In our last blog we looked at 12 essential items that you should have with you when venturing outdoors, the first five being the most important as they are the most difficult and time consuming to re-produce in nature. These were a cutting tool, combustion device, covering/shelter, metal container and cordage. In this blog we will be focussing … [Read more...] about Choosing a knife for use in the outdoors
Bushcraft
12 Essential items people should have with them when they venture outdoors
Australia is a vast country and many Australians like to travel off the the beaten track to see wild “untouched” places in order to experienced that feeling of being at one with nature. However, many people go into these places ill equiped and with insufficient planning in case something goes wrong, often resulting in people getting lost, … [Read more...] about 12 Essential items people should have with them when they venture outdoors
From our recent 3 Day Basic Bushcraft Survival Course
Pictures from the recent Sydney 3 Day Basic Bushcraft Survival Course (18-20 Oct 2019). This well attended course was packed with lots to learn and do. All students worked hard to achieve all tasks and deliverables asked of them, some more challenging than others. Subjects taught on this fundamental course included: survival priorities, … [Read more...] about From our recent 3 Day Basic Bushcraft Survival Course
Bushcraft and Survival training
More than just skills and tips for the unprepared stay Gordon Dedman Senior Instructor at Bushcraft Survival Australia As Australians, we love the idea of getting out into the bush and being at one with nature. But venturing out can be a dangerous pastime if you don’t know what you’re doing and are not prepared. We never know when we may … [Read more...] about Bushcraft and Survival training
Confidence building
“When our courses go beyond practical applications” I love what I do and sharing it with others, but hearing stories like the following one makes it so much more worthwhile. This is published with permission of the lady who sent it to me. Hi Gordon, I Just wanted to send you this photo of this tiny little fire that I made on my latest women's … [Read more...] about Confidence building
Termite Mound Oven
Using a Termite Mound for an Oven On a recent outing: Using a termite mound as an oven to cook mud crab, mud mussels and coconut. This is a very effective way to cook as the structure and “mud” hold the heat for a long time. Smoke is also kept to a minimum by drilling a hole in the back to create a flue, however like any fire there is always more … [Read more...] about Termite Mound Oven