Packing for a Long Canoe Trip
There is little better than getting away from it all and paddling the rivers of beautiful Scotland. However, knowing what to pack for a long canoe trip (and keeping your kit…
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Hypothermia – Signs and Prevention
Hypothermia Hypothermia can be a killer out on the trail. It arises when the body’s core temperature drops too far below its normal temperature of 37 degrees. In this blog…
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Tree ID in Winter
In this week’s blog post we will be looking at plant and tree identification in the UK in winter. As the nights draw in and the temperatures drop, being…
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Lighting a Fire in the Winter
In this week’s blog post we will look at fire lighting in winter. We will look at the importance of being able to light a fire in winter, some useful…
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Suntan Lotion or Raincoats
In this week’s blog post we’re going to show you how to predict changes in the English weather – read on to find out more. Preparing to go out in…
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Char Cloth, Vaseline and Other Alternative Fire lighting Means
In our mind there is little better than sitting around a campfire; as Henry David Thoreau said, “The fire is the main comfort of the camp, whether in summer or…
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Bow Drills: A Beginners Guide to Making and Using One in the UK
Welcome to this week’s blog post. This week we’re taking an in-depth look at that most impressive tool for friction fire lighting – the bow drill. We will be teaching…
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Friction Fire Lighting in the UK – an Introduction
Friction fire lighting might be one of the most important bushcraft skills. Along with shelter building and the ability to source food and water, friction fire lighting is one of…
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Lighting a Fire in Wind and Rain: Tips, Tricks and Cotton Wool
Over the next four weeks, we will be looking at fires, fire lighting methods, materials, and tips. In this week’s blog, we’re taking a look at fire lighting in the…
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How to Cook for the Camp: An Intro to Eating Well Outdoors
Cooking for several people while at camp can be difficult task whether you’re cooking over a fire or a stove. In this blog, we talk about how to make cooking…
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