LATEST OUTDOOR GUIDES
Keep up to date with the latest guides, activities and resources from Pure Bushcraft. Explore new articles covering outdoor skills, survival, Scout activities, camping, navigation, knots, fire safety and practical skills.
Our latest posts are designed to help Scouts, youth groups, leaders and anyone interested in outdoor learning develop practical knowledge and confidence. From new activity ideas and survival skills to useful how-to guides, check back regularly for the latest resources.
-
Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge 14: Leave a Fire Site Safe
Lighting a fire outdoors is only half the job. Before you leave a campsite, you need to make absolutely sure the fire is completely extinguished and that no hidden heat or embers remain to start another fire after you’ve gone. Ash can look cold on the surface while embers underneath are still hot enough to…
-
Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge 13: Learn the 3-3-3 Rule
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 some basic survival priorities and think clearly when things do…
-
Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge 12: Make a Feather Stick
A feather stick is a useful piece of kindling made by shaving thin curls of wood along a stick while leaving those curls attached. The fine curls catch a flame more readily than a thick piece of wood, making a feather stick a handy skill to learn when practising traditional fire preparation. In the previous…
-
Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge 11: Identify Three Common British Trees
How many trees can you recognise when you’re out walking? You might know an oak by its distinctive leaves or recognise a horse chestnut from the familiar conkers that fall in autumn, but identifying trees becomes much easier when you start looking at the small details rather than relying on a quick glance. In the…
-
Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge 10: Read a Map
Being able to read a map is one of the most useful skills you can develop for spending time outdoors. A map can tell you far more than where a path goes. It can help you recognise hills, valleys, rivers, woodland, buildings and other features, allowing you to work out where you are and what…
-
Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge 09: Pack a Day-Walk Rucksack
Packing a rucksack properly is one of those outdoor skills that makes a real difference to how comfortable and prepared you feel on a walk. It is easy to throw a few things into a bag and head out, but knowing what to take, where to put it and how to carry it comfortably takes…
-
Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge 08: Navigate Using Landmarks
It’s easy to become so focused on following a path that you stop paying attention to the place that you’re actually walking through. Learning to recognise landmarks helps you build a better picture of your surroundings, making it easier to keep track of where you are and recognise when something doesn’t look right. In the…
-
Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge 07: Cook a Simple Camp Meal
There’s something satisfying about preparing a meal outdoors. Even something as simple as a hot breakfast or a one-pot lunch can feel different when you’re cooking away from your usual kitchen. The trick is to keep things manageable, prepare what you need and make sure you can cook safely in the conditions that you’re working…
-
Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge 06: Read the Weather
Have you ever looked at the sky before heading out and wondered whether the weather was about to change? Learning to notice what’s happening above you is a useful outdoor skill, particularly when you’re walking, camping or spending a day away from any shelter. In the previous challenge, you learned how to make a camp…
-
Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge 05: Make a Camp Gadget
A good camp gadget doesn’t need to be complicated. Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most useful, especially when you’re trying to keep equipment organised or make life around camp a little easier. In the previous challenge, you learned how to tie a Bowline knot. For Challenge 05, you’re going to design and build a…
Explore Pure Bushcraft
Looking for something specific? Explore our activity plans for practical outdoor sessions, take on our survival challenges, or browse our badges to discover new skills and achievements to work towards.
Whether you’re looking for Scout activities, survival skills, camping ideas, navigation resources or practical outdoor learning, explore the rest of Pure Bushcraft to find your next challenge.