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This summer I hiked across the high Pyrenees from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean on the Haute Route Pyrenees. It was an absolutely incredible experience which took about 40 days (including several rest days/additional summit days). I wild camped most nights and carried my own food. I made a...

A few weeks ago I completed a 6 day solo hike through parts of the Cevennes National Park and the Tarn Gorge in the south of France. It was my first hiking excursion and I'd been planning it since last year. I still don't know exactly how far I walked but I estimate around 100 miles (~15 miles...

Greetings :) I'm currently recovering from a long term groin strain which I got back in August last year when running. This July, I am planning to go on my first proper hike- a 90mile, 6/7 day trip through part of the Cevennes region in the south of France. Although I've never cared for the...

Hello :) I'm currently studying music technology at university, and this year, I am to undertake a large technical project on a subject of my choice (well, sort of). I'd like to somehow involve my love of bushcraft/the outdoors. Whilst it does have to link in to music/audio technology in some...

As the title says, I want to begin hiking in preparation for a longer trip next year. I've spent many an overnighter camped in the woods, and I've always been a strong walker. However, I've never done consecutive nights, nor have I camped on exposed hilly terrain. I want to get a taster of...

Hello :) I'm just wondering if anyone here has any experience with this pack, or any other similar style packs? http://gossamergear.com/packs/g4-ultralight-backpack.html I've currently been using this 65 litre pack from tesco which is surprisingly good for the price...

Hello! I recently got back from camping in the Tarn Gorge in the south of France. If anyone has seen the famous Millau Viaduct on TV shows such as Top Gear, it's basically right next to that town. Although by no means a bushcrafty trip (we were on a campsite with shower blocks, etc) I thought...

I've just finished putting together what could be my ideal sleep system: - Hi Gear Bivvi Bag - Karrimor Global 900 Lite sleeping bag - Army issue sleeping bag liner - Thermarest Trail Lite sleeping mat - Army issue tarp Today I went to Go Outdoors and got the Trail Lite Thermarest for 40...

Went out for a solo camp a few nights ago. I wanted to try using my tarp for just the 3rd time, and with rain forecast, I knew it would be put through its paces! Here's some pictures of the set up I used. Not great. I did put the front down into a more protective A-shape as the rain began in...

Hello, just wondering how folks here clean their carbon steel knives. I recently purchased a Mora Clipper, and although I've found plenty of information about sharpening the blade, I'm unsure of how best to clean it. I used it for the first time the other day, and already it has some stains...

Hey guys :) I went out picking mushrooms today, and found what I believe to be a bunch of common puffballs. They were found under pine in some local woods (I live in the East Midlands). I was wondering if anyone here could help me to positively ID them, as I don't want to be poisoned...

Hello people! :) I was wondering if anyone here could give me some ideas/advice... Basically, I really love the idea of being able to combine my love for the outdoors/wildlife with earning some kind of steady income, even on a part time basis. For instance, I spoke to someone recently...

Hi guys, lovely forum you have here :) Here's a challenge for you mycologists out there! I went out for a walk in the woods a few days ago with my mushroom book, and took some snaps on my phone of some of the fungi I spotted. I was wondering if anyone could help me try to identify a few of...