Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
In this video, I set up a bushcraft camp in order to test out a basic low cost bushcraft kit.
I gave myself a budget of £100 to kit myself out with everything I would need in order to make myself comfortable in camp, making what I don’t have using the tools and equipment I bought.
After making a raised bed and setting up my shelter, I process firewood and get a fire lit so that I can cook and keep warm. A hearty dinner of Irish stew and some cozy time beside the fire - a perfect way to spend an evening.
I would love to say that I slept comfortably, however, my bed lacked cushioning - a nice soft layer of boughs or a sleeping pad would defiantly have improved things. I was, however nice and warm, thanks to the bed being elevated above the cold ground (and a warm sleeping bag!)
The kit was basic and could definitely be improved and added to, but it certainly proves that you don’t need to spend a small fortune on bushcraft gear to get started. Look in surplus stores, eBay and at car boot sales for bargains - army surplus is usually a good choice.
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching!
Links
Italian Army Rucksack.
ebay.co.uk/itm/362593454377?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=362593454377&targetid=1140014333742&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9045081&poi=&campaignid=12126077997&mkgroupid=116380011786&rlsatarget=pla-1140014333742&abcId=9300480&merchantid=7264084&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrsGCBhD1ARIsALILBYoHBbubNEfvFLh26eyHHmsS1MJibh9mjRzIWjobDe3sKty_6z0Z-SMaAj4LEALw_wcB
British Army 58 pat Water Bottle and Mug.
militarymart.co.uk/products/58-british-pattern-water-bottle-mug-new?variant=16035673473073&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrsGCBhD1ARIsALILBYqzGdvcj0IRTn_7XpqMz7HsACQCDRUtKwm9NTKXaEdVh1cvf3HiiEYaAjvlEALw_wcB
Ferro Rod
thebathbushcraftshop.com/collections/fire-lighting/products/80mm-x-8mm-ferrocerium-blank-rod
Stainless Steel Kettle (gone up in price in the past week)
ebay.co.uk/itm/1-2L-Stainless-Steel-Outdoor-Picnic-Camping-Cooking-Kettle-Hanging-Pot-Lid/184083956633?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Army Surplus 90 pat Sleeping Bag
ebay.co.uk/itm/274681585948?chn=ps&var=574907957745&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=574907957745_274681585948&targetid=1140014334382&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9045084&poi=&campaignid=12126077997&mkgroupid=116380011786&rlsatarget=pla-1140014334382&abcId=9300480&merchantid=138818891&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrsGCBhD1ARIsALILBYquHI1tjUQp0hqdBdNDYIE53ulxThK_aGzFClDZ01YTIvX3v2OOCXYaAvXhEALw_wcB
Mora Companion Knife (stainless steel)
springfields.co.uk/brands/mora/mora-companion-clipper-stainless-steel-860-bushcraft-knife-1.html
Folding Saw - utter rubbish, buy a Bahco Laplander!
uktoolcentre.co.uk/products/bahco-396-lap-laplander-folding-pruning-saw.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwrsGCBhD1ARIsALILBYpUyuIqDxYRU5RpQ3aClNCkQFEYlSK_2tU-icaGxDLa5Okbi66XO5caAjZaEALw_wcB
Contact me at:
simonablokeinthewoods@gmail.com
Or by mail at:
Simon, a bloke in the woods
PO Box 384
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 9DB
UK
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Music: The Colonel By Zachariah Hickman
Dude, wheres my horse? By Nat Keefe with the bowties
In this video, I set up a bushcraft camp in order to test out a basic low cost bushcraft kit.
I gave myself a budget of £100 to kit myself out with everything I would need in order to make myself comfortable in camp, making what I don’t have using the tools and equipment I bought.
After making a raised bed and setting up my shelter, I process firewood and get a fire lit so that I can cook and keep warm. A hearty dinner of Irish stew and some cozy time beside the fire - a perfect way to spend an evening.
I would love to say that I slept comfortably, however, my bed lacked cushioning - a nice soft layer of boughs or a sleeping pad would defiantly have improved things. I was, however nice and warm, thanks to the bed being elevated above the cold ground (and a warm sleeping bag!)
The kit was basic and could definitely be improved and added to, but it certainly proves that you don’t need to spend a small fortune on bushcraft gear to get started. Look in surplus stores, eBay and at car boot sales for bargains - army surplus is usually a good choice.
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching!
Links
Italian Army Rucksack.
ebay.co.uk/itm/362593454377?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=362593454377&targetid=1140014333742&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9045081&poi=&campaignid=12126077997&mkgroupid=116380011786&rlsatarget=pla-1140014333742&abcId=9300480&merchantid=7264084&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrsGCBhD1ARIsALILBYoHBbubNEfvFLh26eyHHmsS1MJibh9mjRzIWjobDe3sKty_6z0Z-SMaAj4LEALw_wcB
British Army 58 pat Water Bottle and Mug.
militarymart.co.uk/products/58-british-pattern-water-bottle-mug-new?variant=16035673473073&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrsGCBhD1ARIsALILBYqzGdvcj0IRTn_7XpqMz7HsACQCDRUtKwm9NTKXaEdVh1cvf3HiiEYaAjvlEALw_wcB
Ferro Rod
thebathbushcraftshop.com/collections/fire-lighting/products/80mm-x-8mm-ferrocerium-blank-rod
Stainless Steel Kettle (gone up in price in the past week)
ebay.co.uk/itm/1-2L-Stainless-Steel-Outdoor-Picnic-Camping-Cooking-Kettle-Hanging-Pot-Lid/184083956633?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Army Surplus 90 pat Sleeping Bag
ebay.co.uk/itm/274681585948?chn=ps&var=574907957745&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=574907957745_274681585948&targetid=1140014334382&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9045084&poi=&campaignid=12126077997&mkgroupid=116380011786&rlsatarget=pla-1140014334382&abcId=9300480&merchantid=138818891&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrsGCBhD1ARIsALILBYquHI1tjUQp0hqdBdNDYIE53ulxThK_aGzFClDZ01YTIvX3v2OOCXYaAvXhEALw_wcB
Mora Companion Knife (stainless steel)
springfields.co.uk/brands/mora/mora-companion-clipper-stainless-steel-860-bushcraft-knife-1.html
Folding Saw - utter rubbish, buy a Bahco Laplander!
uktoolcentre.co.uk/products/bahco-396-lap-laplander-folding-pruning-saw.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwrsGCBhD1ARIsALILBYpUyuIqDxYRU5RpQ3aClNCkQFEYlSK_2tU-icaGxDLa5Okbi66XO5caAjZaEALw_wcB
Contact me at:
simonablokeinthewoods@gmail.com
Or by mail at:
Simon, a bloke in the woods
PO Box 384
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 9DB
UK
Facebook - Simon, a bloke in the woods
facebook.com/Simon-a-bloke-in-the-woods-636523033219227/?ref=br_rs
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Music: The Colonel By Zachariah Hickman
Dude, wheres my horse? By Nat Keefe with the bowties
