Eagle Two Station Wired Intercom Grasshopper Outdoors 2023-11-11 | The ability to communicate is critical. A valuable addition to the shed is communications with the kitchen. I demonstrate the fitting and use of a two station wired intercom, useful in all sorts of situations where point to point communications over a relatively short distance will save a lot of time and effort.The unit cost me £17:99 brand new, including postage from the auction site.Easy to install, easy to use.
Getting On The Air using an Anytone AT-778UV and home made VHF Dipole. Construction and testing. Grasshopper Outdoors 2023-10-31 | Getting on the air after passing the UK Amateur Radio Exam at Foundation Level using a dual band VHF UHF tranceiver, the Anytone AV-778UV and a home made dipole.Covering mainly the construction and testing of the dipole antenna for the VHF band from 144 to 146 MHz.Also using a Nano Vector Network Analyzer to test and tune the antenna.
UK Amateur Radio Foundation Exam Experience Grasshopper Outdoors 2023-10-08 | I recently took the UK Amateur Radio exam at Foundation levelThese are my thoughts and experience which will hopefully encourage and help anyone thinking of finding out a bit more.RSGBrsgb.orgOnline Foundation Courseessexham.co.uk/train/online-amateur-radio-coursesWebExwebex.com/downloads.htmlTestReachtestreach.comOfcomofcom.org.uk/manage-your-licence/radiocommunication-licences/amateur-radioAndy Outdoorsyoutube.com/watch?v=IvEHGJKpaIo
Gardening For Food Grasshopper Outdoors 2023-07-22 | Taking gardening a little more seriously for entertainment and food production
Batteries For Free:- Well, Almost! Grasshopper Outdoors 2023-01-18 | Disposable E-Cigarettes contain lithium batteries (Cells) which are rechargeable yet thrown away after one use only. I wanted to see what was involved in safely making use of these batteries to run equipment needing 3.7 volts initially.The process ends up not entirely free but near enough to be worth the effort and minimal expense. For safety you need a TP4056 charging module, also containing the DW10 chip.Big Clive has a channel in which he covers many things electrical and has a few videos on this topic. He knows way more about electronics than I do so I suggest you check him out if this interests you. youtube.com/@bigclivedotcom
Rise To The Challenge:- Bushcraft Grasshopper Outdoors 2023-01-07 | A challenge set by Bushcraft 'N Funyoutube.com/@BushcraftNFunA meal in the woods from two food items, everything carried in your pockets.A good excuse to eat out in the outdoors and make a movie if you feel like it.Me and the dog really enjoyed the afternoon out and hope to eat out many times this New Year.Best wishes to everyone.
Secret Santa #NicksMerryPickmas22 Grasshopper Outdoors 2022-12-30 | This is a #locksport related videoNicksPicks give away entry video for the mystery Christmas present.To enter or for more information see Nicks video @youtube.com/watch?v=UQyvsnjobn8Be quick at entries must be in by midnight 31st DecemberBeercan Bushcraft @youtube.com/@BeercanBushcraftWishing you all a Healthy and Happy New Year
Power Cut Prepared Grasshopper Outdoors 2022-12-25 | Winter storms and the "energy crisis", how prepared are you for a powercut for whatever the reason?Some ideas on lighting your home in the unlikely event the grid goes down.
Fire It Up Friday With KMnO4 - Potassium permanganate Grasshopper Outdoors 2022-12-02 | KMnO4 or potassium permanganateFrom Mad Dog SurvivalMore information at :-Mad Dog Survivalyoutube.com/watch?v=RgJlcz6TDHgWikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potassium_permanganate
Armistice Day / Veterans Day. Poem In Flanders Fields #Armistice #Veterans Grasshopper Outdoors 2022-11-11 | Remembering those who have died for their countrySoundBritish Vickers Machine Gun and Bren Gun Barrage Near Lommel, Belgium, 19/9/1944 File IWM-7515iwm.org.ukExpeditionary Jonnyyoutube.com/c/ExpeditionaryJonny
Remember Remember The 5th Of November Grasshopper Outdoors 2022-11-05 | Bonfire night is here again with private and council firework displays around the country (less due to council cutbacks). It commemorates the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605 by Guy Fawkes to blow up the House of Lords. It used to be normal to burn an effigy of Guy Fawkes on the bonfire.
