Recent content by Paul_B

Yes which is why when a load on the down that prevents that loft which traps air happens it will negatively affect insulation performance. What you're doing is turning 900fp down to 600fp or less down in terms of performance. There's another point to make. Sleeping bags are usually the most...

It doesn't just add up though. There's something to take away due to compressed down in your sleeping bag. For example you might have a good 900 plus fill power bag and you put a fleece jacket or a 600fp jacket or a primaloft jacket over the top. You could lose insulation in the down greater...

Agree that it could be useful. We've already started thinking of signs for the family. Also, decent sized branch cut into discs. Then write to each family member non one side and from us on the other. Drill a small hole at the top then coat with a clear varnish and string up for gift tags at...

I got the tool from aldi and what was called wood carving kit is actually a pyrography kit. Not what I wanted but I guess I didn't pay attention prior to buying. Unless the one I picked up to wasn't the same as the original one I saw then it's a wasted item for what I want to try. So now I'm...

It seems to me that there's names for clothing types that have two different meanings. I guess this is about where you come from. For example the classic smock. As a civilian who doesn't but military surplus it a smock is a word for an upper body coat that you put on by pulling over your head...

I stayed in a static caravan end of October once having left my sleeping bag behind. A kayaking trip so we got cold during the day, and it was a very cold October with bad overnight frosts. I had my clothes on and a few coats over the top with one being a down so smock that kept sliding off...

My great aunt lived in a sprawling cottage which got hot water from a raeburn back boiler. This meant the kitchen was very warm all year round and the living / dining room was warm from a fire and central heating radiators from hot water generated by the raeburn back boiler. All other rooms were...

My stick whittling looks just like a barkless pointed stick, not sharp just pointed as i tend to blunted it every knife shave. You should see my knife sharpened pencils, they're awful! If you are aimlessly whittling and still get something recognisable representation of something then I...

At the end of the day if a copper wants to pay you attention and wants to confiscate he/ she will and you'll lose your knife. That's not what the law says but it's possibly what a copper nay choose to do. However that's all dependent on whether a police officer has a reason to notice you and to...

When you're tucked up ready for sleep eat plain, unsalted peanuts. They're high in protein and fats, not necessarily bad ones, that your body uses as energy rich but slow burn fuel. As you're digesting them you gain from a very natural process called thermogenesis. This is where the digestion...

Well said! I think there is a quote from a well known bushcrafter that applies. I can't really remember it but it's something about not carrying so much but having the knowledge instead. Knowledge is the lightest thing to have with you and the best too. Problem solving even common sense too I...

Nope I plan well enough to only need what I have. I don't carry a load of "just in case" stuff that I never use and when I could do with something I don't have I have always improvised. I n 50 years this approach hasn't let me down.

I ask myself when I last needed something. If it's not recent I'll leave it at home. I think come spring I'll put an opinel in the car as I've had cause to just one in the better weather months. I don't carry a knife as I haven't used them when out and about. On a walk or camping I'll take a...

Is when you haven't used it for a bit and bring it out with... I'll leave it there. Needless to say I found my reason to stop carrying them!:vomit:

My perception dancer clone at 12 or 13 yo was a bit worrying at times crossing windermere. You can get some waves and wind in the middle. Our club beginners trip was fell foot to the Swan for a liquid lunch for some and butties on the bank then paddle up the other side past fell foot. A quick...