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I always keep a log which includes what tools were used. All the tasks this year have been with a saw and using a knife for battoning. Will have a look at lighter axes, but I find an axe needs some weight to it for splitting.

Needed a new grill plate for Saturday so ordered from bushcraftlab.co.uk. Also ordered a Karrimor SF Sabre 30 in Black,( definitely not shiny) , to make it worth their while. Phoned them up before I pressed the button and as it’s for a scout camp I’m running they have sent it next day delivery free.

On all my bush craft outings this year I haven’t used my axe Once. Which has led me to think, do I really need to take one. It weighs 2lb and is awkward to carry. My knifes, Boreal 21Saw and pruning saw have covered all the wood craft I have done. Also they are tucked out of site in my pack...

I do wild camp when solo and use fires when safe. Will try some wooly jumpers and shirts over a good base layer. Fleece tops might be an option ? Above all I will be out there. February 2018 we han an interesting visiting the Scouts in New Zealand. They are not allowed any campfires :-( We made...

Cheers Snufkin, will see what I can find on the net. Altberg boots are a good idea, I pass through Richmond when I go to Swaledale.

Cheers Woody, wooly jumpers and shirts. I feel itchy just thinking about them from my Army service. Yes I could wear army surplus, but the scouting association are not keen on leaders wearing camo clothing. Boots I could get away the an old pair of leather boots. Gloves still looking for...

As my bushcraft involves a lot of fire management I tend to use my walking clothing and boots. Have you any suggestions on what to wear so I can keep my good and usually expensive kit smoke free. Boots, need to be comfortable for all day wear, clothing fairly flame retardant,. Gloves I would...