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    Tatonka-bodum Cafetiere

    I was born to parents with split beliefs; Mother "make do and mend" Father "buy the best you can afford" Most of my bushcraft kit has been influenced by my father and therefore I am guilty of being someone with 'all the gear no idea'...(not quite - my knife was £10). I'm getting my kit...
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    1 Person Tent Recommendations

    Thanks for all the responses, very helpful indeed. In response to Bopdude, I was looking at the tunnel designs, not fussed about floor but mosquito/ inner would be handy. That said I saw quite a nice video featuring a poncho and pole and I didn't know about the 1 person mosquito nets so will...
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    1 Person Tent Recommendations

    Hi, I'm on the hunt for a 1 person tent that's affordable, light weight & compact. Ideally under 1kg. I'll expand on affordable - Terra Novas & Hilleberg Aktos are a little out of budget. I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions. I'm used to a tarp/ hammock setup but am planning a...
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    Outdoor gear for children

    Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could recommend any sites/brands that specialise in outdoor gear for children. I have an 8 month old, and whilst I'm not expecting to be kitting him out in vidda pros and a Swanndri smock anytime soon I want to get him some more suitable attire for the...
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    Old Wellies and what to do with them.

    Wow, cheers for the suggestions, I'll give it some thought and post anything I make out of them...if I survive the meths.
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    Old Wellies and what to do with them.

    Hello, My wellies have finally perished and are beyond repair - I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for how I could recycle the material. I was think a pouch for a fishing kit. Dave
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    anybody near Scarborough?

    Nice one, would be good to pick your brains at some point...I posted another thread regarding spots near York. I have a wood on my door step here but wondering where's good for overnight camping back near York
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    Fron Lincoln to York

    Hello, I'm hoping to move to York in the Summer and wondered if: a) there were any local meets in the area 2) any spots to wild camp (My friend mentioned a spot close to Scarborough but wondered if there were any others). c) any good outdoor shops (Blue Moon Guns??) Thanks Dave
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    anybody near Scarborough?

    Hi guys, I'm currently in Lincoln but hoping to move to York in the Summer, I realise this thread is a little old but thought I'd try and resuscitate it with a bit of interest. Looking forward to hear of any decent wild camping spots. Dave
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    calling york-area bushcrafters

    Hi chaps I'm currently based in Lincoln but hope to move back to York next year (July/Aug 17). I'm very much a novice when it comes to bushcraft but want my son (18 weeks old) to grow up with a blade in his hands not an iPhone...so I'm on a mission to learn and get out doors as much as I...
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    Fire starter with back of blade

    Cheers chaps, I'll dig around the potting shed for some hacksaw blades and give them a try. I've had my Leathermans for 20 years and it's as sharp as the day my dad gifted it to me. I certainly don't want to blunt it now :)
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    Fire starter with back of blade

    Hi all, I've seen a number of demonstrations on YT of people using the back of various blades with a fero rod. I was curious as to whether this is to preserve the blades edge, or whether the backs of certain knives are cerated. My wife bought me an early xmas gift, fero rod and striker...
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    Hello everyone

    Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome! Ogri the trog - fantastic name Bigstan - the Old Wood is on my door step - often see the odd tarp through the trees but not sure if anyone is allowed to camp there anymore.
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    Hello everyone

    Hello, Just wanted to introduce myself, and hopefully this won't be my one and only post. My name's Dave, I live in Lincoln and teach Creative Advertising. I'm on a bit of a mission, I'm a new dad to a 16 week old little boy, so I've set myself the task of learning as much as I can...