My Fire Kit Video

My Fire Kit

This fire kit is for camping and backpacking. There are many way to start a fire in this kit. This is a fairly inexpensive kit i have made up. All in all there are 7 main items in the pack, some of witch contain 2 items doubled up as 1. All the items in this pack are as followed.

Matches and Sandpaper- This is a fairly primitive way of starting a fire. Theses matches are wrapped in cling film, this gives some water resistance but dose not make them water proof. I will be dipping these matches into some wax in order to keep the ends dry. There is a piece of sand paper wrapped around this pack of matches so that you always have somewhere to strike the matches, even though they are strike anywhere matches.

Zippo Lighter- This is in the kit because this lighter is very universal, it can take many fuel types. This is not a wind proof lighter but i like to have the power of a instant flame.

Flint and striker- This is a very very strong item and will stand up to nearly every weather conditions. It will spark when wet and the best thing i have found would be cotton wool. This is perfect for catching a spark and burns for a longish time, even more so if you add patrolum jelly to the equation.

Egg carton Fire Starter- This is a very cheap and effective way to start a fire, there is many tutorials on the web on how to make these.

A mini firework- This is great for instant heat. This is very good for signalling as well as starting a fire and this is just thrown in for some extra flammable material.

Cotton wool and Kitchen towel- The are some of this all in the kit. this is just some dry tinder and catches very very easy.

5 Hexiblock fuel- This burns for a very very very long time. If they give off enuff heat to boil water they bust be able to start a goo camp fire.

This kit is small and can fit in one hand comfortably and is in a water resistant draw string bag. This kit weighs quite a bit but it will to with the Fuel blocks,Zippo and fire steel in.This is what i feel comfortable with when i need to get a fire started 100%  of the time.

My Picnicker Knife Review

My Picnicker Knife

I have got a Victorinox Picnicker Knife. I have uploaded a video review of this so i will just mention that i think this is a great knife. I think some tools on the knife do not fit in with the primary function of the knife. I still do use this knife for carveing ect.
But all in all a decent knife 7.5/10

My Geocahing Belt Cary/Pack Video

My Geocahing Belt Cary/Pack

When out Geocaching you will come across lot of situations when you need help in some way or another. This Kit covers most of my needs when out. This pack is for small loops and cache and dashes. If i was out doing a larger loop i would take a bigger back pack type kit. In my belt pack there are many items that are essentials.
My pack contains the following:

Mirror-This can be used to look under other hard to reach places in order to locate the cache. Not only is this a mirror but it is a strong base for leaning on when writing Nanno or Micro caches.

Knife and Fire Steel- This has all the functions of a normal penknife (Obviously) but is also attached to a fire steel. You can get the soaking wet but still have fire. This is in the pack because i always have the capability to make fire.

Mini LED Lenser Torch- This is a great item to have. This gives you the power to look into places you couldn't see before. This makes it a great tool for geocaching.

Mini Pen- This is just a back up pen in case i lose my other main pen or to place in a cache if there is not one in there for other users.

Mix off first aid items- Scratches almost always occur when geocaching, The key is not to get hurt in the first place but these thing happen its just better to be prepaid for them.

Nano/Micro cache- This is a very useful item. It is all about being prepared. If you lose a cache or even find the perfect location for a cache you have the capability to do so.

That is all the items in the belt pack. In addition to this i have my Vixtorinox Huntsman Penknife in a nylon pouch on the opposite side to the pack. Then i have a pen attached to a stretchable item so can easily use the pen and replace it without the fear of dropping it when doing a 5/5 ect. 

My Video Huntsman Review

My Huntsman Review

The Victorinox Huntsman Knife was my very first knife. The one that i was reviewing was my 2nd Huntsman Knife after sadly losing my first one when i was about 13. Anyway.. This knife is a fantastic knife. I use it all the time when geocahing. This has got loads of tools on that are needed when geocahing. This knife has 15 tools and they are :

1.    Large blade

2.    Small blade

3.    Can opener with

4.    Small screwdriver

5.    Corkscrew

6.    Reamer, punch

7.    Wood saw

8.    Key ring inox

9.    Toothpick

10. Tweezers

11. Multi-purpose hook (parcel carrier)

12. Cap lifter with

13. Screwdriver

14. Wire stripper

15. Scissors

The 4 most used tools on this knife for me are. The large blade for cutting brambles and stinging nettles, ect.. The 2nd most used tool is the tweezers this is always being used for those tiny little Nanno caches we all love. 3rd most used tool would be the saw, this is a nice compact saw that will cut through wood as big as 2 inches. The 4th most used tool would be the scissors this is good for different types of maintenance goes when Geocaching.

This is quite a heavy tool but its worth it. I have a little nylon pouch that goes on my left side on a belt for easy assess and to keep and eye on it.

All in all a great knife. 9/10  

Me demonstrating my Grab and Go Bag :)
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My ''Grab And Go Bag''

This is my small Grab Pack. I need to add many things. This bag was 7.99 from Tesco. This bad is the perfect size to just chuck in the back of the car or to but on your back, without being to heaver. This covers all aspects of survival. Shelter, Food, Water, Fire, First Aid and Navigation.

