Home Page. - A quick introduction.

Bushcraft. - My thoughts on what it’s all about for me.

Shelter. -  How to be at home in the outdoors.

• Setting up a hammock. - Take to the trees for a good nights sleep.
• Quinzee. - A simple snow shelter.
• Parachute Canopy Shelter. - A larger shelter for a campfire or work space.

Clothing. - How to stay warm and comfortable.

• Snow Parka / Anorak - A traditional windproof jacket for Winter conditions.

Fire lighting. - How to make fire with Flint and Steel.

Lighting around the camp. - A few illuminating thoughts.

Water. - One of our most important resources.

Cooking on an open fire. - Some ideas and tips.

• Using a Stove. - A safer and lower impact approach to cooking.

Travelling Light. - The kit I carry when I’m on the move.

• Hitting the Trail. - How to enjoy your journey.

Direction. - How to know where you are.

Projects. - Things to make, Tricks, Ideas and Inspiration.

• Hobo Stove. - My multi fuel lightweight stove.
• Drink Can Stove. - How to make an alcohol stove from an empty can.
• Grab Bag. - Keeping small and important equipment together.
• Water Collector. - A bottle adaptor for collecting rainwater.
• Cutting Equipment. - A quick look at some hardware.
• Blow Poker. - A very simple but useful tool.
• Fire lighting tricks. - A few simple tips for getting your fire started.
• Finnish Candle. - A impressive method for making a fire in the snow.
• Camp Kitchen. - Some heavier cooking equipment for vehicle based trips.
• Bottle Lamp. - A make shift candle lantern.
• The Kochanski Winch. - Mors Kochanski demonstrating his flip flop winch.
• Kolrosing. - A simple decoration technique for wood.
• Needle Case. - A Saami inspired sewing kit.
• Saami Handicrafts. - A selection of Saami artefacts for inspiration.
• Leatherwork. - A few useful items made from leather.
• Magnifying Glass. - A non magnetic casing for a magnifying lens.
• Wine Skin. - Carrying a drop of the good stuff with you.
• Hollow Iron. - A traditional Saami carving tool.

Articles. - A place for random stuff that doesn’t seem to fit elsewhere.

• Bushcraft Meet Ups. - How to get involved and learn new skills.
• The Spirit of the Campfire. - How to enjoy a safe and harmonious camp fire.
• Outdoor cutting Tool Safety. - Some simple guidelines to working safely.
• Winter Conditions. - Adapting to the cold and snow.
• Cleaning Pots. - A low impact method of getting your cookware clean.
• Francis Barker Prismatic Compass. - The classic British Army marching compass.
• Transit Compass. - My thoughts on an inexpensive but good quality compass.
• German Army Mountain Pack. - A small inexpensive pack.
• Volcano Kettle. - A clever and useful piece of equipment.
• What bushcraft is not about. - A few home truths.
• Stormy Kromer Mackinaw Coat - A classic wool jacket for the Northern Forest.
• Arctic Trip - Planning and preparation for a Winter trip to Arctic Norway
• Woollen Trouser Review - A comparison of four different types

Gallery. - A place for pictures that do not seem to fit anywhere else.

Contact details and Links.

Bushcraft and wilderness skills should always be practised with respect for the environment and other users of the outdoors. Leave No Trace.

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