Bushcraft, Survival Skills & Outdoors
The traditional flint and steel is a great tool for fire making with some preparation, such as char cloth. Used with charred material such as…
A traditional flint and steel is ideal for practicing some bushcraft fire-lighting skills, and a lot of fun. However, it can be a bit tricky,…
Over the years I have tested a few bushcraft and survival items. Some items have been excellent and stood the test of time. Other equipment…
One issue with a lot of bushcraft and survival kits is, they neglect the water element (And shelter.) of survival. Most kits can easy hold…
In this article I will cover some bushcraft and survival kit ideas. Which is more focused on items that can be carried in belt pouches,…
Can what we put on our keychain, help with an emergency wilderness survival situation? Obviously the keychain and our pockets are limited on size with…
A container that can help boil water is essential. So the billy tin, or bush pot is ideal and it can double up to hold…
Wrapping the handle of a tomahawk, axe, or hatchet with some paracord has many advantages. It can protect the handle a little bit from a…
The flint and steel is a great fire-lighting tool, however, it can have a learning curve. While the flint and steel isn’t quite as particular…
With the many bushcraft fire-lighting tools around, it can be a bit confusing about the names and correct terms of each one. In some outdoor…
Knots and tangles in your paracord and cordage can be frustrating. So in this article we will cover, how to store your paracord and ridgeline…
I recently wrote about, the hot water bottle, in which it can add some extra warmth in the sleeping bag, for the cold outdoor nights….
A great way to boost the warmth at night time out in the woods is, by using a hot water bottle. A metal water bottle…
The taut-line hitch is another good knot to know for bushcraft, survival and camping. It is easily adjustable and can slide up or down the…
The timber hitch is used for attaching a rope to a pole, or structure. One of its early uses, was to help it move logs,…