Bushcraft Blog
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Fur
One of the things that I love about bushcraft is how it teaches me to challenge my perception on things. I see the world through different eyes… recognising resources everywhere...
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Always something to learn
As you walk, run or dance your way through life, there are core skills we learn either as a child or, as we move into adulthood; riding a bike, using...
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Reusing vintage fur for hood lining
After making a snow smock for an upcoming winter expedition, I was ready to source some real fur for the lining of the hood. I opted for real fur as...
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Updating My Ridgeline System
After relying on the same ridgeline setup for my tarp over many years, I began to notice signs of wear and fraying, particularly around the areas where the Truckers Hitch...
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Definitely not a knot lesson
Knots! I really struggle with learning knots. To make things worse if I do manage to learn a new knot, and I’m super pleased about it, you can bet your...
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A change of habitat
Growing up on the coast of Essex gave a very focussed habitat type which is why I always craved the change of location during holidays. Every half-term, end of term,...
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My 'Stone Age' Year
Many of you may have seen my earlier blogs, looking at the wild foods I might need to survive living off the land for an entire year. I am not...
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Canvas Rucksack side pouches
I, like many other people in the bushcraft world like to use canvas equipment where ever possible as it has a more natural feel to it and doesn’t make any...
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Daily ember challenge
As an apprentice bushcraft instructor, we are asked to help run courses and start to teach skills. One of the key elements covered on a wide range of our courses...
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Nålebinding (Needle Binding)
For this weeks blog I wanted to talk with you about Nålebinding or Needle Binding, a craft I absolutely love and one that I really want to share with as many...
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The Bushcraft Mug Tree
In this next blog I will be showing you all how to make a bushcraft mug tree. I think you all should remember this old kitchen ornament or am I...
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Social Spoon Club- Every Wednesday evening at "The Barn" (aka The World of Bushcraft Centre- Rowsley)
STARTING WEDNESDAY 8TH NOVEMBER The team at Woodland Ways have decided to start an informal social club for anyone to join. The aim being to offer some casual evening company...