Life on a narrow Boat
A little peep into an (almost) off-grid lifestyle in the UK today
By Leshy of BCUK
Introduction
When I was asked by Tony, if I could write a small article about what it's like living on a boat, I was both ex... Read More...
Daniel Hume – Interview with the Author of ‘The Art of Fire’
Please tell us a little about yourself and how you would describe who you are.
I was born in rural Suffolk in 1989 and have lived all my life in the countryside there. Exploring the natural world has been in m... Read More...
What saw is good for you?
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 short introduction to some of the types of saw that y... Read More...
Survival Situations Need Tenacity For You To Win And Survive
It's essential that you get your head engaged!
I've sat around many campfires, had conversations on forums and answered emails about survival and what constitutes survival, I've even talked with people I've me... Read More...
Review: Lixada wood gasifier stove
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...
Survival is all about a good cup of tea
"TEA, TWO SUGARS PLEASE"
This is an idea which I suppose was born from a conversation I had with Mors Kochanski about a year ago. we were sitting by the fire discussing Mors favourite beverage coffee, when we came to the conclusion that as long as you had wha... Read More...
Burning the right wood
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 w... Read More...
Review: Nordic Pocket Saw
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...
COLD STEEL: SPETSNAZ SHOVEL WITH COVER
Cold Steel Special Forces Shovel - Back
The Cold Steel Spetsnaz shovel – also known as their “Special Forces Shovel” and “Cold Steel Throwing Spade” - is in essence a straight-forward copy of the Soviet Special Forces (Spetsnaz) digging t... Read More...
Review: PRINCETON TEC AXIS AND AXIS RECHARGEABLE HEAD TORCHES
For a long time I have preferred a head torch to a hand-held torch in most circumstances – after all, it points where you are looking and leaves both hands free! One maker of head torches that I h... Read More...
Review: Casström Woodsman Knife
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: Petromax Ft 1 Dutch oven & Stainless Steel chain mail scourer
I enjoy cooking over open fires using cast iron cookware and have, over the years, used several different sizes and makes of Dutch oven
I recently acquired the smallest “Dutchy” I have ever seen, the Petromax Ft 1 which only measures approx 16cm x 19cm max ... Read More...
Review: Buck Selkirk Bushcraft/Survival knife
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 ... Read More...
Review: 5.11 – Xpert 3.0 Waterproof 6” Boot
I am a bit of a fan of 5.11 clothing and equipment, finding it to be tough, durable, comfortable and very well suited for use in my woodland activities and general everyday wear, so I am pleased to say their ne... Read More...
CraftMoot 2018
Here at BushcraftUK we're excited to be using Merthr Mawr again... but not just for the SummerMoot, this year we're also going to be running a WinterMoot and the very first CraftMoot.
The CraftMoot will be a week long fully catered event where each day give... Read More...
Review: 5.11 Tactical – Expedition Long Sleeve Shirt
My preference for natural fibre fabrics over synthetics is an open secret, so it will come as no surprise that I was very pleased to see that the new Expedition Long Sleeve Shirt from 5.11, a company renowned f... Read More...
Review: MyFenix – Ruike Trekker LD42-B Multi Tool
First Impressions
My first impression of the Ruike Trekker LD42-B Multi-Tool was that it looked like a super-sized Swiss Army tool – that is once I had got myself past its rather unwieldy name!
Measuring so... Read More...
Review: Armory Jacket from 5.11
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 jacket has a full front opening with a single-ended... Read More...
Review: Easy Hammock XL
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... Read More...
Review: 5.11 Sidewinder Shirt
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...