Cody Lundin - 98.6 the Art of Keeping Your bottom Alive

[Hoodoo]

I'm about 1/3 of the way through Cody Lundin's book but it's far enough that I can give it a 110% recommendation. This is a very sophisticated and well researched book by a very knowledgeable person. My field of study is comparative physiology and Lundin has impressed me with his knowledge of thermal physiology. This is not just a book on pitching a tarp or sharpening a knife. There's a lot of info in it about psychology and physiology in relation to survival. But like I said, I'm ony 1/3 way through it. Got lots more to read. :-D

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1586852345/qid=1069897381/026-6260011-2782848

 

[bigjackbrass]

Stunning book, utterly unlike anything else out there. Learned but accessible, and I can even forgive him the groanworthy humour. Not the usual survival book at all, but one that perhaps better than most forces you to think about the why of things.

 

[Hoodoo]

The more I read it the more I enjoy it. Classes are just about over for me so I'm about to put some real time into finishing it.

The one thing I find very interesting is his emphasis on acclimation or what is probably better termed acclimatization. I think he's probably right that there is evidence to suppose that nonshivering thermogenesis in humans is enhanced by acclimatization but he does not have a strong understanding of what nonshivering thermogenesis is or how it functions physiologically. Nonshivering thermogenesis in humans is a very complex subject though.

Interestingly, over the years I've often read that one way to prepare for an Arctic expedition is to eat a lot of rare meat. This has also been reported by people that have lived with the Inuit for extended periods of time. So in this case, it's not the external environment that acclimatizes you, but your diet that enhances your ability to stay warm in the cold.

 

[Martyn]

Ha, seen this book about here and there and was curious about the title, but never gave it much thought. Hoodoo has just tipped me off, 98.6 - human body temperature (in farrenheit). I dont know why I didn't realise it before. I guess I'm so used to thinking of it as 37 deg C. I notice that hoodoo has converted "bottom" to "bottom" in the thread title for the benefit of us Brits, perhaps the title should be "37 - The art of keeping your bottom alive" for the UK release?

 

[Dunelm]

Just got round to buying/reading this. Can't recommend it enough. There are some very interesting Cody Lundin clips on YouTube as well, and anybody who acknowledges the usefulness of listening to heavy metal for those who wish to survive desrves a medal.

 

[leon-1]

Yeah I liked it, a very good read partly due to the humour of it, in some ways it reminded me of the humour of Wildwood wisdom (obviously more topical and upto date).

 

[sam_acw]

It is an excellent book and one of the few genuinely original survival books I've come across. I reviewed it a while back here

 

[Walks with dogs]

Read this book today. Will probably read it again tomorrow. This is a seriously good survival ( as opposed to bushraft ) book that as a total novice I heartily recommend.

 

[Matthew.Passmore]

An awesome book. well written, quite funny at times, highly recommended.

 

[BOD]

I heard him on a radio programme when he was talking about his book.

Apart from the frequent profanity he came across very well.

Perhaps I should get the book now that he is a star

 

[Gavmar]

His second book, When all hell breaks loose, I think is even more interesting. Although I did enjoy the first one as well. If you like the first one your gonna love his second book.

 

[Graham_S]

I've ordered a copy from Amazon, it should turn up in a couple of weeks.