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Definition of "Bushcraft"
If you could concisely define what bushcraft is all about to you in 50 words or less, what would you say?
It means different things to different people but this is me having a shot...
"Bushcraft is about the skills and knowledge that allow you to thrive in a raw natural environment. Time tested techniques, often passed down by aboriginal peoples, and simple yet robust tools that strive towards self-sufficiency. Bushcraft is about being resourceful and engaging in the natural world"
It means different things to different people but this is me having a shot...
"Bushcraft is about the skills and knowledge that allow you to thrive in a raw natural environment. Time tested techniques, often passed down by aboriginal peoples, and simple yet robust tools that strive towards self-sufficiency. Bushcraft is about being resourceful and engaging in the natural world"
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by Ryan Hunt on -
Tim Smith from Jack Mountain Bushcraft says:
"There are several definitions of bushcraft floating around the web, none of which I agree with. The most common is the one used on the Wikipedia page that states that bushcraft is the long-term adaptation of survival skills. I disagree. Bushcraft goes way beyond survival skills.
Bushcraft is the active component of our interaction with nature. Both art and science, bushcraft is doing, making, crafting, traveling, building and living in the natural world using simple, low-tech tools. Static knowledge, such as how to care for tools, etc., is a small percentage of the discipline. The vast majority is active, dynamic and hands-on."
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Permalink Reply by Talbert de Jong on -
"The ability to make/craft tools and shelter, then use the tools to find and catch food and gather water.
All in such a way one could live in the wild after getting there in ones birtday suit."
There you go 38 words.
Hey, I'm new to this, so dont shoot me (with a crafted bow & arrow) if my definition is completly wrong :D
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Permalink Reply by Scott Hamilton on -
I will try in 2 different ways.
'adaptation, improvisation, preparation, realisation, co-habitation, naturalisation.'
only 6 words, wow.
or
Bushcraft is ' The art of living in comfort with what nature provides, through the use of minimum equipment and maximum knowledge '.
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Permalink Reply by Ryan Hunt on
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Very nice, reminds me of a quote from a Ray Mears episode where a lady from Samoa said how when you learn to use a fireplough you can carry fire "in your mind and in your muscles"
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Permalink Reply by Stephen Coote on -
Bushcraft: Knowledge, skills and wisdom related to living successfully in natural surroundings.
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Permalink Reply by Benjamin Reimer on -
By engaging in the act of bushcraft, we cast off the constraints that bind all of (hu)mankind, and accept concurrently the physical laws of nature and the psychological and physical attributes of the individual as the governing forces of oneself.
"Let us first be as simple and well as Nature ourselves" (Walden) - Thoreau.
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Permalink Reply by John Humphris on -
Hi Ryan...
Interesting discussion. My definition;
"The ability to enjoy the outdoors without the use or convenience of unmaintainable modern equipment or materials. The enjoyably part is important - all those little skills that make life enjoyable and pleasant make it easy to survive in comfort, Being one with the environment with minimal impact. And survival too!"
Wow 50 words...lol
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