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I see that Uttings have got a bit of a sale on. The Grizzly jacket seems to be the best bargain as I have never seen them on sale this low online before. No good for campers that like an open fire but for everyone else they seem like a decent option...

The people over at the Pathfinder school (self reliance outfitters) are flogging the Pathfinder logo patches (as made in the USA by Duluth) for $3.00 each at the moment on sale. I worked out that the most economic way to get them shipped over was to buy five. I have just taken delivery of them...

I have recently purchased some leather patches with the idea to personalise some of my packs etc but I have no real idea how to sew relatively thick leather on to canvas and canvas type materials. I did think about gluing but worry that would not look good or last. I have some pretty strong...

I have seen these well reviewed on Youtube for a year or two now and have always thought they could be useful but seemed to expensive to take a chance on. Well I thought I would put a heads up on here as others might think the same as me. They are now available for £14.95 including postage on...

I have several candle lanterns but have recently got hold of my ultimate 'want' which is the Stonebridge lantern. Sadly I was disappointed to find out it does not take a household candle (which are cheap as chips and plentiful). It seems to favour an UCO candle though but as I have an UCO...

I have recently purchased a 2 quart US GI water bottle from The Bushcraft store. I paid a couple of pound more for it then some I have seen on ebay because I wanted to be sure it was not a Chinese fake. They make a big claim in the advert that these are not fakes. Having just now received it I...

Our cooker packed in recently and because we are intending to fit a new kitchen in the next year or two I did not want an expensive replacement. I got a second hand jobbie out of the paper last month and have just got around to installing it. The job went nice and smooth but I noticed that the...

I have had a hankering to try using a Tomahawk as part of my edged tools set up. The vague idea I had was that if I could try it as a substitute for all my other larger edged tools in a fairly lightweight package. I had been considering a Cold Steel Frontier Hawk but then some guy on the...

I can't think why I did not see how this would be the perfect fit for UCO lights before today. The coffee tastes great too! :D

Sky have uploaded a full episode of Ed Stafford's Marooned show on Youtube. I have to say it was a terrific antidote to watching an episode of the Island. This bloke clearly knows what he is doing though he did have a nice bit of luck on at least two occasions. I would love to see what he could...

I have over time built up a full Crusader cook set including the heavy duty lid. The army water bag that comes with the bottle it is far to small to comfortably fit the extra bits and pieces that come with the set. I fancy a bog with a strap to go with it ideally something like the Zulu bag as...

I picked up from an old squaddie a Karrimor Ajungilak Tiger Mountain 1950L sleeping bag at my local car boot this morning. It was made in Norway and I would guess it is at least 15 years old probably nearer 20+ though. In looks and style it reminds me of the Snugpak army winter bags with the...

I just nipped over to Exduct.com because they have an offer on at the moment and stumbled across this. I think this must be just about the most enthusiastic Hyperbole I have ever seen for what is effectively string. Large Survival Bracelets Survival Bracelets are made from strong military...

I have just found out that my very local hardware shop is now selling loose paraffin. It is pricey for what it is at £1.40 a litre but leagues cheaper than any other fuel other than unleaded. I am therefore going to try and get hold of a few paraffin items to play with use on day trips etc. I...

I have just taken delivery of some very nicely made British army gaiters. They were for a fair price and are clearly new and have never been used. Quite frankly I was thrilled when I first inspected them. The problem is I have no idea what the average squaddies legs are but these would not fit...

I was looking up some details on Bulldog billy cans yesterday and nearly spit my coffee out when I found this recent ebay sale for them in the States. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230933550211&item=230933550211&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466 Why are they going for this kind...

I was (I think) lucky enough to find an old design Svea 123 at my local boot sale this weekend for £18.00. It is seems to work perfectly and just needs a clean. It was sadly missing the pricker and cup handle though. I have had a look online and can't find a handle for love nor money and will...

I recently got hold of a British army ammunition grab bag in MTP (8465-99-213-3719. DC4/4026) from my local car boot sale and having looked on line for reviews of it and finding very little I thought I would have a go at doing one for you good fellows. These bags seem to have had a rapid...

My boy has been looking at my kit with envious eyes for a while now and wanted to come out with me for an "adventure". He also wanted his own kit. I looked at some kids kits on line and was appalled by how naff they were for the money so I made him one of out some stuff I had spare and some...

I have noticed although the majority of Bush types on here are broadly of around average size we do have a fair number of chappies that are of a more "prosperous" size. Can I ask where are you getting your outdoor hard wearing type clothing from? I for example love military surplus stuff...