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When I set out for solo bushcraft in the forest, I started with an unusual survival tip: using a bag and duct tape. I wrapped duct tape around my worn-out …
Beginner to Pro: Solo Bushcraft Tips You Need to Know Read More
I gathered matches, a bottle cap, and some wax to create a reliable bushcraft firestarter for my next trip. First, I used my multitool to trim the matches so they …
The Best DIY Firestarter You’ve Never Heard Of Read More
Arriving at my campsite, I wanted a simple way to wash my hands without wasting water. I took an empty plastic bottle and a syringe, then drilled a hole in …
A great IDEA for Bushcraft and outdoor hack Read More
In this Post, I show how to make a natural bushcraft candle inside a hollowed birch log. The process begins with carefully hollowing out the log to create a container. …
Forgot My Flashlight… So I Made This in the Wild Read More
The process of making the bushcraft DIY basket starts with gathering flexible branches or young sticks from the forest. I begin by selecting straight sticks and cutting them to a …
No Tools, No Problem – Wild Basket Made by Hand Read More
Diving into a three-day bushcraft adventure, I decided to build a survival shelter inspired by Patrick Star’s dome, using only forest materials. Near a stream, I scooped clay, mixed it …
Solo 3days built Patrick Star house to survive in the forest Read More
I ventured deep into the forest, 20 kilometers away from the last road and house, at an altitude of about 1200 meters. Over six days, I prepared and packed all …
A Cozy Christmas Tree Shelter Built in the Rain and Fog Read More
I built my bushcraft survival house inside a giant fallen tree trunk deep in the forest, using only natural materials and hand tools. My first step was clearing out the …
You Won’t Believe What I Built on This Massive Tree Trunk Read More
From my experience in the wilderness, starting a fire is both an art and a vital survival skill. The best ways I’ve learned rely on creating the right conditions: dry …
What are the Best Ways to Start a Fire in the Wilderness? Read More
I ventured deep into the wild with a challenge in mind: to build an entire woven shelter using nothing but my hands and natural materials I could find around me. …
Insane Woven Shelter Build in the Wild Read More