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    Man dies on wilderness survival course

    BOSS Have been around since 1968, setup up by Larry Dean Olsen, the courses have been run in the same vain since that time. As the autopsy hasn't yet been published perhaps its a little too early to judge anyone, also perhaps the student didn't mention something on his medical form that could...
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    Real coffee in the field

    I usually carry my millbank bag, it filters coffee fine, then reverse it and rinse it, good as new.
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    FM 21-76

    If you get time, take a look at this site http://www.wilderness-survival.net It is based on the manual and it has a fun quiz BB
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    You know you're into Bushcraft too much when...

    When your neighbour knocks on the door whilst your working on your latest bow :-x and then asks if you saw someone removing a large part of the ash tree in her garden! :lol:
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    Night navigation

    Night Nav is a good skill as it helps you improve your general nav skills. But if you are going to practice, make sure you leave a route card with someone you trust and give them a return time plus an action plan if you fail to return. Also carry adequate kit "Just In Case". As for the...
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    Reviews of Bushcraft/Survival Courses

    Have been reading this section with interest for a while, to help me decide on which courses to attend and with which companies. I visited Ben and Lisa at Woodsmoke for a fundamental and later their week long bushcraft course, truly excellent. Been since for other courses, all good stuff...