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Got myself a new toy to play with in the bush. :) It's not a bushcrafter per se, but I wanted to have one of these classics for ages. Other than the tip which needs some work, the blade and handle are in good condition. :D Can't wait to try it out!!! Thanks for looking!

I had a rare day off work and got the chance to get out for a hike in my local park - the Palatinate Forest. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxvbEwOASmE Thanks for looking! ATB Mike

Hey all, I am also a member on Bushcraft USA, and just started trying my hands on the BushClass USA lessons. Here's my first entry (the link is to my blog where I want to document my progress. The entry on my blog has all the links to BushClass USA). Linky...

Is it just me or is this a big ****? Totally irresponsible. Shows the masses what to do while on holiday in USA or Canada? This should not be supported by BBC. What do you think? --- - Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This is a follow up of this thread: http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=77312. I used the axe to make shavings and split the knots into small pieces. The shavings ignited after a few tries and I could build up the fire. It was burning hot, but very sooty. Pine knots can be a...

Today on my way home from work I stopped in the woods and collected a big piece of timber - looks to be beech. IMG_1107-Edit.jpg by Eva und Michael, on Flickr The upper part of the piece was mostly intact, the bottom half had half of it missing. From the weathering, I guess it has been...

After a suggestion from southey (thanks mate!) I went out to find and collect some pine knots. In his Bushcraft series (I think it was in the America episode) Ray Mears talks about how these make excellent fuel, and that they were used as candles. This was also the first time I used my new...

I found a few pieces of resin, this makes excellent material in the early stage of the fire. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9VPAhBgeU Next I will try to use it exclusively (no birch bark). Thanks for looking ATB Mike

Hi, today, while out with my boys playing in the woods, I found a bit of fatwood and resin Tree resin and fat wood by Eva und Michael, on Flickr How do I best store it for later use? Better to keep it in one piece or make smaller tinder sticks already? Cheers Mike Update: So I went back...

:red: I just wanted to share my excitement! Finally bought the Gränsfors Bruks Small Forest Axe. Can't wait to get out and try it out! Have been waiting for this for a couple of years now! "It will be mine. Oh yes. It will be mine." :D Gränsfors Bruks Small Forest Axe by Eva und Michael, on...

:rolleyes: http://www.collegehumor.com/video/6551577/man-vs-wild-rpg

Hi, what's this little beautiful bug? Found it in the forest on the path... IMG_0851-1 by Eva und Michael, on Flickr And what's this mushroom? Was also laying on the path... IMG_0857 by Eva und Michael, on Flickr IMG_0858 by Eva und Michael, on Flickr Cheers...

I recently moved to this magnificient area, the largest forest in Germany! Here are some pics & I tried my hand at panoramas, this is just a 4 minute drive from my home! Sorry for the crappy quality of the pics, I did only bring my phone. I need to get my proper camera out! IMG_0783-1 by...

:red: I just wanted to share my excitement. I can finally start realising a long-held dream of mine - hunting! Last week I registered to get the hunting license - the first step! :) Getting the hunting license here in Germany is expensive and takes about a year. There are compact...

I just bought this flashlight and it's amazing! Now I think about the LED conversion... anyone experience with that? Is it worth it? Cheers Mike

So excited, Just ordered a SOG Aegis in black to be used as an EDC (not in the UK!). Rather excited!!! Update with pics when I receive it... Mike

Just wanted to share this. The smile, no, the wide grin on his face when he got the hang of it. I am the most proudest dad. ever :) Damn they grow so quickly!

http://www.onf.ca/selections/winter-across-canada/visionnez/cree_hunters/ Sorry if it has been posted already.

Been out with the family today on a little walk and went past a stack of silver birch logs and sticks. My eldest (3) asked what the white is on the sticks. I said bark, perfect for making fire with. He: "Can we make a camp fire in the garden?" Me: **big grin** The strips of bark are...

After reading a thread on another forum about figure four deadfalls, and having seen them in various survival type shows, I wanted to have a go. This is my first attempt ever at making one of these. I know that trapping is illegal in many places. This is simply testing my skill to make one...