Learn essential survival skills including shelter building, fire lighting, navigation, first aid, outdoor safety and practical skills to survive in the wilderness.
Getting lost outdoors can feel frightening, especially when you are unsure of how far you have travelled or how to get back. The important thing is not to panic or rush into making a decision. The 3-3-3 rule is a useful little way to remember…
There is something satisfying about arriving at camp with little more than some rope, a few useful tools and whatever suitable materials you can find around you, then turning the campsite into something that actually works for you. A simple tripod can become a kitchen….
A 3×3 metre tarp is one of the most useful pieces of shelter kit you can carry outdoors. With the right pitch, the same square of fabric can become an open shelter, a weather-resistant sleeping space, a cooking area or a compact shelter for one…
Wild camping sounds simple enough: find a quiet spot, put up your tent and spend the night under the stars. The reality is a little more complicated that that. The rules around wild camping vary considerably across the UK. Scotland has a much more permissive…
Navigation doesn’t have to mean walking for miles with a map and compass. For children, learning to navigate can start with something much simpler: understanding where they are, knowing where they want to go and working out how to get there. A short route is…
Checking the weather before heading outdoors is a simple habit that can make a big difference. A forecast can help you decide what to wear, what to pack and whether your planned activity is suitable for the conditions. You don’t need to understand complicated weather…
One of the best things about campcraft is being able to make something useful from a few simple materials that you find around camp. A camp gadget doesn’t have to be complicated or impressive. Even a simple hanger can make life at camp a little…
Having a fire outdoors can be one of the most enjoyable parts of camping, but the job isn’t finished when you stop cooking or decide you’re ready to leave. A fire that looks like it has gone out can still contain hot embers capable of…
Setting up a tent is one of the most useful camping skills you can learn. The first few times it can seem confusing, especially when you’re faced with poles, pegs and a bundle of fabric, but it becomes much easier once you understand the basic…
Planning a walk is part of the adventure. You don’t need to plan every minute or create a complicated route, but taking a little time to think about where you’re going, how long you might be out and what you need can make a walk…
Being able to follow simple directions is an important outdoor skill. Whether you’re walking with your family, taking part in an activity or exploring with a group, you need to be able to listen, understand what you’ve been told and use the information around you…
Understanding directions is one of those outdoor skills that seems simple at first, but becomes incredibly useful once you start exploring. Knowing the difference between north, south, east and west gives you a basic way of describing where things are and helps you make sense…