Smoke in the air, voices between the trees and people everywhere who would rather spend their time outside: that was my first impression when I arrived at the bushcraft meetup in Seligenstadt, Hesse. For one weekend it was all about sharing knowledge, cooking together and long evenings at the campfire. On top of that there was a bushcraft flea market and a raffle for a good cause.
Arriving and Landing Right in the Middle of It#
It took no time to stop feeling like the new guy. There was always something to discover on the grounds: conversations about camp setups, gear, trips and the small tricks you only pick up outdoors. If you want to connect with the local scene, the Bushcraft Community Hessen Facebook group is the place for upcoming events.
For me that exchange is the core of meetups like this. People from different corners come together, learn from each other and test on the spot what actually works.
Workshops, Knowledge and Hands-On Practice#
Several workshops ran over the weekend, covering tinder, camp hygiene and hunting topics. I like this format because it connects theory and practice: you do not just listen, you test things with your own hands. Especially with fire starting, clean camp routines and daily habits you quickly see what holds up out there.
In between I collected impressions and short scenes for my channels. If you want to follow along, you can find me on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, where I share small glimpses from trips, camps and bushcraft projects.
What I liked most about the weekend: nobody had to prove anything. Everyone could ask questions, learn new methods or just sit at the fire and listen.
Campfire Cooking, Roast Pig and Talks Deep into the Night#
The food alone made the weekend. Friday evening brought venison goulash, Saturday an impressive roast pig with beans and curry peas. While everyone chops, stirs and passes plates at the fire, the best conversations happen on the side: trips, mistakes and plans for the next adventures.
Cooking together is also the fastest way to arrive at a meetup like this. Everyone pitches in, things get improvised, and in the end the whole camp sits at the fire, full and content. It was my first time in Hesse, but definitely not my last.
A big thank you to the organizing team around Tom and Werner, to the roast pig crew with Uwe and Jörg and to everyone who pitched in, from setup to kitchen. Weekends like this do not happen without these people.
Thinking About Joining a Bushcraft Meetup?#
I took three things home from this weekend: good new contacts, honest hands-on practice and plenty of motivation for the next trips. If you want to join a bushcraft meetup yourself: the community in Hesse meets every year in Seligenstadt, dates are posted in the Facebook group. Just drive out, sit down at the fire and start talking.
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Links and Community#
Bushcraft Community Hessen on Facebook, group for exchange and event dates
Instagram, short outdoor glimpses and stories
TikTok, compact clips from camp life
Facebook, updates and community posts