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Bushcraft tuition I was lucky enough to take part in Frontier Bushcraft's first Outdoor Emergency Preparedness course. Here is an atmospheric late night photo of Adam delivering first aid training.

If I'm out and about, I always have all the basics of survival - shelter/food/water/first aid/signalling - to varying degrees.

I've had this - really decent!

This is well worth a read: https://paulkirtley.co.uk/2016/getting-started-with-bushcraft-kit-considerations-for-beginners/

It's a great idea. Fitted it to the front of my Jaakari M for vital kit so I can grab it if I don't want to lug the whole pack.

Belt sheath for my Silky Gomboy (off Etsy) and a Savotta Hatka backpack.

Wow! Thanks guys - just found out about this. Very pleased to be runner up to such a great photo and amongst other lovely shots!

View west to the Brecon Beacons from 'Beacon View' Trellech.

Hi guys. Is it possible to temporarily remove the frame from the Stubben?

Likewise with GGTBod - just switched from tents to DD travel hammock and tarp - really versatile and fairly lightweight if you use the whoopee slings and paracord instead of webbing and bungees for setup. The hammock can be set up as a decent sized bivvy and if you have a 3x3 tarp you can...

Toots and the Maytals - Funky Kingston https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oOtz6mE7sM

I have a DD underblanket and used it a few months ago at -1 degrees in a DD travel hammock. With closed cell foam mat and a zero degree rated synthetic bag - was warm enough for me. I guess it all depends what the rest of your sleep system is and how light you want to travel!

It's so personal/subjective but I have used Ray Mear's 'Outdoor survival handbook', and 'Bushcraft'. Also the Collins Gem SAS survival handbook (for portability) and Richard Mabey's 'Food for free' are useful.

Thanks for the welcomes everyone!

Thanks guys