For many, winter means less time outside, but it doesn’t have to stop you completely. Yes, if you are juggling work and family commitments around your time out in the woods, the reduced daylight hours can make it feel more limiting and restrictive. But you have a head torch, right? It sounds flippant doesn’t it,…
It’s easy to get used to the luxuries of modern life – fresh water at just the turn of a tap, heat at the touch of a button, food in abundance delivered right to your door. But what would you do if there wasn’t water from the tap? Or heat from a radiator? And what…
In the world of bushcraft, fire is an essential element. It provides warmth, light, a means of cooking, and the ability to purify water. One of the key skills to master in bushcraft is the art of starting a fire using natural materials. While modern fire lighting materials are readily available, there is a certain…
In a survival situation foraging is obviously an essential skill, so it is good to have a deep understanding of what is safe to eat, where to find it and when it’s in season. But in a non-survival situation foraging also has great benefits. Not only can you provide your body with some great nourishment,…
The humble sleeping bag. Often overlooked, under appreciated, but a very valuable piece of kit. Get it right and you have a warm, restful night to recharge for the next day of adventures. But get it wrong, and wow! You’re in for a long cold night of shivering and discomfort, or worse. Sleep is an…
Just because the seasons have changed doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Camping in winter, whether in a tent, under a tarp or in a natural shelter can be just as much fun as sleeping out in the warmer seasons. You will learn so much more, enhance your skills and it will feel even…
We are now well and truly into the summer months and the vegetation all around us seems to be thriving. Amongst the woodland, hedgerows and incredible plant life on your adventures, there are edible delights all around, which makes foraging in summer even more rewarding. It is vital to remember that many plants look similar…
Hypothermia Hypothermia is classed as a medical emergency and occurs when the body loses heat faster then it can produce heat. It is obviously best to stay warm and aim to prevent hypothermia but none of us are immune, and if it does occur you need to know how to spot it and what action…
Dehydration In Winter Dehydration only happens in summer, right? Wrong! Dehydration can certainly be a problem in the warmer summer weather, but equally it is an issue as the temperature drops during the winter months too, but why? In the cold our thirst response, the signals that tell us that we are actually thirsty, are…
Making a Bow Drill Set Being able to create fire by friction is a fundamental skill in bushcraft. Not only is it a fire lighting method that has been used for thousands of years but is a technique that could save your life out in a survival situation. Making a bow drill set can seem…
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