Offline Survival Manual
Books & Reference
Survival Manual to help you overcome hard situations without internet (offline)
- Rating
- 4.6
- 24.5K ratings
- Downloads
- 1M+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Dec 3
- 2018 · v4.2.2
Screenshots
About Offline Survival Manual
This is a Survival Manual which is fully working offline (which is important to survive in a case of some extreme situation)
It contains info on how to make fire, build a shelter, find food, heal and other useful content in a case of emergency.
But it does not have to be used in emergency situations only - it can be also useful for trips to the outdoors, hiking, camping, learning about nature and yourself truly. This is not only fun, but you can also train skills (make fire, build shelter, ..) you might need in a catastrophy. Some things work best with practice in a relaxed environment - then you also have time for some experiments.
Refugees are also welcome to use this app to prepare and guide them for their dangerous journey. Although I hope we as humans come to sense and stop the wars so that people do not have to flee and be afraid.
Background:
In the midst of the current political situation (A dangerous man as president of a big nuclear power nation) I had to prepare for doomsday scenarios and was searching for a good Survival Guide that I can use offline.
There where some but none of them where really good & fitting. Also there was none free software ( FOSS ) on FDroid. Hence I was writing this Software. You can find the source-code on github: https://github.com/ligi/SurvivalManual
Pull requests are welcome!
If you have improvements regarding the content or want to help translate you can use the wiki: https://github.com/ligi/SurvivalManual/wiki
You will find this content:
PSYCHOLOGY
- A Look at Stress
- Natural Reactions
- Preparing Yourself
PLANNING AND KITS
- Importance of Planning
- Survival Kits
BASIC MEDICINE
- Requirements for Maintenance of Health
- Medical Emergencies
- Lifesaving Steps
- Bone and Joint Injury
- Bites and Stings
- Wounds
- Environmental Injuries
- Herbal Medicines
SHELTER
- Primary Shelter—Uniform
- Shelter Site Selection
- Types of Shelters
WATER PROCUREMENT
- Water Sources
- Still Construction
- Water Purification
- Water Filtration Devices
FIRE
- Basic Fire Principles
- Site Selection and Preparation
- Fire Material Selection
- How to Build a Fire
- How to Light a Fire
FOOD PROCUREMENT
- Animals for Food
- Traps and Snares
- Killing Devices
- Fishing Devices
- Cooking and Storage of Fish and Game
SURVIVAL USE OF PLANTS
- Edibility of Plants
- Plants for Medicine
- Miscellaneous Uses of Plants
POISONOUS PLANTS
- How Plants Poison
- All About Plants
- Rules for Avoiding Poisonous Plants
- Contact Dermatitis
- Ingestion Poisoning
DANGEROUS ANIMALS
- Insects and Arachnids
- Leeches
- Bats
- Venomous Snakes
- Snake-Free Areas
- Dangerous Lizards
- Dangers in Rivers
- Dangers in Bays and Estuaries
- Saltwater Dangers
- Other Dangerous Sea Creatures
FIELD-EXPEDIENT WEAPONS, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT
- Staffs
- Clubs
- Edged Weapons
- Other Expedient Weapons
- Cordage and Lashing
- Rucksack Construction
- Clothing and Insulation
- Cooking and Eating Utensils
DESERT
- Terrain
- Environmental Factors
- Need for Water
- Heat Casualties
- Precautions
- Desert Hazards
TROPICAL
- Tropical Weather
- Jungle Types
- Travel Through Jungle Areas
- Immediate Considerations
- Water Procurement
- Food
- Poisonous Plants
COLD WEATHER
- Cold Regions and Locations
- Windchill
- Basic Principles of Cold Weather Survival
- Hygiene
- Medical Aspects
- Cold Injuries
- Shelters
- Fire
- Water
- Food
- Travel
- Weather Signs
SEA
- The Open Sea
- Seashores
EXPEDIENT WATER CROSSING
- Rivers and Streams
- Rapids
- Rafts
- Flotation Devices
- Other Water Obstacles
- Vegetation Obstacles
FIELD-EXPEDIENT DIRECTION FINDING
- Using the Sun and Shadows
- Using the Moon
- Using the Stars
- Making Improvised Compasses
- Other Means of Determining Direction
It contains info on how to make fire, build a shelter, find food, heal and other useful content in a case of emergency.
