What saw? by Dave Budd Whether it’s as mundane as cutting firewood or as involved as building an entire camp, there are lots of times [...]
It's essential that you get your head engaged! I've sat around many campfires, had conversations on forums and answered emails about survival and what constitutes [...]
Bargain stove or money down the drain? by Lee Clarke After perusing the depths of the internet to fill another hole in my outdoor kit [...]
"TEA, TWO SUGARS PLEASE" This is an idea which I suppose was born from a conversation I had with Mors Kochanski about a year ago. [...]
So which woods are good for burning, and which aren't? We often have a range of wood that we can burn and because we don't [...]
As with most cool bits of kit that arrive in the office for review they are received with excitement, and an eagerness to get out [...]
The knife I have most recently had to try out is the “Woodsman” Knife designed by Roger Harrington (of Bison Bushcraft) and produced by Casström [...]
I enjoy cooking over open fires using cast iron cookware and have, over the years, used several different sizes and makes of Dutch oven I [...]
Buck has a long history of producing quality knives and the latest model I have looked at is the Buck “Selkirk” which is described as [...]
I am a bit of a fan of 5.11 clothing and equipment, finding it to be tough, durable, comfortable and very well suited for use [...]
My preference for natural fibre fabrics over synthetics is an open secret, so it will come as no surprise that I was very pleased to [...]
First Impressions My first impression of the Ruike Trekker LD42-B Multi-Tool was that it looked like a super-sized Swiss Army tool – that is once [...]
The “Armory Jacket” is 5.11's new “casually smart” styled top of an almost classic design, made from a 60% cotton 40% polyester fleece fabric to [...]
Review by Lucas Payton Hammocking is becoming a very popular alternative to using a tent for camping. The appeal comes from the ability to easily [...]
Over the latest spell of colder weather, I have been trying out one of the “Sidewinder Flannel Shirt” new additions to the range of excellent [...]
I like 5.11 gear as I find it tough, durable, comfortable and with useful features, so when I saw that their new “Stonecutter” tactical trousers [...]
When I take a folding knife into the woods, I like to take one that has a good strong, reliable lock – just to be [...]
I carve quite a few spoons and have tried various spoon carving knives from hand-made custom models to the mass-produced and more commonly available ones [...]
As the tracker moves up the hill towards the den the tell-tale signs unravel a story. The "spoor" (sign) at the entrance signifies a presence [...]