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Getting the Wood I need

Tony
Articles, Experience, Nature, Uncategorised

Fire by Friction & Magnification

John Fenna
Articles, Fire, Make

Making a Woodland Whistle

John Fenna
Articles, Gadgets, Make, Play, Use

More old saws: Carving tools part 1

Dave Budd
Articles, Make, Personal, Use
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What saw is good for you?

Tony
Use
What saw? by Dave Budd Whether it’s as mundane as cutting firewood or as involved as building an entire camp, there are lots of times when a saw is a vital piece of equipment to the bushcrafter. This is a sho... Read More...

Review: Lixada wood gasifier stove

Tony
Eat, Fire
Bargain stove or money down the drain? by Lee Clarke After perusing the depths of the internet to fill another hole in my outdoor kit I stumbled across the world of wood gasifier cooking stoves. Long story ... Read More...

Burning the right wood

Tony
Fire
So which woods are good for burning, and which aren't? We often have a range of wood that we can burn and because we don't know how different woods burn we tend to just burn anything, hopefully, this article will help us make more considered choices when we'v... Read More...

Review: Nordic Pocket Saw

Tony
Use
As with most cool bits of kit that arrive in the office for review they are received with excitement, and an eagerness to get out and play with them (that can be interpreted as taken out and used very construct... Read More...

Review: Casström Woodsman Knife

Tony
Use
The knife I have most recently had to try out is the “Woodsman” Knife designed by Roger Harrington (of Bison Bushcraft) and produced by Casström in a “custom collaboration”. The “Woodsman” is one of Roger Ha... Read More...

Review: Buck Selkirk Bushcraft/Survival knife

Tony
Use
Buck has a long history of producing quality knives and the latest model I have looked at is the Buck “Selkirk” which is described as a “multi-functional survival knife” and has proved a versatile bushcrafting tool. The full tang construction knife is made ... Read More...

Review: Armory Jacket from 5.11

Tony
Wear
The “Armory Jacket” is 5.11's new “casually smart” styled top of an almost classic design, made from a 60% cotton 40% polyester fleece fabric to give a good blend of warmth, toughness and practicality. The j... Read More...
Easy Hammock XL

Review: Easy Hammock XL

Tony
Sleep
Review by Lucas Payton Hammocking is becoming a very popular alternative to using a tent for camping. The appeal comes from the ability to easily find a place to set up camp in areas where no flat ground is available and the secondary use as a place to "ha... Read More...

Review: 5.11 Sidewinder Shirt

Tony
Wear
Over the latest spell of colder weather, I have been trying out one of the “Sidewinder Flannel Shirt” new additions to the range of excellent shirts from 5.11. This “smart casual” shirt is made from a 6.43oz... Read More...