Tarps, Natural Navigation & Man Made Tinders

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Description

This course is ideal for extending your Bushcraft knowledge beyond the basics and covers the following: Tarps and Hammocks - Safety: we will look at choosing a safe location and using the environment to best effect. - Tarps: differences and advantages of them to allow you to choose the tarp best suited to you. - Knots: learn how to quickly make a shelter from a tarp along with several quick useful knots, hitches and lashings. - Hammocks: we will look at different ways to set up a hammock and tarp for a comfortable nights rest. Natural Navigation - Landscape: learn how to read the landscape to aid direction finding. - The Sun: ways to identify direction using the sun (if its not sunny we will still manage to do this, honest). - The Moon: how you can use the moon to find direction. - The Stars: identify several key constellations and how to find north / south from them (again, we will manage this even though its day). Man-made Tinders - Make several different tinders which can be carried and used when more natural tinders are not available. - Experiment with different ignition methods of fire lighting and the best way to make a fire with them. Friction Fire - Try a more modern day friction fire lighting method, the Fire Role. Suitable for: This course is aimed at adults and accompanied mid / late teens.

What's included in the price?

All materials for the course Hot drinks through out the day (just bring a mug) including dairy and non dairy options.

Duration

7 hours

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

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Suitable for

  • Adults
  • Teenagers
  • UK Holiday
  • Parking provided
  • Suitable for beginners
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Venue

Sydnope Hill, Darley Moor, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5PL