Recent content by ian_glover

Sorry, yeah thats what i mean. A pre tied hook tied to a length of fishing line. thanks for the idea

evening all, after sorting my fishing tackle out earlier, i was thinking about carrying a hook length to use for survival. what ideas can i try for carrying a hook length so its safe(so it doesnt stab me). ive done a search with no luck. thanks in advance.

afternoon all, ive just got my hands on 2 altoids tins and im looking for ideas for little kits i can put together, i want one to be a personal first aid kit and id like the other one to be a small survival/bushcraft kit. ive done a search but not had much luck, any ideas or can someone...

morning all, im putting together a sort of bushcraft edc kit that i will attach to my belt so its easy to get to, but im looking for a tinder contain with a split ring or hole for a paracord loop. im looking for something about an inch in diameter by inch and half to 2 inchs high. all the...

hey all. Been watching spme youtube videos this morning, and alot of people talk about a "possibles pouch". what goes into one of these pouches? is it like a last resort pouch with survival gear? thanks in advance

recent one of me in italy, best holiday ive every been on. id move there given the chance!

not really my car as i only ride motorbikes, but i do try to keep a few things in the misses car. jump leads, spare dog lead, water and water bowl, torch. but thats about it.

fixed / sheath knife or a folder? ive only used a fixed knife but i have a few folders id like to try out. are there any benifits for either? does one have more uses? i can imagine that a folder is easier to store in a pocket compared to a fixed blade. but i think a folder may snap...

thanks for all the information everyone. i didnt think it would cause blisters or be difficult to clean. ill leave the original handle on and maybe change it when i get a mora knife.

why not? is there a problem with them? ive never used a paracord handled knife

hey all. i have a knife im using for my bushcraft but i dont like the handle thats on it, and its very slippy when i have wet/muddy hands, id like to re-handle it using paracord wrap. the current handle has 2 rivets in it, can i just drill the top of the rivet out to remove the old handles...

thanks for the info guys ill give some a go and see what works for me.

evening all. ive started using vasaline and cotton wool balls for fire lighting, but im stuck for some waterproof storage ideas. the vasaline is stored in a plastic tub but id like something metal that is less likey to break. is anyone using the same method as me? what are you cotton/...

thanks for that mate. cheers

some stunning photos there mate. seems like a nice place