Bushcraft Skills

Creating a bushcraft toolkit from scratch
Creating a bushcraft toolkit from scratch

Creating a bushcraft toolkit from scratch Creating a bushcraft toolkit from scratch is often essential for providing the best and safest experience in the wild. Each kit should include a set of basic tools and equipment that will be useful everywhere, but also some...

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Choosing a Lightweight Bushcraft Setup
Choosing a Lightweight Bushcraft Setup

Choosing a Lightweight Bushcraft SetupEssential Gear for the Minimalist OutdoorsmanGoing away for a weekend in the car to a campsite or a short hike with an overnight stay in the woods normally means you can bring whatever gear you want. The deeper people get into the...

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The Leave No Trace Principle
The Leave No Trace Principle

The Leave No Trace PrincipleAn Essential Principle for Responsible BushcraftThe principle of "Leave No Trace" emphasizes the importance of minimizing human impact on the environment, ensuring that natural spaces remain pristine for future generations and there are no...

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The Best Freeze-Dried Food
The Best Freeze-Dried Food

The Best Freeze-Dried FoodFreeze-dried food has evolved from a survivalist’s backup plan to a mainstream pantry staple, mostly due to its long shelf life. Once the domain of space missions and military rations, freeze-dried meals are now a go-to option for campers,...

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The Best Flashlight for Emergencies
The Best Flashlight for Emergencies

The Best Flashlight for EmergenciesA source of light is always something you should have ready in case of an emergency. Whether it's a natural disaster, a power outage, or an unexpected accident, having a dependable flashlight in your kit is crucial. Unlike candles or...

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The Best Emergency Candles
The Best Emergency Candles

The Best Emergency CandlesWhen disaster strikes and the power goes out, having a reliable source of light is crucial. Whether it's a hurricane, winter storm, earthquake, or just an unexpected blackout, emergency candles provide a simple yet effective way to provide...

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How Do You Make Activated Charcoal
How Do You Make Activated Charcoal

How do you make activated charcoal?Activated charcoal has become a staple in various industries and applications, from water filtration to skincare, and even in emergency medicine to treat poisonings. Its ability to adsorb toxins and chemicals makes it highly...

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How to survive an earthquake
How to survive an earthquake

How to survive an earthquakeThe number of people killed each year by earthquakes averages out at 60,000, but it's not possible to come up with an estimated number of how many will die in any year as earthquakes are situational. In 2023, there were 61,525 confirmed...

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Surviving in the world’s poorest slums
Surviving in the world’s poorest slums

Surviving in the world's poorest slumsWhen people think of survival stories they normally picture someone stuck in the middle of the jungle or huddled under a tree in the Arctic, but there are millions of people trapped in certain areas of the world living one long,...

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10 Things that should be in every survival bunker
10 Things that should be in every survival bunker

10 Items that should be in every survival bunkerThe constantly increasing population of the world combined with its many problems has been pushing more and more people to invest in survival bunkers. Only ten years ago this tiny industry was mostly building backyard,...

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The survival aspects of Noahs Ark
The survival aspects of Noahs Ark

The survival aspects of Noahs ArkThere aren't many people who haven't heard about Noah and his Ark, even if they aren't familiar with the story or follow the religion, they still know the name. The story of Noah and the religion it belongs to can be debated until the...

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Bushcraft cooking
Bushcraft cooking

Bushcraft cooking methodsLearning a few Bushcraft cooking techniques can turn those boring leaves and roots into something special, or at least much better. The difference between bushcraft cooking and regular camp cooking is the methods and equipment involved, with...

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Surviving the Darien Gap
Surviving the Darien Gap

Surviving the Darien GapStarting in the north of Canada and running for around 19,000 miles (30,000 km) is the Pan-American Highway. This giant network of roads is considered by the Guinness Book of Records to be the longest motorable road on earth, but it does have a...

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Will humans survive climate change?
Will humans survive climate change?

Will humans survive climate change?Over the last few years, climate change has constantly been in the news, whether it's in the form of land being lost to rising tides, or yet another protest causing havoc in the streets. The argument is that with our use of current...

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The Basics

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Safety

Basic Survival skills

Learn the basics of how to survive in the wild, which are your priorities and how long can you really survive for in the wild.

How to find water in the wilderness

The average person can go for 3 days without water before they die, learn the easiest ways to find this precious resource.

Top 10 Survival tips

A quick list of 10 of the most important things to keep in mind when out in the wilderness.

Best places to practise bushcraft in Wales

With hundreds of miles of coastline and huge mountain ranges, this country really does have it all for the bushcrafting enthusiast.

The best way to practise bushcraft for beginners

Theres no need for expensive courses to help you gain survival skills, with everything you need to start you off closer to home than you think.

How to find north without a compass

A compass is one of the most important things to take on a hike, but in the event it gets lost or broken, what can you do to find your way?

How to identify poisonous plants

Learning which wild plants make a tasty meal and which ones can paralyse your lungs is an important skill to have if you spend alot of time in the wild.

Beach Foraging

From Razor clams and Cockles to as much free shrimp as you can be bothered to catch, learn where to find it and the best methods of gathering and cooking.

Cliff Foraging

Not all the best wild food is on the beaches or in the woods, with coastal cliffs holding some rare and tasty treats you just cant find anywhere else.

Choosing the best ration type

With so many different types of survival food out there its easy to get confused and choose the wrong option for your trip. Become familiar with the choices and the pros and cons of each.

How to find wild Rabbits

A quick guide on how to recognise the different signs that rabbits are in the area and how to determine their numbers.

How to make a ground oven

One of the best ways to cook a piece of meat in the wild, and one of the only methods were you can set it up and safely leave it until its done, no turning or fire stoking required.

How to escape from quicksand

Movies have made quicksand look much more dangerous than it actually is, but thats not to say it shouldn’t be avoided. Learn what not to do if you become trapped and more importantly, how to escape.

Foraging laws in the UK

The UK has pretty good foraging laws but its still possible to do something wrong when gathering wild foods, learn what you can and cant do when foraging in the wild.

How to survive a blizzard in the wilderness

A blizzard is the most dangerous type of weather you can ever be exposed to, with every second increasing dangers like frostbite. Act fast and act correctly to avoid losing a finger or two.

UK Bushcraft Laws

Learn how to NOT get into trouble from practicing bushcraft in the UK and the laws that concern your outdoor activities.