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Diy Portable Sawhorse for Forest School
Sawhorses are incredibly useful pieces of equipment for the woodland leader. They allow us to teach safe saw techniques to a variety of ages at a comfortable height. The posts …
The Bracken Outdoors Podcast Episode 21 – Chris Grice: Wilderness Tribe
In this episode, I interview Chris Grice of Wilderness Tribe. We cover, men’s mental health, building long-term therapeutic programmes, training as a therapeutic bushcraft practitioner and much more. Resources
The Bracken Outdoors Podcast Episode 20 – Luschka Van Onselen: Meet the child where they are
In this episode, I interview Luschka from Wild Therapy Isle of Wight and Woodlearn Forest School. We discuss working with home-ed families, Beach School, involving men in the raising of …
The Bracken Outdoors Podcast Episode 18 – Mark Cox on Mountain Leader Training
In this episode, Mark Cox returns to the show to talk about his experiences in training for his Summer Mountain Leading qualification in the mountains of North Wales. Join us …
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How to Choose a Camping Stove Part 1 – Types of Fuel
If you are planning on camping and hiking in the UK, chances are you will need a camping stove. Over most of England and Wales, it is pretty rare to …
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Freet Tundra Barefoot Boot Review
It has now been over three years since I started wearing barefoot shoes. I had read a lot about their ability to help strengthen your foot muscles and overcome foot …
My Top 3 Bushcraft Tools
When it comes to bushcraft equipment, edged tools are some of the most essential items you carry with you. With a decent knife, axe and saw you can light a …
The Bracken Outdoors Podcast Episode 16 – Men’s Support Networks
In this episode, I talk about my new group the Oak Tree Network and the philosophy and motivations behind establishing a support network for men. Resources Recommended reading
How to Choose a Pair of Hiking Poles
In my last post, I discussed why hiking/trekking poles are a good thing to have with you no matter what your age or ability. However, once you have made the …
Why you should take a pair of hiking poles on your next hike
“Aren’t those just for old people?” That is the response I often get when I recommend hiking poles to customers. However, a good pair of hiking/trekking poles can be handy …
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The Bracken Outdoors Podcast Episode 15 – Beyond Forest School
In this solo episode, I give you my thoughts on the current challenges and benefits of Forest School and how we may need to start thinking about how to move …
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Choosing a Sleeping Bag For Bushcraft and Wild Camping
Getting good sleep is essential for any multi-day camp, whether in the mountains or the forest, and you can often tell how experienced someone is by how well they sleep …
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