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Tips on Keeping Warm Outdoors - Article 11
Posted on December 11 2018
As the nights draw in and temperatures plummet, what's the best way to stave off hypothermia and "cold discomfort" whilst outdoors? That is the question we will attempt to answer here. "Clothing is the first line of defence" a wise man once said and this is true. Investing in the...
My Woodland Exploration Kit - A Review for Packconfig.com
Posted on October 17 2018
We at Alpha Bushcraft are proud to announce that we are now collaborating with Packconfig. Packconfig.com is one of the best outdoor and EDC equipment blogs out there. They have many, varied contributors who do a wide range of jobs and take part in a wide range of outdoor (and indoor)...
Ultimate Bushcraft Equipment Checklist - Article 10
Posted on July 31 2018
What is the best equipment to carry for short 2-3 night bushcraft style, wild camping trips? We have been asked this question many times, over the years and have now come up with a comprehensive list of equipment that we would suggest is the minimum for a comfortable, safe and...
Don't Panic! - Article 8
Posted on June 10 2018
As you may have noticed, we here at Alphabushcraft have just undertaken a stark re-design of our company logo and website. We believe our new logo is much more in keeping with our stores ethos and the lifestyle we aim to facilitate. You can still expect to see and receive...
Wild Camper's Kit Checklist - Article 7
Posted on April 22 2018
With the growing popularity of wild camping, many newbies are eager to get out there and have a little wander but what to pack? We have compiled a list of what we would consider to be wild camping essentials. Two important factors to consider are what type of shelter will...
A Hanging Fire Leaves No Trace - Article 6
Posted on February 22 2018
A hanging fire is a great way to keep warm without leaving any traces of a campfire. Being higher off of the ground means it can be more effective at keeping your core warm, as opposed to just your legs. However, being higher up, it does radiate light further, making...
What is an EDC? - Article 5
Posted on January 05 2018
The term "EDC" comes from military parlance and stands for "every day carry". That is, items that you carry with you on a daily basis. These items can be functional in nature, or can be survival items, to be used in an emergency. What you carry is entirely up to...
New first aid kit by C.A.P.E. Solutions UK - Article 5
Posted on November 19 2017
We find that many store bought first aid kits always seem to be lacking in some way. They were either too bulky, badly thought out, under equipped, badly packaged or simply used poor quality components. Especially if you are travelling alone, having that little more security is always a good...
Alternative hot chocolate recipe for the outdoors - Article 4
Posted on November 18 2017
To carry milk, or not to carry milk, that is the question? Carrying milk adds weight to any set up plus will require a decent container. Having all your gear smell like cheese is generally not a desireable attribute. On the other hand, a splash of the white stuff in...
The best foods for outdoor exploration - Part 2 - Article 3
Posted on October 24 2017
So, as explained in part one of this article, for practical purposes, we would suggest that there are three approaches to trial foods. We have roughly sub divided the list below into those three categories. Some items on the list have the potential to belong to one, two or all...
The best foods for outdoor exploration - Part 1 - Article 2
Posted on September 25 2017
We would say that there are three approaches to tackling the important aspect of outdoor nutrition. There is the "no difference" approach, whereby you simply bring with you, the same foods you would normally consume at home. There is the traditional "trial foods" approach. Finally, there is the more modern...
Bushcraft or Survival? - Article 1
Posted on September 04 2017
Dear Subscribers, Welcome to the first article of the new Alpha Bushcraft "Wild Life" Blog. As you can probably imagine, we thought this would be a good place to start as this is a subject that is close to our hearts... We have had literally hundrends of conversations on this...
Coming soon!
Posted on August 13 2017
This will be a unique blog featuring information on a wide variety of subjects relating to but not exclusively : camping, travel, bush craft, survival, nature, hiking, kit making.
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