A remote area in Arizona, USA.
Enter A Virtuous Circle: Take Your Bushcraft Skills On An Adventure

Enter A Virtuous Circle: Take Your Bushcraft Skills On An Adventure

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We were sitting high up in a mountain valley overlooking trees and surrounded by peaks. We’d set up our tents on a small, relatively flat, grassy area. The nearby stream provided us with water and we had collected up some firewood. As our small campfire became established, it didn’t seem particularly important. It had been a hot day, we had sweated our way up and out of the main valley in the afternoon sun and in the evening it was still pleasantly warm…

A nighttime campfire scene
A Night In The Woods

A Night In The Woods

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I’m often asked about bushcraft skills and camp set ups for heading into the woods for a weekend. Quite a few readers of this blog – and viewers of my YouTube channel – have asked for articles/videos regarding skills to help with getting out into the woods overnight – sometimes for the first time. It’s great so many are keen to get out amongst nature…

stagger inn name plate board
The Stagger Inn: Portrait Of A Wilderness Cabin

The Stagger Inn: Portrait Of A Wilderness Cabin

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Wilderness cabins, huts, hytte, cottages, bothies – whatever your name for these footholds in the wilds – are intriguing places. They tell you something of their owners and users. They can also inform you about the environment in which they are placed. In the north woods, a well outfitted cabin indicates how cold it gets in winter and what skills are important for survival there. We came across one such cabin on the Bloodvein River. It was called the Stagger Inn and was one of only two cabins we passed on 225km (140 mi) of river journey.

portage pack, day bag, camera case and other on-person items
Bloodvein River Trip (2014) – My Personal Gear

Bloodvein River Trip (2014) – My Personal Gear

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People are always interested in other people’s gear. It’s certainly an area I’m asked a lot of questions about. As I get older, I’m less and less interested in outdoor clothing and equipment for any reason other than function and reliability. That said, I understand it can be instructive to compare and contrast…. so here goes…

Bloodvein River trip 2014 participants
Canoeing The Bloodvein River: Six Men and Three Boats in the Wilderness

Canoeing The Bloodvein River: Six Men and Three Boats in the Wilderness

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Join me on an unforgettable journey down the remote Bloodvein River. Six of us, in three canoes, ventured into one of Canada’s most pristine wilderness areas. In this article, I share the highs and lows of navigating this wild river, from tackling roaring rapids to serene moments surrounded by untouched nature. The Bloodvein tested our skills, strengthened our bonds, and reminded us of the beauty and power of the natural world. We faced some challenges on this trip, but we also experienced incredible experiences that made it memorable. Dive into the full story…

Bushcraft enthusiast with camp set up in the woods
How To Find A Place To Practice Bushcraft Skills In The UK

How To Find A Place To Practice Bushcraft Skills In The UK

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At some stage, we all want to find somewhere we can go to practice our bushcraft skills. Yet land ownership, laws, bylaws, regulations and access codes limit us in what can be done where. This article shares ideas, considerations and case studies on accessing land in the UK for bushcraft…

Nutritional Breakdown of the PLCE Side Pocket Menu

Nutritional Breakdown of the PLCE Side Pocket Menu

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I thought it would be useful to have a further look at the macro nutritional balance of the PLCE side pocket menu outlined in a previous article and video. In particular I thought it worthwhile to lay out an analysis of the amounts of carbohydrate, fat and protein in this diet – both proportionate and absolute – as well as the amounts of dietary fibre and sodium it contains…

Wilderness camp in Canada. An image used in the presentation Integrating Bushcraft with Modern Outdoor life, which explores the topic of using bushcraft skills for modern outdoor life.
Integrating Bushcraft With Modern Outdoor Life

Integrating Bushcraft With Modern Outdoor Life

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In this presentation, I explore how traditional wilderness skills can—and should—be part of a modern outdoor life, not set apart from it. Drawing on personal experience, real-world examples, and a few honest observations about the state of bushcraft today, I challenge the idea that these skills are only for specialists. Instead, I offer a perspective on how we can integrate them more fully into everyday outdoor activities—whether hiking, paddling, or simply spending more time in nature.

Berghaus Munro daypack leaning against a birch tree with a backdrop of bluebells and woodland
What Gear To Pack For A Day Hike In The Woods

What Gear To Pack For A Day Hike In The Woods

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When we head out for multi-day hikes, we’re usually quite considered in our choice of equipment. As soon as a trip involves spending at least one night out, we’re usually found reaching for appropriate sleeping equipment, a cooking pot, a means of lighting a fire or a stove, a head-torch, and toilet paper amongst…

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