• Review of the Nordisk Tarp SI L  by John Fenna I am always on the lookout for a good tarp, and the Nordisk SI range [...]

  • Howdy chaps, I've been a little busy of late with projects that have been waiting for the right wood/time/inspiration. so rather than whack up a [...]

  • Review of the Wilderness 1-2-1: GearPods Wilderness System by John Fenna Wilderness 1-2-1 is a well-known name to anyone who visits the “Trading Post” on [...]

  • John Fenna let's us know his views on this Nordisk sleeping bag and cover A good sleeping bag is a must for comfort when sleeping [...]

  • These are my initial thoughts on getting the Oooknest. I have no connection with the maker. I had been studying with interest a thread dedicated [...]

  • Ever wondered where to start with making your own wooden spoon? JP show's us how. I managed to grab my self a couple of bits [...]

  • Article By Johnny Walshe Choosing a knife to use while bushcrafting can be a very personal thing, with opinions held strongly by many as to [...]

  • When it comes to axes bushcrafters tend to be a picky bunch, understandably, after all, we do use them for some very cool, but demanding [...]

  • I have read thousands of gear reviews over the years, I have even made some purchases as a result of them. To me it is [...]

  • Five thousand, three hundred years ago Ötzi, also known as the Ice Man, died at 10,500 feet in the Ötztal Alps, which divides Italy and [...]

  • Review 'Hawk' from Nite Watches First Impressions I got the Hawk from Nite watches a couple of months ago and got it on my wrist [...]

  • Review - Trangia Triangle By John Fenna I have used Trangia stoves in various forms for many years (remember the red ones? I do!) in [...]

  • Review of Hultafors knives by John Fenna I have recently had the opportunity to try out some of the new “Craftman’s” range of knives from [...]

  • Fishing Hook Tutorial by Patrick McGlinchey First published 14/02/2007 Fish is a fantastic source of protein and the seas and inland waters have always been [...]

  • Quick Cheap Pocket Stove To Make by Maddave First published 10/06/2005 This stove costs virtually nothing to make and needs no special skill. Items needed: [...]

  • How To Make A Flat Pack Wood Burning Stove by Swissnic First published 21/02/2007 I saw some plans to make a flat-pack wood burning stove [...]

  • Review of the Jompy Water Heater by John Fenna The Jompy is a simply amazing water heater designed and patented by D Osborne of Troon, [...]

  • The Science of Fire by British Red Part 1 Making Fire Ever wondered why if you blow on a candle it goes out, but when [...]

  • I spent a great morning practicing fire by friction and I have since decided to put this together in order to help those of us [...]