September 20, 2019
Keen wilderness explorers and campers should always be kitted out with the right gear when they head out on their latest trip. It doesn’t matter if it’s a simple camping trip in the woods or an expedition into the mountains, without the right equipment and a survival kitto hand, you’re asking for trouble right from the start.
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July 18, 2019
Buying a bushcraft knife can be confusing, here we explain the terminology of what makes a good bushcraft knife, and guide you to a conclusion to help you choose the right product.
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July 12, 2019
If you get lost in the wilderness, the most important thing to do is to find water. The human body can only live for around three days without water, perhaps less depending on climate conditions and how much you’re exerting yourself. But, no matter where you are in the world, there is usually a way to find water.
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July 04, 2019
When choosing a location to hone your bushcraft skills there are some things to consider, land ownership, laws and bylaws in the UK can make it more difficult than it used to be in days gone past to simply wild camp.
Read More May 23, 2019
Prepping is simply about being aware of, and prepared for possible threats that could seriously challenge our way of life.
It is perfectly natural for a human to imagine an array of different possible threats, and then working out possible solutions about how we can survive, if any of those situations happened to materialise.
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May 17, 2019
In part 2 of BushcraftLab’s series on foraging, survival instructor Steve Aley introduces you to 5 plants you can find NOW to practise your 100% ID
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May 17, 2019
What is the difference between a compound crossbow and a recurve crossbow? The recurve bow has more of a traditional design, it is a basic bow design that has been around since the medieval age.
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May 10, 2019
BushcraftLab have teamed up with survival instructor Steve Aley to bring our clients some useful tips and techniques for foraging for wild edibles
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May 31, 2016
The term Bushcraft is relatively new to the United kingdom, but a common activity in the USA for many decades. Bushcraft covers a wide range of skills such as fire-lighting, cooking on an open fire, shelter building, uses of plants, finding and purifying water, and more outdoor lifestyle choices.
Read More October 09, 2015
Paracord literally has hundreds of uses in a survival situation such as shelter building, fishing, hunting as snares or lashing a spear, load carriage, lashing a raft, the list is endless.
Read More July 29, 2015
We all like to think we’d be able to survive if we were dropped into the wilderness. But, how many of us would actually be able to fend for ourselves? Here are the 10 rules to remember if you’re heading out to spend some time with Mother Nature…
Read More July 20, 2015
Whether you’re a budding Bear Grylls, rampaging through bushlands and rainforests, or simply enjoying a camping holiday with your loved ones, there is a good chance that you will need some tools in order to make your life a great deal easier.
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