Testimonials

"Joseph, I can make fire in at least 40 ways.  However, you have managed to learn an old dog some new tricks.  Joseph, I am impressed with the time and effort you have put into the practical side of your survival program.  There are very few people who actually test things before they publish it, especially to the extent you do."

"I can't stop reading, every day something new is added to my knowledge.  The volume of information is challenging, however, your index (A-Z Index - 10,000+ survival entries) helps a lot." 

   "Joseph, I have them all (the book, courses, videos and kits), it's my passion survival and bush skills.  Your program has proven practical information - THE BEST OF THEM ALL - FOR SURE.  That's what counts when it comes to survival. 

"Your program is so good it should be required reading for all the elite units of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Govt. law enforcement agencys.  Worth every damn penny if only for the peace of mind.  I have several gurus, Tom Brown, Chris Janowsky, Ron Hood, Don Paul, and now Joseph A. Laydon Jr."

"Mr. Joseph A. Laydon Jr. has provided a service that very few people can measure up to.  I especially like the innovative tech. on firestarting, and weather forecasting. Mr. Joseph A. Laydon Jr. takes a personal interest in each and every customer to fullfill the satisfaction that is guaranteed.  Mr. Laydon has an expert background and is displayed in his writings repeatedly. Thanks Joseph, you are truely wise and blessed."

Victor W., Kansas - 30 Dec. 2000

"Yes, I’ve been interested in survival for many years and have attended several survival schools including the reknowned Tom Brown Jr. & recently, a 2 day session with Cody Lundin & Joe Laydon’s Program is even more thorough & neither Tom & Cody are no slouches in the field ... found his self-defence techniques practical ... if Mr. Laydon makes a promise regarding IRISAP you can count on him to come through... his fire-starting ... far exceed any previous training I’ve had."

Jerome A. M., Arizona - 26 Dec. 2000

"I wish I had the survival info when I was driving a tank thru Germany in ‘45.  You have a wide ranging & inquisitive mind & God-given ability to be able to present your information in a clear, down-to-Earth manner.  I know of no other newsletter that gives anything back to their subscribers.  You are unique force for good & the world could sure use a lot more like you!"

Pete P., Illinois - 12 Feb. 2000

"Very well done... I like the whole package. The wilderness info. is my personal favorite.  Your survival (wilderness) info. will save lives if used. Anyone who explores off the path should practice these techniques."

Tom W., Ohio - 16 Dec. 1999

"A terrific amount of information like never seen before.  I feel this information could save someone’s life..."

William E. S., Minnesota - 08 Feb. 2000

"Best firestarting technique when one is stuck...  Thanks for the _____, I wasn’t expecting that - nice suprise...  The references (POCs) are very good."

"Yes, very organized! It’s so lengthy, it’s hard to find time to view it.  I can’t wait to see and read it all."

"The package is well thought out and put together quite well.  Your package is so well put togerther I don’t think I could come up with an answer at this time."

"Very well organized. I had no problems what so ever. The compass work was invaluable!  Your advanced fire starting techniques ... important lessons.  Plenty in wilderness..."

"Over many years I have subscribed to a slew of newsletters, mainly health and financial.  I always read yours first because of the varied content.   You have managed to take difficult subjects & make them clear & enjoyable to learn. You are doing a great job as is."

"The videos are done well.  I have other videos but the producers never provide a table of contents so you can locate the desired info without fast forwarding through the tape.  Lots and lots of practical info.  Sometimes too much but this is good because a person can select what is best for himself.  The POCs are plentiful."

"Joe, your package is clear, concise, informative, broad based, complete with...  The combination of pencil illustration, videos, and text plus step by step info on the development stage, trial and error, tips for safe application and most important prevention tips at the outset are invaluable.  Many books, periodicals, catalogs, are already in my personal library, However, in comparison, the totality of information you provide on topics as... is vastly superior.  Many thanks, God Bless.

"The wilderness survival package have taught me alot more than what I expected to learn. There is information for the beginner to the well train. I know this information will not only save my families life but many other who will gain skills need to survive when they are most needed."

"I’ve read alot of other info (books etc) before being a subscriber to IRISAP.  But alot of things are outdated (even dangerous).  The things I will continue to learn from IRISAP are relatively inexpensive, useful - practical and it’s damn good insurance policy for life."

