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Minimalist cooking gear — preparations for another travel

I was in Romania, slowly making my way up the mountains, overloaded with tens of kilograms of equipment and food. I was in Scotland, walking through the highlands with mostly…

Bush Cook July 25, 2025

DIY Gear

Daily food rations for hiking — simple, light and nutritious

Everybody knows military food rations and MREs — long-lasting, durable food in plastic bags, always featuring a flameless chemical heater or a small Esbit-type stove. For some outdoor activity enthusiasts,…

Bush Cook July 18, 2025

Foraging

Burdock — a common plant with plenty uses

Every time I leave my home, I see a lot of burdock growing outside. There is one particular part of the lawn that is completely covered with giant burdock leaves…

Bush Cook July 11, 2025

Fire Gear

What Makes a Good Ferro Rod?

Ferro rod, also called firesteel, is a great fire-lighting tool. It's commonly used in the outdoor niche because of its durability. I covered the technique of using the ferro rod…

Bush Cook July 4, 2025