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Bushcraft 101 Review: Mastering the “5 Cs” of Survivability

While many prepping books focus on high-tech gear, Bushcraft 101 by Dave Canterbury focuses on the art of using the natural world to your advantage. Based on the “5 Cs of Survivability” (Cutting tools, Cover, Containers, Cordage, and Combustion), this book is the modern primer for wilderness self-reliance.

The “5 Cs” Philosophy

Canterbury teaches that you don’t need a 50lb pack if you have the skills to manufacture what you need from your environment.

• Back-to-Basics: Learn to build a weatherproof shelter with just a tarp and some knots.
• Resourcefulness: How to identify trees for medicine, fire-starting, and tool-making.
• Portability: This book is perfect for those building a lightweight “Get Home Bag.”