The 10 Bushcraft Books

The language is definitely not "American English" with terms like "bivvy" and "kit" - by which they don't mean a specific assembly of parts, but just in general call "equipment" as "kit". To us, a "kit" is a specific group of parts assembled for a specific purpose, not a generic term. Anyhoo.A dated book, which you can see by the drawings. At first you will wonder why there's no mention of modern fabrics and materials that you would emply in the field (bush). That's because the book pre-dates them all. But - and this is key - in a bush survival scenario, you don't want to depend on a supply chain of kevlar thread or tyvek sheeting. This book is about stripping bark off a tree and making a rope that will hold 1000 pounds and similar feats. A true SHTF resource, that takes you back to stone/bronze age technology for making tools, conveniences, shelter and the lot.

This book seems to repeat itself a number of times in different aspects. Be careful about the last chapter. Some things may be needed soon in the future, but it is better to hope that it is not. A lot of it was based on Argentina, which really does not have much to do with NA. However good information is given for bushcraft bunkers, huts, campfires (short term or long term) and other things. It is a good book to read and get to know before the SHTF. Other Books are available for our region in Indiana. You need to keep an eye on where you thing you may go if you have to bug out. Hopefully our government will keep this from happening. But, who knows?

I had the original book from the 70s can’t remember what happened to it. Saw this and had to buy it .full of good wisdom and ideas

I was impressed with this books content. It covers so many useful tips skills and concise how to descriptions. A practical text which covers all the major topics you will need from setting up camp to tool making and implementation. A must reference source.

this is 10 books in one ropes and cords, huts and thatching, camp craft, food and water, fire making, knots and lashings, tracks and lures, snares and traps, travel and gear, time and direction. Has made a pretty good book to help the boy scouts with.

Old School Bushcraft, but timeless. Great for reference for those interested in survival bushcraft. Not really an intro or teaching manual IMO, but there is a huge amount of material in this book and a real classic!

Well written with clear instructions and illustrations on basic bush survival. Actually, it makes "survival" more like "comfortable"

This book has it all for outdoor survial with lots of "how to" ideas and many illustrations!!!!!!!! It's easy to use and carry in your survial backpack!!!!!! A 'MUST HAVE" for your collection!!!!!!!!!!!!

I genuinely don't like praising things too highly as what is good for one isn't always good for others. In this case though... I think this book is outstanding. You need to appreciate that it was written prior to WW2 as 10 separate pamphlets to allow crashed pilots a chance to survive and fight on in subtropical areas. It was written by an Australian so some of the English is strange but charming and seriously seriously knowledgeable and although the region isn't appropriate for me the techniques and knowledge is mostly comparable. I have a host of survival books by modern authors and celebrities but non come close to this. This is the book their teachers probably learned from!

Forget all the latest bish-bash-bosh TV survival progs and merchandising (you know who I mean), this is the real thing from 1943. Practical, do-able, and a mine of useful survival and camping information. A good companion to the more sensible survival books out there (i.e. Ray Mears).

A really good book of books 📚

Lots of little tips in here you wont find in other books. Written for airmen downed in the pacific in WW2. The techniques of survival havent changed in a very long time.

Excellent