<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Bushcraft and Survival UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teaching people online the skills needed to survive and thrive in the wilderness]]></description><link>https://www.bushcraftandsurvivaluk.com/bushcraft-and-survival-blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:58:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.bushcraftandsurvivaluk.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[10 lesser know trees with awesome Bushcraft uses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding trees and plants and their uses is one of the most underrated but vital skills in bushcraft. While most people rely on well-known species like birch, oak, or pine, there are many lesser-known native trees in the UK that offer incredible, often overlooked survival value. From flame-resistant hearth boards to rot-proof shelter poles, these trees deserve a place in every bushcrafter’s knowledge toolkit.]]></description><link>https://www.bushcraftandsurvivaluk.com/post/10-lesser-know-trees-with-awesome-bushcraft-uses</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68888a4f8f2d05ec988bb086</guid><category><![CDATA[Skills and Knowledge]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 16:03:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58300c_080a4d96b134485798db0b0fe367194f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Lake</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire Safety in the Wild: What Every Bushcrafter Needs to Know During Dry Weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small, well-fed fire will provide all the heat and cooking power you need. Larger fires not only waste fuel but are harder to control. Never leave a fire unattended. Always keep water nearby or have a spade ready to smother flames with soil. Beat down sparks or creeping flame with a green branch or flat object. Fire should always be monitored and managed like a living tool, not a spectacle]]></description><link>https://www.bushcraftandsurvivaluk.com/post/fire-safety-in-the-wild-what-every-bushcrafter-needs-to-know-during-dry-weather</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68864d6aec4f2b3188a3a83b</guid><category><![CDATA[Skills and Knowledge]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 16:46:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58300c_392807620a414aab9324af9ed75112bf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Lake</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uses for Pine in Bushcraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pine is one of the most useful and versatile trees in bushcraft. Found widely across the UK, Europe, and North America, pine provides a range of resources that can help you survive and thrive in the wild. From firecraft to shelter building, pine has earned its place as a cornerstone of woodland living.]]></description><link>https://www.bushcraftandsurvivaluk.com/post/uses-for-pine-in-bushcraft</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687684df415500cf59aebef3</guid><category><![CDATA[Skills and Knowledge]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 10:50:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58300c_28abdd0adee74913ae87820b32a7bf4c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Lake</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uses for Norway Spruce in Bushcraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Norway Spruce is a tall, fast-growing evergreen that thrives across the UK and much of northern Europe. While it’s commonly associated ]]></description><link>https://www.bushcraftandsurvivaluk.com/post/uses-for-norway-spruce-in-bushcraft</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6866b84a9ec17114287c7ea7</guid><category><![CDATA[Skills and Knowledge]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:23:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58300c_aefae3d2e4b44985a88bf1af908a6dd3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Lake</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uses of Poplar for Bushcraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poplar (from the Populus genus) grows quickly, is widely available across much of the Northern Hemisphere, and offers a surprising range of ]]></description><link>https://www.bushcraftandsurvivaluk.com/post/uses-of-poplar-for-bushcraft</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685e928b5bf466f7082a88f4</guid><category><![CDATA[Skills and Knowledge]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:01:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58300c_2e4dba47af7e44f2b68754569805ea43~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_709,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Lake</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uses of Oak for Bushcraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kindling/tinder - as it burns so hot and well when dried, oak twigs can make an excellent source of second stage ignition material.]]></description><link>https://www.bushcraftandsurvivaluk.com/post/uses-of-oak-for-bushcraft</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685e8cab5bf466f7082a83b6</guid><category><![CDATA[Skills and Knowledge]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:24:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58300c_cb2b1d211b0947ae8794d3df69c4d9eb~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Lake</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ty Barker - From The Pathfinder School lands Monster Alligator with Dave Canterbury.]]></title><description><![CDATA[As far as the alligator hunt, I went to learn the process so that we could put together an upcoming class where we will take a boat out to an island in the Everglades in southern Florida. 

We will be processing an alligator and iguana, spear fishing, all whilst teaching students to survive off of the landscape. ]]></description><link>https://www.bushcraftandsurvivaluk.com/post/ty-barker-from-the-pathfinder-school-lands-monster-gator-with-dave-canterbury</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68552c4701c622a34dc476a3</guid><category><![CDATA[NEWS]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58300c_0a7b9d23f9584bd0a9d920fb8a1b1e79~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Lake</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bushcraft Saws - Lets take a Closer Look]]></title><description><![CDATA[One quick tip - if your thinking about making a take down buck saw as your “forever saw” use a hardwood and dont make it too thin. The pressure needed to tension the blade can be quite alot, and theres nothing more frustrating than spending hours making one, and when you finally add tension to the blade hearing that dreadful crack as the wood spilts or snaps.