But it does not have to be used in emergency situations only - it can be also useful for trips to the outdoors, hiking, camping, learning about nature and yourself truly. This is not only fun, but you can also train skills (make fire, build shelter, ..) you might need in a catastrophy. Some things work best with practice in a relaxed environment - then you also have time for some experiments.
Refugees are also welcome to use this app to prepare and guide them for their dangerous journey. Although I hope we as humans come to sense and stop the wars so that people do not have to flee and be afraid.
Background:
In the midst of the current political situation (A dangerous man as president of a big nuclear power nation) I had to prepare for doomsday scenarios and was searching for a good Survival Guide that I can use offline.
There where some but none of them where really good & fitting. Also there was none free software ( FOSS ) on FDroid. Hence I was writing this Software. You can find the source-code on github: https://github.com/ligi/SurvivalManual
Pull requests are welcome!
If you have improvements regarding the content or want to help translate you can use the wiki: https://github.com/ligi/SurvivalManual/wiki
You will find this content:
PSYCHOLOGY
- A Look at Stress
- Natural Reactions
- Preparing Yourself
PLANNING AND KITS
- Importance of Planning
- Survival Kits
BASIC MEDICINE
- Requirements for Maintenance of Health
- Medical Emergencies
- Lifesaving Steps
- Bone and Joint Injury
- Bites and Stings
- Wounds
- Environmental Injuries
- Herbal Medicines
SHELTER
- Primary Shelter—Uniform
- Shelter Site Selection
- Types of Shelters
WATER PROCUREMENT
- Water Sources
- Still Construction
- Water Purification
- Water Filtration Devices
FIRE
- Basic Fire Principles
- Site Selection and Preparation
- Fire Material Selection
- How to Build a Fire
- How to Light a Fire
FOOD PROCUREMENT
- Animals for Food
- Traps and Snares
- Killing Devices
- Fishing Devices
- Cooking and Storage of Fish and Game
SURVIVAL USE OF PLANTS
- Edibility of Plants
- Plants for Medicine
- Miscellaneous Uses of Plants
POISONOUS PLANTS
- How Plants Poison
- All About Plants
- Rules for Avoiding Poisonous Plants
- Contact Dermatitis
- Ingestion Poisoning
DANGEROUS ANIMALS
- Insects and Arachnids
- Leeches
- Bats
- Venomous Snakes
- Snake-Free Areas
- Dangerous Lizards
- Dangers in Rivers
- Dangers in Bays and Estuaries
- Saltwater Dangers
- Other Dangerous Sea Creatures
FIELD-EXPEDIENT WEAPONS, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT
- Staffs
- Clubs
- Edged Weapons
- Other Expedient Weapons
- Cordage and Lashing
- Rucksack Construction
- Clothing and Insulation
- Cooking and Eating Utensils
DESERT
- Terrain
- Environmental Factors
- Need for Water
- Heat Casualties
- Precautions
- Desert Hazards
TROPICAL
- Tropical Weather
- Jungle Types
- Travel Through Jungle Areas
- Immediate Considerations
- Water Procurement
- Food
- Poisonous Plants
COLD WEATHER
- Cold Regions and Locations
- Windchill
- Basic Principles of Cold Weather Survival
- Hygiene
- Medical Aspects
- Cold Injuries
- Shelters
- Fire
- Water
- Food
- Travel
- Weather Signs
SEA
- The Open Sea
- Seashores
EXPEDIENT WATER CROSSING
- Rivers and Streams
- Rapids
- Rafts
- Flotation Devices
- Other Water Obstacles
- Vegetation Obstacles
FIELD-EXPEDIENT DIRECTION FINDING
- Using the Sun and Shadows
- Using the Moon
- Using the Stars
- Making Improvised Compasses
- Other Means of Determining Direction
What’s new
Version 4.2.2 · Updated December 3, 2018
- remove last traces of firebase
User reviews
Very informative
Simple app. Easy to use. Great advice. Highly recommend!
Great read
Survive
Can we get a global pandemic update?
