Recent content by Kim Bull

Very impressive, and proves it can be done in such an environment. Very best regards, Kim

You're right to be cautious about doing this. Often coniferous plantations are on peat - the soil can be very poor for other agriculture. I would steer away from lighting fires on the ground if this is the case as peat can smoulder underground for weeks. Often, the fire will resurface...

Hi Fruit Loop. You're right - there's lots of information to use and learn from here. Hope you get as much from it as I do. Best regards, Kim

As well as damp, perhaps something else to remember is that in the temperatures we've had in recent weeks our materials are starting so much colder, so more heat is required to raise the temperature enough to cause combustion. In warmer conditions a few wisps of birch bark can generate enough...

Hi John. Welcome - hope you're settling in ok. Best regards, Kim

Hi Crazywolf. Sounds like you're crazy enough to fit in with no-one noticing! Best regards, Kim

Hi Lukem. Welcome over here too. Keep saving for that canoe! Best regards, Kim

Yes, that all counts. Happy hammocking, Best regards, Kim

Hi littlejohn and another paddler. Hopefully see you out on the water sometime. Best regards, Kim

Did you get out for a paddle? I was away but it was a beautiful day... Maybe next time. Best regards, Kim

Hi Stovie, Lovely little canoe - right down to the carry thwart! When's the maiden voyage? Best regards, Kim

Hi Bandel4, I do a lot of canoeing which can involve wading in shallows and rapids. I think one of the biggest hazards in moving water is foot entrapment. This is where your foot gets caught between rocks and the power of the flow prevents you from escaping. - this can happen in knee deep...

...is to take more time to enjoy my bushcraft this year, so how better to start than by joining the forum. I'm a paddler - open boater, sea and river kayaker, and use a lot of bushcraft in my journeying. Hopefully I'll be able to bring something to the forum as many seem interested in...