"I don’t think I’ve ever received more value for my $.  All was well organized and put together as advertised.  Continual info being provided every month with a wealth of info that overloads the mind with its detail and amount of subjects.  I like the fire-starting techniques taught. Spend the small amount it takes to receive this wealth of info that may just save your life or at least make it more pleasant in a survival situation - which can happen at Anytime Anywhere!"

"Yes, simply outstanding.  This really is a Total Package - professional.  The problem with other programs is amatures training amatures = amatures.  Not so with the Anytime Anywhere Survival Program TOTAL Package (AASPTP).  If you want to get past the fantasy & Walter Mitty crap & learn the real life down & dirty survival info this one is it (U-AAASPTP).  The survival & fire starting tricks is priceless."

"There’s so much information - I’m still pouring through it with an eagle’s eye.  It would take many thousands of dollar to buy the books that held an equivalent amount of information; and a great deal of one’s own time would have to be spent seeking out & distilling these wilderness, health, money, and crime survival principles.  To be truthful - there’s so much information; it will take a year to 15 months.  The wealth of life saving’s information contained within Joseph A. Laydon Jr.’s Anytime Anywhere Survival Newsletters & the TOTAL Package is the most valuable source of exceptionally explicit, precise, & complete information for any person anywhere on earth..."

"The AASPTP is very well organized and easy to follow.  All the Packages contain a lot of specific information that you can use easily.  I enjoyed the videos and think that it is best to explain something visually rather than in print.  I have found the survival information survival in the winter very informative...  I’ve even required my two teen age daughters to read it, as they drive in the snow and drive up here in Minnesota."

"Your organization was exemplary.  This is indeed the best course I have ever spent any money on, and I have bought many.  If this material was taught to all military personal we would be unstoppable.  RAMBO WISHES HE HAD YOU AS A TEACHER.  Your newsletters let me feel like I am in class, even while on a train, plain, or bus.  Your videos are the next best thing if one is not physically there.  Every American needs to know this material."

"A lot of material, well packaged.  Very interesting and complete.  Like you advise, needs to be read over 3 or 4 times.  A full time occupation.  You give valuable info on all points.  Don’t know how they (videos - 36+ hours) could have been made better."

LeRoy K.R., Pennslyvania - 25 Oct. 2001

"Videos... very informative, I like how you show specifically how to do something. That’s a lot of information.  Newsletters - EXCELLENT.  I especially like the stories and survival tips from frontiersman, Indians, etc.  It is nice when you buy something and it is what you expected or more.  I definitely got my moneys worth and then some.  I have been an outdoorsman since I was 14 and you helped me understand some concepts I have struggled with for years. Thank again."

"OUTSTANDING wilderness info having lived in Alaska, Congo, Rhodesia, and Mindino - DO NOT LEAVE HOME without this info - (also desert south west).  Very nice I like best survival secrets of indians - critters and pioneers - well researched.  Excellent on Green Beret fits in w/world events of today.  I debated w/myself to buy 2 British Sovereigns (uncirculated) or to buy 2001 Survival Guide - SG won - INFORMATION... BETTER THAN GOLD!"

"Your news letters are great for a lot of information.  I like the fact you also give other sorces of information to look up.  I LIKE IT AND FEEL MORE PREPARED just knowing I have your program.  Thank you so much."

"The information was incredible.  I especially liked the info on Texas Rangers, famous frontiersman, prison escapes,... YOUR SKILLS THAT YOU TEACH ARE IN MANY WAYS MORE RELIABLE... and add a greater depth - examples - firestarting tinders, navigation.  Excellent info - some things just aren’t properly grasped from a book.  I think the fire-starting stuff is awesome!  The information is really neat & useful if you were hiking, camping, boating, in any kind of accident, wanted to PREVENT an accident.  I’ll put it this way - these reports made checking the mail FUN FOR A CHANGE. "

"Yes, not only did I learn a great deal pertaining to survival but am currently continueing to study...  I’m amazed at the vast verity of subjects covered and the depth that has gone into program research and preparation.  Thanks!  It isn’t something to blink your eye at because virtually so many subjects and scenerios are covered..."

"I’m part Cherokee, and the indian and mountain men articles are excellent.  I run hundreds of miles of wilderness traplines and hunting every year.  I thought I was an avid survivalist and in many aspects was, but I TRUELY WAS AN AMATUER UNTIL I BECAME AN IRISAP SUBSCRIBER. IRISAP IS SUPERIOR TO ANYTHING I’VE SEEN.  This Program can be explained as - all other programs I’ve studied or tried was a 1st or 2nd grade elementary class and the PAWS PROGRAM IS LIKE GOING TO COLLEGE CLASSES... The organization of the program could be described as a very intense and professional executed job done with extreme perfection and pride. Everything was perfectly packaged, labeled, and boxed.  This Program is so complete and intense its unbelieveable. The Special Reports were just that SPECIAL!  I learned things I never new existed.  I enjoyed them all but really liked the Mind-Over-Matter Programs.  You’re a professional Mr. Laydon.  Thanks for sharing your life with me."

