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i`ve negotiated a deal to keep my top camp site in Cumbria, hammocks,tents, and trailer tents(well one or two). off up there on 23rd July if you`re interested in joining us, a roast beef (stone oven) and jacket spuds will be cooked, open fire cooking, bring some wood if you can. pm for details...

there are no smilies showing when i write a post, is this me or the forum, also i can not find an option to upload pictures with a post, again is this just my computer or the forum?

I did manage to get away for a few days over the bank holiday weekend, i tried out my new hammock which i thought was very comfy although the mozzie net spredder bars sewn on ties ripped off as soon as i sat in the hammock, maybe my fault on set up. I tried out some tree straps i made for the...

What`s the best colour for hammock straps, i have seen both of the above and also black so which is the prefered colour?

I find myself having to ask, as this forum is about bush craft skills and keeping the old ways alive is this a necessary forum in this community, GPS, Mobile Phones, etc, are they really part of bush craft skills? The reason i ask is because i have just been watching a programme on BBC3 about...

Just wondering if there are any members who put together mini meets in the Northern Area and if any members would be interested in getting a northern group going?

basha,bivy,strecher,camo with stuff sack,army issue 7`x 8`. i just bought 1 for £17.50, is that about the going rate for these?

When you`re planning a trip or just out and about for a few days foraging do you prefer to go it alone, or be part of a team? when i say team i mean at least one good reliable mate/buddy. The reason i ask is; most out door activities involve at least 2 people as a minimum for safety reasons...

I just upgraded my mobile from the BB Storm to the xperia x10i, what a difference, the X10i is less than half the weight, has 3 times the features, a larger screen and android tech`. if you are thinking about getting a new phone i can recommend the X10i as a great easy to use phone with 8.1mp...

Now this might seem like a silly question, yes some will laugh but i am being serious. On an extended camp, long term expedition what would be the ideal natural glue to use as a substitute for denture fix, assuming that full top and bottom dentures are warn.? I`ve often wondered how them old...

I`m just pondering how many bush-crafters could go the whole hog, well OK deer really. from setting up camp,gathering the wood,lighting the fire,etc, to hunting/stalking and killing a deer, then not wanting to waste anything, skin,butcher,preserve,cure, and use the skin for shoes,coat,etc...

My local tool store, 3lb hammeraxe for £6.95.

What`s the ideal size? i mean 1 tarp to do as a shelter/basha but also give you room to sit,cook,eat, and have a fire. 2mx3m might cover my hammock but that would be all, 7mx5m seems to big but i could be wrong? what is the best size for a tarp?, what do you recommend?

just wondering how many are from the North East area, Middlesbrough, Stockton,Billingham,Darlington,Redcar,Saltburn,etc,etc.

Just an idea but if there`s interest it might be worth setting a date in late May/early June. Camping at Glaisedale near Whitby, small farm, no fires but BBQ`s OK. showers on site but not much else. open barn for BBQ if weather bad. Fishing for trout Castleton/Danby; 7ml of the Esk river...

When cooking over the camp fire, rabbit,pheasant,game,etc, how many of us actually cook up the carcass`s to make a stock for the next meal?, save it then add it as the final bonus to your next or departing meal.It`s better than just taking the main meat parts and leaving the best for the fox. lol.

Genuine British Army "Basha" Tent Protection System for sale @ £5.99 + £2.99p&p on the bay, item number 350330572350 there`s 5 available it says.

I have organised one of these before, open air 3 course dinner & full black tie & ball gowns, i`m thinking maybe as it was a few years ago it might be time to do another one. The last one was organised for the 4x4 community and was a 3 page feature in T.O.R. Magazine. Maybe this time it could be...

who do i need to contact to have my display name to be changed please?

just wondering if anybody has had a go at making one with any success? this makes interesting reading about how to go about it, is it worth the effort though...