The Modern Survival Retreat

by Ragnar Benson

Modern retreaters have a new enemy to fear - our own government. In this companion to the classic book The Survival Retreat, Ragnar answers such vital questions as how to identify exactly who... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 087364980X
• ISBN13: 9780873649803
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Paladin Press
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A Ragnar Benson starter book

Ragnar Benson is a prolific writer. A complete collection of his survival works would nearly fill a bookshelf. If you haven't read any of his books, this would be a good place to start. Whether you are thinking of a place to serve as a "bug out" destination, or are contemplating a move to a rural setting, this is a handy guide. Benson takes you through the various aspects of choosing a retreat, and discusses the nuances of a survival retreat that people may overlook in the furor of finding land and making the decisions surrounding the purchase of the property. Well worth reading before you "jump."

Concise and well written

Horrible editing, as is the standard for books published by Paladin Press. However, the book contains loads of great information, both reasoned and anecdotal, just like most Paladin Press books. Ragnar Benson does well in correcting the flaws of this books predecessor.

Sparse, but useful

I agree with those who would have liked more details in some areas, but still found the book helpful. It's designed as a starting point rather than as an encyclopedic work. It's really a must-read for anyone considering setting up a retreat, because it covers all the major areas.After some attention to each of the major areas, you'll want to start going into more depth. There are other resources available to assist with that. Joel Skousen comes to mind.