Bushcraft vs Conservation work
Bushcraft and conservation work have 90% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Bushcraft | Conservation work |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 4 hours a week | 4 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $60 | Free |
Choose bushcraft if
- Costs more to start
- Takes longer to get good at
- More creative
About $60 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose conservation work if
- Cheaper to start
- Quicker to pick up
- More about following a method
Free to start, and little or nothing after that.
What you'll need
- Bushcraft: Bushcraft Knife, Course day Full cost breakdown
- Conservation work: Free to start, and little or nothing after that. Full cost breakdown