bushcraft-skills
74 videos tagged bushcraft-skills across 4 categories.
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Squirrel Dinner: Catch and Cook
Fifty-seven seconds on field dressing and cooking a squirrel—a practical wild-game skill for off-grid subsistence.
Bow Trap Survival Build
Twenty-minute walkthrough on constructing and setting a bow trap for hunting game, from a self-taught bushcraft instructor with four decades of wilderness experience.
Extend Your Skillet Handle: Simple Bushcraft Cooking Hack
Two-minute walkthrough on safely extending a cast-iron skillet handle with a wooden stick for better control and heat protection when cooking over a campfire.
Building an Underground Bunker Shelter Inside an Old Well
57-minute walkthrough of converting a forest well into a hidden off-grid survival shelter using natural materials and traditional bushcraft techniques.
Tarp Shelter Polymorph Setup Guide: Cotton Tarp Configurations for Camping and Bushcraft
Ten-minute walkthrough of setting up and configuring a cotton tarp shelter, demonstrating versatile deployment options for camping and survival scenarios.
Spending the Night in an Abandoned Shepherd's Cabin
Finding and restoring an abandoned mountain shelter: window repair, door fixes, and firing up a wood stove to make an uninhabitable space livable overnight.
Building a Traditional Longbow in My Off-Grid Cabin
Learn traditional longbow crafting from raw timber, including wood selection, shaping, and finishing techniques for functional archery.
Ferro Rod Technique — An Instructor's Perspective
Three-minute walkthrough of ferro rod fire-starting technique: proper angle, control, consistency, and spark placement from a bushcraft instructor's teaching framework.
Bushcraft Camp Life
Learn to brew wintergreen tea over an open fire and repurpose a fire reflector as a cooking pot hanger.
Is This the Best and Easiest Knife Sharpener Ever
Four-minute walkthrough of an affordable knife-sharpening method requiring minimal skill and gear.
Snapping Turtle From Field to Table: Cleaning, Processing & Cooking
Complete walkthrough of harvesting, cleaning, and cooking snapping turtle as a wild food resource, from water's edge to finished meal.
3 Years of Winter Bushcraft: Snow Shelter and Fireplace Build in Extreme Cold
Three-hour winter survival demonstration: building insulated snow shelters with stone fireplaces, water sourcing, cooking in sub-zero conditions, and managing wildlife encounters.
I Kept Coming Back to This Shelter: From Simple Camp to Forest Home
Eighty minutes following the iterative building and improvement of a forest shelter across seasons, demonstrating practical bushcraft techniques, fire management, and off-grid living skills.
Extreme Cold Bushcraft: Building a Campfire in the Snow
Twelve-minute walkthrough of campfire building techniques in a snowstorm and freezing conditions, emphasizing preparation and improvisation under stress.
Coho Salmon Frenzy on Vancouver Island | Catch & Cook
Fifteen minutes on catching coho salmon and smoking the day's catch for preservation, with foraged berries, on Vancouver Island.
NEW PF Poncho | Improved Shelter System & PF Poncho Pole Setup
20-minute hands-on walkthrough of poncho-based shelter configurations, pole setup, and weather protection in actual field conditions.
Is Your Axe Losing Its Bite? Here's the Secret to Getting It Razor-Sharp Again
Step-by-step axe sharpening technique to restore a dull blade to working condition.
Simple Transition Shelter with PF Poncho Poles
Two-minute walkthrough on reconfiguring poncho and tarp shelters using Pathfinder Poncho Poles for increased headroom and usable space in camp.
Building a Pyramid Shelter From Straw Bales: Bushcraft Survival
43-minute walkthrough building an insulated straw-bale shelter using bushcraft techniques, demonstrating shelter construction and natural-material assembly.
What's the Best Fire Starter? Answers for Beginners from an Instructor's Viewpoint
29-minute comparison of fire-starting methods (ferro rods, lighters, matches, tinder) with guidance on building a reliable fire kit for emergencies, camping, or bushcraft.
Building a Secret Survival Cave: The Wolf Den
Forty-minute shelter-building walkthrough: site selection, construction from natural materials, interior setup, and cold-weather overnight stay in a forest hideaway.
100km Canadian Rockies E-Bike Survival Challenge
Two adventurers test e-bike mobility and wilderness navigation across 100km of Canadian Rockies terrain with a skilled bushcrafter demonstrating outdoor survival techniques.
2 Night Summer Camp on an Island in the Wilderness
Practical wilderness camping techniques: shelter setup, fish procurement, and backcountry cooking on a remote Canadian island.
Spring Pole Snare Survival Trap
Three-minute walkthrough of building and setting a spring pole snare for small-game trapping in wilderness survival scenarios.
Winter Survival: Building 5 Epic Bushcraft Shelters from Start to Finish
46-minute walkthrough of five winter shelter builds and cold-weather fire management, from site prep through insulation and heat retention in snow.
