The Ultimate Field Guide to Crafting in Nature’s Workshop

Build useful, rustic tools and projects through a unique blend of traditional, authentic woodworking and bushcraft. In this comprehensive volume, expert woodsman and master naturalist Craig Caudill teaches 24 step-by-step, photo-illustrated ways to create an epic wilderness camp using sustainable natural materials from the woods around you.

Get back to your roots by using old-fashioned techniques and minimal power tools. Craft your complete outdoor workshop by hand, including a wilderness anvil and bushcraft mallet. Try out an old-school hunting method by sourcing and building the simplest-possible split-stick figure 4 trap. Or, experience the satisfaction of making something with your own hands by fashioning a cooking setup for your site including a camp bench, wilderness oven, and even camp utensils. These smart, simple projects are perfect for anyone who loves to live in harmony with the natural world and who’s not afraid to get their hands dirty.