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I'm wondering whether our boys would like to learn how to use a catapult. What's the best bang-for-buck starter catapult I could get them? Bear in mind they can break pretty much anything so durability is key.

Really weird reporting... https://www.cps.gov.uk/mersey-cheshire/news/teenager-jailed-taking-knife-site-planned-protest No mention from anyone about whether it was over 3" or locking...

I like the idea of going less noticed when walking in the woods, but the wife (and most of our friends) would scoff (and, rightly or wrongly I always think I might be accused of being a Walter Mitty) if I took to wearing anything in a camouflage pattern. It got me wondering whether I could get...

Until recently I didn't usually carry tinder (and in my head, I think I've scoffed at it/felt it was cheating a bit) but occasionally I like to shave flakes off a magnesium block as part of getting a fire started. I feel like I'm getting a bit lazy in my old age, and will take a few of those...

Short version: What inexpensive penknife, headtorch, and other pocketable bushcraft kit for a young camper? Long version: Our 3 boys have been begging for their first penknife for a couple of years now, and last summer I said they could have one the next camping season - ie in 5 months' time -...

How do you brew your coffee when out and about? We're not hardcore campers, but we go campsite camping with the family a few times each year. This year one site only had electric-hook-up spaces left, so we took full advantage and took the Nespresso machine. At home, we've used semi-decent...

I picked up a SOTO Pocket Torch XT last year because it looked like the perfect tool for lighting barbecues, firepits etc. It turned out to be utterly woeful. Often it won't even light indoors. I've tried a Soto Micro Torch which is more reliable but loses out on the extendability of the Pocket...

Hi there - I was wondering if anyone could help me select a budget axe for when we take the family camping. We go a few times a year, but we're not heavily into bushcrafting - I just want something that'll do the job. Is there a bare-minimum specification I should look out for? Essentially...

I'm after an all-rounder headtorch mainly for a 24hr walk in December. It'll be possibly be used continuously for 10 hours to see the terrain in front of us - so low power, floody, lightweight (or battery pack not worn on the head). It also needs a bit of throw to help pick out features for...

I'm after a daypack to take on holiday, but I'm struggling to find anything suitable. Ideally, I'd love:- Shape of something like the Highlander Forces 25 or 33l - ie big central compartment (for waterproofs, and food), large top pocket (for snacks and other junk), and two decent side...

I'm moving out of London in a month or so, and I know that some proper first aid training is top of the list, but there is no time. For the next month, does anyone have any suggestions for any items that it might be worth carrying when I'm travelling through London "just in case"? I appreciate...

I need a sleeping bag as it's on a stipulated kit list for an upcoming hike. The best option I've got so far is this: QUECHUA 15° LIGHT HIKING SLEEPING BAG - 1-2 SEASON, 700g in size L - £30 Is there anything out there smaller for the same or less money?

I'm taking part in a 50 mile overnight orienteering exercise. I've done it a few times before and it's quite tough. One year we took barely any food and it was miserable. Last time we took far too much, which was prefeable but we took the wrong sort of stuff - large pasties, loads of haribo etc...

Hi there. I'm after a tough, down-to-the-thigh, waterproof hiking anorak, with big pockets that isn't camouflage. Can anyone suggest such a thing?

Has anyone got any recommendations for a classic shape rucksack (main bag, lid pocket, two side pockets and preferably a zipped access to the bottom of the main sack). I'm after something tough rather than light, with a good back system. I like the Highlander 55l. It's a bit big, and the...

I've posted before about this godawful walk I'm doing soon. I anticipate getting wet feet and several blisters. I've ordered a pair of sealskinz and a pair of protrek trekking socks that have protection at the heels, the toes and where I sometimes get rubbing underneath the lacing on my...

So I have these boots about 10 years old - suede and goretex, and made by Scarpa. They're not showing much signs of wear but I was wondering how best to get them as waterproof (whilst still breathable) as possible. Thanks for any tips.

As per the title really. Taking part in a psuedo-orienteering walk called Tour De Trigs. They give you a set of grid references and you have to walk from A to B to C. It's 50 miles mostly in darkness. I was wondering if anyone has any good ideas about how to mark out the route clearly and...

Trying to decide on a good pack to take on holiday to make the most of my carry-on luggage allowance. Dimensions allowed: 56cmx45cmx25cm This seems to equate (judging by the out-of-my-price-range bags made exactly to fit) to approx 40l So I'm after a sub-£50 35-45 litre pack with tough...

Looking for a tent for summer camping. Would like it to be a palace that weighs nothing and can be bought for peanuts but wishing aside I've been looking at: Decathlon's Quechua T4+ • L240 x W220 x H130 and a 140cm vestibule. • Weight: 5.6kg And Coleman's Crestline 4 Tent...