In this post I want to take a look at heat loss. Winter is upon us here in the British Isles and so staying warm and dry when outside becomes particularly important. When I’m running survival courses I tell students that they should prioritise, and that their priority will always be the thing that will […]
Nicola has recently made a Guelder rose decocted tincture. The bark from Guelder rose (Viburnum opulus) is often refered to as ‘cramp bark’, so it’s no great surprise that it has been used in the past for muscle cramps, menstrual cramps, muscle spasms, restless leg and many other ailments. How to make guelder rose decocted tincture […]
This article on fire pistons was originally published in The Bushcraft Journal Issue 12 published in December 2016. As it’s now completely free there’s no excuse for not getting a copy! Don’t take my word for it, take a look for yourself. Fire Pistons Fire pistons can trace their history to the Pacific Islands and parts of […]
This article on using electricty to light a fire was originally published in The Bushcraft Journal issue 11 published in October 2016. As it’s now completely free there’s no excuse for not getting a copy! Using electricity to light a fire When I’m teaching electrical fire lighting methods, I often use the analogy of an […]
