In my opinion this is a fantastic site. Everybody seems very helpful. Indeed a very kind person on here posted me a ray mears survival book. Very kind. And another chap has sent me a copy of thebushcraft magazine. Fantastic! Another local chap has offered to borrow some kit I'm short of. It feels like a real community. Not to mention the help and advice. Basically a fantastic site full of great people. Even the advice isn't condescending. Great stuff.