Essential knowledge for short term survival
Welcome to SurvivalCraft
SurvivalCraft is a dedicated project led by Steve Roper, a survival enthusiast with over forty years of hands-on experience in outdoor activities. Steve's deep immersion in the bushcraft and survival community has cultivated a particular interest in survival gear. His passion lies especially in the area of short-term survival, where the right equipment can make all the difference. With a wealth of knowledge accumulated over decades, Steve is eager to share his insights and expertise, making SurvivalCraft a valuable resource for anyone interested in gaining the knowledge and skillsets necessary for outdoor survival.
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TASTER WORKSHOP
A one day workshop showing the survival basics.
When: Saturday 17th January 2026, 10am to 5pm-ish
Where: Alfriston, East Sussex
For details contact Steve Roper:
info@survivalcraft.uk| 07775938842
How does SurvivalCraft differ from typical survival courses?
The course focuses around survival kits/gear – with the inclusion of survival principles.
The training is in workshop formats, primarily lasting only three days. It is not a protracted course lasting several months or years. The principle-based information can be picked up relatively easy, similar to a first aid course or basic bicycle maintenance course.
Opportunities will be available for more detailed training, depending on the needs of each individual. This supplementary training is available for no more than three people in order to allow for personalised tuition.
There is no grading system. All courses will be supported by a specific booklet for you to keep. Plus a certificate of completion.
The course is primarily focused around survival gear and kits. And inadvertently we will run through survival principles to cover for a short term survival situation.
The training is not bushcraft, although we do cover some elements of associated bushcraft, such as limited impromptu shelter building, firecraft, cutting tools, and water preservation.
The training is for short term survival, where there would be communication to search and rescue teams.
Who is this course aimed at?
Typically anyone who ventures out into a non-urban environment, such as the countryside, wilderness, but not necessarily isolated areas. It is suitable for anybody who enjoys the territorial ‘great outdoors’ ….day hikers, motorbike riders, back packers, car journeys, mountain bikers, bike-packers, hunters, field sports, kayakers, overnight back packers, hang gliders, fishermen, etc. It is designed to complement other reference sources on survival – other authors, survival skills courses, on line videos, self learning, etc.
It is primarily for a Westernised, European type environment; although these principles can be transferred to other climates and environments.
At present the training caters only for adults. Training for parent/caregiver and adolescents maybe something that could be made available for micro groups in the near future.
The location of the training is in various areas around East Sussex; however if sufficient interest is taken, it is possible that the weekend courses can be arranged anywhere in the Britain. The actual address of the course will be provided on confirmation of booking.
The workshops will be held in-the-field. With each day split into three sections: PPP Principles (theory) ~ Presentations of kits ~ Practical exercises.
Where does the course take place?
“Steve’s methodical delivery is well thought out, making a complex subject approachable.”
Tony, Brighton