How to Identify Trees: Leaves, Bark, Buds and Fruit
How to identify trees in British woods: leaves, bark, buds and fruit of oak, beech, birch, ash and conifers, plus poisonous yew.
Survival Blanket: How to Use It and Which Way Round
Survival blanket guide: which side faces the body, what the research says, how to wrap a casualty, and the limits of foil blankets.
Trekking Poles: How to Set the Length and Use Them Well
Trekking poles: the right length, adjusting for climbs and descents, using the straps, walking technique and what the research shows.
Emergency Water Supply: How Much to Store at Home
Emergency water supply at home: official litres per person per day, a household calculation, storage, six-monthly rotation and bleach.
Spoon Carving for Beginners: Wood, Knives and First Cuts
Spoon carving for beginners: the best green woods, straight and hook knives, carving steps, safe cuts, slow drying and food-safe oil.
Adder Bite: What to Do on the Trail and What to Avoid
Adder bite first aid on the trail: what the NHS says to do, what to avoid, warning signs, hospital antivenom and how to lower the…
Hiking the GR20 in Corsica: Stages, Booking and Supplies
Hiking the GR20 in Corsica: the 16 stages, compulsory hut and bivouac booking, 2026 prices, resupply points and safety advice.
Trail Food, Calories and a Sample Day on the Trail
Food for a multi-day hike: daily calorie needs, how much food to carry per day, energy-dense picks and a sample day on the trail.
Foraging Wild Mushrooms, the Basic Safety Rules
Foraging wild mushrooms: spore prints, the death cap, and why cooking doesn’t neutralize every toxin.
Gear Repair on the Trail: The Kit Worth Carrying
Gear repair on the trail: straps, tents, broken poles, zippers, and sleeping pads, the kit worth carrying.
