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An honest starter list for bushcraft: few but good. Learn which basics you really need, with a backpack, water and first aid at the core, without needless expensive gear.

An honest starter list for bushcraft: few but good. Learn which basics you really need, with a backpack, water and first aid at the core, without needless expensive gear.

Wild camping and bushcraft are bound by rules in the Netherlands. Learn what is and is not allowed, where you can go and what to bring for a responsible night outdoors.

Good coffee without a kitchen, how do you do that on the go? This overview explains which ways there are to make coffee without a kitchen, how to make coffee without power and what you bring at a minimum in beans, water and cup.

How do you carry enough water on the go without hassle? This overview explains the forms there are, roughly how much water you need, how a hydration bladder works in your backpack and how to keep your drinking system clean.

What does medical on the go mean and when do you choose a first-aid kit, an IFAK or both? This overview calmly explains how an IFAK relates to an ordinary first-aid set, where you carry your medical set and how you maintain it.

How do you organise a backpack smartly for a day trip or travel? Practical tips to arrange your things by when you use them, so you have more clarity and calm on the go.
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