The Following Items are in this Pack :

·         Bear Grylls Scout Knife

·         2m X 2m Ground Sheet

·         Torch

·         All Purpose Cloth

·         0.5 Litre Bottle

·         1.5 Litre Bladder

·         Pad With Pencil

·         Victorinox Picnicker

·         Victorinox Huntsman

·         LED Lencer Mini Torch

·         SOS Whistle x2

·         Cup-A-Soup

·         0.8 Lire Bag

·         230 ml Lock Box

·         Bilabong Mulitool

·         20 Matches

·         Cotton Wool

·         1 Mess Tin

·         S Hook

·         Mirror

·         Fire Steel

·         Boyz Toyz Knife

·         8 Plasters

·         3 Alcohol Wipes

·         2 Dressings

·         2 Paracetamol

·         3m Paracord

·         Lanyard

·         Magnet

·         Compass

·         Bison Tube

·         Mini Pen

·         Chafer Gel

Geocaching

I love Geocaching 

I have been doing Geocaching for about 2 years and still enjoy it as much as i did the day i began.

There is no end to the amount of Geocaches you can do because they are being published all the time i will be starting to post about different Geocaching adventures i have been on. Specially at night :)


You might be wondering what geocahing is ?? Well Geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game. Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using GPS-enabled devices and then share their experiences online.

They can take you to the most remote locations or just be on your door step, That's why i love it :)

This is not my review. This is a friend of mine. His videos are very good and informative.

Go to his you tube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/whitewolfbushcrafter

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My Review/Thoughts on the Bear Grylls Folding Scout Knife

My Review/Thoughts on the Bear Grylls Folding Scout Knife.

I have recently purchased a Bear Grylls Scout Knife, manufactured by Gerber.  The features that are listed by the manufacture are as follows:

• Thin and Lightweight Folding Knife
• ½ Serrated High Carbon Stainless Steel Drop Point Blade - Ideal for edge retention and cutting rope
• Dual-Sided Thumb Stud - For easy single-hand opening
• Ergonomic Textured Rubber Grip - Maximizes comfort and reduces slippage
• Lock Back - Locks blade securely in place and maximizes safety during closing
• Clip for convenient pocket carry
• Priorities of Survival - Pocket guide contains Bear’s survival essentials

The look of this knife will appeal to different people. Personally I think that his knife is very aesthetically pleasing it brings modern engineering to the cave man tool. The orange harder plastic goes well with the rubberised grey section of the handle. The ½ Serrated High Carbon Stainless Steel Drop Point Blade looks very nice. The size of the knife is perfect not to be it cannot be classed as a folding pocket knife. The clip is very discrete and flat but is there if needed.

The handle feels very nice in your hand and will never slip; there is a very big finger guard so you will not slip over to the blade. I need to mention that the knife is very very light. The overall feel of this knife is extremely pleasurable.

The opening mechanism is very good the dual thumb studs make it very universal. The path of the thumb studs is very hard to get used to. When first opened the knife this hinge was very stiff and took some breaking in. This opening mechanism is extremely successful. The only disadvantage I will mention is that if you decide to change your thumb positioning when opening the blade there is a good chance that it will come into contact with the razor sharp serrations.

The locking mechanism is of a high quality, when blade locks into place there is absolutely no movement or give in the knife at all. The lock back method in this knife is pretty successful. It is very easy to use. This is my first lock back knife and I like it.

The blade has a ½ serrated section. This is a survival knife designed by Bear Grylls. I think the serrations could have been a bit smaller. Out of the packet the knife is extremely sharp.

The size of the knife is as follows:

• Overall Length: 7.3’’
• Closed Length: 4.0’’
• Blade Length: 3.63’’
• Weight: 2.4 oz.

The overall rating of this knife is 9/10

My Stove Info

My Stove

Stove is made up of 2 or 3 different components depending on the setup. 3 item setup involves outer metal surround, This is a money box with the lid cut off by a tin opener and a square whole cut in the side using a knife and tin snips then a series of wholes are put in using a cordless drill with 5mm drill bit attached with a piece of wood behind for support in outer not to bent the metal. When cutting this I made sure I used some strong gloves. The second component is the Chafer Gel (see below) this is inserted in the whole cut in the side of the metal surround after being opened like a tin of paint. The 3^rd component is optional the is the container for the Chafer Gel so that it is simple to distinguishes and easy to handle.

WARNING. The Outer surround gets VERY hot. Also the inside of the surround has VERY sharp bits were the drill ripped through.   

Chafer Gel

Chafer Gel info on tin:

·          Ethanol (Non-Toxic)

·          Net Weight 200g

·          Duration of combustion 3.5 Hours

Safety Phrases

·          Keep out the reach of children

·          Keep container tightly closed

·          Keep away from sources of ignition

·          If swallowed seek medical attention immediately

Gel Fuel is designed for portable vent less (no chimney required) fireplaces. Lasting up to three hours, this gel fuel creates bright yellow, orange and red flame that crackles just like a wood fire. Best of all, gel fuel is an environmentally friendly, clean-burning product that does not leave behind any messy soot, smoke or ash. Gel Fuel is made from isopropyl alcohol and thickeners to enhance stability. It is not liquid and will not break down. Gel Fuel is regularly tested by numerous independent labs. Air quality results while burning gel fuel fall well below the standards established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (O.S.H.A.) and the Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.).