Perry McGee from the National Tracking School discusses the Pathfinder Axe, a tactical tomahawk during the 2014 Bushcraft Show, Derbyshire UK
Pathfinder Axe by Perry McGee Available from www.thetrackingshop.com
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Perry McGee Pro Tracker Mk1
Perry McGee from the National Tracking School talks about some tracking and survival books he has coming out and looks at his Pro Tracking Tool/knife during the Bushcraft Show 2014, Derbyshire UK.
This is my Pro Tracker Mk1
Specs for the Perry McGee Pro Tracker Mk1
- Blade Length – 6.5″ (16cm)
- Total Length – 270mm x 70 mm
- Blade Thickness – 5mm
- Handle Material – Linen Micarta
- Weight – 500g
- Blade Material – EN56
- Hardness – 54 Rockwell
- Coating – DuPont Teflon (Mk2)
- Sheath – Cordura with liner
Each MK 1 Pro-Tracker tool is supplied with the following:
- An instruction document
- A certificate of authenticity
- Tracking cord
- A pace counter
- Cordura protective sheath
- 2 x Measurement probes
- Fire striker and pin
Needless to say this has become my primary knife
Visit The Tracking Shop to purchase the Perry McGee Pro Tracker Mk1 or Mk2
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Bushcraft Show – Almost Upon Us
Well at the end of this week (24th May 2014) I will be at the Bushcraft Show in Derbyshire. It looks like it is going to be very busy time and you can see what is on and when here on each days time-table as well as the main stage time-table. It certainly looks like the folks at the Bushcraft show have been busy behind the scenes and if you haven’t already got your tickets now would be a good time!
As some of you may already know I will be reporting from the Bushcraft Show for the guys at Sumo Survival and you can listen in to the show at 1 pm on Saturday and Sunday by clicking here
Keep Up To Date During The Show
I will be publishing as much as I can during the show to this website, but will also be using Twitter @Fugitve_Craft and Instagram or you can click the Bushcraft Show Tab above for a round-up
Interviews
I will be interviewing the man tracker Perry McGee (Son of Eddie McGee – No Need to Die) of the National Tracking School and will be asking him about his new version of No Need To Die and about some of his other books he has coming out. Also have Interviews with Chris Caine and seeing what he is up to and what his plans are for the year. Jon Paul Lamoureux from Woodlife Trails as well as Tom Linden on Nuclear Survival. I will be catching up with friends and talking to the traders as well.
I am hoping to get an interview with “Lofty” Wiseman, it may be a case of tackling him to the ground and tying him to a chair (should give me about 30 second interview before he escapes) but this is not set or arranged, but I hope it happens…
English: Chris with his mentor, survival legend John “Lofty” Wiseman (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
If you have questions you would like to ask Chris, Perry, Jon-Paul, Tom or Lofty leave them in the comments box bellow and I will do my best
Reviews
I will be doing some product reviews during the Bushcraft Show and using some new kit for the first time like the Hobo Stove from Kelly Kettle and their Camping Cup Set.
I also have a Ribz Front Pack to pack in different ways and try it out as a tracking rig/pack.
For Stealth Camping I will also be trying and reviewing Trekmates Flameless Cook Box and Flask which are ideal for when lighting fires is not possible and you need to be more covert as well as some other stuff!
Special Offer
Readers of Fugitive Bushcraft can also get a special discount from LAW Industries on any survival and Escape and Evasion/SERE products, but you are going to have to check back on Friday for the details…
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The Bushcraft Show – coming soon
THE BUSHCRAFT SHOW – PRESS RELEASE
When: 24-26 May 2014
Where: Catton Hall, Derbyshire
The Bushcraft Show is set to enthral and entertain families and individuals of all ages in a celebration of all things bushcraft over the May Bank Holiday weekend.
Visitors are travelling from around the world to attend the most exciting, entertaining and educational bushcraft event of the year.
What’s On
The show provides an all-inclusive experience that cannot be experienced anywhere else in the world…
Why? We have Massai Warriors from the Rift Valley Kenya who will entertain and teach you some of their Massai ways; from cultural dancing to native beadwork, find out if you have what it takes to be a Massai Warrior.
CODY LUNDIN, co-host of Discovery Channel’s television series Dual Survival and author of 98.6 Degrees and When All Hell Breaks Loose is coming from the USA to teach his skills in a hands-on practical manner. Also coming over from the USA is DAVID SCOTT-DONELAN who is regarded as one of the world’s most effective and capable tracking instructors, sharing knowledge and experience gained over almost 50 years.
