Recent content by slowjunk

I will be going to Jokkmokk this winter and I need a recommendation for some mukluks. I have some bunny boot which are awesome but aren't so great for going in an out of buildings and warmed spaces. Also, they look stupid. I have looked at Steger mukluks but I would really like a pair of...

A North American alternative to Fjallraven Vidda Pro Trousers may be something like the Tin Pants made by Filson. Tough pants. http://www.filson.com/products/oil-finish-single-tin-pants.14005.html

I really like the copper kettle in the pictures. I suppose I will need to find a weekend when I visit the UK next to scrounge around in the antique stores.

I was able to get a large chunk of flint added to an order from Shark Designs. Great piece of flint...

I am looking for a kettle similar to the really great Kirtley Kettle but not in aluminum. I have a friend who really doesn't like cooking with aluminum and he usually prefers copper, stainless steel, cast iron, etc. I know it is said that aluminum is okay for cooking, I use it myself, but I am...

adestu- that is appreciated but I will be asking some friend in the UK to scrounge some flint up if they can. If that doesn't work out I will get back with you.

I just got a new one and wore it on a trip recently. It was nice overall. Unfortunately when I received it it was missing a button and there were no extra buttons on the jacket and a couple other buttons were barely attached. The rest of the jacket looked good but the missing button and poorly...

Where is the best place to source pieces of flint sized right for using with flint and steel? I have searched the internet and can't find a retailer. I've looked for a bushcraft type supplier and I have looked at muzzleloading sites but I haven't found it yet. I know I should go look around...

Thanks for the links and information. It still is interesting that we don't know what the hoochie cord is or where to source the sizes on the Woodlore site. The link to Kitbag.co..au does not show the thicker of the hoochie cords.

I want to make some guylines and also a ridgeline for a tarp. I was on the Woodlore Bushcraft course and noticed the type of guyline they use for the hootchies is braided. Does anyone know what type of line this is and where to source it? It certainly doesn't look like paracord. The ridgeline...

The replies so far are great and I appreciate you finding the questions interesting. Hey Woodspirits, I like washing once in a while to keep the stink down for the others around me. I would be okay with my smell, but what would happen if I ran into a beautiful lost woman in the woods who was...

Hi, This is my first post as a new member and I am looking forward to participating in the good discussion here. I have a question about bar soap and toothbrushes. I have used a plastic container for my preferred bar soap (Grandpa's Pine Tar Soap), but the soap box really is crap. The thing...