Experience "Try Before You Buy" Camping & Bushcraft Survival
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"TRY BEFORE YOU BUY"
BUSHCRAFT SURVIVAL CAMPING COMPANY.
We understand that you might be looking at adventuring into camping, hiking bushcraft and survival for the very first time and thinking of what do I do? where do I go? what do I buy? how much is the startup cost? well RELAX.... we have a program made up for the beginner Just like YOU!
This program is open to 18 years old and above only SORRY!
No pets allowed SORRY!
Explore the Great Outdoors with "Try Before You Buy"
What To Bring
- Sleeping Bag
- Back pack
- Personal wash kit
- Favorite camping mug
- Knife Fork Spoon
- 1 x camping gas
- Good boots
- Change of clothing
- Head torch
- Toilet roll
- 2 Lt water
- Folding chair or stool if you want or use a tree stump.
- Food for 36 hours *
What we Supply
- Tent or Tarp (take your pick)
- Ground sheet
- Rope
- Camping mat
- Cooking stove (screw on gas)
- Cooking utensils
- Bushcraft knife
- * Food, we will be making a nice homely bushcraft pot for you to enjoy if you wish to do so, If you are vegetarian or other please bring all your own food. We will supply Tea, Coffee and Sugar, however, we only use powdered milk, so if you want to bring your own milk, not a problem.
The Cost
The Cost
Make your own way to the given location in East Sussex at your own costing. Our team will meet you and we will bring you to camp, its a short hike of about 1 mile.
Costing from Friday 16:00hrs to Sunday 13:00hrs is
£120.00p per person paid in full.
By clicking on the "Buy Now" Button Below or in our store shop under "Try Before You Buy"
Course Overview
Your Trusted Partner in Outdoor Adventure Training.
Learning a wide range of bush craft and wilderness skills. No prior experience is needed, but if you have plenty this is by no means just an introductory course, you’ll be amazed at how much you learn on our course
Timings: 16.00 hrs Friday to 13.00 hrs Sunday
Aged: 18 and above.
Pets: Sorry no pets.
Food: From dinner Saturday included
Location: Sussex Woods/Farm Land can also be booked for private courses.
Course Size: 8 maximum
Introduction, Admin, Camp Rules, Emergency Evacuation (Opening talk to students)
- Over the weekend you will learn:
- Fire lighting techniques.
- Shelter building, using tarps and natural materials, Tent Setups.
- Map and compass reading.
- Safe water collection and filtration techniques.
- Trees and plants ID, and some of their uses.
- A range of methods for cooking with a fire, we provide food from Saturday dinner. – We will cater for dietary requirements we are informed of.
- How to prepare a small bird or mammal for your dinner (as with all our sessions this is optional).
- Fire by friction.
- Safe knife use, including various techniques for splitting, and cutting larger sticks.
- Wild tea brewing and foraging in-season plants.
- On Sunday morning you will get a chance to test out all your new skills, as you forage for your own tea, collect and purify water and brew it over a fire you’ve made.
- No alcohol or recreation drugs allowed (smoking or vaping is allowed in designated areas).
Whats included on our weekend bush craft course:
- Expert Tuition – by our qualified team.
- The use of high quality tools.
- Food for group communal cooking from Saturday evening – dietary requirements can be catered for – please let us know at time of booking.
- The choice of a tarp or natural shelter to sleep in.
- A supply of water.
- Access to the woodland.
- Knowledge and understanding that will last you a lifetime.
Class topics will include:
- welcome to camp
- introducing the staff
- camp emergency and evacuation
- personal hygiene
- camp layouts
- fire by friction
- shelter building
- camp set up using tents, bivvy bags and tarps
- roping and knots
- basic map reading
- first aid and getting HELP
- trapping small animals (theory)
- local edible and medicinal plants
- water collection and purification
- basic first aid
- creating a survival kit for your backpack and more...
- basic land navigation utilizing the sun, stars, map and compass
Medical Information:
Medical Form:
MEDICAL FORM: You MUST fill in and submit a medical form once payed in full, it will be emailed to you, no medical form = no camp or other allowed. We take your privacy very seriously and it is kept by us for 3 months only.
DATA PROTECTION: We treat security with the highest priority. We hold data about you to run our business efficiently and is not kept longer than is necessary. It is kept safe and securely and handled sensitively to peoples data protection rights. You have the right to ask to see what data we hold for you, to ask us to correct it and also to ask us to remove it from our database. We do not share your data with any third party
The course is also covered by the Data Protection Act, The Data Protection Act 2018 is the UK’s implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
What We Do.....
Your Trusted Partner in Outdoor Adventure
At Oakin Extreme and Bushcraft Survival Training, we take pride in offering high-quality camping and outdoor gear that meets the needs of every adventurer. Our extensive range includes tents, rucksacks, sleeping bags, and various accessories, all designed with the utmost care by our passionate team of outdoor enthusiasts. Each product is crafted based on real-life experiences, ensuring that you receive equipment that is both reliable and innovative. We believe that every outdoor experience should be memorable, and our commitment to quality guarantees that your adventures can unfold without a hitch. Join us at Oakin Extreme Bushcraft Survival Training
"TRY BEFORE YOU BUY" and let the adventure begin!
Our Mission
Discover Your Next Adventure with Bushcraft Survival Training
At Oakin Extreme Bushcraft Survival Training, we are dedicated to equipping individuals with essential basic bushcraft skills and survival techniques. Our aim is to empower you to thrive in the great outdoors, ensuring you have the confidence to handle any situation you may encounter in the wild.
Our team is made up of experienced outdoor enthusiasts and sister company who are passionate about what they do. We're here to help you plan your next adventure and choose the right gear for the job. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a first-time camper, we're here to support you every step of the way. Team leaders are experienced Bushcraft Leaders and Ex British Forces who hold qualifications in First Aid, Compass Map & Reading, Camp - Hiking Leadership and are members of the British Mountaineering Council, MTA and The Institute for Outdoor Learning. We carry £1.5M Public Liability Bushcraft, Camping and Hiking Insurance.
