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What are the most suitable shelters to use in the UK? Both improvised and carried. I personally use a Hoochie with bivvy bag but what do you guys go for? Jim.

Ok, not normally an item of kit I have any time for but I need to get 4 good 2-3 person tents for my Duke of Edinburgh's Award group to use on all weather expeditions- must be tough, light and if possible a good price- I can go to about £500 total but would prefer a bargain- any suggestions (I...

I've been using a belt pouch that sounds exactly like what your after for months, as anyone who saw me at the meet up will remember- can't post a picture just now but check out the original at http://www.vikingcrafts.co.uk/belts_and_pouches.htm -I use L6 as my 'possibles' pouch and it is...

ok- seems to work now! Hurray :-) right anyway the group is now up and running- wev'e now got about a dozen teenagers (who don't particulary smell...) enrolled and I'm currently organizing a short trip to an adventure sports centre to get the group motivated. Happily I already have my BELA...

Been having trouble posting any messages for ages- recent changes to this network mean this may or may not work! :wave:

The D of E has changed- you spend a certain number of hours in 'daylight activity' rather than walking a minimum distance. This means you can spend time teaching bushcraft skills at a fixed site. Or doing any other activity where participants are learning/ investigating. Additionally bushcraft...

Hi guys, only just got online again- just wanted to say a huge thanks to Tony for organising a fantastic meet up and everyone else who ran sessions. Blue Sky, Jim.

Oh well, no worries see you there! :wave:

Sorry guys, been out of the loop camping for a couple of weeks- Can I pay membership on this weekend (as well as for the weekend?) Also can I get my paws on a couple of those luuverrly badges? See you tommorow! Blue Sky, Jim. :pack:

Oh yeah.. the Blackwatch colour is great! :wink:

I'm no expert, but I picked mine up from Gary for £30 (cheers mate :o): ). Anyway, yes, the first couple of times I wore it, it was a bit itchy but not since. Yes, indeed it's not hugely windproof- but this has not been a problem as I prefer it this way! It has kept me dry during several storms...

For years I used a Wilkinson Sword folding saw and this still cuts wood fast and easily, but recently got a Sandvic- very impressed. It's lighter (but just as tough) as the WS and locks open and closed (the WS only locked open). It cuts even better and you can get replacement blades as...

Whenever I'm out and about I carry two survival tins- my 'open' one which I use stuff from (such as firestriker and tinder) and my 'closed' tin (which is sealed and strictly for emergencies). Obviously the 'open' tin needs frequent restocking. I carry these in different places and elsewhere I...

How goes the quest for badges? :You_Rock_ Blue Sky, Jim.

Hi guys, slight change of plan! I'll be travelling from London (starting in the NE/ Epping Forest Area) does anyone have room for 1 in their vehicle (happy to share petrol costs and biltong!!!) Please let me know if you can help! :pack:

I am just setting up a group at my school, to start in September- just wondering if anyone else runs a group and if they want to share ideas? :wave: Blue Sky, Jim.

I camp with Forest School Camps, an organisation very similar to the Woodcraft folk- indeed set up originally by woodcraft folk as well as other people and we still have links between the 2 organisations. Blue Sky, Jim.

Not only can the coast be a good source of food, much else of use can be found- I normally take an almost empty 70l rucksack, knife, strong scissors, sandvic saw, carrier bags, a bucket, short handled net and waterproofs. After a few hours on the beach I have seaweed, periwinkles, prawns, crabs...

Jobs I have had in 'Bushcraft' fields include: Adventure Sports instructor, Environmental Tutor and as a Teacher I now work with pupils to attain Duke of Edinborough Awards (although I don't get paid extra for this!). Unfortunately adventure sports instructors are rarely paid decent wages...

I think most of what I would say has been covered, especially about removing unnecessary clutter. On the subject of carrying odds and ends I use several systems- the smallest is a 8" leather belt pouch (made for viking reenactments :oops: which hangs just below the belt so rarely interferes with...