The full 15-course wilderness library, the 582-page searchable Field Manual, the CWS trip app with an AI Coach, and a live weekly call. Built for people who actually go.
In short: CWS Premium is the paid tier of the Camping Wilderness Skills community. For $29/month or $290/year it unlocks all 15 courses (160+ modules), the 582-page searchable Field Manual, the CWS trip-planning app with an AI Coach, and a live weekly call with founder Rodney Thompson.
160+ modules, Novice to Legend. Foundations, canoe camping, navigation, hunting, survival, wilderness first response, and more.
Every course in one 582-page book. Flip through it like a real book, or search any word and jump straight to the page.
GPS tracking, offline satellite maps, live USGS streamflow, weather radar, and an AI Coach that knows your route and skill gaps.
Your Weekly Camping Wilderness Call with Rodney, every Wednesday. Real questions, real answers.
A community of people who actually go outdoors and share what holds up in real conditions. Not a feed.
CWS Premium is the paid membership tier of Camping Wilderness Skills. It unlocks the full course library, the Field Manual, the trip-planning app, and a weekly live call.
$29 per month or $290 per year. You can cancel anytime.
All 15 courses (160+ modules), the 582-page searchable Field Manual, the CWS app (GPS, offline maps, USGS streamflow, AI Coach), and the weekly Wednesday call.
Yes. Joining THE CAMPFIRE is free and includes the community and safety-critical lessons. Premium unlocks the full system.
A 582-page book containing every course and module, fully searchable and flippable, included with Premium.
People who actually go outdoors, hikers, paddlers, hunters and families, who want a real system instead of scattered tips.
Yes, anytime.
Join THE CAMPFIRE, go Premium, and get the whole system that every Blackwater expedition runs on.
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