"Yes.  I have to say, THIS IS THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING.  Since I’ve subscribed, there’s been wonderful, interesting things coming in my mailbox all the time.  And you’ve never tried to sell me more items or ask for any more money for anything - you just keep sending more information & newsletters & updates, etc.  You always keep in touch me with your subscribers in a friendly, professional manner.  You make yourself accessible to us so we don’t feel stuck out in left field if we have a question, or need to talk to you."

"You say that nature has 100 ways she can kill you BUT she offers 1000 ways to try to help you.  I like that - it’s practical and true.  Plus you share so many ways, and you know what works & what doesn’t.  And you let us know what doesn’t work to keep us out of trouble & from wasting our time.  Even the first basic fire starting video I learned more about different tenders & techniques than I knew from anywhere else.  It was very good to see the actual procedures & necessary items in a video, too.  It leaves a more of a lasting visual image to remember.  However, I always like written material to have & to look at anytime anywhere (even without electricity!), so I’m glad everything in the videos is backed up by printed material w/pictures & instructions.  I especially liked information on the blow guns (written & video). ... they’re quiet and can be deadly."  Your information is so clear & practical & useful.  I can make one myself.  I’ve contacted many POCs you listed ... and they promptly sent me their literature. Good stuff."

"I wanted to let you know how much I appreciated the walkie-talkies...  I went hunting (deer) with a friend this past fall & we took them along.  They worked great! Even though there was no urgent survival need they really made life better out there by being able to communicate several hills away without having to trudge back & forth...  And when a shot was fired, we could communicate what happened right away!  I don’t know why I hadn’t thought of usig these before! Thank you Joseph!"

"There’s so much info here ... it never ends.  Your R&D study and experience is truly amazing. All of it is ingenious.  The beam of light (from flashlight for nighttime emergency fire-starting,...). THERE IS NO PROGRAM ON EARTH THAT EVEN COMES CLOSE TO YOURS. I greatly appreciate all of it!!  All of your newsletters are invaluable to survival possibilities.  Great work. Indeed the videos and newsletters are extremely detailed and revealing.  It was hard to believe that there are so many ways to make heat and light (fire-starting).  You’ve proved that a person can always have a life saving fire."

"Really enjoyed the live demonstrations of the super poweful blow guns, who would of thought of using ______.  They are a great powerful tool. Your SERE notes on psychological stress and all of its factors was very good to know about and be aware of.  Very few books or videos or courses I am aware of deal with the stress factor of survival yet it is always present. Isolation and dog evasion were also good points to ponder."

"THIS IS THE MOST COMPLETE SURVIVAL PROGRAM THAT I HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED AS A WHOLE.  I especially like the vast variety of subjects on aboriginal and world wide survival! and actual methods used by people that found themselves in situations not of their choosing.  That’s what survival is all about.  The ability to adapt and function under any condition or circumstance. Thank you for this work."

"I have encouraged others to receive your PAWS Program but how and when they respond is up to them of course.  I DO VOLUNTEER SEARCH AND RESCUE AND THIS TRAINING IS INVALUABLE TO ME AND HAS HELPED INSTILL MORE CONFIDENCE IN MY ABILITIES TO PERFORM MY TASKS AND RETURN SAFELY."

"Wow!  Talk about "Christmas in July" (March actually), YOUR VIDEOS WERE MORE THAN I EXPECTED (Basic to Ultra-Advanced Fire-Starting). Previous survival material from other sources always left me disappointed, but not yours - it took me several evenings and several pounds of weight gain from the popcorn you supplied!  YOU KNOW YOUR SUBJECT AND WHAT YOUR CUSTOMERS REALLY WANT.  I feel more confident now should I find myself in a survival situation.  Without any hype - your program and/or materials is really "down- to-earth" / (literally sometimes) and your desire to share is very apparent.  Other experts seem to "hold back" that little something that they think makes them better.  You on the other hand rely on full & complete supply of marterials.

I would like other future subscribers to know that you will work with them on an individual basis and tailor your information & material to there needs, including their financial situations."