Wow! What an extremely thorough, well thought out and very carefully constructed survival guide!
Frequently asked questions
What does the Offline Survival Manual app provide?
The app provides information on how to make fire, build a shelter, find food, and other useful content in emergency situations or for outdoor activities.
Can the app be used for activities like hiking and camping?
Yes, the app can be used for trips to the outdoors, hiking, camping, and learning about nature.
Is the Offline Survival Manual only for emergency situations?
No, the app can also be used for fun and training skills in a relaxed environment.
Is the app available for free?
Yes, the app is free software and can be found on FDroid.
Is the app available offline?
Yes, the app works fully offline, which is important in extreme situations.
Can refugees use the app?
Yes, refugees are also welcome to use the app for their dangerous journey.
How can improvements be made to the app?
Improvements to the content or translation can be made through the app's wiki on GitHub.
What kind of content can be found in the app?
The app provides information on psychology, planning and kits, basic medicine, shelter, water procurement, fire making, food procurement, survival use of plants, poisonous plants, dangerous animals, field-expedient weapons and tools, desert survival, tropical survival, cold weather survival, sea survival, expedient water crossing, and field-expedient direction finding.
Alternatives to Offline Survival Manual
Looking for apps like Offline Survival Manual? Here are 6 similar Android apps on Google Play. The highest rated is Radio Garden (4.7/5), and all 6 are free to download.
-
Geocaching® 4.6
-
Unistellar 3.5
-
Radio Garden 4.7
-
Natural Atlas: Trail Map & GPS 4.3
-
Digital Concert Hall 4.6
-
Habitica: Gamify Your Tasks 4.2
| App | Rating | Price | Installs | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offline Survival Manual | 4.6 / 5 | Free | 1,000,000+ | Dec 3, 2018 | |
| Geocaching® | 4.6 / 5 | Free | 10,000,000+ | Oct 19, 2026 | Compare |
| Unistellar | 3.5 / 5 | Free | 100,000+ | Oct 22, 2026 | Compare |
| Radio Garden | 4.7 / 5 | Free | 10,000,000+ | Sep 23, 2025 | Compare |
| Natural Atlas: Trail Map & GPS | 4.3 / 5 | Free | 10,000+ | Aug 18, 2023 | Compare |
| Digital Concert Hall | 4.6 / 5 | Free | 500,000+ | Oct 14, 2026 | Compare |
| Habitica: Gamify Your Tasks | 4.2 / 5 | Free | 5,000,000+ | Oct 27, 2026 | Compare |
Similar apps on Google Play
- Geocaching®
- Unistellar
- Radio Garden
- Natural Atlas: Trail Map & GPS
- Digital Concert Hall
- Habitica: Gamify Your Tasks
- BEAKER - Mix Chemicals
- Seek by iNaturalist
- Sleep Orbit: Relaxing 3D Sound
- Binaural Beats Brain Waves
- The Tapping Solution
- Othership: Guided Breathwork
- ShroomID - Identify Mushrooms!
- the WHY? app
- Synctuition MindSpa Meditation
- Trail Run Project
- Deepstash: Smarter Every Day!
- Deep Time Walk: Earth history
- Body Language | Psychology
- Archer Review - NCLEX
- Voice – Mental Health Guide
- Blinkist: Big Ideas in 15 Min
- epocrates
- Trailhead GO
- PeakFinder
- Deseret Bookshelf
- Zen Radio: Calm Relaxing Music
- Mushrooms
- Davis's Drug Guide
- Endel: Focus, Relax & Sleep
- OuterSpatial: Get Outside
- The Dyrt: Tent & RV Camping
- Reading Trainer
- NASA
- Atom: Meditation for Beginners
- Sectograph. Day & Time planner
- National Park Trail Guide
- Hiking Project
- Desmos Graphing Calculator
- ClinicalKey Student Bookshelf
- Zombies, Run! 5k Training 2
- Tody - Smarter Cleaning
- Quantum
- Littmann™ Learning
- 1st Reporting
- One Deep Breath: Relax & Sleep
- Duke Energy
- Pulsedin
- Classify — Homework, Timetable
- Fabulous Daily Routine Planner