{"title":"School: Bushcraft","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"advanced-bushcraft","title":"Advanced Bushcraft","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Bushcraft Course – Master Long-Term Outdoor Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake your outdoor readiness to the next level with the Advanced Bushcraft Course! This four-day, three-night immersive experience is designed for students who have completed the\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coalcrackerbushcraft.com\/products\/basic-bushcraft\"\u003e Basic Bushcraft Course\u003c\/a\u003e and are eager to deepen their knowledge and skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLed by our expert instructors, you’ll tackle advanced challenges and refine your critical thinking, tool-making, and outdoor preparedness. This course emphasizes living minimally while learning to maximize the resources available in nature, helping you achieve a balance of sustainability and comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn to do more with less. The Advanced Bushcraft Course focuses on utilizing your gear and the natural environment to enhance camp life. You’ll develop critical skills for tool repair, creation, and maintenance, and explore techniques to remain stress-free during outdoor adventures. This course emphasizes living minimally while thriving optimally, equipping you for long-term sustainability in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course combines hands-on fieldwork and in-depth instruction to master advanced bushcraft techniques:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding Long-Term Sustainability\u003c\/strong\u003e: Build skills to live comfortably for extended periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Development\u003c\/strong\u003e: Assemble and optimize gear for long-term living.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding Pack Frames\u003c\/strong\u003e: Craft efficient and durable carrying solutions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlues and Binding Agents\u003c\/strong\u003e: Learn to make and use natural adhesives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Tarp Shelters\u003c\/strong\u003e: Create versatile, weather-resistant shelters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaw Techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nomenclature, use, and crafting saws in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarving, Binding, and Weaving\u003c\/strong\u003e: Make practical and decorative items from natural materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCandle Making\u003c\/strong\u003e: Craft light sources using natural and available resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAxe Repair in the Field\u003c\/strong\u003e: Maintain and repair your axe to ensure functionality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeatherwork\u003c\/strong\u003e: Create and repair leather items for outdoor use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants must bring the following items to the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Gear \u003c\/strong\u003e(This gear must be carried with you throughout the entire course)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coalcrackerbushcraft.com\/collections\/new-products\/products\/the-coalcracker-knife\"\u003eFixed Blade Knife\u003c\/a\u003e (similar to the Coalcracker 2.0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49P02Ds\"\u003e16” to 24” Forest Axe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49QIneM\"\u003eBowsaw Blade\u003c\/a\u003e (dry wood preferred)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DtA0cP\"\u003e100' Bankline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/41HeIm8\"\u003e100' Paracord\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4gnQC4p\"\u003e25' of 1\" Nylon 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href=\"https:\/\/coalcrackerbushcraft.com\/products\/crafting-needles?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=needles\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eCrafting Needles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coalcrackerbushcraft.com\/products\/s-needle?_pos=3\u0026amp;_psq=needles\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eS Needle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ZOAFx2\"\u003eHeadlamp\u003c\/a\u003e with Spare Batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ZL3b2n\"\u003eNotepad \u003c\/a\u003eand Pencil\/Pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coalcrackerbushcraft.com\/products\/oilskin-haversack?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=4a4cda748\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eHaversack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary Gear \u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eItems you need to have available, but don’t need to carry with you daily)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coalcrackerbushcraft.com\/products\/oilcloth-tarp?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ff1ce0960\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eOilcloth Tarp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coalcrackerbushcraft.com\/products\/wool-blanket?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=wool+\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eWool Blankets for Sleeping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48HGS3Q\"\u003eSleeping Pad \u003c\/a\u003eand\/or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coalcrackerbushcraft.com\/products\/gum-blanket?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=a5e2590d5\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eGum Blanket\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9:00 AM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ringtown, Pennsylvania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expand your knowledge of natural resources and outdoor sustainability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn-Site Amenities:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortaJohn bathrooms available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents will have access to their vehicles during class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater is available; we recommend bringing 1–2 additional gallons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Students are responsible for their own meals. We recommend packing nonperishable foods and snacks for convenience during breaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccommodations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Students will remain on school grounds and sleep in tarp shelters built during training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn email with more details about the class will be sent one week prior.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Age: 16 years and older\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinors under 16 with outdoor experience are welcome, but parents should evaluate their readiness based on the physical and mental demands of the course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompletion of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coalcrackerbushcraft.com\/products\/basic-bushcraft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic Bushcraft Course\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSign Up Today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster advanced outdoor skills and learn how to live minimally while thriving in nature. The Advanced Bushcraft Course equips you with the techniques and knowledge to embrace long-term sustainability and enhance your wilderness experience. Reserve your spot now and take the next step in your bushcraft journey!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coalcracker Bushcraft","offers":[{"title":"11\/12\/2026 - 11\/15\/2026","offer_id":46997869134063,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/1471\/9922\/products\/AdvancedBushcraft.jpg?v=1613395114"},{"product_id":"bushman-class","title":"Bushman","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCOURSE DESCRIPTION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLong-term sustainable wilderness living requires a multifaceted knowledge base. The Bushman Course combines skill sets from survival and bushcraft to create permanency in a wilderness environment. Going beyond short- and extended-term living, the Bushman Course explores true wilderness long-term sustainability—achieved through securing food from the land, constructing tools and furniture in the wilderness, and understanding how to troubleshoot upcoming issues. Following the traditions of the long hunters and pioneers of the past, the Bushman Course will develop the skills needed to live a self-sustaining lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIELD AND CLASSWORK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern Trapping Techniques and Tactics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFur Handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHunting Techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Timber Work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodland Furniture Building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging Large Camps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic Blacksmithing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamp Cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Game Processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eREQUIRED KIT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants must bring the following items to the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimary Gear \u003c\/b\u003e(This gear must be carried with you throughout the entire course)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed Blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForest Axe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100’ Paracord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb Roll of #36 Bankline\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlint and Steel Firestarting Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary Gear\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cspan\u003eItems you need to have available, but don't need to carry with you daily)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24” Bow Saw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQueen Size Wool Blanket or Sleeping Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOilcloth Tarp or Hot Tent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScotch Eye Auger Bit\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 - #11 Double Long Spring Traps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 - Pennsylvania Legal Cable Restraints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 in 1 Trapping Tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirt Shifter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrapping Pan Covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 - Metal Trap Stakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePennsylvania Furtaker License (Applicable only if you are actively trapping)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotepad and Pencil\/Pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eADDITIONAL INFORMATION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents will walk approximately 1 mile each morning and will do physical work throughout the day, including splitting wood, hammering, and chopping with an axe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents will be required to obtain a Pennsylvania Fur Takers License for the course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass Location: Ringtown, Pennsylvania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass Start Time: 9:00 am\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents will stay on school grounds during the course and sleep in tarp shelters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents are welcome to bring traditional tents such as wall tents, hot tents, or tipis for this course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortaJohn bathrooms are available on-site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents will have access to their vehicles during class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents will make group meals each evening of the course. All other meals are the responsibility of the student.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo truly get the most out of this experience, we advise you to pack all of your gear into camp on Day 1 and live as if you were on the frontier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn email with additional details about the course will be sent one week prior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eAGE REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum age of 18. 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