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Hi All, I was out on the farm earlier and one of the workers said there were a few puffballs in one of the fields. I went to take a look with bacon, egg and puffball on my mind but immediately found it wasn't to be. What I think they are is immature horse mushrooms - Agaricus arvensis. Whats...

I had some time to myself on Monday so decided to make myself a rocket stove. I don't really have a purpose for it but had some 4 inch box section that was left over from another project and it's been getting in my way so after seeing them online I thought I'd get the tools out. After settling...

Hi all, I'm after a few .303 shell casings for a project I'm making for a friend who's taking his DCS1 if anyone knows of any going spare? I've got a few things to trade like 550 paracord, beeswax or a smallish zipped wax canvas bag that my wife has made. Thanks Ben

I have for sale a green medium Swanndri ranger bushshirt. I bought this a few years ago and have only used it once. Looking for £60 posted Next I have a Fjallraven jacket no.68 in dark green. This was bought as a gift and although it's a size small and I'm normally a medium it's large on me. I...

Hi all, I'm looking for a Nalgene Oasis water bottle if anyone has one going spare? I can't seem to find them anywhere online. I'll have a rummage to see what I have to trade if someone has one they would part with. Thanks

Evening all, after dabbling in the past with making candles for my candle lantern and not having much success I thought I'd do some proper research and development. The main thing I was having problems with was tuning the wick. I'll mention now that I have only so far experimented with beeswax...

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had an LK35 they would be willing to trade. I have a few bit's and bobs I could pass on for example but not limited to: A nice double bit axe head, Surefire torch, 44cal lead mould for catapult shot and I'm sure I've got other stuff if not of that floats your...

Hi all, I'm looking for a sleeping bag for my niece who's recently joined the cadets. She's borrowed mine a couple of times but now it's time for her to get her own. She's about 5 and a half foot and would ideally like a green one. The one she has borrowed from me is 3 seasons. If anyone has...

Hi Guys I'm looking for a 5.11 Rush 12. I may be able to find some bits to trade depending what your into or I can do PayPal. Thanks Ben

Hi Guys I'm looking for a Frost River Isle Royale Jr, I have to trade a new olive green Fjallraven Jacket 68 size small but it's defiantly more of a medium (can send dimensions). Or a Fjallraven Sarek trekking jacket in olive green size medium also as new. Thanks Ben

Hi Guys I have recently moved house and I found loads of kit I had in the loft which I have no use for. It consists of 4 packs one of which is an LK35 with Swiss army liner the others I'm not sure of the make or models but all have PLCE pouches. Untitled by Ben Close, on Flickr Untitled by...

Hi Guys I have for sale 1 reindeer hide and 2 sheepskins. £95 collected from south Gloucestershire Untitled by Untitled by

Tentipi Safir 9cp for sale I've had this tipi for about 6 years, it's in good over all condition but does have signs of use. It has a small 50p size hole in the fabric a foot or so from the bottom near the door but this has never caused a problem. It also comes with the ground sheet. I'd love...

Hi Guys I have a couple of lamps to pass on, first is a Valpalux M320 which is in good condition although a bit dusty and has a chip in the glass 2C39E84A-0CE6-4DE6-8D31-17ECCA7F35E6 by Ben Close, on Flickr D23F3221-1024-46AC-8325-82F7040386E7 by Ben Close, on Flickr The Tilley is an X246B I...

Hi Guys I have for sale a SOG power assist B66 Multitool in black oxide colour. It is in very good condition bar a small ding in the wire cutting jaws. For sale due to being given a Leatherman for Christmas. Full details can be found here on the SOG website...

Hi Guys I've just inherited my dads old air rifle so I thought I'd pass on my Webley Vulcan. The gun is about 15 ish years old and had a new spring fitted a few years ago as it was a bit down on power. It also has a Nikkostirling 3-9x40 scope. I mainly used it for shooting pigeons and rabbits...

Hi Guys, does anyone have any Chaga fungus they would like to trade or sell? I would like to use some for tinder and also I'd like to try Chaga tea. Thanks Ben

Hi Guys Would anyone be interested in swapping a standard Trangia 25 for the smaller Trangia 27? My Trangia is well used, has two sauce pans, frying pan and upper and lower windshield. Just trying to reduce the size of my kit. Thanks Ben

Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone has tried dehydrating toothpaste? We were away at the weekend and a chap had some toothpaste tablets which looked really good, they are however really expensive so was wondering about trying to make my own. Cheers Ben

Hi Guys I've decided to sell my Downland engineering Maxigrinder as it hasn't been used since I bought it and my interests have changed. A lot of the professional knife makers use these. I have every possible optional extra with it and a few belts. Cost over £1800 new and there's long waiting...