2012-08-17 22:19
I made this knife sheath today for my modified British MOD survival knife. The knife is 5mm thick high carbon steel which I brought down to a clip point. I also removed most of the finis… Read More
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2012-08-17 22:02
This walk along with our last are walks I have done in the past with Matt from Peakseekers.com. They were spur of the moment walks and obviously easy to navigate from memory without a… Read More
2012-08-17 20:57
This post is about a month overdue to other commitments, sorry its a little late. The weather report said 'light showers throughout the day', so rainproofs were packed and we headed of… Read More
2012-07-09 14:15
This is the British Army MOD (Ministry of Defense) survival knife. It is made by John Nowill and Sons of Shefield under contract to the army. It is used for survival and utility… Read More
2012-06-27 22:03
Day OneThis was our second trip to Ennerdale water in the lake district. The first time was a huge success so I hoped this trip would live up to expectations. Along with me was m… Read More
2012-06-22 10:28
Matt from www.peakseekers.co.uk is offering up some of his finest photos as free wallpapers. If you are a fan of the outdoors, you will want them on your screen. Check them all o… Read More
2012-06-21 22:38
I'm looking forward to my upcoming wild camp in the lake district with my dog. Any followers of my blog will have seen him with me on a couple of my camps, but this will be a little di… Read More
2012-06-21 20:51
This is a follow up from my owners earlier post on the broken cheapo backpack. The seller was kind enough to offer him an instant refund, so the cheapskate decided to do what he should… Read More
2012-06-15 20:42
Me and Bruno went for a walk around Grafham Water today to test out his new backpack seen below. He is coming wild camping with me to the lake district in a few weeks so I needed… Read More
2011-12-07 19:07
Taking advantage of a sunny autumn day, me and the family went out for an autumn stroll in the mixed woodland around Wimpole Hall. It was a cracking day for the time of year, with… Read More
2011-11-10 17:44
Due to work and family commitments it has been difficult to get out for a wild camp this summer, so with Autumn in full flow I took my last opportunity to get out come rain or shine...as luc… Read More
2011-11-02 21:25
Me and my good friend Matt from Peakseekers.co.uk went for a walk in the peak district yesterday. As always when I walk with Matt I am completly reliant on his navigation which is alwa… Read More
2011-10-18 18:59
Blackthorn (Prunus Spinosa) aka 'Sloe Berry bush'.With the arrival of the first frost on its way, its time to go collecting your sloes. There are plenty of instructions on th… Read More
2011-08-18 22:55
Normally my camps are well planned and thought out, but this weeks wild camp was a spontanious decision. I grabbed my rucksack and trew in whatever I thought I needed. Wi… Read More
2011-07-14 16:03
With the weather warming up a bit I decided to head out for a relaxing camp in the woods. We drove the Freelander up a bumpy dirt track and after a brief walk, we found ou… Read More
2011-05-18 18:55
Yououtdoors is a blog where you tell me and the world what you've been up to. Walking, backpacking, camping, bushcraft, outdoor cooking, mountain biking, kayaking etc. -its a… Read More
2011-05-13 20:14
The approach to EnnerdaleFrom the moment you drive in to the lake district you are treated to some on the best views in England. The mountains are breathtaking, and you can't help but… Read More
2011-05-07 16:21
With any trip I go on I spend a lot of time planning what I'm going to take with me. No one wants to be unprepared, especially in the Lake District. The last time me and Sam (my… Read More
2011-05-07 15:18
With my trip to the lake district only days away, I decided to take the weight off my shoulders by buying some lightweight gear. Due to the nature of UK bushcraft there is not muc… Read More
2011-05-07 14:28
On a semi regular basis I will be building a small list of sites which I think people may like. If anyone has any relevant, useful, or interesting sites they would like me to… Read More
2011-04-27 19:26
Here are some pics of a nature reserve very close to the house I grew up. They used to be gravel pits many years ago.I didn't trust my weight on these steps!Beutiful day.Deserted train… Read More
2011-04-21 19:45
I recently bought an aluminium crusader mug lid from laundich1 from http://www.bushcraftuk.com/ forum. The quality is outstanding, and it reduces boil times dramaticaly… Read More
2011-04-19 15:38
Heres just a few pics taken from my walk in the woods today. I picked a small bunch of 'jack by the hedge' ready for dinner tonight. King Alfred Cakes Jack by… Read More
2011-04-17 17:03
I fancied a bit of bannock today, so here is the recipe I used:1 cup flourHalf hand full of flaked almondsA bit less then half hand full of dried cranberriesMilk (mix until doughnut consiste… Read More
2011-04-17 13:55
This is like the foragers bible. It is surprising how much food there is in the countryside, you just need to know what to look for. This book is starting to find its way… Read More
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