Camp Craft Essentials
For anyone starting their journey on the bushcraft trail or looking to form a stronger foundation in camp craft.
New 2026 Courses Below
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OVERVIEW
Join Gazza for a full day learning the essential skills needed to thrive in the woods.
If you have ever wondered how to build a base-camp in the woods, or would love to feel genuinely ‘at home’ in the wilder places around you, this is the day for you.
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Feel more confident about what to put in that daypack,
and explore those fundamental outdoor skills that you feel you ‘really ought to know’.
LEARN
Identify your survival priorities and learn to set up camp efficiently and reliably.
Find out what’s in Gazza’s pack.
My ever evolving skillset and kit choices are based on a long journey over many years.
I have travelled the world and benefitted from many top level teachers and wilderness people.
Find out what I carry and why.
DETAILS
Things we will cover:
- Using and maintaining your tools.
- Building, lighting, and using fire.
- Locating, gathering, and treating water.
- Siting and building effective shelters.
- Sourcing and providing wild food.
- Informed modern equipment choice and use.
- And of course, how to deal with an emergency.
CONDITIONS
Suitable for adults only (18+)
Cost for the day is £100 PP
The day will run from 0900 to 1600 to give us plenty of time round the fire.
Groups will be no larger than 10 people to ensure you get my fullest attention.​
Full details of what you need to bring are provided on booking.
Camp Craft Essentials
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Primitive Fire Lighting in the Modern World.
Why This Still Matters There are easier ways to make fire than rubbing sticks together. A lighter costs a few pounds. A ferro rod will throw sparks in the wet. Modern stoves are clean, efficient, and predictable. So it’s a fair question: what relevance do primitive fire lighting techniques really have today? The answer has…
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Sacrificing Comfort for a Smaller Pack
(The Pros and Cons of Roughing It). There’s a moment, usually in the first mile, when the pack makes its presence known. It settles into your shoulders. It shifts with each step. You feel every decision you made before leaving home. For anyone who spends time outdoors regularly, the balance between comfort and weight is…
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6 Tips for your family camping trip
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