Introduction I spend more than 150 nights a year under canvas in the woods or on expedition running a busy bushcraft school. It’s important to have a reliable light source. I have used a lot of head torches in the past. From the original brick Petzl with the square battery to super expensive lightweight head…
Introduction There are a vast range of wearable technology products on the market these days. From fitness monitors to GPS navigation tools etc. Many of us involved in Bushcraft and other outdoor activities like to monitor our performance and log routes etc. It is interesting to look back at previous routes we have paddled or…
Introduction. I am rather fond of cutting tools all types and like to have different sets of tools for different tasks, rather than grabbing a gouge from here and an axe from there. Running various courses to also much easier to manage my time and keep track of kit. With Christmas just around the corner…
Introduction. For winter camping it’s good to have a heat source in your shelter. We all know the dangers of open fires and barbecues and the obvious solution is a stove. However most stoves are both heavy and bulky, This titanium flat pack stove is light and combustion chamber to heat a sizeable shelter. Manufacturers…
Introduction I had been looking for a new wood burning stove for camp cooking for some time. Cooking and heating water over the open fire is great but it can get expensive on fuel. Even though I have access to a lot of wood its surprising how much as I can go through in a…
Price £28.74 plus shipping from Classic Hand tools. Introduction Carving using traditional tools is an incredibly rewarding pastime. You are able to develop a real relationship with wood that using power tools doesn’t allow. I enjoy carving Kuksa and bowls from greenwood. So when asked what I wanted for my birthday I asked for a…
Making cordage from natural materials is a fundamental bushcraft skill; attend any basic bushcraft course and the chances are you’ll learn how to turn such as nettles or willow bark into lengths of string. However having learnt this new skill you’re faced with the question of what use it can be put to other than…
It is important to remember that despite media reports to the contrary you are highly unlikely to be the victim of a violent assault. Millions of people make journeys every year in comfort and safety. However a small number of people are unfortunate enough to encounter a violent criminal. This article is not a complete…
Winter is fast approaching so it is once again time to think about checking your existing Emergency Car kit or putting one together. A large holdall is best for storing your kit in, kept in the boot of the car but if bad weather is expected or you need to make journeys during storms or…
There are occasions when you may not be willing to carry a man-made shelter. Sometimes it is fun to build a natural shelter. In a survival situation you may have no choice but to construct a natural shelter. It is not a decision that should be made lightly. Before choosing to make a shelter you…