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Budget Friendly Bushcraft Waterproof – Craghoppers Kiwi Expert Long Jacket Review
I have been using the Kiwi Long Jacket from the Craghopper’s workwear range for close to 3 years now and it’s become my go-to bushcraft jacket over the winter months. …
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The Outdoor Voices Podcast Solo Episode – 5 Tips for Lighter Backpack
A first solo episode, with just the mic and I, in which I discuss how to reduce your pack-weight and get lighter to go further. Giving you my top 5 …
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Defining the Journey
Roughly two years ago, as a fairly new backpacker and bushcrafter but a relatively strong hiker, I packed my rucksack and car and set off on a self-supported solo tour …
Homeschooling – A Learning Journey
This post is a bit of a departure from my usual topics but I feel that as I spend so much time talking about practical, purposeful and relevant learning that …
The Outdoor Voices Podcast Episode 9 – Liz Benstead on Wellness through Bushcraft
In this episode, I interview Liz Benstead of Liberty Farm CIC. Liz is a Bushcraft Practitioner with a specialisation in working with disadvantaged people and mental health, which she is …
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Book Review – Forest Craft: A Child’s Guide to Whittling in the Woodland
I have had Forest Craft on my bookshelf for some time, but I still regularly pull it out to have a flick through. I originally found the book when building …
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The Outdoor Voices Podcast Episode 8 – Peter Morton on Working Your Way into a Life Outdoors
In this episode, I interview Peter Morton of Red Oak Bushcrafts. Peter is a freelance outdoor instructor with a massive skillset and experience across a lot of outdoor pursuits and …
The Outdoor Voices Podcast Episode 7 – Dave Watson on Deep Learning in Bushcraft
In this episode, I interview one of the longest-running bushcraft and outdoor instructors in the UK. Dave Watson has amassed a wealth of knowledge and practical teaching skills over the …
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The Outdoor Voices Podcast Episode 6 – Rupert Loch on Taking Science Outside.
In this episode, I interview the founder of Feral Science Rupert Loch, an impressive teacher and outdoor educator who is working to transform the practical teaching of science through outdoor …
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The Outdoor Voices Podcast Episode 5 – Tara Crank on the Bushcraft Learning Journey
In this episode, I interview bushcraft and general outdoor educator Tara Crank. We cover how to get started learning bushcraft skills, what the fundamental skills are, how failure is the …
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Rugged and Reliable Bushcraft Daypack – Fjallraven Singi 28 Review
I have been happily using Fjallraven clothing for several years, so when I began looking for a smaller bushcraft rucksack, Fjallraven seemed an obvious choice. So just over a year …
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The Outdoor Voices Podcast Episode 4 – Rob Williams on Getting Trek Ready
In this episode, I interview a friend, colleague and experienced outdoorsman Rob Williams on how to get started hiking and what to expect on the Everest Base Camp Trek. In …
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