Another key Factor is to make sure the verticle supports are positioned so the grain rings are running from side to side of the support, ]]></description><link>https://www.bushcraftandsurvivaluk.com/post/bushcraft-saws-lets-take-a-closer-look</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68493c46e699f36c875ef18c</guid><category><![CDATA[Skills and Knowledge]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:53:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58300c_22f954bbf4a14f6d9c983bce5a1b0915~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_777,h_584,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Lake</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing has Begun!]]></title><description><![CDATA[This season takes place in the harsh Australian Outback, notorious for its sweltering daytime heat, frigid nights, rugged terrain, and dangerous snakes. As always, contestants will enter the challenge without food but will have the opportunity to hunt the venomous taipan snake and hefty wild boars, should their hunting skills prove effective.]]></description><link>https://www.bushcraftandsurvivaluk.com/post/naked-and-afraid-last-man-standing-has-begun</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68486592087fd38deae676c9</guid><category><![CDATA[NEWS]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:29:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58300c_c4d6d653846949c0a485383ddff7c7f9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_557,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Lake</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring The Bushcraft Show 2026: I’m Excited!]]></title><description><![CDATA[It looks awesome and a place to learn, have fun, connect with people you may know on your friends list on facebook and Shop for your favourite products all in one. I personally think its awesome that all kids go FREE as well. 

i think the industry in general will benefit from this and we can all pass down more knowledge to the younger generations and create and sustain a passion for the outdoors and primitive crafts and practices.]]></description><link>https://www.bushcraftandsurvivaluk.com/post/the-bushcraft-show-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6846a4b314f5ed11218423e0</guid><category><![CDATA[NEWS]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:53:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58300c_4d9cc5d0ae694c3aabe7d35c66f6e4e7~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_374,h_250,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Lake</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Arrival of the Silky Katanaboy 700: What You Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet the Silky Katanaboy 700, the next evolution in high-performance hand saws. Featuring an impressive 27.5-inch (700mm) blade and ultra-aggressive, extra-large teeth, this two-handed folding saw delivers chainsaw-like cutting power]]></description><link>https://www.bushcraftandsurvivaluk.com/post/silky-katanaboy-professional-700-arrives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6846932195f6cd27fc8fe9d6</guid><category><![CDATA[NEWS]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 08:18:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58300c_04a0114c6d684875bce3c2d7b65271f2~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Lake</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the Best Bushcraft Knife?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If we are talking about Bushcraft and Survival Equipment, surely the first tool we should talk about is a Knife. So lets take a look at the iconic Wilderness Tool and see whats important.
Bushcraft is a lot about decision making and making the right ones, so lets make a good one when deciding on which Knife to purchase or use, seeing as a blade is undoubtedly at the fore-front of your kit.
A good Knife is a true companion. It should be your greatest friend when in the wild and you should ]]></description><link>https://www.bushcraftandsurvivaluk.com/post/what-makes-a-good-bushcraft-knife</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681a4a3f0df3ca0cb50011ff</guid><category><![CDATA[Skills and Knowledge]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 12:25:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58300c_f518a31bbd03447d93eadc70d90b2592~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Lake</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Survival Equipment Do I Need]]></title><description><![CDATA[So following on from our last read explaining what bushcraft and survival is the next thing we need to know is what do we need to practice bushcraft or survival? Now this question can have a fairly short answer or be quite expansive. But im going to start with some basics here and delve into survival for a while as we discussed last time survival comes first, then bushcraft afterwards on a timeline of events, so it makes sense to first look at survival equipment and what really are the basics of]]></description><link>https://www.bushcraftandsurvivaluk.com/post/what-survival-equipment-will-i-need</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f3ff2eaaf502ad8a8dd1b0</guid><category><![CDATA[Skills and Knowledge]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 15:48:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58300c_fd504900c40a4cb29a4b285286999fae~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Lake</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Bushcraft &#38; Survival?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is and what are the differences between Bushcraft and Survival? Now heres a question that many of you will already have your own...]]></description><link>https://www.bushcraftandsurvivaluk.com/post/what-is-bushcraft-survival</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d9627b9d971fb8326c666f</guid><category><![CDATA[Skills and Knowledge]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:43:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58300c_0fbb967a6cc2493fb2b3040c538cbd16~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_600,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Lake</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to the Bushcraft &#38; Survival Uk Site &#38; Blog]]></title><description><![CDATA[A welcome to the Bushcraft and Survival UK Site and Blog]]></description><link>https://www.bushcraftandsurvivaluk.com/post/welcome-to-the-bushcraft-survival-uk-site-blog</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d29dbae470bc5987a50a42</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:39:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58300c_191e89432ddb43e28c648fb9f3203969~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Lake</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>