The Sir Nigel Gresley Steam Locomotive - LNER A4 Pacific Grasshopper Outdoors 2022-10-26 | The Locomotive "Sir Nigel Greasley" on it's way from Grosmont to Crewe. Grosmont is the home of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, link below.nymr.co.uk/grosmont-stationWhere the "Sir Nigel Greasley" was operating from September. Link to The 'Sir Nigel Gresley' locomotive trust below.sirnigelgresley.org.uk
#Mushroom Monday Grasshopper Outdoors 2022-10-16 | You can eat all mushrooms once, so it is important you can tell the difference between the safe and the poisonous ones if you intend to eat them. Don't just be sure the one you pick looks like a safe mushroom, check there are no look alikes which may be poisonous and easily mistaken for the one you think you have. Check the time of year it should be out, the habitat it prefers and how it changes with age.
Acorn Flour - Follow-Up Grasshopper Outdoors 2022-10-13 | Following on from my previous video where I made acorn flour, in this video I now use that flour to bake an apple pie.See youtube.com/watch?v=EKMvOqx4d5U
Acorn Flour - Hillbilly Style Grasshopper Outdoors 2022-10-09 | Turning acorns from the oak tree into flour for bread or pies.A tedious but possibly worthwhile process, involving gathering, cleaning, shelling , grinding and leeching of the acorns.
Walking The Hedgerows Grasshopper Outdoors 2022-09-24 | Just some of the edibles I see while out walking the dog along the hedgerows, something I do every single day.There is a lot to eat out there, but be sure you know what you are eating because there are also some things that if eaten by mistake could really spoil your day.
First Aid Action - Review your kit Grasshopper Outdoors 2022-09-16 | Having a first aid kit is fairly basic, but just as important is the knowledge of what it contains and how to use it.With that knowledge you can extend the use of the first aid kit beyond mere medical incidents for fixes to other dramas live throws at you.
Hillbilly Jam Making - This is how easy it is Grasshopper Outdoors 2022-09-09 | You can make jamIt is easyHere are the basics on making your own jam, this is the first time I have made jam so alter the recipe as necessary.Sterilize the jars, the lids and all utensils as necessary.4lb 8oz plums, 1lb Crab apples (skins and cores included) Or fruit of your choice.4lb sugar, dash of lemon juice.1 cup of water depending on how ripe the fruit is.Bring to the boil and mash until a liquid paste.Sieve off the pips and stalks and any defiant skins.Put back in the pan to boil some more and slowly add the sugar.When the scum begins to gel do a wrinkle test on a cold plate.Fill the jars 1/4" from the top and seal on the lids.(Second use commercial marmalade or jam jars work just fine)Leave to cool, the lids should have popped down if of that type.Store in a cool, dry dark place, once opened keep in the fridge.Makes approximately 8 x 1lb jars full.Be careful as boiling jam is very hot as are jars out of the oven.
#Tinnie101 Grasshopper Outdoors 2022-09-01 | Beercan Bushcraft is doing a 100 Sub Give away.Be in it to win it at:-youtube.com/watch?v=9OIwIQgAoe0Also featured, the gutting of the marine solar still used to turn sea water into fresh water using the Sun's energy.
Survival Of Lives At Sea - The Solar Still Grasshopper Outdoors 2022-08-22 | Having crossed the Atlantic Ocean in very small boats, water was always a big problem. This is one of the devices we took with us to make water on the way, "The Emergency Marine Solar Still", of the type that can be found in some life rafts, which our 18ft Humber Atlantis Inflatable essentially was.
Slingshot Sunday Grasshopper Outdoors 2022-08-13 | The simple and not so simple Slingshot. In action at Bisley a little earlier in the year.
