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The MicroRocket stove is the smallest and lightest addition to the MSR stove range, it also promises the best mix of weight, size, performance and price of any stove in its class. It fits easily inside an MSR® Insulated Mug, weighs a mere 2.6 oz. (75 g) and claims outstanding stability.

The MicroRocket was engineered to maintain top-notch efficiency and power so the hard-earned weight ...

I have been asked a number of times recently to provide some advice of guidance on the best way to sharpen an axe. Whilst I am always happy to provide input, I thought that it might be worthwhile to put together a tutorial on the basic techniques.

The techniques used in here are intended to provide not only a sharp axe but also a safe and efficient axe. Before we begin, its useful ...

Now, if you have £30-£40 to invest in a set of water stones, plus £20 for a razor strop and £20 for a great chef steel, you can get a razor edge on your knife. I do mean shaving sharp. But what if you haven’t? Well a friend of mine challenged me to get a beaten up Mora to shave for under five pounds. I do love a challenge!

I openly acknowledge that all the ideas shown here have been ...

Here is a short guide to what you need to know when considering buying a stove. There are a million stoves to choose from, some great, some entirely useless. From tiny pocket stoves to family sized barbecue grills, the world of outdoor cooking is massive and initially confusing. To make things more complicated you can get many models made from different materials. Stainless steel or titanium, ...

I recently went camping with my eldest daughter when she asked "Daddy, how do you make bread?". I then had the daunting task of trying to explain the finer arts of baking bread to a four year old child, which to be fair, is like saying to a blind man, "did you see that cat?".

As we started talking about the fun of camping, l found myself teaching her a few of ...