

Q&A: Bushcrafting - Books for Beginners
Aug 18, 2025
Explore the essentials of bushcraft skills, from shelter building to first-aid techniques. Recommended readings include Richard Graves' foundational guide and plant identification by Sam Thayer for safe foraging. Learn to elevate foraged finds into gourmet cuisine with insights from renowned authors. Safety tips include having C-A-T tourniquets on hand and participating in Stop the Bleed training. Scott emphasizes combining these skills for effective emergency care and community rebuilding. Engage in daily learning to enhance your permaculture journey!
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Enduring Bushcraft Favorite
- Scott Mann kept Richard Graves' Bushcraft as his most treasured outdoor-skills book for decades.
- He values it for practical, chapter-to-chapter skill building useful for community survival.
Choose Skills Over Expensive Gear
- For basic survival and lightweight preparedness, read Cody Lundin's books like 98.6 Degrees and When All Hell Breaks Loose.
- Build skill over gear and pick an affordable fixed-blade Mora as your primary knife.
Pick The Better Mora Model
- If buying a Mora knife, prefer the Morinive Companion Heavy Duty for a better handle and sheath.
- Upgrade the classic recommendation for improved ergonomics and reliability.