"THERE’S SO MUCH STUFF IN THE SURVIVAL PROGRAM YOU CAN’T EVEN JUST THUMB THROUGH IT IN ONE SITTING.  Every time you go through it you’ll pick up something new, or rember something you forgot.  The videos & newsletters give you many other options.

If something is’nt going to work, it’s not going to work.  So you better have other options.  The videos & newsletters give you many other options.  I knew most of the advanced fire starting methods, BUT LAYDON TOOK THEM IN DIRECTIONS I NEVER THOUGHT OF AND SOME I DIDN’T THINK WHERE EVEN POSSIBLE."

"Most survival books & programs cover just the basics. But sometimes the basics just won’t cut it. The PAWS Program gives you other options. The most important thing you’ll get form the program is you won’t look at things the same way you always have.  You’ll find different ways to use things or different ways to get things done."

"Everything has more than one use we just have to find it.  The price of the programs might seem a little high.  But if we had to do all the testing, and buy all the things that don’t work then it wouldn’t seem so bad.  Not only do we get the basics WE GET TECHNICS THAT NO ONE ELSE IS SHARING."

"I HAVE A LIBRARY OF SURVIVAL BOOKS & TAPES, THEY ARE ALL ON THE "BOY SCOUT" LEVEL COMPARED TO YOUR INFORMATION!  The most interesting to me was the various ways of starting fires...  My other survival products just lacked the depth that you (Joseph A. Laydon Jr.) give with all your options to survival.  At first I thought it was too much information to absorb. But several evenings of enjoyable readings proved otherwise. Keep it up."

"FIRE STARTING INFO. VERY - VERY GOOD - WAYS I WOULD NEVER HAVE THOUGHT OF IN A HUNDRED YEARS!  I knew some of the basics but that was it. Newsletters are great - I have read some of them three or four times & always learn something new."

"Many years ago attended some military survival programs & I have read quite a few survival books. COMPARED TO YOUR PROGRAM THEY WERE BOYSCOUT LEVEL!"

"Joseph - as I have already stated (prior letter), I have almost sixty years in the brush making a living as a pro trapper, Game Warden, Forest Ranger, Park Ranger & I never did think I knew it all about the great outdoors - YOUR PROGRAM TAUGHT ME MUCH! THANK YOU."

"I’m still in the process of reading them (43 Newsletters) but so far I’ve found alot of interesting facts many of them I’ve experimented with and have found them AMAZINGLY EFFECTIVE. I found these very interesting because I LEARNED NEW METHODS FOR STARTING AND MAINTAINING A FIRE THAT I NEVER KNEW BEFORE.  Using different methods with different _________ especially got my attention."

"I’m glad you included the video on survival kits. It helped me understand how to use the kits you sent me.  By watching the videos I’ve had alot of questions answered and have obtained new skills.

"I can tell you put alot of time and R&D into this program.  THERE’S ALOT OF INTERESTING FACTS AND TRICKS THAT ACTUALLY WORK.  The information I obtained from this program is WELL WORTH THE MONEY I PAID."

"NO ‘BIG HYPE.’  As a (former) advocate (and not a bad user) of the bow drill, for example, you explain why a hypothermic person can’t do it. Your honesty, based on experience, is phenomenal / commendable."

“Even without finishing all this, I’VE LEARNED A LOT. In detail and thoroughness outshone them all.  And, although I’ve been a ‘primitive advocate’ for years, your admonition to concentrate on modern fire-making (especially since we’re no longer cave men) I found enlightening.  Only 1 other time has a ‘survival expert’ been as admonishing to me, though he (very good at it) was not near so detailed. Good Show!”

"I have many books & videos by Tom Brown, Buckshots Camp, etc. but YOUR PRODUCTS ARE MUCH BETTER AND DIFFERENT and you think out of the box so to speak (not the same old same old)."

"I really like the special reports (Newsletters),... about different situations survival situations that the people are put in around the world (civil war guys in prison (POW) camps like Elmira, NY.  We grew up by there and I never knew they had that), mountain men - indian skills"

"All the ways you can start a fire without having matches or lighter in any condition, small things easily carried with you everytime you go out without it being in the way"

"It was packaged as advertised, complete and well organized, labeled correct.  I read reports [Newsletters] (love them!) more than watch the videos because I’m deaf / survival is kind of like a relaxing hobby and I we your products more than the other 85% of the time.  I like different things not boring."

