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Introductions
Tell us a little about yourself and why you are interested in bushcraft. Say as much or as little as you are comfortable with.
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General Bushcraft Discussion
General discussion threads for bushcraft.
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BushClass USA
This is the new online education forum, that is free for all members of Bushcraft USA. Terry Barney of Midwest School of Bushcraft is the lead instructor.
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Events
A place to post up notice, plan, or organize any type of event including bushcraft meets, rendezvous, or gatherings.
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Buy, Sell and Trade
Vendor/Hobbyist Classifieds
Classified section where Vendors and Hobbyists may list their items. To post an ad here you must purchase a Vendor or Hobbyist subscription.
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Supporter Knife Trade Blanket
WTB/WTS/WTT classified ads for KNIVES ONLY. You must be a supporter to list an ad. Anyone may buy from or trade with a supporting member but you may not sell any item on the forum without a membership. All other gear is to be listed in the Supporter Trade Blanket forum.
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Supporter Trade Blanket (Not Knives)
WTB/WTS/WTT classified ads, do not list knives here. You must be a supporter to list an ad. Anyone may buy from or trade with a supporting member but you may not sell any item on the forum without a membership. There is a separate trade blanket for knives so please don't list them here.
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Activities
Outings, Trips & Expeditions
Discussions on bushcraft day trips, overnights, long term trips, or meets.
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Winter Camping
Skills, gear, clothing, and tips related to cold weather or snow camping.
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Transportation
Forum for discussion of your modes of conveyance...land, sea or air.
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Skills
Self-made Gear
Anything that can be made with your skills, that will assist or support you in your bushcraft adventures.
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Homesteading
For those with the knowledge or the desire to improve your self-reliance.
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Preparedness
A place to discuss homesteading, preparing for natural disasters, alternative energy, gardening, raising livestock or something of that nature.
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Fire
Methods of starting fire, acquiring tinder, best wood to use, etc. An essential skill in bushcraft.
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Hunting, Fishing & Gathering
Hunting, trapping, wild edibles, food preparation and food preservation.
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Bush Medicine
You need to know self-aid for the woods, lakes, rivers, swamps, etc. Share your first aid kits and tips here.
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Other Skills
Making cordage, navigation, signaling, and any other bushcraft skill we forgot.
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Flora, Fauna & Funga
The place for information and pictures of flora, fauna and funga.
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Gear / Kit
Shelter
What type of shelter is best, or what do you use?
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Hammocks
Its a hangin' thang.
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Clothing
Buckskin, wool and the high-tech stuff you wear while practicing bushcraft.
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Cooking & Water Purification
Cook sets, billy cans, canteen cups, dutch ovens, or a tomato soup can...what gets your vittles going? Water gathering and purification.
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Packs, Bags & Pouches
What do you use to get into the bush, and what do you carry?
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Electronics
Electronics includes GPS, Commo, head lamps, and other items that you cannot build in the bush, or that makes the experience more comfortable for you.
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Food
What you make, what you take and what you make to take.
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Reviews
Gear and equipment reviews. We want the good, the bad and the ugly.
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Gear Deals
Know of a link to a really good deal other members might be interested in? Post it here so we can all benefit. Please read the sticky for the rules of this sub-forum.
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Tools
Edged Tools
Knives, axes, tomahawks, & saws. Thought by some to be the most essential bushcraft tool... second only to knowledge.
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Firearms
Anything to do with firearms: pistol, shotgun or rifle; flintlock, percussion or cased ammo.
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Primitive Tools
Bows, atlatls, spears, scrapers, and any tool or weapon that can be made with a little bushcraft knowledge and skill.
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Vendor Forums Vendor forums for makers, manufacturers, retailers, and business owners.
Hobbyist Discussion Forum
Forums for Hobbyist goods discussions
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Skab Leatherworks and Forge
Outlandish leather goods and blacksmithing.
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Gossman Knives
"Wilderness Tools, Sharp Hardware for Big Timber" custom big game hunting & survival knives
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5col Survival Supply
5col Survival Supply offers the gear you need to survive and thrive in any environment.
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USA Made Blade
We are a small shop selling primarily American Made Knives with a strong belief in top notch customer service and wickedly fast shipping! We wish all knives were made in the U.S.A and we are doing our small part to try and make that happen!
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Wilderness Spirit
Handmade knives.
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Haase Knives
Just a young guy from Germany following his dreams trying to make the best product possible for outdoor enthusiasts like myself
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Patriot Bushcraft
Get the gear you need, outdoors! At Patriot Bushcraft we believe we, all of us, were meant to be outdoors.
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AXEMAN.ca
Quality Outdoor Tools
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Miscellaneous
Prayers & Smoke
This forum is to ask or send, prayers, smoke and condolences. This is NOT a religious forum.
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Media Forum
This is a forum for bushcraft media discussions related to movies, series, specials and documentaries.
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Local Groups
Regional groups for bushcraft events and social gatherings
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Suggestions
Please put your suggestions here for things you would like to see on Bushcraft USA.
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Books and Education
Schools, classes & books related to bushcraft, preparedness or other topics.
Private
Social Groups Category for Supporter created Social Groups. Inactive groups will be deleted.