3 Essential Tarp Hacks for Your Next Campout
Three field-tested tarp modifications—reinforced corners, tie-out loops, and center anchoring—that transform a basic tarp into a durable, weather-resistant camping shelter.
The Ultimate Tarp Center Tie-Out Trick
39-second walkthrough of a tarp center tie-out technique using a folding method to find the precise center point and tie a structural knot.
Ultimate Military Survival Knife Testing - Fire Craft Skills
34-minute walkthrough of survival knife selection and fire-starting techniques using minimal gear, including featherstick and magnesium methods.
How to Stay Bone-Dry with Just a Tarp and No Tent
44-minute walkthrough: folding a tarp into an A-frame shelter with integrated ground seal to create weatherproof protection in minimal space.
Why the A-Frame is the ultimate bushcraft shelter
38-minute walkthrough of A-frame tarp shelter construction, advantages over other designs, and the trade-off between protection and radiant heat from campfire.
The Best Multi-Purpose Canteen Cup Cook System I've Ever Used
Nine-minute walkthrough building a functional USGI canteen cup cook set: component selection, nesting organization, and cooking technique over open fire.
Survival Expert Built 4 Different Survival Shelters in the Forest | Start to Finish
44-minute walkthrough of four shelter types—lean-to, A-frame, hanging, and tree shelter—built from raw forest materials with hand tools and primitive techniques.
10 Essential Camp Knots Explained | Transition Teaching Method for Faster Learning
Nine-minute walkthrough of 10 essential camp knots using a step-by-step transition method designed to build muscle memory and understanding for bushcraft, camping, and survival contexts.
Building a Hidden Shelter in a Haystack | Bushcraft Survival
41-minute walkthrough of constructing a concealed underground shelter inside a haystack using hand tools, natural materials, and traditional bushcraft techniques.
Forget Complicated Lashings! Build a Survival Tripod in Seconds
52-second demonstration of a quick lashing method to construct a functional survival tripod without complex knots.
Best Knife? Everything Beginners Need to Know for Bushcraft, Camping, and Survival
30-minute walkthrough of knife selection for outdoor skills: fixed vs. folding blades, steel types, blade grinds, and matching tools to specific tasks.
Building a Complete and Warm Igloo Winter Bushcraft Survival Shelter With Snow and Fireplace
Hour-long hands-on demonstration of building an igloo from scratch in -10°C snow, then living in it for several days with basic tools and no modern gear.
Knife Batoning Explained: When You Should (and Shouldn't) Do It
Thirteen-minute walkthrough of batoning technique: when it's useful, proper knife selection, safe form, wood grain reading, common mistakes, and when to use other tools instead.
How to quickly adapt your tarp shelter to stay dry in rain
32-minute walkthrough on modifying a 10x10 tarp shelter to handle unexpected rain and create a weatherproof retreat for gear and occupants.
Master your shelter setup with this single-stick leverage trick
49-second demonstration of a leverage technique for efficient shelter setup using a single stick.
Stop Ruining Your Sleep System! Are You Using Your Bivy Bag All Wrong?
45-minute walkthrough on proper bivy bag setup, common mistakes, and best practices for reliable shelter in the field.
Smoking magic: low heat, big flavor
Low-temperature smoking technique for preserving and flavoring food without requiring high heat.
The Trick with the Tarp: Bushcraft for Beginners and Advanced
12-minute walkthrough of practical tarp setup techniques for outdoor shelter, scaled for both beginners and experienced builders.
Stay warm in the woods with just a single candle
One-minute demonstration of using a single candle to generate warmth in cold outdoor conditions, a minimal-gear emergency survival technique.
3 Days Solo Survival in Heavy Rain: Building a Cave Shelter with Fireplace, Bushcraft Camping
42-minute hands-on demonstration of shelter construction, fireplace building, and primitive cooking techniques during a multi-day wilderness survival challenge in wet conditions.
Bushcraft Shelter Build - Primitive Log Cabin in the Rain | Overnight Stay
26-minute walkthrough of hand-tool log cabin construction in wet conditions, including fire management, primitive roofing, and overnight shelter testing.
3 Days Solo Survival Camping: Primitive Fish Cooking, Bushcraft Skills, Tent Shelter
19-minute walkthrough of wilderness survival: catching and cooking fish, building shelter in rain, primitive fireplace construction, and camp management in Australian backcountry.
What Real Bug Out Practice Looks Like | UK Preppers Training in the Wild
14-minute behind-the-scenes footage of UK preppers conducting realistic bug-out drills, camp setup, navigation, and bushcraft skills in the field with kit testing.
I Spent Months Building a Cabin in the Wilderness | From Autumn to Winter
26-minute time-lapse of building a wilderness cabin across four seasons using only natural materials—wood, mud, and fireplace construction.
Quick Tension Loop for Bundles
47-second demonstration of a single-loop tensioning method for securing bundles with cordage.
New M81 Oil Cloth Products Made in the USA | Tarp & Cordage Tips and Tricks
Eleven minutes on oil cloth tarps, cordage selection, and field-tested shelter setup techniques for bushcraft and emergency preparedness.
