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Hey all, on the market for a decent jacket and trousers ( waterproof ) am also off to rainnforest territory soon so something that performs well i those conditions needed although majority of my time spent on dartmoor not mexico lol! I have seen this...

Hi all, just trying to expand my range of foraging knowledge I thought I'd post what I currently colelct, and ask what else you guys would suggest. My main pickings are: Hazelnuts - toeat as they are but am looking for preservation methods Sweet chestnuts - yum ! As above. Blackberries -...

Other than Sloe gin is there any other food or drink ( non alch ) uses for sloes? Bushpig

Hi folks, What are the laws like for camping rough along the coast in north spain ? Is it similar to the U.K or more strict or more relaxed? Essentially will one be left alone or will trouble ensue ? Any input or direction appreciated! Boooshpig

I'm off out camping tonight, I think I'm going to freeze! Any suggestions welcome :P Boooooosh

Hi folks, anyone know a campsite on dartmoor open this time of year that allows open fires? Unfortunately cockingford near widecombe on the moor is closed :( Any suggestions appreciated! Boooshpig

Hi all, What to buy what to buy ! I think I have fallen in love with the Norrona recon jacket, the cheapest I can find it is £295. Does anyone have one and can recommend it? I am mightily worried about spending so much and being scared of entering a bush for fear of putting a rip down the...

Hey folks, it's been ages since I camped last and this will be the first camp of the year, it's been so long im even having trouble thinking what food to take! I havea trangier and will be on a campsite that allows open fires so will be eater to cook on the fire but as yet do not havea saucepan...

Well folks, today I wandered out on dartmoor and on my way back to the car I noticed some lined paper folded and left in a small hole next to a tree, held there by a rock. Immediatly curious as to what was written on the paper i knelt down and took the rock of, I then opened one page and...

Hi all, whilst out on a forage I found this mushroom: http://www.spiritgarden.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=5225#5225 I think it's aParasol but am unsure. Anyone care to step forward ? Boooshpig :)

Thought I'd suggest this to all BCUK members, it's something my grandad taught me that I do to this day. When you go out to the hills woods and moors etc, bring back one piece of litter with you should you come across it ( invariably theres always something whether it be a plastic bottle or...

Hi all, curious to peoples experience and attitudes to fire lighting in the bush. For the most part you are generally not allowed fires anywhere unless it's private land and you have permission. The national parks generally have signs saying no fires etc. I understand the reasoning for this...

Hi folks, I've reasd the Sloe-Gin thread but am interested in what other uses there are for sloes other than gin ? I went out foraging today ( mainly for blackberries ) and found a few handfuls of sloes. I guess they could be added to bread? Can you make Jam from them ? Wine ? What...

This was a link on the woodlore site, loved it so much I thought I'd post it: http://www.carrifran.org.uk/ I also found a 30 minute bbc radio report on it: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/changingplaces_20050415.shtml It really got me thinking, I have decieded to look into...

Hi all, would appreciate quick reply on this, im off camping on saturday night..spot of fishing involved also and would like to get a basha/hootchie. I am looking for something mainly just big enough for me ( im only 5'6" ). Could anyone recommend one? I have seen these...

Hi all, Unfortunatly I never made the dartmoor meetup, however its looking like it will be a hot one today. Shall be off in a few hours to explore somewhere,...either somewhere on dartmoor or by the coast. If anyone in the plymouth/dartmoor area is about and wants to join me reply here...

Hi folks, At some point in the ( I hope ) not to distant future I will be wanting to buy myself a knife suitable for a wide and general range of bushcraft needs. I have no knowledge or experience whatsoever with knives, I do not mind spending the money and am happy to save and get a good...

Hey there, whenever I click on 'reviews' or articles or infact any of the options at the top of the forum It tries to connect but nothing ever happens,..is this just me ? Booosh

Hey all! I'm new here, came over from trackertrail forums...good to find a UK community. I'm in the south west, have always had an affinity for green places and woods, did a weekend basic course back last november and have been trying to learn more this summer. So a just an indroduction...