Free Bushcraft & Preparedness Guides
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Free practical bushcraft, survival and preparedness reference guides from Prepper in the Woods.
These guides are designed to give you useful information at a glance. Each one is researched and fact-checked before being published, so the aim is simple: useful information you can actually rely on.
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New guides will be added regularly.
Some illustrations on this page may be AI-generated, but the information is independently checked and corrected before publication
🔥 Fire & Fire Lighting
Practical reference guides covering fire preparation, tinder, fire lays and reliable fire-lighting techniques.
10 proven fire lays for different situations
Ferro rod fire lighting — technique, tinder preparation
12 reliable tinder sources & how to use them
💧 Water & Hydration
Practical guides covering water sourcing, filtration, purification and safe storage in the outdoors and emergencies.
Practical guides covering shelter setup, camp organisation, weather protection and making camp safer and more comfortable.
10 practical rules for finding, treating and storing water safely
⛺ Shelter & Campcraft
🧭 Navigation & Outdoor Skills
Practical guides covering map reading, compass skills, route planning and finding your way outdoors.
🔪 Tools & Knife Skills
Practical guides covering safe tool use, knife care and keeping your outdoor equipment ready for use.
➕ Outdoor First Aid & Safety
Practical reference guides covering outdoor first aid, common injuries and preparing for emergencies.
⚡ Household Preparedness
Practical UK household preparedness guides covering power cuts, communication, water, food and other essential supplies.
Power & Internet Outage Checklist
Could your household manage three days without electricity or internet? Download our free printable UK household checklist covering water, food, lighting, communication, warmth and essential supplies.
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