Author Archives: Ray-H

Bear Grylls Survival Series – Survival Kits

Posted on 16/11/2011 by Ray-H

So far I have been very impressed with the items from this range, then I got the Survival Kits. I am impressed that each one came with a piece of Gerber hardware, however with the other items in the kit … Continue reading →

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John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman – How it all began! At The Bushcraft Show No.1

Posted on 21/09/2011 by Ray-H
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Woodmaster Mini Kit Sparker

Posted on 30/08/2011 by Ray-H

I was looking to add a small fire steel to one of my smaller survival kits and increase its versatility, that is how I happened to find the Woodsmaster Mini Kit Sparker on the survival.com website of the late Ron … Continue reading →

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Priorities of survival – Protection

Posted on 30/06/2011 by Ray-H

Number 1 in your survival priorities is protection. Protection from the elements. Protection from dangerous animals. Protection from hazards. I think of protection as being made up of 3 layers: Clothing, Shelter and Fire. Your immediate protection is the clothing … Continue reading →

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Bow Drill first attempt

Posted on 12/05/2011 by Ray-H

Today I had my first go at using a bow drill, I didn’t get anywhere near making fire with it. So with a few tweaks I will be trying again soon….

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