Bushcraft vs Overlanding
Bushcraft and overlanding have 87% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Bushcraft | Overlanding |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Lively |
| To start | $60 | $500 |
Choose bushcraft if
- Cheaper to start
- Looking after living things
- More physical
About $60 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose overlanding if
- Costs more to start
- Nothing alive to look after
- Gentler on the body
About $500 to start, then about $150 a month.
What you'll need
- Bushcraft: Bushcraft Knife, Course day Full cost breakdown
- Overlanding: Water Container, Vehicle Air Compressor, Rented 4x4 Full cost breakdown