Kelly harlton, dale kiselyk, and randy breeuwsma along with knowledgeable instructor trainees and mors kochanski teachings. Mors kochanskis bushcraft is chock full of useful techniques like this and a gold mine for anyone interested in acquiring more backcountry skills. Northern buschcraft, written by mors kochanski is a book that belongs in the library of anyone interested in bushcraft or wilderness survival. Dec 05, 2019 the great mors kochanski, who i regard as the most worthy successor to horace kephart died this morning from complications of mesothelioma.
He acquired an international following and instructed for both military and civilians in canada, the us, the uk and sweden. Mors originally named his book northern bushcraft to distinguish it from graves book on bushcraft in australia. Outdoor skills and wilderness survival by mors kochanski at indigo. Mors kochanski books canadian outdoor equipment co. He has acquired an international following and has. I was one of the fortunate ones to attend his course while he was here in 2009 and i came away from that with so many bits of information that only someone like mors could impart and some of which cannot be found in books. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. I have read quite a few bushcraft and survive books and in my opinion theyre all good. We believe in oldschool quality, just like in the old days, when a company name stood for quality and durability. Mors originally named his book northern bushcraft to distinguish it from graves book on. Any book that teaches a person how to stay alive in the wilderness with. Mors kochanski is a polish canadian bushcraft and wilderness survival instructor, naturalist, and author.
When you meet mors for the first time, you are blindsided by the amount of information he possesses. Any book that teaches a person how to stay alive in the wilderness with little tools and resources is great. Mors kochanski super shelter mors discusses the different concepts of the super shelter. It was published by lone pine and has a total of 304 pages in the book. Longtime wilderness educator mors kochanski has dedicated his life to learning and teaching about the lore of the forest. In the book s introduction, kochanski states, there is nothing in the bush that does not have a use at some time or other. Mors was brought up on a relatively isolated farm in saskatchewan, where he spent a most of his time assisting his father, a carpenter who in poland had specialised in the construction of windmills and working on the farm. With that said, mors kochanskis bush craft book is hands down the best book i have read so far. A panoply of downloadable bushcraft ebooks i am a member of the online forum. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This book is one that everyone interested in bushcraft should have. Veteran wilderness survival instructor mors kochanski shares his practical, lifesaving knowledge in this book. That being said, it is not a complete layout guide which lists topics and then goes into great detail to define or describe things as to their makeup andor function. I get tremendous personal satisfaction from learning, practicing, and using my outdoor skills when i go hiking, and its become an integral part of every day hike or backpacking trip i take.
In 1988, kochanski published his first and most famous book, northern bushcraft. For over 40 years, mors kochanski has been an outdoor educator and survival instructor. But there are so many outdoor skills that i am unfamiliar with covered in mors kochanski s classic bushcraft, that i could easily spend the rest of my life. Aug 24, 2016 that man is mors kochanski, and his writings should be an essential part of your wilderness knowledge foundation. Mors kochanski is a legendary canadian bushcraft instructor and the author of very well written books such as the book by the title of. Mar 15, 2016 this is on the the original bushcraft classics. Sep 16, 2015 the second source of inspiration is by the world famous bushcraft expert mors kochanski, a woodsman who loves mora knives. It is focused around north america and so some things are specific to that area. The title of this book is bushcraft and it was written by mors kochanski.
I keep it by my bedside, usually reading from it for a few minutes before i fall asleep. Mors kochanski is a bushcraft and wilderness living legend who i have followed and admired for many years, his book, mentioned above was previously known as northern bushcraft and was later renamed bushcraft. I agree with many of his points and kept true to many of his recommendations. Longtime wilderness educator mors kochanski has dedicated his life to lea. While mors himself calls it the super shelter, here at karamat we like to call it the mors kochanski. With clear instructions, extensive use of diagrams and a color photo supplement, this comprehensive reference includes all the practical skills and knowledge essential for you to survive and enjoy the wilderness. Considered by many to be a grandmaster of wilderness survival and primitive skills, mors kochanski is credited with popularizing the term bushcraft and coining.
