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I know we're heading into summer, and i can't vouch for the quality, but spotted this and thought i'd shout out. Down jacket

Hey all been a long while since i've been on here. Fair weather bushcrafter obviously! Hope you are all well and staying warm. I had also come on here today to stick a couple of things in the classifieds, but it seems i dont have access. Have the rules changed? I know over at BritishBlades you...

Sorry if im being an idiot. There also seems to be a massive price difference on smocks. Are some better than others? Ta Ben

Does anyone have one of these Recta thermometer and compass? I bought one the other day and bit embarrassed to say, i'm not entirely sure how to read it!:o I was always under the assumption that the top of the red liquid (alcohol?) was where you read the temperature. However, on the Recta...

Hi All Having recently just discovered that one of the BCUK members is Robin Wood, Chairman of the Heritage Crafts Association, I was hoping that like Robin there maybe be a few other craftsmen and women, carpenters, conservationists, and generally those in the know, who might have a some...

Hi All I've stumbled across a few threads mentioning the Snugpak Cocoon - but cant seem to find anywhere to buy one. Was it just a limited edition? Does anyone have one they're looking to sell? Ta Ben

Hi All I'm trying to make my underquilt easier to adjust once im in my hammock - currently i just have the shock cord knotted to keep it in place, but i'd like to be able to have a 'release/adjuster mechanism' that allows me to slacken the cord if i get hot....without dumping the whole...

I went for an overnight this weekend. Few friends, into some local woods and this is the gear i took: 3/4 length underquilt (it got to 10 degrees and needed it) lightweight Tesco down sleeping bag (quietly impressed with this) hammock - whoopie slings and tree straps tarp - 3mm ridgeline...

Read somewhere to boil the kuksa in a brine for a few hours - apparently it helps it to stop splitting. Then placed it in a partially sealed bag and stuck it in a draw in my house - dark and cool. Couple of weeks later i checked on it and its covered in furry mold which has stained the wood...

Turns out i was being a chump and someone posted the same video yesterday....sorry folks! Worth it?

I should probably ask this question over on britishblades but i'm not really a member, so i thought i'd try here first. I finished putting a handle on my first knife at the weekend. Really happy with the way it turned out. Last night i attempted to make a Kydex sheath, and was reasonably...

I do love to be able to sit round the camp fire on a decent fishing chair, or even a camp chair with a can of beer holder built into the arm. :p However, unless i take a tripod stool, the bloody thing weighs nearly as much as the rest of my kit ;) *dream on* Just wish i had someone to carry my...

Hi All I'm no stranger to camping with a hammock - i've got my DD set up and love it, but i'm off soon for a little holiday to Thailand and i'd love to take an ultra lightweight hammock with me for hanging out (not sleeping in). Just wondered if anyone could suggest something suitable...

Anyone ever travelled on the Eurostar with camping equipment such as knives and axes etc? Their website says the items aren't permitted, but i'm fairly certain if you checked your bag, you could get them on a plane, or am i wrong? Is there anyway to get a knife with the intended purpose of...

Hi All I have only ever used the cord i bought from DD hammocks when i got the tarp and its 6mm. I was wondering if anyone goes smaller, as it weighs a fair bit, and im always afraid of cutting it down in case i end up with trees spaced too far apart. I suppose i could at least cut it down...

Hi All Can anyone give me any pointers chopping kindling, as i nearly chopped off my pointer at the weekend (my thumb took the worst of it). Luckily it wasnt too bad, but i wasnt far off having my girlfriend opening my jars for the rest of my life :yikes: Any links to some videos, proper way...

I'm looking for a woodlore style rather than a scandinavian style if that makes sense. Ta Ben

Hi All As usual my purchases are heavily fund restricted, and therefore i'm looking at army surplus, but i'm open to other ideas. I'm looking for a waterproof jacket/smock 50 quid or less Suitable in front of a fire Hood Ideally covers my butt when i sit down. I'd prefer it if it wasnt camo...

So the other night i roasted some chestnuts on the log burner, and tucked in as quick as i could before the rest of the house could work out what i was up to.:D Afterwards i was left with a mountain of toasted shells, and i was just about to chuck them in the fire when i thought....hmmm...

Hey All If you were going camping with a leisurely walk in (say only a couple of miles), 2 nights and three days camping, drinking water and cooking water and maybe using baby wipes or something for washing/up - How much water would you carry in? I spend my life with a glass/bottle of...