Fire, Water, Shelter - by Ryan Marshall (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

In Fire, Water, Shelter, host of Canada TV's Marshall Bushcraft, outdoor enthusiast Ryan Marshall delivers the fundamentals of traditional bushcraft with clear, concise instructions and full-color photography. It's the perfect guide for anyone interested in building a solid foundation of outdoor skills, whether you're looking to spend a weekend in the backcountry or surviving a natural disaster.

The art of bushcraft is not just about existing in an outdoor environment but interacting with it in a meaningful way. It's returning to the basic skills that have kept humans alive for millennia--building fire, constructing a protective shelter, sourcing water, making and using tools, utilizing natural materials, surviving temperature extremes, and more.

Learn:

• Which natural materials are great for fire building
• Fire-starting tools for an easy spark
• How to start a fire in the rain
• Water filtration and sterilization methods
• Obtaining water from nature
• The best lightweight cooking tools
• What foods to pack for a trip
• Bushcraft tools to put on your pack list
• Tips for dressing and sleeping comfortably
• Helpful natural materials and how to find and use them
• Ropes, knots, and hitches
• Ten camp projects provide additional skills through illustrated step-by-step instructions

Review Quotes

"A good survivalist is always learning, so absorbing this information into the mental tool kit was a pleasure. Adding it to the wilderness skills library, even more so. An extremely clean, well-written book. For veterans and greenhorn alike."

"Fire Water Shelter feels like one of those long, late-night campfire talks. It's honest, a little gritty, and full of heart. Ryan doesn't just teach bushcraft; he reminds you what it means to really live with the land. Every story and skill in here hits home for anyone who finds peace in the quiet, the challenge, and the beauty of doing things the hard way. It's the kind of book that makes you want to grab your pack and head straight back into the bush."

"Marshall's book, Fire, Water, Shelter, presents a combination of timeless bushcraft and survival techniques the reader should know to increase their capability in the woods. It has a good blend of introductory skills and a glimpse at more advanced skills under its cover."

"Ryan gives an understandable, practical, yet completely immersive experience. People with little knowledge of bushcraft can learn the basics, while others, familiar with the outdoors and being comfortable outside, can still take tips and tricks away from reading this book."

"The perfect balance of wit, hard-earned experience, and comprehensive knowledge! In Fire, Water, Shelter, skilled outdoorsman Ryan Marshall shares his valuable insight into the world of modern bushcraft. This is a must read for anyone who desires to increase their competency in the great outdoors."

About the Author

After almost dying on top of a mountain in his early 20s, outdoorsman Ryan Marshall decided to dedicate his time to learning everything he could about bushcraft and survival. For the last 10 years, Ryan has spent every other week of his life living in the woods, whether it's +100°F (37°C) or -58°F (-50°C), facing challenges and extremes and learning along the way. His efforts have translated into Marshall Bushcraft, a show on Canada's Wild TV network, and a strong social media following (@marshall_bushcraft) that looks to Ryan to learn outdoor skills and bushcraft. Ryan lives in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and also teaches in-person survival skills courses to people of all ages.