The definitive guide to building log cabins, camping shelters, blockhouses, and other efficient, rustic, and sustainable outdoor shelters.
Bradford Angier Book order






- 2023
- 2018
Basic Wilderness Survival Skills, Revised and Updated
- 396 pages
- 14 hours of reading
For everyone, whether familiar with the outdoors or not, there may come a time when you will need to know how to stay alive in the backcountry. Author Bradford Angier and editor Maryann Karinch set these basic, crucial skills out for you in clear and concise language. The book comprises a broad selection of skills, and both novice and expert alike can master them. Newly revised and updated!
- 2017
Offering practical advice for self-sufficiency, this guide explores how to find and utilize natural resources for food, water, and warmth. Brad Angier shares insights on identifying edible plants, catching fish, and navigating the wilderness. The book serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to thrive in the great outdoors, providing simple yet effective strategies for living off the land in various situations.
- 2017
Home Book of Cooking Venison and Other Natural Meats
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Focusing on sustainable cooking, this guide offers a wealth of recipes for venison and other natural meats, emphasizing enjoyment derived from nature. It provides practical tips for preparation that minimize waste and includes valuable advice on optimal storage methods for preserving leftovers. Written by off-grid expert Bradford Angier, the book is a comprehensive resource for those looking to enhance their culinary skills while respecting nature's bounty.
- 2017
Being Your Own Wilderness Doctor
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
A classic guide to basic wilderness first aid first published in 1975 and still relevant today. Here are trip-saving ways to handle the sometimes painful but rarely serious accident-health problems that can face campers, hikers, and vacationers like cuts, sprains, insect bites, blisters burns, as well as more serious issues like sprains, fractures, and dislocations. Bradford Angier is a veteran of the wilds, and co-author Dr. Russel Kodet is an expert in wilderness medicine.
- 2016
How to Eat in the Woods
- 319 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A comprehensive, practical, and reliable guide to staying alive in the woods and living off the land, by one of the most respected wilderness survivalists.
- 2008
Field Guide to Medicinal Wild Plants
- 264 pages
- 10 hours of reading
The revision of this classic guidebook offers comprehensive insights into various plants, detailing their characteristics, distribution, and medicinal properties. It includes updated taxonomy and introduces 15 new species, enhancing the resource's relevance. The guide also provides practical information on identifying and utilizing wild plants for medicinal purposes, making it an invaluable tool for herbalists and nature enthusiasts alike.
- 2001
Gourmet Cooking for Free
- 223 pages
- 8 hours of reading
This book features over 300 unique recipes by Angier for cooking wild game, fish, and wild plants. It includes dishes using big game like venison and bear, game birds such as duck and quail, and various fish like trout and salmon, offering a diverse culinary exploration of nature's bounty.
- 1970
Sixteen-year-old Nathaniel and his younger sister Kimberly, tired of the California suburban scene, runaway to their uncle who lives in the vast spruce forests of the Canadian wilderness.
- 1962
How to Stay Alive in the Woods
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
An excellent manual on the outdoors and wilderness survival.
