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56: Wet Cold vs Dry Cold

There are many elements which affect how cold you feel and how cold you actually are at the core, in this episode Richard talks about the subtle external factors which can have a big impact on our bodies in lower…

Popular Science asked us about Fire Starters

Whether building a fire outdoors or starting one in your wood oven or fireplace, a fire starter makes it easy to get a small flame going. You can’t just hold a lighter to a log and wait.

Land Navigation Tips : Pointing at a map

In Tips From An Instructor we share useful snippets of knowledge to make outdoor skills that little bit easier. In this episode Richard explains why fingers are no good for land navigation.

Ferro rod making fire with Birch Bark Fire steel or Flint and steel bushcraft

Ask An Instructor : Flint and Steel or Ferro Rod

In Ask An Instructor we take questions from our audience and answer them with a video. For this instalment Richard tackles the controversial topic of flint and steel or ferro rod.

Best Christmas gifts for outdoors lovers

Buying gifts for your loved ones can be tricky, particularly if you are looking to gift something which will last for years to come and enrich their lives in some way. Below we have put together a list of some…

55: The Knoydart Gear Exchange

This episode is a little bit different, Richard was invited to go with Dave, Chris and Alistair for a multi-day hike on the Knoydart peninsula in Scotland. This peninsula on the West coast is surrounded by mountains, lochs and bogs.…

What can I do with Hawthorn Berries?

The fruits are easy to identify and collect in large quantities and can be used to make fruit leathers (another name for a fruit roll-up), a fruity jelly which is a good accompaniment to game meat, and even to flavour…

Fly Agaric toadstool fungi identification

Five fungi to look for in North Wales this Autumn

North Wales is a fantastic place to look for fungi, with a wide range of habitats and ideal climate. If you’ve been out to a local woodland, parkland or ungrazed grassland recently you have probably noticed some colourful mushrooms and…

Richard on the ‘Hard Times Strong Men’ podcast

Richard Prideaux talks with the show's hosts about bushcraft, being an outdoor instructor, finding wild food in the UK and survival priorities.

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