Bushcraft Survival Tips For Anyone Who Wants To Camp In The Wild

Bushcraft Survival Tips For Anyone Who Wants To Camp In The Wild:

Bushcraft camping is all about wilderness survival skills and learning how to thrive in nature. 🏕

If you want to dive into the bushcraft world but don't know where to start, here are some super helpful tips on how to camp in the wild — like how to pack your backpack properly, build tarp shelters, start a fire in any situation, or quickly dry up your boots.

1. Know your basics with the "five Cs of survivability."

Survival expert Dave Canterbury goes through the "five Cs of survivability": cutting tools, cover elements, combustion devices, containers, and cordages.

"Within these five base elements are all the tools and knowledge you need to be prepared for emergencies as well as to become independent of the trappings of the urban jungle," Canterbury writes. "These items are the hardest to reproduce from natural material, take the largest amount of skill to reproduce, and control the conditions that most directly affect your body's core temperature."

2. Learn how to properly pack your backpack for easy access to the most important items — and so you don't forget anything essential.

Rain gear should be at the top, then sunscreen, a compass, and maps in an outer pocket, so you can access them quickly if need be.

3. And test your kit on a short trip to make sure you're not overpacking.

"When experimenting with your kit, take a trip to the woods for a night, and when you return, reassess what you did not use."

Unless circumstances dictate otherwise, leave it out the next time. If you find you need it, you can add again later."

4. Teach yourself different types of knots that'll come in handy whether you're setting up a tent, tying up a hammock, or performing first aid.

5. And learn how to coil cordage so it doesn't get tangled.

If you don't prep your loose cordage correctly, it can get tangled up, which can make you lose precious time (and light) when setting up camp. The technique demonstrated above is the most convenient and tidiest way to coil cordage.

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