Very few people have the skills to match JOHAN SKULLMAN’S outdoor knowledge. As an officer in the Swedish Armed Forces, he has spent over 30 years in nature’s most unpredictable environments. He is the author of classic books such as, Soldat I fält (Soldiers in the Field) and Vintersoldaten (Winter Soldier) that are still used in the Swedish Armed Forces. Today he works at Fjällräven as an equipment expert and test manager and he will be sharing his skills and expertise at the show.
John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman, author of The SAS Survival Handbook, says he wouldn’t miss coming to the Bushcraft Show for the fourth year running! This survival expert led numerous operations including the SAS Counter-Terrorist Team that ended the Iranian Embassy siege in London and brought the SAS into the media spotlight, he also ran the SAS Survival School and trained the first members of the US Green Berets who returned to the USA to form the famous Delta Force (US Special Forces).
We have the author and living legend of British canoeing RAY GOODWIN teaching you how-to pack a boat and the art of portage, hear his personal accounts of bushcraft on his inspirational canoe trips and wilderness journeys and you can even take a tuition session with him! Tracking Expert PERRY MCGEE, son of the late Eddie McGee author of No Need to Die, will be teaching you essential tracking skills on a variety of terrains. In addition, there are many leading bushcraft, wildlife, woodland craft and survival experts on hand at the show.
If that’s not enough you can experience numerous activities, demonstrations, talks and see a host of trade stands, specialist instructors, expert speakers and so much more… all in a wonderful setting, with like-minded folk. Whether you’re a bushcraft enthusiast, love the outdoors or simply want to learn more about this fascinating topic, there is something for everyone!
There’s plenty for the children to do – Stories from the Wild Man of the Woods, Birds of Prey, Craft
Activities, Woodland Games, Low Ropes Course, Weaving and Whittling, Knife Safety classes and much more…
You will be able to track animals in the woodland and find their prints and signs without disturbing the animals, learn about all types of plants and wildlife with one of the many bushcraft experts, see a wonder of nature as a Land Rover is pulled by blades of grass! There are activities running throughout the whole weekend and with most of them included in the price of your ticket, it really is great value for money!
Hold the world’s most extreme animals in your hands, cuddle a cockroach, snuggle up to a snake and tame a tarantula, there’s Open Canoeing, Archery, Axe Throwing, Campfire Cookery, Tracking, Fire lighting, Star Gazing and Storytelling. And, that’s not all 4X4, Raku Pottery Firing, Whittling Sessions, Campfire Music, Wilderness First Aid, Bushcraft Career Advice, Expedition Preparation, Competitions, Rifle Shooting, Flint Knapping, Game Preparation, Woodland Crafts and so much more! Add to this delicious locally sourced food, local ales, evening entertainment in the Tipi’s and an evening campfire surrounded by newfound friends.
“We just can’t wait!” says Simon Ellar show organiser, “We have created a show that cannot be experienced anywhere else, with such talented and skilled outdoors people gathered together in one place to learn from one another and most importantly, have fun! We specifically placed the show in the half-term week to open up the event to families. As a father of four, it is important to me that the show includes as many children’s activities as possible to encourage children to learn new bushcraft skills and increase their love of the outdoors, moving them away from indoor activities which usually involve technology.”
Location
The Bushcraft Show this year has a new location at the stunning and privately owned Catton Hall
Estate, ideally situated in the centre of England, in Walton upon Trent, Derbyshire. The 250 acre Estate has been owned by the same family for over 600 years and is perfectly laid out for The Bushcraft Show 2014, having a 10 hectare Showground and Campsite surrounded by a lovely deciduous woodland with the River Mease to one side and exclusive access to an exquisite lake and the River Trent.
Sponsors
The show is sponsored by a select number of outdoor companies whose support helps to make the show a great success, our thanks to this year’s sponsors; Woodland Ways, 1948 Original Equipment,
Nordic Outdoor, BG Craghoppers and Bushcraft & Survival Skills Magazine.
With only three days to try all the activities at the show, it is set to be a fun-filled weekend full of adventure and discovery!
More Information
Information about The Bushcraft Show – including: tickets, prices, timetables, accommodation, the full entertainment programme and details of the wonderful location are available at:
http://www.TheBushcraftShow.co.uk or call 0333 4567 123 (option 2)
The Bushcraft Show is run by Bushcraft & Survival Skills Magazine www.bushcraftmagazine.com
See you there…
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