Bushcraft, survival and wilderness skills courses

Well just been out for a patrol of the local woods with Hobbes the damnation (sic) and spent most of my time pondering the variety of rain proof solutions there are. I’m well aware that nothing is rainproof and often meet people who expect so much from their chosen outfit. It all comes down to the old Nordic saying "There is no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes."

Although I admit that there is no perfect outfit, there are a number of combinations which I find good depending on the situation. My top two outfits for comfy rainy outdoor activities are:

Well just in from a weekend at the sheepdog trials, where I was doing a few demonstrations and walks to show people the sorts of things that happen on a bushcraft course. It’s been my only show of the year for 2009, as I have been busy with all manner of projects . However it’s given me stacks of ideas and inspiration for some new courses in 2010.