Dave Canterbury wiki-bio, age, net worth, wife, kids.

Dave Canterbury is the first cast member of the reality survival series, Dual Survival. When plans were drawn for Dual Survival, the producers wanted to pair up a wildlife expert with a former military man. For this, the producers would seemingly run chemistry tests. But Cody Lundin and Dave Canterbury shared amazing chemistry both on-screen and off the cameras. The laid-back wild-life expert and the watchful military veteran, the pair attracted fans from around the world. The pair laid the groundwork for the series, which came in handy years down the line. In this article, we will take a closer look at what little is known about Dave Canterbury. 

Dave Canterbury Facts

Full name	David Michael Canterbury
Date of birth	September 19, 1963
Place of birth	United States
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Gender	Male
Sexuality	Straight
Height (approx)	5 feet 11 (180 cm)
Weight	87-98 Kg
Hair color	Grey & White
Eye color	Brown
Military service	U.S. Army (1981-87)
Military rank	Sergeant
Military units	984th Military Police Company, 260th Military Police Company
Occupation	Survival instructor, author, former television presenter
TV shows	Dual Survival (2010-11), Dirty Rotten Survival (2015)
Books	Survivability for the Common Man (2010), Bushcraft 101 (2014), Advanced Bushcraft (2015)
Awards	New York Times Best Seller list for Bushcraft 101
Controversies	Lied about his military record and was fired from Dual Survival
YouTube channel	Dave Canterbury
YouTube subscribers	816K (as of August 2023)
YouTube views	139 million (as of August 2023)
YouTube videos	1600 (as of August 2021)
YouTube topics	Survival skills, bushcraft, camping, hunting, fishing, etc.
Survival philosophy	The “5 Cs of Survivability”: a cutting tool, a combustion device, cover, a container, and cordage
Notable survival skills	Cauterizing an injury using gunpowder and fire, making a bow drill fire, building a shelter, trapping animals, etc.
Net Worth (estimated)	$2 M USD
Marital Status	Married
Wife	Iris Canterbury

Lying in his resume

Similar to his predecessor Joseph Teti, Dave Canterbury lied on his resume. Both Joseph and Dave chose to lie about their military training, but unlike Joseph, Dave admitted that he lied to the producers. On his resume, Dave mentioned that he was a sniper in the army. This was just one of Dave’s claims which was proven to be false. While the man had some record of serving in the Army from 1981-87, most of his facts turned out to be lies. His record shows that Dave served as a Sergent in the 984th Military Police Company, and 260th Military Police Company.

After leaving the series, Dave revealed on YouTube, “Did I embellish some of the things on my resume? I did. I didn’t do it to hurt anyone. I didn’t do it to make things difficult for anyone in my family. I actually did it too, number one, better my family.”

Fired from the series Dual Survival

Dave and Cody were the very first survivalist and military combo. So when news got out that Dave had lied on his resume, the producers decide to fire Dave from the series. After all, the entire series was built on trust. The whole idea of pairing up was to have someone to watch your back at all times. But after Dave’s lie was caught, the producers caught on fire and fired him from the series. Dave appeared in a total of two seasons: 1 and 2. But the showrunners made no progress in hiring, as his predecessor Joseph Tite was also believed to have lied about his military training. 

Personal Life: Dave is a married man

On the outside, Dave seems a man to enjoy alone time in some remote wilderness of nature. Contrasting to his professional traits Dave shares a home and enjoys a blissful marriage with his wife of many years. He is married to Iris Canterbury. The couple tied the knot in 2002 and since have been together. Dave is said to have two children with his wife.

Wiki/Bio

Dave Canterbury was born on the 19th of September 1963. He joined the US Army in 1981 and stayed in service till 1987. After his time in the army, Dave started working as a survival expert and an instructor. Over the years, Dave has worked on a reptile farm, then as a commercial fisherman and diver in Florida.

Dave has also written a couple of books focusing on the survival aspect. His first book was the  Bushcraft 101 in 2014 Bushcraft 101 in 2014, which made it into the New York Times Best Sellers List. He went on to release two more books entitled, Survivability for the Common Man (2011), and Advanced Bushcraft (2015).

Apart from his life as a survival expert, Dave is also one of the instructors at the Pathfinder School in southeast Ohio. He imparts years of experience and knowledge in the form of survival techniques. Dave calls them the “5 Cs of Survivability”. He also has a YouTube channel where he puts up regular videos relating to survival.

