Core Bushcraft: A Wilderness Living Skills Sourcebook

Paul Kirtley, one of the leading bushcraft educators globally, has been teaching outdoor knowledge through courses, demonstrations, and presentations for two decades. This, his second book, focuses on the core bushcraft skills and knowledge. Importantly, this is not a survival book, but, rather, a guide to strategically using the elements of nature to your advantage so that a survival situation rarely, if ever, arises. - You'll begin by learning about the use of cutting tools and core woodcraft skills; - Then move on to comprehensive guides to firecraft, sheltercraft, bindcraft, and natural navigation; - Finally, you'll learn about procuring and safely preparing food and water, as well as identifying essential plants and trees, all while avoiding hazards and missteps. This volume contains a coherent collection of eminently practical know-how, across a range of necessary techniques that together form a core of bushcraft competency for the well-rounded outdoorsperson.