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    A new reasonably inexpensive axe

    Of course, if you can suggest another at a lower price, that would be good too. (:
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    A new reasonably inexpensive axe

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Estwing-E24a-Sportsmans-Axe-Leather/dp/B0002JT0BO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1327176358&sr=8-2 What does everyone think of this? I like my Estwing hammer, but never seen one of these.
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    Footwear (and clothing) for the mountains

    A bit leftfield, but how about a pair of rigger boots? Waterproof, fleecy lined, you could do worse: http://www.mptools.co.uk/products.asp?partno=49411
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    The ultimate waterproofing solution?

    I wonder about the environmental impact of that stuff. Will items treated with it ever rot if they end up in landfill?
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    How do I keep my wood buring stove going 24/7?

    I live on a boat too! Where are you moored up? :D It's a magic life, and in many respects winter is nicer than summer. After eight years, unless something bad happens I can't see myself in a house anymore. Here's a few things to think about. Sorry for the list, I am not this pompous in real...
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    british army windproof smock in black ,do they exist

    You would probably be able to get a refund if you raise a dispute and say they're a copy.
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    Heads Up - Very Cheap Drybags

    I would never trust any drybag 100% if it's going to actually be submerged, even if it's an expensive one. I've bought some of these, though, because they'll do well inside my various other barrels and drybags. A drybag in a drybag is properly waterproof. These look like they're quite thin, so...
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    Rats!

    I bought one of these for my dad when he had rats in the roof. Baited with peanut butter. Killed about four a day for a week, then didn't see any for a while...
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    canoe advice please

    It's a nice canoe, my mate has one. £650 is ok or a lot depending on the kit that comes with it. If it's homemade kit, it's a lot. Unless it's a Royalex one, in which case you should take his arm off. I'm also assuming it's a 16' as opposed to 17' or 14'. Personally, I wouldn't want a 14'...
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    is this landy any good ?

    I think you'd have to be a bit of a wide boy to write that description.
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    Bushcrafters and technology

    It's strange, isn't it? I also feel insecure if I go out without my mobile. Spoken like a true addict.
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    Bushcrafters and technology

    That's the point I see here. Technology is great if it helps you do something you couldn't do before. If a solar lamp allows you to study in the evenings, that's great. If it's what you need to do to feed your family. But so much of it is just there to make us buy more stuff! So yes, we should...
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    Solar chargers - any good?

    I've lived on a boat for eight years, while I'm currently on a mooring with mains I have spent most of my time depending on batteries that were either charged by diesel or my solar panels. I've tried lots of things, and come to the conclusion that any solar device designed to charge a mobile...
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    First GPS

    Hello I have thought long and hard about this, and although I have always got by without one in the past want to buy my first GPS. I'm going to be a long way from home when I visit Sweden this summer, and although I will of course have a map and compass I want something that will provide...
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    Bushcrafters and technology

    I always take: My mobile phone A head torch (plus bike lights, if I'm cycle touring) I sometimes take My radio, if there's something I really want to know about for that trip (the weather, for example, or if there's something going on in current affairs) I don't like the idea of...
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    Nissan Vanettes

    After having had a Romahome (little Citroen based campervan) for years, I recently decided it was too rotten and bought a Citroen C15 (the van the Romahome is based on). Not fast and crap brakes, but mechanically very simple and cheap to run. I get 60mpg out of mine if I'm careful. Mine, six...
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    birmingham to glouster on the water in a bath tub

    I think it would be the noise rather than the smoke that got me, partly because of the noise but partly because you wouldn't be able to see any wildlife. But the smoke is a close second. :p
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    Could this become a suitable first knife?

    Nothing. :D
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    birmingham to glouster on the water in a bath tub

    Looking good! Can I make a suggestion? A polythene tarp glued outside the hull will cure your leaks. I helped to raise a sunken narrowboat once, we used one wrapped around the sink outlets and windows. It worked. As to a keel, an extra bit of ply clamped to the side will work. It needs to...
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    Could this become a suitable first knife?

    I've cleaned and learned to sharpen it. The pitting is quite deep, unfortunately, so I have decided to stop here. But it works well. It can effortlessly cut paper now. Now time to learn to make things with it! :D