Survive & Thrive: Bushcraft Basics—A Notebook Companion™ to Bushcraft 101
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Survive & Thrive: Bushcraft Basics is a hands-on notebook companion designed to be used alongside Bushcraft 101 by Dave Canterbury (sold separately).
Created for middle and high school students, this guided notebook transforms reading into action through sketches, diagrams, written narrations, checklists, and applied thinking. Students don’t just read about bushcraft—they document, analyze, and visualize real-world wilderness survival skills as they learn to thrive outdoors.
Published by: Daily Skill Building
Survive & Thrive: Bushcraft Basics—A Notebook Companion™ to Bushcraft 101
Survive & Thrive: Bushcraft Basics—A Notebook Companion™ to Bushcraft 101 turns one of the most respected wilderness survival books into an immersive, student-driven learning experience.
Designed to be used directly alongside Bushcraft 101 by Dave Canterbury, this Notebook Companion™ guides students chapter-by-chapter as they explore the foundational principles of bushcraft—the art of surviving and thriving using skills, tools, and natural resources.
Rather than answering worksheets or taking tests, students engage deeply through written narration, labeled illustrations, diagrams, planning pages, and reflective questions.
As students read Bushcraft 101, they actively apply what they learn by sketching shelters, mapping terrain, designing camp setups, practicing knot knowledge, analyzing tools, and recording step-by-step processes for fire building, food preparation, navigation, and shelter construction.
The notebook encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application while allowing room for creativity and personal expression.
About the Companion Book: Bushcraft 101 by Dave Canterbury
Bushcraft 101 is a comprehensive field guide written by survival expert Dave Canterbury and built around the “5 Cs of Survivability”: cutting tools, combustion devices, cover, containers, and cordage.
The book teaches readers how to responsibly use tools, create shelter, build fires, prepare food, navigate terrain, and work with natural materials while developing confidence and respect for the wilderness.
Together, Bushcraft 101 and Survive & Thrive: Bushcraft Basics create a powerful, hands-on learning experience that goes far beyond reading—helping students build practical skills they’ll carry for life.
Students actively engage with the material through a wide variety of hands-on and thinking-based activities, including:
- Defining and explaining bushcraft principles in their own words
- Identifying and analyzing the Five Cs of Survivability
- Designing and labeling personal pack systems and gear layouts
- Creating detailed checklists for kits, tools, and seasonal supplies
- Comparing materials, tools, and techniques for different environments
- Planning and illustrating camp layouts with attention to safety and efficiency
- Practicing map reading, compass skills, bearings, and terrain interpretation
- Copying and summarizing key “Tips & Tricks” sections for quick-reference guides
- Reflecting on how bushcraft skills apply to everyday life, preparedness, and self-reliance
Sketching and labeling:
- Bedrolls, packs, and frames
- Knife blades, grinds, and safety grips
- Axes, saws, knots, lashings, and shelters
- Fire lays, cooking setups, and navigation tools
Explaining step-by-step processes such as:
- Batoning, notching, and tool use
- Fire-starting methods and fuel preparation
- Building shelters, tarps, and camp setups
- Making cordage, knots, and toggles
Additional Information
| Format | Ebook Download, Printed Book |
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