someone thinking about getting into
the outdoors. It has a lot of information so one may have to watch
it in increments to absorb it all.
The video is a condensed summary of information taken from other
video chapters.
If you want to learn some primitive skills combined with modern
self reliance techniques then this is the video to start out with.
If you want flashy entertainment with bad advice then go to Man vs
Wild (or as I call that show- The new "Faces of Death." You can
have fun counting how may ways you can kill yourself attempting
some of his stunts).
A Beautifully Presented DVDReviewed by Alan Edwards, 2009-02-24
I have done much wilderness backpacking in Africa, and thought I pretty much had all the bases covered. This presentation just showed how much I didn't know. True survival, in comfort, can only come from what you are taught, and this teaches some of the basics very, very well. A strong recommendation.
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