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Aside from the valid commentary on the woodland / specific trees / etc above, a point to note is regarding the base platform should you want to go with a cheap shed - it'll need putting on something solid as it can't just be put on the ground even if you only expect to keep it for a few years...

My go to is Cullen Skink, with personal modifications to suit. It's a 5 ingredient meal that is always a success, is very cheap and works amazingly well at this colder time of year. I don't use haddock as it's more expensive and I don't tend to notice enough of a difference to the smoked basa I...

I can concur with Lodge and Le Creuset for cast iron, and either Le Creuset 3-ply or Tramontina 3 ply for stainless steel - these are my kitchen options, however I can't see any issue with using outdoors, with the caveat about taking care to warm up the cast iron before getting it hot - it'll be...

I recently joined the forum as it looked like a more interactive information exchange / hub than the one-way options from You Tube / social media, and this seems to be the case. I've not done major bushcraft activities myself, and am quietly working my way into it. What has surprised me is the...

eBay and Vinted have also been successful for me in getting second pairs of kit when I've found myself wanting a second item where I've already found the first one to be just right - boots / hiking trs, etc. This bypasses guesswork that I've got the right item, as I already know it works. I...

Absolutely right that well-meant improvement can make an area worse if not done properly, however I think the well-meaning owner will likely take guidance / advice / input before hacking and slashing. Neglected though means a lack of care, which I can't see as being a good thing in any form, and...

I'd suggest making out a plan for what you intend for / from the woodland, to figure out how you can make it happen. You may want to revert a poor quality pine plantation to natural deciduous, you may want to harvest slow-growing hardwood for timber, you may want a private little nature spot...

I get beeswax in pellet form - small mini 'drops' of wax that make measuring out qty much easier. I've done candles and they burn very well with a decent burn time. I've also made cosmetics using variations with coconut oil, olive oil and almond oil in different proportions to vary the finish -...

I can't comment on the other knives that have been mentioned as I don't own them, however I do have a Lionsteel T5B in Niolox with the Micarta handle and a leather sheath (my upgrade present to myself from my basic Hultafors OK4). It's a deeper blade than other knives so I've found myself...

If you make jelly, you'll likely use muslin to strain out the liquid from the pulp / fibre. My recommendation is that for the jelly to be clear (or close to it), when it comes to straining through the muslin, don't squeeze the bag. Instead, hang the bag of pulp / fibre from a camera tripod with...

Personally I use work wear clothing from Screwfix, Toolstation and bits from Aldi. Most of this won't be particularly waterproof, but is very hardwearing and very cost-effective. I've had £10 Aldi trousers last years, and the plus for workwear trousers is that they often have knee pad pockets...

I've used a mix of secateurs from cheap Aldi everyday garden types up to more expensive Felco's, and whilst there are certainly differences in quality of material / design, I can't find enough benefit to justify the sometimes eye-watering prices (the top of the line felco is £300). I have...

As suggested by others, it can be very subjective, especially with regards to warmth and comfort, regardless of what the manufacturer claims. For myself, I have a Mountain Equipment Helium 600, which is down filled. It's got a decent fill power despite being pretty light and can be compressed...

Could you give approx. dimensions for this. Many thanks.

I've been making a tin of items to include in my kit for fire-starting and have made a waxed pad format to help with widening the window for tinder to catch from sparking a ferro-rod. I make a mineral oil-beeswax paste, and whilst warm I dip plain cotton makeup pads in and let them cool on...

As mentioned by others, it's key you know what you're getting into, and education is very important, as is the mindset to survive. There is a lot of reading material, self-education videos on the net and in-person training from parties well-experienced in the challenge, so some money should...

Agree with the others - this could be your 'sacrificial' knife, both for improving your sharpening skills, and also to practise any new sharpening equipment you get. I've got a Hultafors OK4, which was my starter knife before I moved onto something bigger, but I still keep the OK4 as it's...

Just a quick question, the small gold one looks like a Fire Maple 116T - if so, is it any good?

Just some thoughts: Consider flat-pack water pouches rather than the flasks - lighter weight and can flat-pack when not in use. Eurohike used to do these in helpful 750ml sizes and mine has lasted years. It's not that awkward to clean either. Nest items within other items as much as possible to...

Really nice and highly practical. Love the built-in tension idea so it doesn't need any form of binding twine / cordage. Makes for quick assembly too, and very handy that the two parts have use and value on their own.