Pocket Survival - Tools of the Trade (1 Day)

£90.00

Course Description

A practical one-day woodland-based course focused on the tools and equipment commonly found in survival kits, survival tins, and compact field loadouts.

This session is designed to give you hands-on experience using small, portable survival items in realistic outdoor conditions. Rather than focusing on theory, we explore how individual tools perform in the field, their limitations, and how they can be combined effectively in a survival situation.

Throughout the day you’ll work with a range of compact survival equipment including navigation aids, fire-starting tools, water treatment methods, shelter materials, and basic repair and fieldcraft items.

Course Details

  • Price: £90 per person - minimum 2 participants

  • Duration: 7 hours - 9.30am to 4.30pm

  • Location: Aberfoyle, Woodland

This course is delivered on an on-demand basis. Once booked, a suitable date will be arranged.

What We Cover

  • Using a button compass for basic navigation and orientation

  • Practical application of wire saws and compact cutting tools

  • Water collection and transport using improvised containers

  • Water purification methods including tablets and basic treatment

  • Fire lighting using magnification tools in suitable conditions

  • Basic gear repair using compact sewing and repair kits

  • Setting up a simple fishing kit for emergency food procurement

  • Emergency shelter construction using lightweight thermal blanket systems

  • Understanding the strengths and limitations of common survival tin equipment

Bottom Line

A practical, hands-on introduction to compact survival equipment and field kits. This course focuses on understanding how small tools perform in real outdoor conditions and how they can be used effectively in survival situations.

This course is suitable for ages 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)

Course Description

A practical one-day woodland-based course focused on the tools and equipment commonly found in survival kits, survival tins, and compact field loadouts.

This session is designed to give you hands-on experience using small, portable survival items in realistic outdoor conditions. Rather than focusing on theory, we explore how individual tools perform in the field, their limitations, and how they can be combined effectively in a survival situation.

Throughout the day you’ll work with a range of compact survival equipment including navigation aids, fire-starting tools, water treatment methods, shelter materials, and basic repair and fieldcraft items.

Course Details

  • Price: £90 per person - minimum 2 participants

  • Duration: 7 hours - 9.30am to 4.30pm

  • Location: Aberfoyle, Woodland

This course is delivered on an on-demand basis. Once booked, a suitable date will be arranged.

What We Cover

  • Using a button compass for basic navigation and orientation

  • Practical application of wire saws and compact cutting tools

  • Water collection and transport using improvised containers

  • Water purification methods including tablets and basic treatment

  • Fire lighting using magnification tools in suitable conditions

  • Basic gear repair using compact sewing and repair kits

  • Setting up a simple fishing kit for emergency food procurement

  • Emergency shelter construction using lightweight thermal blanket systems

  • Understanding the strengths and limitations of common survival tin equipment

Bottom Line

A practical, hands-on introduction to compact survival equipment and field kits. This course focuses on understanding how small tools perform in real outdoor conditions and how they can be used effectively in survival situations.

This course is suitable for ages 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)