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Hi all, looking for someone to re-shaft me two ball pein hammers (16oz and 20oz) with ash in return for something that I may have or be able to offer. Now this may sound vague but I really have no idea what value someone would put on a task like this so if anyone fancies taking on the job then...

This is copied and pasted directly from another site I frequent, thought it would be on interest here too :) At some point I'll get a post started on my garage and how its progressing from a full of rubbish, leaking, pre-fab monstrosity to something a little more usable with the long term aim...

Hi all, looking for the above as I feel that for me, 4" is a little overkill for what I need. Let me know what you've got folks :) Edit: I have a milbro style catapult frame that is be willing to trade if anyone prefers to trade, also got other bits and bats kicking about.

Hi all, we've got to a point where we have a few pennies kicking about in the bank account and would like to kit our explorers out with new tents as they are bringing their own at the minute and we had a disaster a few weekends ago where the wind flattened two of their tents and damaged them...

Hi all, looking to coppice some hazel staffs to make a geodesic dome with my explorer group and was wondering if anyone has an idiots guide so as not to damage the tree or prevent regrowth. Also what are the laws on taking wood from a public place? Cheers, Lee.

We've got a load of cookware that we're looking to move on from the scout hut as we tend to go for a more individual/small group approach to cooking plus the fact we're moving on to stainless as funds allow. The thread will be updated as and when I get down there to take pictures and...

I've been thinking about making a solo with the blade replaced with a saw blade to company my red alox solo, has anyone done this or have any thoughts/broken knives knocking about? All input appreciated :)

Got three Tilley lamps from the loft in our scout hut, Ged came down to have a look and selflessly told me that I'd be wise to put them up for sale to fund renovations in the scout hut where we are based. All three pressurise and the control knobs seem to seal and allow pressure through so with...

Got three tilley lamps from the loft in our scout hut, unsure of value or condition so put up as needing service and mantle each. Swap for WHY?

Has anyone had any experience of the mobile solar chargers? Looking for peoples experience using them in the field rather than just having them sat outside at 45 degrees measuring the maximum gain, I want to strap one to the lid of my bag so it can be charging while I'm walking then charge the...

Hi, got an Asda mp3 player for trade, pics later. Not looking for anything in particular so WHY?

Just wondering what long term projects people have planned for this year? My main one is very basic in seeing if I can get by with using just a sub 3" non-locker (Victorinox solo, 20p off a car boot sale!) in place of a 4" fixed blade. Any thoughts or contributions?

Hi all, looking for an Optimus 8R or 99 stove preferably in working condition, aesthetics not really important as it'll be a user, not one for collecting! Have various paraffin Tilley lamps and a couple of the more common brass Optimus/Primus stoves to offer as swaps or can do cash + items...

Just wondering if anyone had seen Alone in the wilderness, a story of a man called Dick Proenekke (sp?) who moves to Twin Lakes in Alaska to see if he can live alone for a year in the harsh environment up there, he ends up living there until his early 80's! Very detailed footage of him building...

Hi all, looking for a good quality aluminium or preferably stainless version of the tall-ish Ti mugs that are getting quite popular. Needs to be tall enough to accept an MOD rat pack and would like a lid too if possible like the Ti-Lite, not too struck on the Tatonka as the handles are the same...

Hi all, looking to kit our Explorer Scouts out with some new tackle for when we take them on a backwoods camp in April, looking for opinions or reviews on the Bahco 1 1/4lb hatchets. We're avoiding the really cheap stuff as it's not very nice to use and we have to maintain it after a bunch of...

Hi all, looking for a new sleeping bag as my current one is really starting to cause me problems due to it's packed size. Currently using a Vango Nitestar 350 sleeping bag that has served me absolutely flawlessly for over two years now, really can not fault this piece of kit in the slightest...

Just wondered how many people here read for enjoyment? What kind of books do you read other than outdoor orientated titles? I only started reading again last year after picking up nothing but gun/car/bike magazines since school and I struggle to put them down now! I read quite a lot of...

Hi all, been lurking for a few weeks now and it seems a very friendly place so I thought I'd sign up and start learning :) My names Lee and I live in the Nottingham area, got back into camping over the last year or so but been pushed into it a little more due to my mate offering me a place as an...