Recent content by bigmoose

It's hard to explain in words, but I've been known to place set up camp in the following way to help direct heat to a tarp. lets say the wind is blowing primaraly west.. I set up the tarp in a similar fashion to you so that the opening is also facing west. I then set up a small fire about 3...

My group of friends call 'Survival Tins', 'Discovery Boxes'. Full of useless/useful stuff that begs hundreds of questions and lessons! Why have they put an orange emergency whistle in here (signalling, visibility, hunting)? Why are there cotton balls in here (fire, heat, alternative tinders)...

haha, thanks! I have been actively trying to get permission from land owners and camp site owners who basically claim their insurance wouldn't cover the risk. Doh! Thanks for the advice though! Ben

Hey guys! Long time lurker.. rare poster :D I've been into the whole camping, hiking and bushcraft 'thing' since my years as a boy scout years ago. I've always been fond of visiting local [paid] campsites.. you know.. the whole 5 quid a night thing. Nether the less, I want to start...