A practical field manual on wilderness survival skills, including shelter-building, firecraft, navigation, and resource management.
Bushcraft 101
Dave Canterbury
2014
A practical manual on wilderness survival and self-reliance skills. The book outlines foundational techniques for outdoor living, including firecraft, shelter construction, water procurement, cordage, trapping, tool selection, and navigation.
Canterbury organizes the material around what he calls the “5 C’s of Survivability”: cutting tools, combustion devices, cover, containers, and cordage. The emphasis is on preparedness, resourcefulness, and understanding natural materials in varied environments.
Blending traditional woodcraft knowledge with modern gear considerations, the text reflects both historical survival practices and contemporary bushcraft culture.
“The more you know, the less you carry. Knowledge weighs nothing.”
The book became a bestseller and is widely available through mainstream retailers. While the author has faced scrutiny regarding certain past credentials, the content of the book itself remains broadly accepted within outdoor and preparedness communities. It is not suppressed and continues to circulate widely.