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What are the most suitable shelters to use in the UK? Both improvised and carried. I personally use a Hoochie with bivvy bag but what do you guys go for? Jim.

Ok, not normally an item of kit I have any time for but I need to get 4 good 2-3 person tents for my Duke of Edinburgh's Award group to use on all weather expeditions- must be tough, light and if possible a good price- I can go to about £500 total but would prefer a bargain- any suggestions (I...

I am just setting up a group at my school, to start in September- just wondering if anyone else runs a group and if they want to share ideas? :wave: Blue Sky, Jim.

I recently went on a bushcraft style camp where we compared kit and taught one another various skills...all very good :-D . Anyhow there was a South African fella there who truely impressed me with the amount of kit he could carry in his Assault Vest :shock: , subsequently I have aquired one for...

Having depated for some time I'm planning on getting a LED replacement bulb for my AA Maglite, has anyone found a cheap supplier (best I've got yet is £14.99 )(7 DayShop) Has anyone tried these (my torch is compatible apparently), are they worth it? Jim. :?:

Crazy as it may sound after nearly two decades of camping I still can't get a 'razor edge' with sharpening stones (wet or dry) I can get a just about razor sharp edge on my knives with a ceramic sharpener (but not great on the curve) help! :oops: I've looked at various articles and...

Trying to find a copy of this book, does anyone know if there has been a reprint? By Ernest Thompson Seton. Jim.

Hi has anyone got suggestions for best quality (but without silly prices) for rucksacks to be used for general hiking and camping. A mate is looking for a new pack- I currently use an old Macpac and would recommend this type but the new packs look too angular and wide at the base (more like...

I've just aquired a firestiker (complete with a flint) from the Survival School Shop, i've played around with it for a while but can't seem to get any sparks... are you supposed to actually strike them together or do you scrape them like with a firesteel, does it have to be the sharp edge of...

Hi, mate of mine (not into regular camping) wannts a cheap but light and sturdy tent any thoughts (does not like idea of a basha!). Cheers, Jim :wink:

:soapbox: Saw BUK are going to review rucksacks so thought I'd recommend mine (or the latest incarnation of it). Back in 1998 I was doing a BELA course and did research into rucksacks- I needed a new one anyway and was so impressed with what I heard about Macpac's I went out and aquired a new...

Well seeing as how I'm currently living in Aberdare may as well make the most of it! Anyone fancy a bit of camping say 14-18 April aroundabouts? Who knows where to stay (open fires please!) Any suggestions in the area..... Jim :o\: : -l)

At last I have manged to get myself a hoochie fly! However I won't always be using it where there's a convenient tree or wood to make poles.... anyone know where I can get a couple of lightweight poles to support the two ends? If not my new ultra-lightweight kit may end up including a couple of...

I am going house hunting on the Isle of Wight- in the Newport Area and am hoping to find a campsite to use as a base in the Newport area (I don't have a car so it needs to be within 3-4 miles of town really). If you have any ideas about where to stay (or have a house for rent!) please let me...