Book on bushcraft / survival

[B34NS]

Thanks for sharing that video. Your explanation that it was intended to be more "woodcraft" than "bushcraft" makes a lot of sense. It's back in my Amazon shopping cart.

But I'm still open to any other suggestions!

I can't bring myself to even consider giving a dime to a guy who thinks it's okay to take from veterans.

Instead I'd suggest:

 

[Chignecto Woodsman]

It sort of depends on your location, what you need to learn, and what you're interested in. Kochanski's Northern Bushcraft is by far the best for the boreal forest, and arguably still the best all-around book due to its focus on axes, knife use, fires, and easy shelters. There are no better chapters in general bushcraft books than what he has on those subjects, however, the fire and shelters sections might not be that useful outside of the boreal.

But buying his book along with another book like "Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties" would be better than any other general book. And you could look up information on fires for your area. There's just no one else who has written so well on knife and axe use (safety especially) apart from a specific resource like "The Ax Book".

Lundin's 98.6 is good, but his writing style and humour can get annoying (and most of what he says is from him being a student of Kochanski, who is a straightforward old-timer with no fluff/bullshit). Ray Mears Essential Bushcraft is pretty good. Joe O'Leary's Wilderness Survival Guide is also good, but more British specific. Woodcraft by EH Kreps is probably the best for traditional camping styles. (Although I haven't read the Angier book yet, and it is supposed to be a classic.)

 

[JWheel]

Thanks for all the recommends, guys. I'm starting with the SAS Survival Guide then I'll move into some of these other recommendations. I'm in the city for the next few months, so I have a lot more time for reading than actually doing

 

[jonnyt16]

The SAS Survival Guide is a good choice. I always bring the pocket sized version with me camping or backpacking. If I ever get bored around camp I can always practice some knots or traps and stuff. Lots of great information in there with many helpful drawings. You'll like it.

 

[heefageLA]

Anyone who lives in the south should pick up a couple of Charles Allen's books. Hes a botanist that lives in Louisiana and has wrote several books on the plants located here.

Heres a couple of the books ive bought.

http://www.amazon.com/Edible-Plants-South-Charles-Allen/dp/0971862524

http://www.amazon.com/Trees-Shrubs-...97&sr=1-1&keywords=trees+shrubs+charles+allen


He also has a bed & breakfast where the residents can attend a class where he teaches to identify the plants in his book!

http://www.allenacresbandb.com/

 

[Brisket]

I enjoyed reading both of Cody Lundin's books. I may differ some in my beliefs and approaches but I got a lot of them both.

John Wesley Rawles How to Survive the End of the World is another good book that is thought provoking.

The Outdoor Life / Rich Johnson The Ultimate Survival Manual is less survival philosophy than Lundin's or Rawles' books and more about skill building with lots of photos and illustrations.

Creek Stewart's Building the Perfect Bug Out Bag is an interesting read as it focuses on the selection and trade-offs of what gear to carry.

Survival Wisdom & Know-How is a massive (480 pages) collection of information and decent reference.

I have several others at home but those are the ones that first come to mind.

 

[JWheel]

I enjoyed reading both of Cody Lundin's books. I may differ some in my beliefs and approaches but I got a lot of them both.

John Wesley Rawles How to Survive the End of the World is another good book that is thought provoking.

The Outdoor Life / Rich Johnson The Ultimate Survival Manual is less survival philosophy than Lundin's or Rawles' books and more about skill building with lots of photos and illustrations.

Creek Stewart's Building the Perfect Bug Out Bag is an interesting read as it focuses on the selection and trade-offs of what gear to carry.

Survival Wisdom & Know-How is a massive (480 pages) collection of information and decent reference.

I have several others at home but those are the ones that first come to mind.

A few of these just went on my wish list. I like the skills stuff. Gives me something to do with my hands behinds type for a change.