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…
Introducing Your Family To Bushcraft Daily family life can be hectic. Rushing to work, school runs, clubs, pressures from bosses and meeting family needs can leave you all stressed and frazzled. Fitting in quality family time, away from screens and stresses can be hard, and often feels too much hassle to sort, but it’s worth…
Coastal Foraging To forage is to search widely for food and sustenance, but our search shouldn’t just be limited to the green environments of woodland and meadows, and being as we live on an island it makes great sense to do some coastal foraging too. Coastal foraging can bring such a variety, from shellfish to…
Basic Axe Care The axe is an essential bit of kit, whether you’re heading out to the woods for the day or off on expedition. Having an axe with you is the difference between being able stay warm and cook food or not! But how do you look after it? Let’s look at the steps…
Canoeing and Bushcraft The strong link between canoeing and bushcraft has been around for generations. Initially relied upon as a main mode of transport, canoeing for many indigenous people was a part of daily life. Often made out of birch bark, or expertly carved out of logs, traditional canoes are a far cry from the…
Introducing Your Family To Bushcraft Daily family life can be hectic. Rushing to work, school runs, clubs, pressures from bosses and meeting family needs can leave you all stressed and frazzled. Fitting in quality family time, away from screens and stresses can be hard, and often feels too much hassle to sort, but it’s worth…
Signs of Spring We are all looking forward to spring more than ever before. Having had another lockdown, but this time through the darkest bleakest part of the year, the thought of longer warmer days and nature bursting into life is more appealing than ever. The sights and sounds of the natural world starting to…
10 Wild Summer Edibles As we continue to navigate our way through this strange and crazy year, even more of us are finding solace in the great outdoors and learning the benefits of foraging wild summer edibles. Whether heading off for adventures, or just exploring the areas near our homes, we will all be noticing…
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