Bushcraft First Aid

From wilderness expert Dave Canterbury and outdoor survival instructor Jason Hunt comes the next installment in the New York Times bestselling Bushcraft series—a go-to first aid resource for anyone headed into the woods.Out in the woods or on top of a mountain, there’s no calling 9-1-1. Bushcraft First Aid teaches you how to be your own first responder. The authors’ years of experience and training will help hikers and backpackers deal with a variety of emergency situations, from cuts and burns to broken bones and head injuries. You’ll also learn what to pack and how to make bandages, dressings, and slings at a moment’s notice. As bushcraft experts, Canterbury and Hunt explain how to use plants as medicine to treat various conditions. Bushcraft First Aid provides the lifesaving information you need to keep yourself and your fellow hikers safe on the trail.

"It’s not the first thing you want to think about, but what if you’re camping and someone gets hurt or sick? This book has it all for staying alive in the woods when things go from bad to worse." —Mlive.com, "A primer on backcountry medical safety wrapped up in one handy book. Modeled after old-school survival manuals, this book offers an in-depth knowledge of survival skills, in layman's terms. It is clearly written, easy to index, and easy to use. This book could be a lifesaver—literally. It could make a great first aid book for those Scouts in your life, or any other outdoor fanatic you care about." —Outdoor Life, "There’s no 911 in the woods but thank goodness there’s Bushcraft First Aid. A go to guide for first aid. Bushcraft teaches you how to be your own first responder, showing you how to deal with a variety of situations." —Lumberjac.com, "Wilderness expert Dave Canterbury shows you the way to be a learned first responder … and how to maintain an overall safe environment for everyone on the trail. It’s outdoor lifesaving techniques at its finest." —HiConsumption, "Before taking to the trails and getting off-the-grid think about packing this essential field manual. The Bushcraft First Aid is a book packed with practical advice on how to deal with a variety of emergency situations when 9-1-1 is out of reach." —Material Gear

Dave Canterbury is the coowner and supervising instructor at the Pathfinder School, which USA TODAY named as one of the Top 12 Survival Schools in the United States. He has been published in Self Reliance Illustrated, New Pioneer, American Frontiersman, and Trapper’s World. Dave is the New York Times bestselling author of Bushcraft 101; Advanced Bushcraft; and The Bushcraft Guide to Trapping, Gathering, and Cooking in the Wild.Jason A. Hunt first received his training in survival from civilian and military experts by way of his martial arts experience, which spans thirty years. Jason is the author of Pathfinder Wilderness First Aid, a contributor to several magazines, and a weekly co-host on Pathfinder TV.