Bushcraft

by Ray Mears

Popular survival expert Raymond Mears presents an illustrated compendium of practical skills and wisdom, relevant not only to wilderness survival, but also urban life. The text contains step-by-step guides to a wide range of survival techniques.

Genres: Nonfiction, Travel, Outdoors

240 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2000

Reviews

[Richard Newton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very nice book, and if you approach it as a motivation to get out there may well do the trick, (note the word "inspirational" in the title!). As a serious guide it is not so helpful, as it is hardly of a size or dimensions to take off walking with you.

However, it is full of lovely pictures and interesting / useful advice - how much of it you will actually use is questionable, but that does not detract from its interest. If you like Ray Mears, or anything similar, I am sure you will like this book.

[Enola Stevenson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was pleasantly surprised by how much of a 'living book' this is - Ray's affable nature translates very well into writing, and the stories of tribes woven throughout the practical tips are a delight to read. I'll be sharing this one with my boys in a few years.

[Athena Wride · Rating 5 out of 5]

An extremely solid grounding in the basics of bushcraft. Not as detailed as some, but a lot more readable, and applicable in all climates.

Only criticism: it's physical size means its not especially suited to being read out and about. Which is exactly where I want to be able to take it.

[Deborah · Rating 3 out of 5]

If I ever get shipwrecked I want to have Ray Mears with me. His knowledge is phenomenal.