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 enlarge | Author: Mors Kochanski
Publisher: Lone Pine Publishing
Category: Book
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Pages: 301
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Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.9
ISBN: 1551051222
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
UPC: 779101051227
EAN: 9781551051222
ASIN: 1551051222
Publication Date: March 20, 2008
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 Bushcraft: Outdoor Skills & Wilderness Survival by Mors Kochanski January 10, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Great detailed description of outdoor living in the Boreal forest.
Each chapter is well laid out and FULL of information.
This book would serve well for short survival situations, but is more suited for longer periods in the wilderness.
Mors Kochanski is a true master of his environment.
Kochanski is A fantastic teacher December 25, 2006
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I don't know what to make of some of the poor reviews on this book except to wonder about the experience of the reviewers. I have 30 years of solid outdoor experience and this book is an original and Mors is the real deal. Most books on the outdoors are derivatives of military manuals written by weekend warriors. Kocahnski has been a 35+ year full time professional outdoors survival instructor and innovator since his days at the Canadian Airforce Survival School and the University of Alberta. He does things with a knife that you can't believe and teaches you how to do the same. He has the axe skills from the turn of the last century and teaches you the same. After his tutelage I leave the firestarter at home. He has knowlege of plants and bushcraft that even most Native elders have lost. No he doesn't focus on traps because most folks die of exposure and solving that issue is where he puts his energy. This is the premier book on the Boreal forest and Mors teaches other survival experts like Cody Linden or the Swedish Special Forces instructors. This is the survival book to have... can't say enough good about it or the author.
A good Outdoor Skills book August 11, 2006
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
There is a fine line between Survival Skills and Primitive living skills; each set of skills can complement the other. This book I feel complements both. I don't believe the author's intent was to write a survival book, but he has gone into great detail about certain aspects of Bushcraft. Each chapter covers a topic such as firecraft, knifecraft, sheltercraft, etc. Illustrations composed mostly of line drawings which can be somewhat confusing to novices in outdoor lore. The author does supply a few color photos in the back of the book which gives the reader a little better understanding. I have actually found some ideas and concepts in this book that I have not seen in others. The techniques I have tried from this book have worked. There is no doubt in my mind that the author has lived with these skills in the bush. Besides anyone that uses a Mora knife has to know what they are talking about. Just wish he included some of his camp recipes.
I would not suggest this book as a survival text, but would as a supplement to other survival texts to enhance your outdoor skills or if you want to study primitive living skills.
If you are addicted to Survival skills, Bushcraft and the Outdoors as I am I would highly recommend this book.
good book; misleading title... April 7, 2004
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
i think this is a great book for someone who already knows a good bit about wilderness survival...kochanski does a great job of digging deeper into firecraft, shelter, axe and knifecraft...more detail than you'll find in most places and good stuff for the diehard fans of outdoor skills...but as far as a wilderness survival manual, i wouldn't rely on it...not at all comprehensive and doesn't cover many important basics...don't get me wrong! i really like the book a lot and consider it one of the best in the outdoor skills genre...but it's more for folks who already have a good basis in wilderness survival skills...as far as the "outdoor skills" part, it's definitely 5 stars... mr. kochanski says straight off that space limitations didn't allow him to cover other areas...i would REALLY like to see a "bushcraft 2" which covers other topics, and perhaps more than moose and hares!
jmilligan@swf.sk.ca September 26, 2003
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is outstanding. Though written as a book of wilderness living skill in the northern boreal forest, the skills can be applied to a survival situation. The book is well illustrated with clear blackline drawings and is easy to read. Check out some of Mors other articles in The Society of Primitive Technology's 'Primitive Technology: A Book of Earth Skills.' Mr. Kochanski is one of the world leaders in wilderness living skills his dedication, research and expertise in wilderness living is recognized around the world. After reading Bushcraft and his work in other journals you'll know why.
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