Fatwood Friday on a Sunday #Fatwoodfriday Grasshopper Outdoors 2022-08-08 | Fatwood Friday (On a Sunday)Bill Meltonyoutube.com/channel/UCTgW_usM18FaYwnxUd2G93QBCB Stoveyoutube.com/watch?v=44cmqqYjod0
What Would You Eat To Survive ? Grasshopper Outdoors 2022-08-05 | In any survival situation your energy level is very important, so food is very important. You won't function nearly as well as some survivalists claim in a difficult situation, without the energy to feed your brain and the rest of your body.
The 5Cs Of Bushcraft & Survival Grasshopper Outdoors 2022-07-20 | What are the 5 C's of bushcraft and survival?Answer :- Cutting/Cover/Cordage/Containers and CombustionJust a simple means of remembering the important aspects of the hobby so when you get out there you have your needs covered.Of course there are lots of other things to consider eg. navigation, food and water, first aid etc but the 5 C's would be a much better place to be starting from in any survival situation.Also mentioned in this videoThe record breaking temperatures in the UK this dayDavid Canterburyyoutube.com/user/wildernessoutfittersManticore Knives
Astronomy Grasshopper Outdoors 2022-01-21 | Not quite ready to set the telescope up but using binoculars and a spotting scope to view a few objects in the night sky.Deep sky images taken from the NASA Gallerynasa.gov/multimediaCharts from The British Astronomical Associationbritastro.organdfreestarcharts.comThe telescope (undergoing servicing) is my Vixen ED80S 80 mm F720mm Mounted on a Great Polaris DX mount.Currently the hand controller needs a new 3.6 volt Lithium battery, used to retain time and location data.Also the Polar Alignment scope may be out of commission due to the amount of time passed since the alignment etchings were cut in the reticule. This is as a result of the Earth wobbling on its axis and Polaris not in fact being aligned with true celestial North. I also have to sort out a 12v supply to drive the hand controller and motors.
Above and Beyond the Great Outdoors Grasshopper Outdoors 2022-01-04 | Looking up at the night sky is always part of camping out and being outdoors.I am setting up to do a little exploring of the night sky with a telescope I have had stored in the attic for the past 20 years.All space photos are taken from the NASA image gallery:-nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/index.htmlRefractor telescope light ray diagram:-schoolsobservatory.orgStellarium planetarium software FREE :-stellarium.orgMusic Space Chatter by Doug Maxwell/Media Right ProductionsYoutube Audio Library Licence
Fire it up Friday in the Fog and Rain on Christmas Eve Grasshopper Outdoors 2021-12-25 | If you have no "wild" Fatwood locally then there are other sources. Here I use fatwood from a pallet in my Crusader stove to make a brew.
In the woods after storm Arwen Grasshopper Outdoors 2021-11-28 | After the gales and driving rain came the snow, followed by a calm sunny day in the woods. Assessing the damage, doing some traking and having a brew.
Storm Arwen - Local damage and a bit of a blow at the beach Grasshopper Outdoors 2021-11-27 | Overnight and this morning we experienced Storm Arwen with gusts of 80-90 mph. It caused a little local damage and would have been dangerous in the woods, so we reverted to plan B, the South Gare, a local seaside location.
