You can learn a lot of things from the Internet, movies and word of mouth, but sometimes you just have to turn to the professionals when you’re looking for survival advice. When it comes to survival, Dave Canterbury is one of those experts. The co-owner and supervising instructor at the Pathfinder Training School in Ohio has learned more than enough over the years to teach you a thing or two about a thing or two when it comes to surviving the wilderness. Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival a guide based on the 5 C’s of Survivability–cutting tools, covering, combustion devices, containers and cordages. Canterbury covers everything: building out your kit, manufacturing tools and supplies, food collection, cooking and protection from the elements. If you want to “be prepared” for time in the wilderness, this is a great guide.
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