Latest about Bushcraft & Survival
How to season wood: get your firewood in ship shape for camping season
Our tips on how to season wood so that your logs reach the optimum condition for your stoves and for clean and consistent campfires
Mud season: a survival guide
Check out our favorite outdoor activities for mud season to help keep you sane during the spring thaw
What are contour lines on a map? Plus, how to use them and their origins
What are contour lines on a map? We journey to the origin of contour lines, explaining what they are and how you can use them to sharpen your navigation
Best trees for firewood: for steady, safe and satisfying campfires
A guide to the best trees for firewood, so that you can achieve a steady, safe heat for your campfire or wood-burning stove
How to chop firewood: split your campfire fuel with ease
Knowing how to chop firewood with or without an axe or maul will enable you to fashion pieces perfect for the campfire
How to orientate a map: let us point you in the right direction
We guide you on how to orientate a map – with or without your compass – so that you can navigate your way through the backcountry
How to store firewood: make your campfire fuel dry and keep it that way
Knowing how to store firewood correctly can make all the difference when it comes to igniting and sustaining that all-important campfire
What to do if you fall through ice: how to survive disaster
We uncover what to do if you fall through ice to help you respond quickly and calmly in a worst case scenario situation
