“An appealing coffee table book.” —The Wall Street Journal

From Dave Canterbury—wilderness expert, New York Times bestselling author, and YouTube sensation—comes a fully illustrated guide to everything you need to know to hone your bushcraft, or wilderness survival skills, from types of shelter, to useful tools, to edible plants—and much more!

Before you venture into the wilderness, learn exactly what you need to bring and what you need to know with this ultimate outdoor reference guide, by survivalist expert Dave Canterbury. Filled with more than 300 illustrations, Bushcraft Illustrated showcases the necessary tools and skills for an awesome outdoor adventure, including such as:

Packs: Learn the different types and how to craft and pack your own.

Cordage: Essential knot knowledge for outdoor survival.

Firecraft: How to start a fire with a variety of materials.

Trapping: Tips for catching small game.

Plants: A catalog of edible plants to forage.

…And much more! With its many helpful illustrations and detailed, easy-to-follow instructions, this illustrated Bushcraft guide is a must-have for the seasoned outdoor lover and adventure novice alike!

About The Author

Sofi Wennstig

Dave Canterbury

Dave Canterbury is the coowner and supervising instructor at the Pathfinder School, which USA TODAY named as one of the Top 12 Survival Schools in the United States. He has been published in Self Reliance Illustrated, New Pioneer, American Frontiersman, and Trapper’s World. Dave is the New York Times bestselling author of Bushcraft 101; Advanced Bushcraft; and The Bushcraft Guide to Trapping, Gathering, and Cooking in the Wild.

Product Details

Publisher: Adams Media (May 7, 2019)
Length: 252 pages
ISBN13: 9781507209028

Raves and Reviews

"It’s the best kind of reference guide, the kind you want to sit and read no matter if you’re planning a hairball backcountry excursion or not."

—Adventure Journal

"A great read with a nice philosophy and many useful techniques."

—Gear Flogger

"An appealing coffee table book."

—The Wall Street Journal

"If you are ready to step your game up as an outdoorsman, then this is the book you need."

—Mountain Weekly News

“A compendium of useful, basic skills, the book provides much of what you need to know in order to exist or, in an emergency, survive in the outdoors.”

—Northern Wilds

“It was a good read with loads of information.”

—The Advocate

“Essential reading.”

—Shooting Sports USA

“The ultimate reference guide for seasoned adventurers and indoor kids alike.”

—Primer Magazine