Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival (Bushcraft Survival Skills Series)

The ultimate resource for experiencing the backcountry! Written by survivalist expert Dave Canterbury, __Bushcraft 101__ gets you ready for your next backcountry trip with advice on making the most of your time outdoors. Based on the 5Cs of Survivability--cutting tools, covering, combustion devices, containers, and cordages--this valuable guide offers only the most important survival skills to help you craft resources from your surroundings and truly experience the beauty and thrill of the wilderness. Inside, you'll also discover detailed information on: * Choosing the right items for your kit. * Manufacturing needed tools and supplies. * Collecting and cooking food. * Protecting yourself from the elements. With Canterbury's guidance, you'll not only prepare yourself for any climate and situation, you'll also learn how to use the art of bushcraft to reconnect with nature in ways you've never imagined. "With advice on not just getting along, but truly reconnecting with the great outdoors, Dave Canterbury's treasure trove of world-renowned wisdom and experience comes to life within these pages." —Bustle A New York Times Bestseller in Sports and Travel! The ultimate resource for experiencing the backcountry! Written by survivalist expert Dave Canterbury, Bushcraft 101 gets you ready for your next backcountry trip with advice on making the most of your time outdoors. Based on the 5Cs of Survivability—cutting tools, covering, combustion devices, containers, and cordages—this valuable guide offers only the most important survival skills to help you craft resources from your surroundings and truly experience the beauty and thrill of the wilderness. Inside, you'll also discover detailed information on: Choosing the right items for your kit. Manufacturing needed tools and supplies. Collecting and cooking food. Protecting yourself from the elements. With Canterbury's guidance, you'll not only prepare yourself for any climate and situation, you'll also learn how to use the art of bushcraft to reconnect with nature in ways you've never imagined. Offers Survival Skills On Using The Surrounding Wilderness As A Useful Resource, Including How To Manufacture Needed Tools, How To Collect And Cook Food, And How To Guard Against The Elements. --publisher's Description. Gearing Up. Your Pack ; Tools ; Rope, Cordage, Webbings, And Knots ; Containers And Cooking Tools ; Coverage ; Combustion -- In The Bush. Setting Up Camp ; Navigating Terrain ; Trees: The Four-season Resource ; Trapping And Processing Game -- Appendix. The Pathfinder Concept: Conserving And Utilizing Resources ; Wild Edibles And Medicinal Plants ; Bush Recipes ; Glossary. Dave Canterbury. Includes Index. Matt Graham, star of the Discovery Channel's Dual Survival and Dude, You're Screwed, details the physical, mental, and emotional joys and harrowing struggles of his life as a modern-day hunter-gatherer