"Joseph... I’ve had your info every year for the last 3 years.  Looking forward to purchasing “what’s next” to get back on track...  Love your products my friend! Send me what you got going on OK. God Bless."

"I grew up in the outdoors running up and down the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Nevada and California. Over the years I have checked out numerous sources of information.  Overall, none can touch the volume and accuracy of what you provided me."

"I have a strong background in celestial and dead reckoning water navigation.  Your land navigation instruction is very easy to understand and is detailed enough to insure that anyone using your information could not get lost.  I am currently 80% of the way through the navigation course and am impressed with the detailed 'layering' instruction method."

"I have made it 1/2 way through and I am staggered by the incredible amount of knowledge and information to be found there.  I can't wait until I get back into this cornucopia of information."

"I have only had time to read about 1/3 of the newsletters.  Each newsletter is replete with more valuable, in-depth information.  You seem to cover each item in sufficient detail that few questions arise about how and when to impliment various ideas."

"The firestarting videos were where I started.  I am very pleased with this information.  Even though you supplied me with firestarters I went ahead and worked on making my own so I could duplicate what yiu shoed me.  This was interesting and satisfying."

"I thank you for your devotion to the enlightenment of all of us on the subject of survival, wayfinding, and a myriad of other things you are willing to share with and teach others."

“Mel Deweese, T. Brown, R.Hood wish they had this info!"

"Information overload, which is good very highly informative, keep your alive and your buddies lives.  Your P.R.S.C. drill (mental foresight) has undoubtedly saved many lives, Awesome!"

"The course is worth it weight in gold & then some, technique after technique after technique, no fluff, hardcore lifesaving info... my friends laugh at me & ask me 'HOW,' I just smile."

"Your like Will Greer or Jeremiah Johnson & I'm the greenhorn learning from the Master showing me the better way in all areas of life!  P.O.C.s awesome, still be months before I read & view it all. I learn something new every time I read a newsletter."

"Flat out no comparison!  Page, after page, after page non-stop learning. NOBODY even comes close, period, end, Finito!!!  Mr. Laydon is a very thorough teacher & goes above & beyond what you can hope for in a Survival Instructor!" 

"First off I would like to say I am very impressed with the amount of survival tips and tricks within this system."

"I find the firestarting video simplified and very easy to understand; I was blowen away by the flashlight trick and even more by the type of tinder used."

"Overall the videos are great! I never leave home on a walk without Mr. Layden walking stick, also your water procurement tricks are amazing. Because of your system my family is safer and more prepared."

"Your PAWS-CP Program (and this is the small Survival Program) is by far the best I've seen, compared to most military and civilian books and

tips."

"IRISAP is the best all around system out there.  If you want to be prepared or just keep your family safe you will not be disappointed with this program."

"The Survival Program I ordered was the 2004. If its anything like the 2006 I'm sure it's great.  I enjoyed the program I ordered way back then, in fact I'm still enjoying it.  It took me longer than normal to go through them because I wanted to go beyond common knowledge and turn this knowledge into my own actual skill."

"I like to read your Newsletters.  I try to read at least every evening. Just like Package 1, I tried to turn the knowledge into skill.  The fire starting technics using was especially interesting.  The fire starting in the newsletters complimented the videos nicely."

"The blowgun and darts made the way you did it in the video I found to be very effective on small game and varmits.  I liked the performance so much I made one and disguised it as a walking stick."

"I like your concept of a TRUE Survival Kit.  This video challenged me to make my own version of a survival kit.  I ended up turning my wallet into a survival kit that satisfies the 8 Elements.  I really liked the water filtering methods.  I also liked the way the other videos were presented."

"These programs were so informative that I'll have to go through them a few more times to absorb everything."  I am now alot healthier, happier, more resurceful, independent, and self-sufficient.  I reviewed the navigation workbook and discovered I didn't know as much as I thought.  This is my next target area for advancing my skills."

"I've viewed other videos and read other books.  I found them to be more entertaining but the info was all pretty much the same common sence stuff. Your Program was MUCH MORE INFORMATIVE and had info I didn't know about.  You also sent several unexpected gifts.  No one else ever did that."

"You may share this with others or use it in advertsing if you choose.  I've suffered from allergies for as long as I can remember.  After reading your health reports and using this info in them I am now allergy free.  It feels good to be fre of allergies and just simply not having to deal with allergies make your program worth every penny I paid for it."

"This Program is in my opinion worth way more than the asking price.  My quality of life has actually improved. People who have known me for years call me a cave man.  New people I meet are often amazed at my knowledge."