Bucksaw Master Class: Geometry, Blade Selection & Performance
42-minute deep-dive on building a functional bucksaw from landscape materials—frame geometry, wood selection, blade choice, tensioning, and the physics behind efficient cutting.
Overnight Cave Camping with Minimal Gear
33-minute bushcraft demonstration: bow-drill fire, shelter selection, minimal-gear camping, foraging and cooking, and Leave No Trace principles in the Australian wilderness.
Survival On The Water's Edge: What Kit Do You Need?
Twenty-minute gear and skills walkthrough for water-edge survival instruction, covering knife, compass, cordage, trapping, and fire-building essentials.
Surviving an Avalanche in my Bushcraft Truck | Fireside Chat Ep. 14
Greg Ovens recounts two avalanche encounters and an overnight winter survival situation, with practical takeaways on emergency shelter and cold-weather decision-making.
Knife Stropping and Field Sharpening Methods
41-second guide to stropping and sharpening knife edges using leather, wood, clay, and silt—practical techniques for maintaining blades without standard sharpening gear.
20+ Camping, Survival, and Bushcraft Hacks Learned from Years in the Wilderness
Ten-minute collection of practical camping and bushcraft techniques: fire-starting, shelter-building, gear use, and wilderness navigation tips for backcountry self-reliance.
This Hack Will Blow Your Mind NOT Your Tarp Apart!!
Four-minute bushcraft demonstration of a tarp-rigging technique to prevent wind damage and improve shelter stability in the field.
3 Functional Bushcraft Shelters Constructed Start to Finish
37-minute walkthrough building three different wilderness shelters from raw materials, showing foundation, framing, and roof completion using traditional hand tools.
Building a Large Secret Dugout with a Hidden Well | Bushcraft, Survival
51-minute walkthrough of excavating and constructing a concealed underground shelter with integrated water source using hand tools and natural materials.
The Best Bushcraft Cordage for Fishing Set Line Trap
37-minute walkthrough of making natural cordage from wild materials and testing it in fish traps for food procurement.
Building a Levitating Treehouse: Tree Hut Shelter, Bushcraft, Survival
40-minute walkthrough of constructing an elevated tree shelter using natural materials, covering structural design, weatherproofing, and insulation techniques.
An Improved Compass for Preppers, Bushcraft and Survival
Five-minute walkthrough on modifying budget compasses with field-tested hacks to make them reliable for navigation in the backcountry.
Fundamental Module 2 Bushcraft Survival Course
Four-day intermediate bushcraft course expanding survival fundamentals: transitioning from modern gear to natural resources and traditional wilderness skills.
Fundamental Module 2 Bushcraft Survival Course: 4-Day Training Snapshot
Overview of advanced bushcraft fundamentals: transitioning from modern gear to natural-resource skills and traditional wilderness techniques.
Bushcraft in Heavy Rain: Building a Cozy and Warm Dugout Shelter
21-minute hands-on demonstration of constructing an insulated underground dugout shelter in wet conditions, with techniques for water drainage and thermal retention.
Winter bushcraft trip—canvas hot tent, cooking, homemade axe and knife
29-minute walkthrough of cold-weather basecamp setup: hot tent deployment, wood-fired stove operation, tool-making (axe and knife), food preparation, and shelter maintenance in sub-zero Scandinavian conditions.
Building an Igloo Winter Bushcraft Survival Shelter With Stone Fireplace
62-minute walkthrough of constructing an insulated igloo shelter and stone fireplace for winter survival, demonstrating solo wilderness shelter-building techniques.
Solo winter bushcraft trip - canvas tent, wood stove, saw horse, cooking tripod, homemade axe
46-minute walkthrough of winter basecamp setup in Danish wilderness: hot-tent heating, firewood processing, open-fire cooking, and homemade tool construction (axe, knife, drinking cup).
Fire with PET Bottle
Two-minute demonstration of using a plastic bottle to start a fire in a survival situation, with technique and practical tips.
Bushcraft Shelter Camping Under Northern Lights
Building a no-tent shelter in sub-freezing Alaska conditions, including a heated-sand-trench technique for deep-winter survival without sleeping gear, plus fire-building and cold-weather camp cooking.
4 Days Alone in Alaska — Bushcraft Camping & Foraging Food
Solo four-day Alaskan wilderness survival: shelter building, water sourcing with gravity filtration, kayak navigation in glacier-fed tidal rivers, cold-water fishing, and fire-cooked meals in sub-freezing conditions.
Hot Tent Too Cold? Make It Hotter With These Tips
Thirteen minutes of hands-on techniques for optimizing hot tent heating in sub-zero conditions, drawn from decades of field experience.
Cooking Meat in Leaf Wrap on a Fire
Three-minute hands-on demonstration of wrapping and cooking meat directly in leaves over an open fire—a foundational bushcraft technique for off-grid food preparation.