Net Worth

As of 2023, Dave Canterbury has an estimated net worth of $2 Million. He has earned it from various sources. Not just one he sells his books, merchandise, and online courses he also gets paid for his TV appearances and endorsements.

FAQs

Question	Answer
What are the 5 Cs of Survivability?	The 5 Cs of Survivability are a cutting tool, a combustion device, cover, a container, and cordage.
What is the difference between bushcraft and survival?	Bushcraft is more of a long-term mindset, and it uses the landscape to be more comfortable in the longer term. Survival in the short term begins with what you have in your kit.
What are some of the books that Dave Canterbury has written?	Some of the books that Dave Canterbury has written are Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival, The Bushcraft Field Guide to Trapping, Gathering, & Cooking in the Wild, Bushcraft First Aid, Advanced Bushcraft and Bushcraft Illustrated.
What is the name of the school that Dave Canterbury founded and co-owns?	The name of the school that Dave Canterbury founded and co-owns is The Pathfinder School.
What are some of the survival-based television shows that Dave Canterbury has starred in?	Some of the survival-based television shows that Dave Canterbury has starred in are Dirty Rotten Survival, Dual Survival and an episode of Shark Week – How Sharks Hunt.
Where was Dave Canterbury born?	Dave Canterbury was born in United States on September 19, 1963.
What branch of the military did Dave Canterbury serve in?	Dave Canterbury served in the U.S. Army for six years from 1981.
What were some of the jobs that Dave Canterbury had after leaving the military?	Some of the jobs that Dave Canterbury had after leaving the military were working at a reptile farm and as a commercial fisherman/diver in Florida.
What is the name of Dave Canterbury’s online store?	The name of Dave Canterbury’s online store is Self Reliance Outfitters.
What are some of the topics that Dave Canterbury teaches at The Pathfinder School?	Some of the topics that Dave Canterbury teaches at The Pathfinder School are fire making, shelter building, trapping, gathering, cooking, first aid, navigation, repair, signaling and self aid.
What is the latest book that Dave Canterbury has published?	The latest book that Dave Canterbury has published is The Bushcraft Essentials Field Guide: The Basics You Need to Pack, Know, and Do to Survive in the Wild.
How does Dave Canterbury define bushcraft?	Dave Canterbury defines bushcraft as “the art of using natural materials within your environment to survive comfortably in nature”.
What are some of the tools that Dave Canterbury recommends for bushcraft?	Some of the tools that Dave Canterbury recommends for bushcraft are a knife, an axe, a saw, a fire steel, a metal pot, a tarp or wool blanket, a rope or cordage, a compass and a bandana.
How does Dave Canterbury approach teaching survival skills?	Dave Canterbury approaches teaching survival skills by using repetition and breaking down topics into sub-topics and tasks. He says “repetition is the key to owning a skill” and “if you can’t repeat a skill in your sleep, you don’t own that skill”.
What are some of the benefits of learning bushcraft skills?	Some of the benefits of learning bushcraft skills are developing self-reliance, confidence, creativity, problem-solving abilities and connection with nature.
How can one learn more about bushcraft from Dave Canterbury?	One can learn more about bushcraft from Dave Canterbury by reading his books, watching his videos on YouTube or attending his courses at The Pathfinder School.
What are some of the challenges or dangers that Dave Canterbury has faced in his survival adventures?	Some of the challenges or dangers that Dave Canterbury has faced in his survival adventures are extreme weather conditions, wild animals, injuries, infections and dehydration.
How does Dave Canterbury prepare for a survival situation?	Dave Canterbury prepares for a survival situation by carrying his 10 Cs of Survivability and Sustainability kit, researching the area and weather conditions beforehand, informing someone about his plans and route and having an emergency plan.
What are some of the tips or tricks that Dave Canterbury shares for surviving in the wild?	Some of the tips or tricks that Dave Canterbury shares for surviving in the wild are using natural resources wisely and respectfully, making fire with different methods and materials, building shelters with different designs and purposes, setting traps and snares for small game, identifying and harvesting edible and medicinal plants, cooking food with different techniques and tools, treating wounds and illnesses with natural remedies, navigating with a compass and landmarks, repairing gear with simple materials and signaling for rescue with fire, sound or light.
What are some of the goals or projects that Dave Canterbury has for the future?	Some of the goals or projects that Dave Canterbury has for the future are expanding his school and store, writing more books, producing more videos and podcasts, collaborating with other survival experts and instructors and exploring new places and cultures.