Bushcraft 101 vs Advanced Bushcraft
Trying to decide between Bushcraft 101 and Advanced Bushcraft? Here's how they compare, using only the edition details we've verified. "Not verified" means we couldn't confirm that detail, not that it's missing from the book.
Both are by Dave Canterbury. Both are listed in our bushcraft section.
| Field | Bushcraft 101 | Advanced Bushcraft |
|---|---|---|
| Author | Dave Canterbury | Dave Canterbury |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster, Inc. | Adams Media Corporation |
| Edition | 2014 edition | 2015 edition |
| Edition year | 2014 | 2015 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781440579776 | 9781440587986 |
| Pages | 256 | Not verified |
| Skill level | Beginner | Intermediate |
| Format | Not listed | Not listed |
| Free legal PDF | No | No |
| Topics | Bushcraft, General survival | Bushcraft |
| Buy | Bookshop.orgAmazon | Bookshop.orgAmazon |
Who should get which
Get Bushcraft 101 if…
- you want a beginner-level book (we rate Advanced Bushcraft intermediate)
- you also want coverage of general survival
Dave Canterbury's core bushcraft skills: tools, fire, shelter, and the '5 Cs'.
Get Advanced Bushcraft if…
- you want an intermediate-level book (we rate Bushcraft 101 beginner)
Longer-term wilderness living skills, picking up where Bushcraft 101 leaves off.
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