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    The Bushcraft Show 2013 - writeup

    Had a ball at the show myself
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    1st trip out this year

    Going out with my two kids next weekend There 1st proper wild camping trip Had them to a few micro sites etc before and been camping since they were in nappy s Only going for 1night Don't know who's more excited me or the kids
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    Hello from Scotland

    Hi and welcome I'm from Edinburgh But get out and about in trossachs during the summer
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    How old was your child for penknives

    Got my 1st pen knife when I was 5 from my grandad He was a joiner and brought us all up around edges tools My kids are older than that and they don't have them But times have changed
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    Few axe questions mainly about estwings

    It's not I like the look of it I've had mine for 21 years since a month before I started my joiners apprentice ship I'm no longer on the tools but still keep my estwing and use it regularly Might not some folks choice But the used it for roofing Fencing,gardening,camping,drunkenly...
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    Waterproof Coat

    Found it a bit warm myself But stripped down to wicking layer when I put it on On the issues of quality I've used and abused mine while off roading outdoors on building sites etc and is still ok Almost as the work stuff I've had made by company called keela make It's cotton based and...
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    Waterproof Coat

    The jack pike gear I've got is defiantly best in its price range If a bit warm at times Wish I could afford som Swazi gear
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    Few axe questions mainly about estwings

    Hi due to having it for my day job as a joiner Ive always used this For camping etc http://www.estwing.com/ao_leather_sportsmans_axe.php Used it for 20 years and now I'm no longer in on the tools it lives in my Bergen Thinking of getting somthing heavier Thinking of getting one of...
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    Any one going to the the bushcraft show 2013

    Cool ill hopefully catch up with folks there Ill be wearing green ;)
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    Any one going to the the bushcraft show 2013

    My father in law got us tickets for it http://www.thebushcraftshow.co.uk/ Wonder if anyone else is going 1st show I've been to
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    Military surplus shirts

    I use my old army shirts for working in garage And as one of my layers when out doors Can take a bit of punishment Unlike some polycotton expensive ones Try not to get them wet though they take for ever to dry Good shirt over a good base layer And you could always water proof it
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    Petrol or Diesel Land rover?

    There's nothing wrong with being obsessed. With land rovers Both petrol and diesels have there own strength Diesels are better for wadding deep water regularly The defender petrols are ok as well But I'd recommend a 200tdi diesel over all else
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    Bushcraft Etiquette (resurrected)

    It always amazes me the lack of respect some people have when out and about I always try to leave no trace and be respectful When at proper camp sites music can be a pain Especially if you groups are about But nothing better than a fiddle and a guitar To make some music round a campfire...
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    Planning a self-reliant expedition

    I'm in agreement about the distance being hard I've done long hikes with a full bergan and webbing and if ******* hurts No matter how young and fit you are Repeating it day after day without a group of people hurting just as much and moaning at the world and helping each other is almost...
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    Recommended Campsites

    Camped on these two last summer Very basic and rangers were great We're out with there kelly kettles having a brew etc Didn't even mind that I had the worlds biggest tarp On the island numbers are restricted to 12 max stay 2 nights But you have the place to yourself...
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    Hi from scotland

    Not sure why I can reply
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    Hi from scotland

    I'm a mixture of 58/plce/anything that works When I was issued plce I though were the f&@k is the poncho roll I'm not putting wy wet Poncho in my bergan
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    Hi from scotland

    Cheers lads Looking forward to getting involved on here
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    Hi from scotland

    Hi been registered for a while but never posted as usually on my land rover forum I'm into outdoors etc and am a scout leader Also ex soldier so like to carry my kit in webbing which I believe is a live hate thing lol
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    Bushcraft badge on scout uniform?

    I have some of my army badges and bushcraft badges on my badge blanket amongst other things Only none official badge I wear on uniform is mt Red Cross first aiders badge In position allowed for leaders in P.O.R