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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 63: Learn What to Do if You Find a Snake in Your Tent
Finding a snake in your tent would be an unexpected surprise, especially if you discovered it while reaching for your sleeping bag or boots. The important thing is not to panic or try to handle it. Snakes generally want to avoid people, and giving one space is safer for both you and the animal. Your…
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Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge 62: Learn the UK’s Rules on Feeding Wildlife
It can be tempting to offer food to a robin, feed a duck or leave a little something for an animal you spot while exploring outdoors. However, food that seems harmless to us can cause problems for wildlife, from encouraging animals to approach people to spreading disease. Your challenge is to learn the guidance on…
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Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge 61: Stand in Cold Rain for Ten Minutes in the Right Clothing
Being comfortable outdoors in cold, wet weather starts with choosing the right clothing before you leave. Waterproof outer layers, suitable insulation and sensible footwear can make a significant difference, but clothing also needs to suit the conditions and the activity. Your challenge is to prepare for cold rain, check your clothing and experience the conditions…
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Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge 60: Practise Predicting What Could Go Wrong on a Route
A route that looks straightforward on a map can become much more difficult when the weather changes, a path becomes muddy or someone in your group gets tired. Good outdoor judgement means thinking ahead rather than waiting for a problem to happen. For this challenge, you’ll look at a real route and predict what could…
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Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge 59: Teach a Friend One Navigation Technique
Knowing a navigation technique is useful, but being able to explain it clearly to someone else is a different skill. Teaching makes you slow down, explain each step and check whether the other person genuinely understands what to do. Your challenge is to teach a friend one simple navigation technique that can be practised outdoors…
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Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge 58: Make a Clay and Grass Plaster to Seal a Shelter Wall
A simple shelter wall can have gaps that let wind through, even when the frame itself is strong. Clay-rich soil mixed with plant fibres can form a natural plaster that fills small spaces and helps bind materials together. Your challenge is to make a small test panel and see how well your mixture works. Your…
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Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge 57: Make a Mud Oven
A mud oven is a simple example of how natural materials can be used to create something practical outdoors. Clay-rich soil holds its shape, while grass fibres can help bind the mixture together. Your challenge is to build a small model oven and understand how its shape would work. Your Challenge Build a miniature mud…
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Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge 56: Learn How to Make a Dye with Natural Materials
Long before modern synthetic dyes became widely available, people used plants and other natural materials to colour cloth, yarn and everyday objects. Different materials can produce surprising colours, from soft yellows and browns to pinks and purples, depending on the material, the fibre and how the dye is prepared. Making a natural dye is a…
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Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge 55: Run a Table-Top Drill for a Head Injury on a Scramble
A head injury on a scramble can quickly become a serious situation. Uneven ground, exposed rock and difficult access may make it harder to protect an injured person or get help to them. In the moment, people can feel under pressure to act quickly, which is why it helps to think through a response before…
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Pure Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Challenge 54: Inspect Your Kit After a Wet Trip
A wet outdoor trip does not end when you get home. Mud, moisture and grit can damage equipment if they are left in bags, pockets or folds until the next outing. A quick inspection gives you the chance to dry everything properly, spot problems and make sure essential items are ready to use again. For…
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