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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.
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Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge 04: Tie a Bowline Knot
In the previous challenge, you learned how to light a fire with natural tinder. For Challenge 04, we’re going back to one of the most useful basic outdoor skills: knots. The bowline is a classic knot that creates a fixed loop in the end of a rope. It’s a useful knot to learn for camping,…
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Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge 03: Light a Fire with Natural Tinder
In the previous challenge, you learned how to build a natural shelter. For Challenge 03, we’re getting into one of the most satisfying outdoor skills to practise: fire lighting. This isn’t about building the biggest fire you can. Your challenge is much simpler. Can you prepare natural tinder properly and use it to get a…
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Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge 02: Build a Natural Shelter
In the first challenge, you learned how to find North without using a compass. For Challenge 02, you’re going to put your shelter-building skills into practice. A good outdoor shelter isn’t about building the biggest or most impressive structure you can. It’s about understanding what makes a shelter useful, choosing a sensible location and putting…
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Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge 01: Find North Without a Compass
Your first Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge starts here. This challenge is all about taking a skill you’ve learned and actually using it outdoors. You don’t need specialist equipment or somewhere wild to begin. All you need is a safe outdoor space, a little patience and the confidence to make your own decision before checking…
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Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge: Something Big Is Coming
Something big is coming to Pure Bushcraft. Not another short list of outdoor activities. Not a course that finishes after a few lessons. And not a challenge that stops when you reach number 100. We are building something much bigger. The Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge is going to be a huge, ever-growing collection of…
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17 Camp Furniture Ideas: Easy Bushcraft Camp Gadgets
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 few poles can turn into a gear rack. With…
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3×3 Tarp Setup Guide: 9 Tarp Configurations Explained
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 or more people. The catch is that the tarp doesn’t…
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Is Wild Camping Legal in the UK?
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 approach, Dartmoor has its own specific arrangements, while much of…
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How Children Can Navigate a Short Route
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 a great way to practise. It might be a walk…
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How to Read a Basic Weather Forecast
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 charts to get started. A basic forecast gives you several…
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