Free Fire from the Woods:- Survival Lighter Hack Grasshopper Outdoors 2021-11-17 | Just because something is broke does not mean it is not still very useful. A simple lighter hack that can get your fire going even when you have ran out of gas, depending on the lighter of course.Book by Mad Dog Survival, Andy PerrieBushcraft And Survival Fire Lighting: Tips and Tricks for improving your fire lighting skillsSearch for it on Amazon
Hawthorne Fruit Leather Grasshopper Outdoors 2021-10-25 | Making Hawthorne fruit leather is a little tedious but well worth the effort.This is my first attempt and improvements should be easy to make on my first efforts.The process has also taught me about the chemical pectin and made me realize we have two distinct types of Hawthorne in my area which I was not aware of previously, they look so similar.If you know of ways I can improve the process please leave advice in the comments.Since making the Fruit Leather I have watched two bushcrafters make Hawthorne Fruit Leather which I advise you to watch if you intend to do the same.Mad Dog Survival youtube.com/watch?v=8Kef2FxNOk8MCQ Bushcraft & Wilderness Lifeyoutube.com/watch?v=MeFdJT6fbfY
Fire it up Friday, a complete Bow Drill Set from a Pallet Grasshopper Outdoors 2021-10-10 | Starting on Friday as part of the "Fire it up Friday" bushcraft tradition I decide to make a complete bow-drill set from a pallet.The pallet is made from Poplar, a wood similar to Willow and excellent material for the Spindle and Hearth Block, not so for the Bearing Block but adequate.Tools used to dismantle the pallet were, Large flat head screwdriverCrowbarPliersClaw hammerTools used to make the Bow Drill SetKnife (by Manticore Knives http://manticoreknives.co.uk )SawWooden MalletAxe
Magnetic compass introduction at the beach Grasshopper Outdoors 2021-10-07 | Viewing and explaining my 4 compasses, including the new purchase, a £3.99 lensatic compass.
Wormwood and Common Mugwort Herb for intestinal worms (Bushcraft Medicine) and camp out with Jess. Grasshopper Outdoors 2021-09-20 | Plants are powerful things and should be treated with caution and respect. Do your research, certainly before using Common Mugwort or Wormwood. I find a good place to start is Wiki and explore further from there. I am currently taking Wormwood tea for the probability of the odd intestinal parasite. It is a lot better than injections in the buttock which I have had once before. All the knives and axe used in this video were made by Manticore Knives, a good friend of mine. The Ferro rod and striker were supplied by Mad Dog Survival, a good friend of mine.http://manticoreknives.co.uk/https://www.youtube.com/c/MadDogSurvival/featured
Aspects of Archery:- to Waltz of the Flowers Grasshopper Outdoors 2021-09-07 | Compulsory archery practice for all English between the ages of about 10 and 60 is no longer enforced nor in fact is the law in England these days.I mainly use a compound bow, just for ease of occasional use. If I had the time needed an English Long Bow would be a simpler yet effective alternative.Music:Waltz of the Flowers by TchaikovskyEine Kleine Nachtmusik by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartA link to more traditional archery youtube.com/channel/UCufXwwtJmZWDzjdHXeWYO0w/videos
Bramble and Apple Pie:- Hillbilly Style Grasshopper Outdoors 2021-09-04 | It is the time of year when lots of foods can be foraged, brambles (blackberries) and apples are only two at this time of year. Brambles and apples form the main ingredients of a bramble and apple pie. Pies are easy to make with may different ingredients, if you have not tried it, then you should, it will change your view of most shop bought pies.A little bit hillbilly but that is just practical.
Colloidal Silver:- The Ingredients Grasshopper Outdoors 2021-08-25 | This video describes the equipment I use to make Colloidal SilverA follow up video will walk through the process of making it.For more information on what it is:-en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_uses_of_silver#Colloidal_silver
Mast Head Amplifier needed after Bilsdale TV mast fire - WOLSEY LTE WFAV 25 - Not Bushcraft Grasshopper Outdoors 2021-08-18 | Due to the fire at Bilsdale TV and Radio transmission mast on the North York Moors we have had no TV for over a week. With little prospect of improvement any time soon I bought and installed a Mast Head Amplifier on our indoor antenna. The unit was the WOLSEY LTE WFAV 25.Information on the fire and progress to restore the service can be seen here:-bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-58255271
The Wet Wood, Three Match, Fire Challenge Grasshopper Outdoors 2021-07-18 | Bushcraft 'N Fun set a challenge to start a camp fire using just three matches and the wet, or in my case damp, wood we find on the trail.Their video on how it should be done can be found here:-youtube.com/watch?v=EbhJyFyrs44The main thing is just to get out, enjoy being out and see how it goes.