Outdoor skills and wilderness survival by mors kochanski will teach you the astonishing lore of the forest. Nov 12, 20 mors kochanski super shelter mors discusses the different concepts of the super shelter. Lighting and maintaining a fire chopping wood and felling. Top 10 survival concepts i learned from mors kochanski bull. Richard graves book was in many ways the predecessor of mors bushcraft book.
With plenty of diagrams, photo supplements and concise instructions, bushcraft by mors kochanski will allow you to know the practical, essential skills that are paramount to survive in the wildness. Bushcraft emphasizes selfsufficiency through knowledge and improvisation as opposed to reliance on advanced gear and technology. Mors kochanski was one of the people responsible so bringing bushcraft back into the public arena. These guidance can certainly make all of us a lot more usa. Ive already reread my copy several times and plan to reference it for years to come. The inuit snow house by mors kochanski and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In 1954 his family moved to prince albert, where he frequented the local library and took particular interest in two books. In addition, there is an expansion on his great booklets within the new book.
In a nutshell, the survival information that did not make it into mors kochanskis classic book, northern bushcraft can be found in the new e book, basic safe travel and boreal survival handbook. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. With clear instructions, extensive use of diagrams and a color photo supplement, this comprehensive reference includes all the practical skills and knowledge essential to not only survive but enjoy the wilderness. When we visited him, mors was saying he was working on a new book, so. Mors kochanski boulder outdoor survival school winter living skills course alberta, canada. Karamat wilderness ways bushcraft, wilderness living and. Mors kochanski has been an outdoor educator and survival instructor for over 40 years, twenty three of which as a sessional professor for the university of alberta. Bushcraft godfathers kephart, nessmuk, kochanski favorite. Mors kochanskis grand syllabus was written to give the reader a complete list and layout of the skills one should seek to achieve as well as learn in order to be a true bushcraft instructor.
Top 11 best books for wilderness survival and bushcraft. Outdoor skills and wilderness survival additional viewers are able to come to a decision with regards to a book. Mors was one of those people you could sit and listen to all day. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. When you buy a product from us, you will know that you have purchased something that will last for many years to come. Kochanski and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
After reading a brief article on his try stick article coming soon, i remembered his book bushcraft. Mors kochanski is one of the most respected individuals in this field. Outdoor skills and wilderness survival 2rev ed by mors kochanski isbn. Mors was a lifelong student of the natural world and how to travel, live in it and study it. The second source of inspiration is by the world famous bushcraft expert mors kochanski, a woodsman who loves mora knives. Joined mar 9, 2018 messages 97 likes 511 location iowa. Best books for wilderness survival and bushcraft in 2020. With plenty of diagrams, photo supplements and concise instructions, bushcraft by mors kochanski will allow you to know the practical, essential skills. Outdoor skills and wilderness survival by mors kochanski.
Bushcraft by mors kochanski, 9781772072, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Kochanski summed up his philosophy with an appropriately concise quote. Mors kochanski is a life long wilderness educator from canada. A panoply of downloadable bushcraft ebooks mungo says bah. While mors himself calls it the super shelter, here. Mors kochanski november 10, 1940 december 5, 2019 was a canadian bushcraft and wilderness survival instructor, naturalist, and author. Mar 15, 2016 longtime wilderness educator mors kochanski has dedicated his life to learning and teaching about the lore of the forest. The great mors kochanski, who i regard as the most worthy successor to horace kephart died this morning from complications of mesothelioma. For example, just the first two pages of his chapter on the birches had 17 facts that i was unaware of and i have lived around and worked with these trees my whole life birches were among the first trees to move north in the wake of the receding glaciers bushcraft is an amazing read. A panoply of downloadable bushcraft ebooks i am a member of the online forum, a great place to learn, to share ideas, and to get to know other folks who are also interested in outdoors and bushcraft concepts and activities. Put simply, freedom connected with speech we all totally helped. Im sorry to hear this mors book bushcraft was one of my favorite books on the subject. Kochanski lasted only one year as a scout, due to disappointment in what he perceived as a lack of seriousness on the part of his fellow scouts and the scout masters aversion to camp craft skills. Bushcraft by mors kochanski canadian outdoor equipment co.
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