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The "Explorer" Gene - Is adventure in your blood?

Having recently gone to a talk hosted by ex-para and expedition guide, Levison Wood, we felt inspired to look into the mechanisms that drive us to discover, innovate and explore. According to the l...

The Best Survival Tools - Our Top 5

This had been a very long running debate in the world of bush craft and survival. Many would agree, that a knife is of primary importance, but beyond that, there is little consensus as to what need...

How to Cook on Fire

Since the dawn of time, man has been using open fire to cook and prepare food for consumption. Cooking food was a distinctive leap in the evolutionary progress of man, and in fact, was one of the f...

What is an EDC Kit and How To Build One?

Over the last 10 years or so, there has been a continually increasing trend for people to carry essential tools and equipment with them, on a daily basis. If you have not already guessed, EDC stand...

How To Get Unlost in the Wild!

At some point during any good adventurer's journeys, they will become lost. In an urban environment, this is rarely a problem, just switch on the GPS on your phone, buy an AtoZ (if you are old enou...

Camp Fire Lighting For Beginners

As anyone who has spent any time in the wild will know, fire is probably one of the most useful tools available to the outdoor adventurer. With a fire you can stay warm, cook food, boil (sterilise)...

Ten Great Knives For Bushcraft

What is the best knife for bush craft - the one you have with you! It may be an old adage but it is a good one. Ultimately, most knives will do many useful jobs, but are some better than others - o...

How To Choose The Perfect Bush Craft Knife

There is no such thing as the perfect bush craft knife. Bush craft is an understanding of the natural environment and how to thrive within it. When you understand this, the nature of bush craft, yo...

A Guide To Stealth Camping

Just what is stealth camping? When most people think about camping, images of fields of white caravans and tents, arranged in a closely knit grid with people, melting ice creams, pets and children...

Top Ten Foods For Camping, Hiking and Bush Craft

BOIL IN THE BAG OR BROIL IN THE PAN?   So, you have found your ideal campsite, the shelter is up, your fire is going, it's getting cold and your getting tired. Time to recharge the battery, with a...