Bushcraft is the art of surviving in the outdoors using minimal equipment and maximum use of natural resources. It's a great way to get closer to nature, improve your skills and enjoy being outdoors. This article will give you some basic information on what bushcraft is, how to get started and what equipment is most important for beginners.

What is Bushcraft?

Bushcraft involves the skills and techniques needed to survive and live comfortably in the outdoors. Key skills include:

Fire making: using different methods and materials to start a fire.

Shelter building: Creating a shelter using natural materials or simple tools.

Getting and treating water: Finding sources of water and treating it safely for drinking

Orientation to nature: Using maps, compasses and natural features to navigate.

Foraging for food: Hunting, fishing and gathering edible plants.

How to get started with Bushcraft?

Get knowledgeable: read books, watch videos and take bushcraft and outdoor survival courses.

Practice skills: practice fire-making, shelter building and other skills regularly in your neighbourhood.

Equipment: start with a few basic tools and gradually expand your equipment.

Basic equipment for bushcraft

Knife: A quality bushcraft knife is an essential tool for a variety of tasks such as cutting wood, preparing food and making tools. Our Knife Tip.

Flint or lighter: for starting fires in different conditions. Cool pocket lighter.

Tarpaulin or poncho, bivouac cell: for building a shelter. Our tip is to build a bivy tent, and equipments tarp stakes.

Water and filtration system: water bottle and simple filter for treating water from natural sources. Our tip is a water bottle from Helikon or their complete set for cooking Pathfinder.

Rope or paracord: A versatile tool for shelter construction, repairs and other tasks. Our tip 30 meters long paracord.

Compass and map: for orientation in the terrain. You won't get lost with this compass.

.... and we'd like to introduce you to this fierce axe we love: the Gerber Bushcraft Hatchet (short) - Coyote

Practical tips

Safety first: Always take safety precautions when working with knives and fire.

Leave No Trace: Follow the Leave No Trace principles to keep nature intact for others.

Follow step by step: Don't try to master all the skills at once. Gradually improve your skills and learn from your mistakes.

Conslusion

Bushcraft is a fascinating way to get closer to nature and learn important survival skills. Start with a few basic tools and skills and gradually expand your knowledge and equipment. Always remember to be safe and respect the nature around you.

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