Budget Bushcraft Overnight Camp. Kit Yourself Out For Less Than £100. Raised Bed. Irish Stew.

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.
https://www.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.
https://www.militarymart.co.uk/products/58-british-pattern-water-bottle-mug-new?variant=16035673473073&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrsGCBhD1ARIsALILBYqzGdvcj0IRTn_7XpqMz7HsACQCDRUtKwm9NTKXaEdVh1cvf3HiiEYaAjvlEALw_wcB

Ferro Rod
https://www.thebathbushcraftshop.com/collections/fire-lighting/products/80mm-x-8mm-ferrocerium-blank-rod

Stainless Steel Kettle (gone up in price in the past week)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-2L-Stainless-Steel-Outdoor-Picnic-Camping-Cooking-Kettle-Hanging-Pot-Lid/184083956633?ssPageName=STRKMEBIDXIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Army Surplus 90 pat Sleeping Bag
https://www.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)
https://www.springfields.co.uk/brands/mora/mora-companion-clipper-stainless-steel-860-bushcraft-knife-1.html

Folding Saw – utter rubbish, buy a Bahco Laplander!
https://www.uktoolcentre.co.uk/products/bahco-396-lap-laplander-folding-pruning-saw.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwrsGCBhD1ARIsALILBYpUyuIqDxYRU5RpQ3aClNCkQFEYlSK_2tU-icaGxDLa5Okbi66XO5caAjZaEALw_wcB

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