Bushcraft Books in Order

Building on introductory bushcraft, Dave Canterbury explores living in the wilderness with little conventional equipment. Tracking, improvised tools, natural navigation and resourcefulness connect the guide’s techniques, emphasizing the knowledge needed to rely more fully on the environment during extended outdoor journeys.

Dave Canterbury examines how to plan, find and prepare food during wilderness travel. Packing provisions, gathering plants, obtaining game and cooking on the trail sit alongside recipes and illustrations, with attention to distinguishing useful resources from plants that should be avoided.

Dave Canterbury and Jason Hunt address emergency care when professional assistance is far away. The guide discusses preparing supplies and responding to outdoor injuries and illness, including improvised equipment and plant-based approaches, with an emphasis on situations faced by hikers and backpackers.

More than three hundred illustrations accompany Dave Canterbury’s explanation of wilderness equipment and techniques. Packs, knots, firecraft, trapping and plants provide the framework for a visual reference that connects preparation with the practical skills involved in spending time outdoors.

Dave Canterbury condenses wilderness preparation and field skills into a portable reference for outdoor trips. Organized for quick consultation, it covers packing, campsite choices, fire, navigation and first aid, helping readers locate relevant information while dealing with changing conditions away from home.