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...
Bow Drill Fire Lighting – Basic Technique
How to start a fire by friction
The following video demonstrates the basic technique on how to light fires using a bow drill. Fire by friction is a skill many Bushcrafters work to master. Watch this video and ... Read More...
Hand Drill for Beginners
Hand Drill for Beginners
Patrick McGlinchey
Over the years I've come across many frustrated students who have tried and failed to produce a glowing ember from the hand drill. In most cases they have ended u... Read More...
Magic biscuits
Article
Magic biscuits are a good simple way of helping to light your fire.
There are a few ways of creating these from cotton wool balls dipped in vaseline to face pads soaked in wax.
Items needed are
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