The Indoorsy Mum
I had come up with every excuse of why we didn’t ‘need’ to go camping as a family, and yet the kids were still desperate to sleep outside in the…
Choosing wood for a bow drill
Being able to light a fire by friction, using a bow drill is often seen as one of the key bushcraft skills. In this blog, we’re going to show you…
Knife Skills for Bushcraft – Feather sticks
In this blog, we’re going to be looking at knife skills for bushcraft. In particular, we will be looking at how to use a knife to make feather sticks. Feather…
Friction Fire Lighting on Our Weekend Bushcraft Course
The ability to light a fire by friction is one of the fundamental skills of bushcraft. It is a skill which our ancestors perfected over millennia, before, sadly, losing these…
Making the Most of Your Stove in Winter
After a hard day walking in winter conditions, there is nothing better than a hot brew. That’s why, in this blog, we will be looking at how to make the…
Finding Wood For Fire Lighting This Autumn
As we move into autumn and then into winter here in the UK, the weather gets colder and, more often than not, wetter. In these conditions, it can become more…
Plants to Look Out For This Autumn and Winter
Autumn and winter in the UK can seem like a time of inactivity in the woods. For those who know where to look and what to look for there are…
What Changes in The UK Woods in Autumn and Winter
In this blog, we’re going to have a look at some of the things that change in our woods in autumn. As all skilled bushcraft practitioners know being in tune…
Lighting a Fire On Snow
As autumn draws in around us and thoughts turn to winter our bushcraft practices adapt and change with the seasons. Though we might not have as much snow this year…
Lighting a Fire In Damp Conditions
Lighting a fire in damp conditions is a vital bushcraft skill. Fire is key for keeping warm, cooking food and a whole host of other bushcraft activities; as with all…
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