Tony Nester Books in Order
Explore Tony Nester books in order, with publication details and book summaries to help you choose where to start and plan your next read.
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Tony Nester books in publication order
12 books
Practical Survival Tips, Tricks, & Skills
by Tony Nester
2001
Desert Survival Tips, Tricks, & Skills
by Tony Nester
2003
Tony Nester explains the skills needed to cope with desert emergencies, from heat and scarce water to shelter and signaling. The guide also covers preparing vehicles and choosing clothing and equipment for travel in arid regions.
The Modern Hunter-Gatherer
by Tony Nester
2009
Tony Nester describes ways to obtain, preserve, and cook wild foods using methods developed on extended survival courses. The guide covers small game, fish, and edible plants for readers seeking greater independence in the wilderness.
When The Grid Goes Down
by Tony Nester
2012
Tony Nester outlines preparations for keeping a household functioning during short emergencies and prolonged power failures. Water, food, medical supplies, security, sanitation, heating, and lighting form a practical framework for developing greater self-reliance at home.
A Vehicle Survival Kit You Can Live With
by Tony Nester
2013
Tony Nester examines equipment and practical skills for roadside emergencies, whether a vehicle breaks down on a highway or far into the wilderness. Survival stories illustrate how recovery tools and emergency supplies can support stranded travelers.
Bug Out Gear for Travelers
by Tony Nester
2013
Travel restrictions can leave familiar emergency supplies at home when disaster strikes abroad. Tony Nester explains how to assemble a smaller travel kit, covering essential gear, first aid, food, clothing, and preparations after reaching a destination.
Bushcraft Tips & Tools
by Tony Nester
2013
Tony Nester explores long-term wilderness living with basic tools, drawing on teaching and backcountry travel. Topics include shelter gear, knives, axes, food preparation, clothing, regional conditions, and exercises for practicing skills before heading outdoors.
Grand Canyon Survival Gear & Garb
by Tony Nester
2013
Tony Nester prepares hikers for the Grand Canyon’s heat, limited water, and demanding terrain. The guide covers equipment, clothing, physical preparation, hydration, and emergency planning for both day hikes and overnight trips in desert parks.
Survival Gear You Can Live With
by Tony Nester
2013
Tony Nester explains how to choose essential equipment and build a survival kit suited to individual needs. The guide connects practical gear choices with backcountry priorities and precautions that can help prevent becoming lost.
Life Under Open Skies
by Tony Nester
2014
Drawing on decades of teaching and practicing bushcraft, Tony Nester recounts journeys using traditional wilderness skills. Encounters with dangerous weather, wildlife, and unpredictable clients reveal the realities behind survival instruction and life outdoors.
Knife-Only Survival
by Tony Nester
2020
Tony Nester examines surviving an unexpected wilderness emergency with only a knife and the clothes being worn. Practical chapters cover mindset, knife use, shelter, fire, water, and signaling, alongside skills for longer stays in the backcountry.
Surviving a Disaster
by Tony Nester
2021
Tony Nester explains how families can prepare to evacuate during natural or human-made disasters. Regional escape plans, emergency bags, first aid, safe water, children’s needs, and reunion arrangements provide the basis for responding when home becomes unsafe.
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