Pocket Field Guide

This outdoor skills guide offers practical instruction on identifying, harvesting, and processing natural cordage fibers from six North American plants and trees, including Basswood, Dogbane, Milkweed, Yucca, Cattail, and Nettles. It covers traditional methods such as scutching, heckling, retting, and ancient techniques like the Reverse Wrap to transform fibers into durable rope. Whether for survival, wild crafting, or connecting with ancestral skills, this resource emphasizes the importance of mastering natural cordage-making as a foundational survival skill.