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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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How to Build a tarp A-frame
A tarp A-frame shelter is a classic and one of the simplest shelters you can build outdoors. It is a useful skill to learn because the same basic design works with very little equipment. With a tarp, some cordage and a few suitable pegs, you can create a shelter that gives you protection from rain…
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How to Pitch a Tent in Wind
Putting up a tent is usually straightforward when the weather is calm, but strong wind can turn a simple job into a terrible battle. Poles blow around, fabric catches the wind like a sail and anything you put down seems to disappear across the campsite just when you need it. The key is to work…
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Your Outdoor Skills Journey Starts Here
What if learning outdoor skills wasn’t just about reading an article and moving on? What if you could actually build your skills, track your progress, take on challenges and see how far you’ve come? That’s what we’re building here at Pure Bushcraft. We’ve been adding new tools and features to turn the site into somewhere…
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100 Outdoor Skills Everyone Should Know (Free Digital Checklist)
Whether you’re heading up a fell, camping in the Highlands or just want to be ready for a winter power cut, knowing the right outdoor skills conditions demand can make a real difference. Our weather is cold, wet and changeable here in the UK, and most outdoor emergencies here start with something small: a wrong…
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How to Start a Nature Journal
You don’t need to know the names of hundreds of plants and animals to keep a nature journal. In fact, one of the best things about starting one is that it gives you a reason to slow down and pay attention to what is happening around you. A nature journal can be as simple as…
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10 Fire Safety Rules Every Child Should Know
Fire can be one of the most enjoyable parts of being outdoors. Sitting around a campfire, cooking outside or learning how to light a fire are all useful experiences, but fire needs to be treated with respect from the very beginning. Children don’t need to be frightened of fire, or told to keep away, but…
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25 Outdoor Skills Worth Learning
There are hundreds of different skills you can learn outdoors but you don’t need to master all of them to become much more capable outside. In fact, learning a handful of practical skills and gradually building on them is often far more useful than trying to learn everything at once. Some skills are immediately useful…
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How to Make Cordage From Nettles
Nettles are probably not the first plant you’d choose when looking for something useful to make cord from. They sting, they grow almost everywhere and most people try to avoid brushing against them. They really don’t seem like much good for anything. Look a little closer, though, and nettles have a useful fibre running through…
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How to Collect Fallen Natural Materials Responsibly
Collecting things you find on the ground can be a useful part of spending time outdoors. Fallen sticks can be used for fire lighting, while leaves, pine cones, seed pods and other natural materials can be useful for identification, nature study and practical activities. The trick is knowing what is reasonable to collect and what…
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25 Hiking Tips for Beginners
Your first few hikes don’t need to be complicated. You certainly don’t need the most expensive equipment, an enormous rucksack or years of outdoor experience. What matters most is choosing a suitable walk, knowing what you’re getting yourself into and being prepared for conditions to change. Hiking gets easier as you gain experience, but there…
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