Recent content by baggins

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    Camera recommendations

    As alot of folk have already said. Go for the best lens you can afford and pair it with a lower end body. But firstly, go to a decent camera shop and try all the different makes to what feels nice. I have a Nikon D500 but my partner finds it way too big for her small hands, so has a Nikon Z6ii...
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    looking for a shop that has a load of clothing

    FR flag shop in Ambleside, plus quite a few other retailers all over the lakes.
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    Stove Choice?

    with the summer in full flow, i'd definitely avoid anything that burns wood etc (fire risk), some places even have a full ban (best to check before you go). I love my trangias, large and small, but if you're cooking for 3, either the 27, or a small gas stove i reckon would be best. I guess it...
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    Family backpacking, Scottish routes?

    having crewed for a mate on the west highland way uber, ultra marathon, it is a tough route in parts. But from Tyndrum or Bridge of Orchy onwards, it is a lovely route, with plenty of Bail points. Not sure about public transport overall, but Tyndrum and Bridge of Orchy certainly have train...
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    Chamaenerion angustifolium - Fireweed - Any use?

    Very similar to a strong black tea. Frangrant but not like a fruit tea. Really very good (and i'm a coffee man :happy:)
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    Chamaenerion angustifolium - Fireweed - Any use?

    The tea is delicious. We always ferment and dry a load this time of year.
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    Dyeing MTP

    A bit garish for me. i love my field shirt, but i do wish you could get them in plain colours, just green or tan etc. So veratile and comfortable
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    VOSTOK KOMANDIRSKIE 280683

    Haha! Yup, that was the one. Still knocking about somewhere. One day i'll get it looked at.
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    Wanted Knivsmed Stromeng 8in

    I bought one from their factory shop, last time i was in Karasjok. Lovely knife, but sorry, no way i'd part with it. good luck getting one. Maybe buy directly from the shop, very nice guys.
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    Red light head torch

    +1 for the fenix. The red light has been fabulous for watching our resident hedgehog. That is until he decided to move in, making the torch irrelivent, lol!
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    Wood ear mushrooms

    Whatever folk decide to call them (jelly ear in this house), Dry them, then rehydrate them in cherry brandy. Dip in melted dark chocolate, cool in the fridge and serve as a sneaky snack over xmas, lol! they are very morish!
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    Roselli axe

    I've had one for years. There used to be a review online somewhere, comparing it with the GB SFA. Came out pretty well. As others have said, it's not a tool for fine work, but, once you get the knack of it, it works surprisingly well. Amazing for splitting.
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    The Ultimate "What is this Fungi?" thread.

    not sure on the top 2 without more pics. but i'm confident C is a Bay Bolette and D is a type of Honey Fungus (especially if you say it was in a big group on dead wood).