In Fire, Water, Shelter, host of Canada TV’s Marshall Bushcraft, outdoor enthusiast Ryan Marshall delivers the fundamentals of traditional bushcraft with clear, concise instructions and full-color photography. It’s the perfect guide for anyone interested in building a solid foundation of outdoor skills, whether you’re looking to spend a weekend in the backcountry or surviving a natural disaster.
The art of bushcraft is not just about existing in an outdoor environment but interacting with it in a meaningful way. It’s returning to the basic skills that have kept humans alive for millennia—building fire, constructing a protective shelter, sourcing water, making and using tools, utilizing natural materials, surviving temperature extremes, and more.
Learn:
- Which natural materials are great for fire building
- Fire-starting tools for an easy spark
- How to start a fire in the rain
- Water filtration and sterilization methods
- Obtaining water from nature
- The best lightweight cooking tools
- What foods to pack for a trip
- Bushcraft tools to put on your pack list
- Tips for dressing and sleeping comfortably
- Helpful natural materials and how to find and use them
- Ropes, knots, and hitches
- Ten camp projects provide additional skills through illustrated step-by-step instructions
Compact and adventure-ready, Fire, Water, Shelter is your guide to flourishing in the great outdoors.
