bushcraft on a budget

doing bushcraft does not always have to be expensive,  there are many things that you have around the house that can go into you kit you have now or if you want to make a homemade kit then it will cost you a little bit of money but not very much at all. so lets get to it

ok the first thing you will need is going to be a form of shelter this can be a cheap tarp you have laying around with some cordage. another alternative would be to get some old plastic wrap that industrial bricks come wrapped in and you can make a tarp out of that very easily the best thing to do if you want to get hold of it is go to the nearest building site and ask the guys if you can have the stuff and they will be happy to give it to you as its less work for them. always ask permission first tho as ive seen guys use it to keep the bricks from getting wet.
another thing to use could be an emergency blanket or some bin bags of some sort make sure that they are sturdy bin bags though. not to mention you can make a shelter from dead wood and some bin bags to waterproof it i have tryed this and it worked a treat.

ok once you have a form of shelter you will need a way to make fire, here you can bring matches (preferable if waterproof) a lighter or my personal favorite a fire steel. i use the bcb fire ball and its a really good bit of kit, its waterproof as far as i know and very reliable if you have the skill to light a fire this way as it needs to be practiced to get the nack of it.  but once you learn the skill of the firesteel you can light a fire almost anywhere you are, in my opinion its the best way to light a fire and i always carry one when i go out into the woods.

once you have shelter and fire its important to think of a way of cooking food or boiling water for consumption. e.g. you can recycle an old bean can and a coat hanger to make a pot. i have done this many a time to cook food and get the water boiling to drink its eco friendly as its recycling a waste product into something usable and effective. its also a good idea to carry water with you like an old bottle like a coke bottle that you are not using and wash that out and you have yourself a container for water.

ok you now have water fire shelter and food. the next and probably the one where most beginners think is not to important to them, is clothing you need to have the right clothing like if its going to be cold put on a proper thermal coat or scarf as this will take the edge off the cold. and an extra pair of socks is usually my way of keeping them toes warm and toasty on a cold winters camp. wearing the right clothing is imperative to survival and just well being. if its a -0 temp you dont want to go out in a t-shirt and shorts other wise your in for a hell of a rough night.

these are a few of the things you will need there are more for comfort and i hope this helped you so get out and camp bring a mate and have a great day