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Hi. Very long shot but does anyone have one they are willing to part with. I have lost mine. I remember putting in a bag as I left the Bushmoot to stay legal. Now can’t find it anywhere. It was my favourite small knife for everyday chores. So if anyone has one I would be very grateful

It’s been 31 years since the first Forest school opened in the U.K. This is ample time to see some sort of return on the investment. Are our youths more well rounded resilient individuals? Are they the epitome of the benefits Forest schools promotes. I think they are an abject failure. My...

Tony. Not long until the 20th Anniversary Moot. Are they any special events planned to mark this auspicious anniversary?

As an iphone owner with a load of navigation apps including topographical maps for most of the globe. Most Installed on the phone rather than needing a signal does one need to invest in an expensive and heavy Garmin GPS unit? Whilst I know battery life on phones can be less. I generally...

Last weekend we were invited back up “North” to run another bespoke 2 day first aid course. Glorious weather and a fabulous location to spend the time. Not every course starts with a boat journey. minion in trouble again. The island location means that taking care of the...

Forestknights will be teaching Bow Making opposite Dave Budd teaching sharpening. Who else from BCUK will be there. Please pop over and say Hi. It’s going to be a great event at the Weald and Downland Museum.

I don’t post here very often as I’m not very good at self promotion. Firstly I’m super excited to have been asked to set up a course program in Nova Scotia. It’s going to be an amazing opportunity for UK Bushcrafters to experience a really stunning part of Canada that’s still fairly wild. I...

It's that time of year again when the Sussex Bushcraft Club and Forestknights host their annual gathering to celebrate the solstice and partake in our legendary Christmas dinner. 15th - 17th December The main meal will be late afternoon on Saturday. Plenty of space in our 250 acres of...

I have been looking into wifi options for my van. Im considering an extended road trip to the more remote parts of Europe and beyond. I'm known for taking vehicles down tracks never designed for them. Wading rivers in a Corsa in Iceland and taking my estate car onto the ice roads in the...

I can’t believe it’s only a couple of weeks away. I’m already getting excited planning Workshops and meeting up old friends that I just don’t see often enough. If you’re in doubt about taking the plunge the Bushmoot is one of the best Bushcraft gatherings in Europe and beyond. So who is coming?

I have a huge amount of kit that’s lacking proper organisation. I need recommendations for a supplier of quality stuff sacks in various sizes. Ideally not costing the earth.

Another chance to enjoy the woods near Arundel. Sadly we lost David White. He died in May so we will be raising a toast in his memory. As usual the Sussex Meets are very informal. A chance to chill out and practice your skills in 250 acres of woods. This weekend if forecast to be hot.

My wife wants to spend a chunk of time in Wyoming. Anybody got any recommendations for some proper bushcraft locations I’m not interested in joining the masses in Yellowstone?

2 Day Outdoor First Aid Course 10th 11th June. The course to exceed the requirements of all the leading National Governing bodies. We are confident that the skills you learn with us will enable you to act with skill and confidence in an emergency situation. DAY 1 Introduction to the...

Locally almost every major road has some degree of flooding at the moment. I’m amazed at the lack of skills shown by the vast majority of folk driving in poor conditions. No idea how to handle understeer. (Front wheel Skidding). Absolutely no feel of the road and understanding where the deep...

During our recce trip to Rough close there was a group of preppers camped in an out of the way area. A chap was using a hammock Hot tent. Intrigued i have found the Onetigris online. a bit spendy and a bit big. Has anyone experience of hammocking with a stove. My first thoughts are on the...

The nights are getting longer. I often find myself at a loss. I don’t carve in the dark. A couple of hours of watching flames dance. is it bed time? Nope it’s 7:30 pm. Still a few hours before bedtime. So what do you do other than stare at your phones?

Andy attended our September bow making course. During the 3 days from tree to shooting bow we don’t have much time to work on making them pretty. Our focus is on a nicely tillered shooting bow. So I was rather pleased to receive these photos of his bow. He deserved a beauty working hard...

My Rab sleeping bag has shed most of its feathers. So im looking for something for the cooler months. The idea of a down top quilt appeals. Does anyone have an recommendations for a quality quilt. Id prefer not to pay more than £250

Forestknights have exclusive access to the Bison rewilding project in the Carpathian mountains. We are planning to return to the area in 2023 staying in local hotels for an experience of the unique culture of the region. Plus we plan to spend a night or two in the wilds of the Carpathian...