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Thanks for the replies, I've seen silicone used on tarps with good results but might have an adverse effect on cotton canvas which becomes more waterproof as the fibres become wet and swell together known as seasoning the canvas. I don't want to ruin the shelter though it cost only £20, its in...

I want to waterproof my Polish lavvu teepee/poncho shelter and products like Fabsil, although very good, is expensive, costing more than the shelter so was looking at the cheaper option of using clear silicone sealant from cartridges, mixed with mineral/white spirit. I've seen recommendations...

Have bought a Lidl folding saw in the past and are great for the money at £2.99. I even got two for £1.50 in their sale so what a bargain. They had fine and medium teeth versions, got both and medium was better for cutting green wood. Damian

Bought one of these the last time Aldi had them in about a year ago, they are great for the money as a small splitting axe around camp. Had to re profile the blade as it wasn't sharp at all but now it will fell small trees, must emphisize small lol.. great little axe but be prepared to work on...

You can still use a down bag with a bivvy and staying dry by not closing the bag completely and using the bag in conjunction with a tarp, breathing in the bag will produce lots of moisture

I've been using cheap, approx 5mm green utility rope from the pound shop as a ridge line for my army basha, they also sell thinner, approx 3mm which looks a bit like paracord but is slightly thicker and doesn't have any usable inner strands like the genuine 550 has, I love paracord and do have...

I've just watched a video on the Bushlore and it gave off good sparks with quartz. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XSUAKSmq4c I like the Woodlaw but has an exposed part of the tang at the end of the handle which I'm not too keen on, maybe this is for striking flint and char cloth which...

What about Ennerdale Forest, its quite remote and would be a good wild camp location.

I've been looking for a full tang bushcraft knife for a while now and really like the Condor Bushlore but the blade isn't a scandi grind which I prefer and has a slight bevel, the Woodlaw is a scandi but I don't like the exposed tang at the end of the knife handle. There seems to be mixed...

They are in store from tomorrow and for £5 seems like a bargain, I'd rather use an axe for splitting wood than my Mora Triflex which isn't full tang. Cheers. Update: Have bought the small axe and have had to sharpen it up as the convex edge wasn't very good but overall its not a bad axe, I hit...

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome, I feel at home already :)

Hi, Has anyone tried these axes from Aldi, offer starts on Thursday 5th August and I think they've had them in before so was wondering if anyone has had any experience with them. A 2kg large axe and 450g small carbon steel axe, doesn't look like both have wooden handles but cheap non the...

Hi Everyone, I'm Damian and have been lurking on this site for a while so thought I'd register and introduce myself, I've been interested in bushcraft and other outdoor persuits since I was a boy and would like to share my knowledge and experiences with other like minded people. I'm by no...