Hodder & Stoughton Essential Bushcraft

Everything you need to know and more Ray Mears is the man!

Autant d'infos dans un livre de cette taille avec un bon esprit et de la précision c'est vraiment un tour de force. De plus le livre est magnifiquement illustré. Bref un rapport qualité/prix imbattable. Une référence en anglais sur le sujet du Bushcraft. Bravo à l'auteur.

Lots of great info

Ray wrote a great book here for beginners and seasoned vets. The thing I like best about it is that he covers. standard and different ways to approach the different topics of the book. A lot of these I was unaware of, and I can't wait to get out and try them. The book is a little dated in some of the gear he recommends, but that doesn't mean that it is not useful. I like the recommendations he has for boots. He talks about the jungle environment and makes the point that the Military Jungle boots that were used largely in Vietnam are a great boot for using in wet/dry climates. (Got to pick up a pair of the Military's) I have a pair of Blackhawks but I remember the U.S. issue were tough boots. Just one of the many different points I picked up. This is a great book to have in your library.

I've read this book like an adventure novel: simple and clear style, full of detailed photos, written by one of the real worldwide expert of wildlife. Page by Page you can really improve your skills and learn the philosophy of bushcraft. If you want to follow the Wild, i suggest this book. Its dimensions are perfect for backpack, take it with you!