PREPPER IN THE WOODS

I’ve been putting together a small chest pack that keeps the useful stuff right where I can get to it, instead of digging through my main pack every five minutes.

The interesting bit? The chest rig itself came from Temu. 😬

In the new video I go through the complete loadout, what I’m carrying, why it’s there, and whether this cheap setup actually makes sense for bushcraft.

Some of the gear might surprise you…

🔥 Fire

🧭 Useful bushcraft kit

🪢 Cordage

🛠️ Repairs & everyday bits

🎒 All packed into a small chest rig

Would you actually use a chest pack in the woods, or would you rather keep everything in your backpack?

👇 Video link is in the comments.

In this video I’m taking a look at the Osprey Atmos AG 65, loading it up with my bushcraft gear and seeing how it works as a proper woods setup.

Plenty of space is great… but does that actually make it a better pack for bushcraft? 🌲🔥

Have a watch and let me know what you think — what size pack do you normally take into the woods?

👇 Watch here:

I bought more bushcraft gear from Temu to see if it’s actually worth the money… or just cheap junk!

Come and see what I picked up and let me know which item you’d be most tempted to try.

https://youtu.be/-GEO_i3Ud2Y

I’m taking a first look at the Wildway Bushcraft Field Repair Kit and seeing what it has to offer. Could this little kit save your trip when gear fails?

🎥 Watch here:

I turned a few everyday tools into one DIY multitool… but would you actually carry it?

I’d love to hear what you’d add or change!

🎥 https://youtu.be/7q1Y–uxyTo

This is the NexTool Knight K40 — a folding knife with an integrated bit driver built into the handle.

In the video, I take a closer look at the knife, go through the main specifications and show how the blade-and-driver combination works.

It’s certainly an interesting idea, but is it genuinely useful or just a bit of a gimmick?

🎥 Watch here:

https://youtu.be/i-psph6TDQs

Would you carry something like this, or would you rather keep your knife and screwdriver separate?

In this one I take a look at the NexTool Flagship Captain multitool, go over the specs and share my first impressions to see whether it’s actually worth buying.

If you’re into multitools, EDC gear or outdoor kit, this might be one to check out.

Would you carry this, or would you stick with another multitool?

🎥 Watch here:

In this video I prepare some natural amadou using the Beaver Bushcraft Fire Dog Striker before using a Forest Fundamentals ferro rod to create a glowing coal.

It’s a fascinating traditional bushcraft skill that’s still just as useful today.

🎥 Watch here:

https://youtu.be/l3iknUcunGY

Another Temu order has arrived! 😅

I take a first look at some new bushcraft and camping gear to see if I’ve found any bargains… or just wasted my money!

Which item would you like me to test first?

🎥 https://youtu.be/D4AipShSZUo

Watch here:

🎥 https://youtu.be/k94Wq0hobZE

Would you carry one? 🌲

I’ve been testing the Fenix PD35R to see if it’s worth adding to your bushcraft, camping or EDC kit.

Watch my honest review here:

🎥 https://youtu.be/k94Wq0hobZE

Would you carry one? 👇

If you had to choose between the Wildway Instructor Knife and the Field & Steel Echo, which one would you buy?

I compare them side by side, looking at the size, ergonomics and bushcraft performance to help you decide.

🎥 Watch here:

https://youtu.be/4pyfBQiredM

Which one gets your vote? 🌲👇

After soaking the bark for several days, it was finally time to twist it into natural cordage. A brilliant traditional bushcraft skill that’s well worth learning!

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/fRkk_OHtkuY

Have you ever tried making natural cordage? 🌲🔗

Still no ember… but I’m getting closer and learning something every time. Bushcraft isn’t always about getting it right first time—sometimes it’s about sticking with it until you do.

Watch the latest attempt here:

https://youtu.be/2RsbqNzsUlo

If you’ve got any tips, I’d love to hear them!

🎥 Watch here:

The British Machete Company M28 Solifuge is a beast of a knife, but is it any good for bushcraft?

Watch my full review here:

https://youtu.be/eE2ZDyidfAU

Would you carry it into the woods?

What knives do the winners actually carry?

Most people expect huge survival knives, axes, and machetes. But after looking at every winner from Seasons 1–12, the results were surprisingly different.

Some winners used large fixed blades.

Some relied on traditional bushcraft knives.

Several won using multitools.

One even trusted a simple Mora.

The biggest lesson?

Skill matters more than gear.

I’ve put together a full breakdown of every winning knife and cutting tool used by Alone champions from Seasons 1–12, along with some interesting patterns I noticed along the way.

Read the full article here:

https://www.prepperinthewoods.co.uk/every-winning-knife-alone-seasons-1-12

Question for you:

If you were going on Alone tomorrow and could only take ONE cutting tool, what would it be and why?