Practical Survival Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Practical Survival books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Practical Survival Tips, Tricks, & Skills
Buy on Amazon2001
Desert Survival Tips, Tricks, & Skills
Buy on Amazon2003
The Modern Hunter-Gatherer
Buy on Amazon2009
When The Grid Goes Down
Buy on Amazon2012
Survival Gear You Can Live With
Buy on Amazon2013
A Vehicle Survival Kit You Can Live With
Buy on Amazon2013
Grand Canyon Survival Gear & Garb
Buy on Amazon2013
Bug Out Gear for Travelers
Buy on Amazon2013
Bushcraft Tips & Tools
Buy on Amazon2013
Life Under Open Skies
Buy on Amazon2014
Knife-Only Survival
Buy on Amazon2020
Surviving a Disaster
Buy on Amazon2021
The Ultimate Survival Handbook
Buy on Amazon2022
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Practical Survival series is publication order: 1. Practical Survival Tips, Tricks, & Skills (2001), 2. Desert Survival Tips, Tricks, & Skills (2003), 3. The Modern Hunter-Gatherer (2009), 4. When The Grid Goes Down (2012), 5. Survival Gear You Can Live With (2013), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Practical Survival series by Tony Nester contains 13 books. The series began in 2001 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Practical Survival series is written by Tony Nester. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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