20. Crossing a Body of Water

Getting across bodies of water requires knowledge in water safety, or more advanced skills in raft building, or canoeing. Learn the basics about how to cross a stream or river without a bridge in this article. Knowing how to be safe around water can mean life or death in a wilderness situation. Knowing how to swim is actually an often overlooked survival skill; people have been doing it “since forever”.
#21. Navigating Water using a Raft or a Canoe

Of course, you shouldn’t attempt this without supervision and you should definitely not do it if you don’t know how to swim. Still, using a raft or a canoe can mean you leave behind wild animals or even other people who may want to harm you.
#22. Building a Raft

Though it’s possible that you’ll make one using paracord, duct tape and other items in your bug out bag, know that it’s entirely possible. Here’s a video showing you how to do it:
So, Which Bushcraft Skill Will You Try to Learn Next?

These are just some of the bushcraft skills that can save your life or the life of your family, especially in scenarios that involve spending weeks or even months outdoors. With some practice, your confidence and skill level increases. It’s best to learn these skills collectively instead of focusing on just one. The work to master these skills will put you well on your way to surviving an indefinite amount of time in the wild.