Category Archives: Fire and Cooking

The Baskerville Burner

Posted on 15/03/2012 by Ray-H

While going through a stack of old paperwork at the Scout hut where I am a leader, I found a laminated sheet detailing a method of firefighting I had never seen before. “The Baskerville Burner was ‘invented’ in the summer … Continue reading →

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Hobo Stove

Posted on 29/02/2012 by Ray-H

A hobo stove is an improvised heat-producing cooking device and can be constructed out of a variety of materials, it was commonly used during America’s Great Depression. I first used a hobo stove at Gilwell 24 in the Bushcraft zone … Continue reading →

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Ration Packs

Posted on 09/01/2012 by Ray-H

In recent years I have been more proactive in being prepared for an emergency or survival situation and for food I looked towards ration packs for a number of reasons. 1. They have a long shelf life. 2. The high … Continue reading →