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    What is this?

    Looks like Yellow Stagshorn fungus.http://www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/mycology/have-you-seen-this-fungus/yellow-stagshorn/
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    Up to date opinions on Helle's quality control

    Been very happy with the Fjellkniven I've had for the last 12 years.
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    Tree ID

    Agree, whitebeam, and yes they do grow up here in Aberdeenshire!
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    What is this (possibly wild garlic leek)

    Wait until it flowers to be sure of its identity. Ramsons Allium ursinum, has star-shaped flowers whilst the three-cornered leek Allium triquetrum and the few-flowered leek Allium paradoxum both have bell shaped flowers. Up here in Aberdeenshire we have a lot of the few-flowered leek, it is...
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    Stupid alert: Spyderco Bug lost to an airport security waste bin

    Flying form Aberdeen a couple of years ago, on a family holiday to canoe down the Ardeche, security spotted a SAK in my daughters coat pocket. She had taken her coat out of the hold bag at the bus stop as it was raining, and forgot to put it back in her hold bag before bag check-in. Anyway, as...
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    Advice on kids sleepers.

    Hi Pete We got Vango Nitestar 250s for our kids years ago when they were around 7 and 9. They were good robust bags and survived the rigors of many scout camps and annual holidays. They have been washed many times over the years. I have memories of a them using them in couple of sub-zero...
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    Need a new knife for whittling...

    Martin, I would agree with what FGYT said in post 9, bushcraft activities such as whittling would be a valid reason to carry a locking pocket knife.
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    Coat fetishist?

    Reading this persuaded me to count my coats and jackets. I seem to have acquired 12 over the last 30 years or so ! I hate throwing things out, so when coats and jackets get too tatty for smart wear they are relegated to gardening or bushcraft use. Trouble is; I have ended up with a wardrobe...
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    Wilmas Nordic Summer; where can I get it on the way up to Scotland on the A1?

    You could give Nordic Outdoor in Edinburgh a try. http://www.nordicoutdoor.co.uk/
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    I have had a good news day

    Congratulations! and good luck with the next step. I did a M.Sc. in environmental management years ago, career prospects have been difficult at times; but I have thoroughly enjoyed it and have no regrets.
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    Hi, s'Richard.

    Hi Richard :) Welcome to the forum!
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    Mini Bushcraft Library

    I find these two books useful, though they are not aimed at bushcraft or scouting in particular: Make it Wild by Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield I Love my World by Chris Holland
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    Tree bushcraft book

    I think Laughoutlouder and Androo have summed it up. There is no one single book that covers what you are after. I have several tree ID books for identification purposes, if I want to know about some of the food and medicinal uses of plants (including trees) then Food for Free and Flora...
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    Scandinavians unite! - A new forum is born

    I always enjoy reading your posts on here Ron :) Good luck with your new forum, I'll pay a visit from time to time !
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    Island Hopping at Källviken, Finland

    Nice photos Martti, thanks for sharing. :)