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Identifying Mushrooms by Andrew Lane

This is a short extract from the book "Survival Advantage" by survival expert Andrew Lane. If you do not know what you are looking for, trying to i...

Macknade Food Hall in Faversham Kent

Multi award winning Macknade Fine Foods has been in business since 1847. Through various incarnations, ranging from a hop farm to a now large foo...

Bushgear Store Update

Dear, Wonderful Bushgear Customers! Just a quick note to let you know that we are in the process of updating the look and function of our online...

A Guide To Wilderness Shelters

This is always a point of contention amongsts outdoor enthuisiasts. You could argue with people until you are blue in the face about which form of ...

Caring For Your Leather Hat

Keeping your Barmah leather hat in tip top condition couldn't be easier. Simply wipe the leather down with a damp cloth to remove dirt and grime. O...

Wild Edible Of The Week - Week 42 "Kelp"

Botanical Name : Laminaria saccharina Common names : Kelp, Sugar Kelp, Sea Belt, Devil's Apron Physical appearance : Kelp consists of a short, sl...

How to maintain a bushcraft knife

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The Truth About Living Off Of The Land

Many modern survival programs insinuate that it is possible to live off of the land in a wilderness/bush craft/survival setting. During the summer...

A New Year - A New Beginning

First of all, we would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year! Hopefully, 2018 will be great a great year for everyone! Many people take ...

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you all our warmest season's greetings! Have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! The Bushgear Team.

Winter Bushcraft Tips - Staying Warm Outdoors

Winter camping requires a slightly different approach to camping at any other time of year... In the UK, in particular, we often experience relati...

How To Attach Scales To A Knife Blade Blank

Here at Bushgear, we sell many interesting knife making supplies and blade blanks. We are often asked what is the best way to go about completing a...

Improvised water filter for the field or home

Most experts will concur that the safest way to treat water is to boil it. Boiling water for a couple of minutes will ensure that all protozoa, vir...