Fatwood Friday in the wood Grasshopper Outdoors 2021-07-09 | Friday is a good day to practice fire lighting using fatwood and a ferrocerium Rod. It is also a good opportunity to think of fellow bushcrafters over the pond and around the world.Especially:-Redneck Renegade youtube.com/channel/UCeipHlOTXdDO4okaTtEMgCwEddieyoutube.com/channel/UCpUGSSTUplqFDVvU6un_xcwJodyyoutube.com/channel/UCzamCnNUglmq2qWCM0LTLtQBut mostly Eddie and Jody's who's mother is not well, our thoughts are with you.
Roseberry Topping of North Yorkshire & Teesside Part Two Grasshopper Outdoors 2021-07-05 | The conclusion of the mission to get the dog to the top of Roseberry Topping, a 1,049 ft iconic hill located on the edge of the North York Moors National Park and visible from most of Teesside and the surrounding area.nationaltrust.org.uk/roseberry-toppingMusic:- Terrier Waltz - YouTube Audio Library License
Roseberry Topping of North Yorkshire & Teesside Part One of Two Grasshopper Outdoors 2021-07-01 | Part One of Two Parts.The expedition to the summit of the 1,049 ft hill named Rosberry Topping, sitting on the edge of the North York Moors and owned by the National Trust in England, UK.The hill is not four miles from my home yet my two and a half year old dog, Jess a Border Collie/Labrador Cross, had not yet been to the summit. The journey did not go smoothly, which means I learnt more than I otherwise might have.
Ten Ways to Light My Fire Grasshopper Outdoors 2021-06-25 | Ten different methods of lighting the camp fire. Filmed on location at camp Bisley, home to the National Rifle Association of Great Britain.
The Knife and Grinder in the Field Grasshopper Outdoors 2021-06-14 | Every year except last year (due to COVID) me and a few others go camping down south at a place called Bisley, the national shooting centre of the UK. We mess about doing bushcraft stuff and we have Paul, a knive smith, with us so we also mess about with a forge and make stuff. Usually a knife an axe and other bits and pieces.If you want to see more of what Paul makes, including the tools to make them, then check out his website at:-http://manticoreknives.co.uk
Partial Solar Eclipse 10th June 2021 UK Middlesbrough Grasshopper Outdoors 2021-06-10 | The Partial Solar Eclipse of 10th June 2021 as viewed from my back garden located on the outskirts of Middlesbrough in the UK.
Back To Bisley and Camp Life Grasshopper Outdoors 2021-06-02 | I was away but now I am back! This is a basic introduction to where I was and the sort of thing we got up to. There will be more to follow on outdoor crafts, including methods of fire making, as well as knife and axe making in the field with our Knife-Smith friend Paul of Manticore knives.http://manticoreknives.co.uk
Flatpack Single Seat Glider Rocker Chair. Not Bushcraft. Grasshopper Outdoors 2021-05-16 | Not Bushcraft, and if you are not looking to putting together a Single Seat Glider flatpack chair then possibly quite boaring, but you pays your money and takes your chance :-)No refunds given.
Manticore Knives Visit and Expedition Preparation Grasshopper Outdoors 2021-05-10 | Preparing for a future expedition (8 days in the woods), as restrictions are set to ease.Manticore Knives who can be found at :-http://manticoreknives.co.uk
Bill Melton R.I.P. You live on in our hearts Grasshopper Outdoors 2021-04-22 | Bill was part of a tremendous community and will be sadly missed, but not forgotton.youtube.com/channel/UCTgW_usM18FaYwnxUd2G93QMusicParting Glass by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Artist: http://audionautix.com
Flint and Steel Challenge issued by cujomojo Grasshopper Outdoors 2021-04-16 | Learn better flint and steel method by watching a recent video by cujomojo.Then take the challenge, how may pieces of charcloth can you ignite in one minute?I watched the video and took the challenge.His video can be found at: youtube.com/user/cujomojo2007
