Category Archives: Fire and Cooking

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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Tinder-Quik™

Posted on 05/04/2011 by Ray-H

Something that I have been seeing more of recently in survival kits is Tinder Quik, it has come in 3 of my last 4 survival kit purchases. Basically its cotton wool impregnated with a wax based fuel that takes a … Continue reading →

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Gear Pods Stove

Posted on 24/03/2011 by Ray-H

Your out on a day hike something happens maybe you take a wrong turn or the weather closes in and you get stuck out in the woods or on the hill, you have let your home contact know your safe … Continue reading →

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Bow Drill Part 1 (bearing block)

Posted on 05/01/2011 by Ray-H

A while ago I brought 1 kg of antler off cuts which I wanted to make a woggle or two from for Scouting, maybe a decoration for a walking staff or use on a knife handle. One of the pieces … Continue reading →

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Limited Edition Spork 2010

Posted on 28/12/2010 by Ray-H

I was given this as a gift by my nephew for Christmas, which makes this even more special than it already is being a limited edition. One glow in the dark spork is made per 1000 sporks sold and since … Continue reading →

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