Pinning down an exact definition of “bushcraft” is difficult because there are differing ideas among the bushcraft community. There’s a lot of overlap between bushcraft and survival skills, but at their core, survival skills center around enduring unexpected situations in the wild with the goal of returning to civilization as quickly as possible. Bushcraft, on the other hand, is more about a purposeful and prolonged experience in the wilderness.
Interesting article, and I got sucked in this morning. I like Dan Eastland’s theory that bushcraft is popular because people are seeking connection with the skills that used to be commonplace, even if modern society does not require them any longer.
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