Practice makes perfect

No matter how good you are in bushcraft or survival theory, a lot of the knowledge will be practically useless unless you are practicing the skills regularly. And bushcraft is all about being outside enjoying what nature has to show and to give.

You should find an area close to your home where you can spend time outside as often as possible. Not only when the weather is good because some skills are needed the most when the weather is against you like shelterbuilding and firemaking. But bear in mind that you will need permission to build shelters and make fires unless you are in an actual emergency situation.

I'm blessed in having a forest within 5 minutes walk from my apartment where I can just pack some equipment, food and water and spend time there as often as I like due to Norwegian law that says all outside properties that is not part of agriculture is free for everyone to stay in. There I can practice skill, make an outside meal, camp or simply just have a walk and sit next to the lake for a while.

The more time you spend outside, the more comfortable you will be there. So get out and practice skill as often as possible.

See you soon!