Amidst the endless plains of the online wilderness, a few YouTube channels stand out for viewers interested in becoming survival and bushcraft masters. Not only do these channels share crucial skills but also foster deeper relationships with the natural environment.

If you’re watching these channels to actually build skill, start with the core bushcraft skills every camper should master.

Here is a carefully selected compilation of some top YouTube channels on survival and bushcraft:

1. Primitive Technology

John Plant, creator of Primitive Technology, shows the process of how to create shelters and tools only using materials harvested in the wilds of Far North Queensland, Australia. No narration is done in his videos so that spectators can be thoroughly immersed in primitive construction. Primitive Technology is less “camping tutorial” and more pure primitive skills theatre quiet, clever and weirdly addictive. Watch it for inspiration, patience and problem-solving rather than step-by-step beginner survival advice.

The builds are extreme, but the mindset pairs nicely with simple backyard bushcraft practice.

2. Dave Canterbury

A veteran survivalist, Dave Canterbury appeared as a co-star on the reality show “Dual Survival” and operates The Pathfinder School in Ohio. His channel is filled with information about self-sufficiency and bushcraft skills and centers around the “5 Cs of Survivability”: cutting tools, combustion devices, cover, containers, and cordage.

3. TA Outdoors

Mike Pullen’s TA Outdoors combines bushcraft, survival, camping, and DIY. His videos range from constructing Viking homes the traditional way to one-night bushcraft camps, so it is an excellent resource for those who enjoy being outdoors.

4. Corporals Corner

This channel has bushcraft and survival techniques and a love of the outdoors. It features step-by-step tutorials on building shelter, starting fire, and other survival techniques and is great for beginners and advanced adventurers alike. 

If you like practical, no-bs kit talk, you’ll probably enjoy building a pocket-sized survival kit around the tools you actually know how to use.

5. Bushcraft Bear

Bushcraft Bear’s channel presents bushcraft, survival, wood cooking, and wildlife watching information. His videos usually have serene forest settings, and therefore they are informative as well as soothing to watch. 

6. Dutch Bushcraft Knives

Dedicated to knives, steels, gear, bushcraft, and the outdoors, Dutch Bushcraft Knives offers reviews and hands-on use demonstrations. The channel is well-known for its thorough testing and honest review, making it a valuable resource for knife collectors.

If their knife tests send you down a rabbit hole, start with this guide to the best pocket knives for UK camping trips.

7. BUSHCRAFT TOOLS

This channel has innovative bushcraft projects, such as building woodland cabins from unexpected materials such as plastic wrap. The show is innovative and practical, inspiring viewers to be innovative with survival techniques. 

8. Steve Wallis

Known for his innovative camping approach, Steve Wallis explores unorthodox modes of camping such as “boondocking” and “urban stealth.” His videos emphasize the idea that camping can be accomplished by anyone, even showcasing how to camp in unusual locations with minimal gear. 

Conclusion

These channels offer a wealth of information and inspiration to anyone who is interested in survival and bushcraft. From a novice looking for the basics to a seasoned wilderness individual searching for new techniques, these producers offer great information on surviving in the wild.

Don’t just watch the videos, though. Pick one skill and try a simple bushcraft project at home this week.