Woodcraft

A practical field manual presents straightforward guidance on building and outfitting camps, procuring and preparing outdoor foods, and organizing gear for extended stays in the woods. It treats firecraft in detail, comparing match types, waterproofing methods, lighting techniques in wind, and fire arrangements for different uses. Tools and techniques receive step-by-step attention, including ax work, making and using snowshoes, and approaches to winter travel and moving through pathless forest. Additional chapters cover packing, blankets, stoves and shelter construction, and the text is supplemented with author sketches that illustrate procedures, layouts, and equipment handling.