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  1. Treemonk

    Ray Mears' New Book

    The book reminds me of RM's book Bushcraft, the big folio sized edition. Lots of lovely pictures makes it more of a coffee table reference and inspiration book than a field guide. I'm not sure how that is going to translate into kindle format
  2. Treemonk

    Bergan modifications

    I can vouch for the quality of work and service from Dixie's. Lumbar mod would likely not be worth it if you are not planning on big weight, you'll not be chafing from a light load. Did look and feel good on the demo Bergen in the shop though. I got my old Roc modded with wider straps and have...
  3. Treemonk

    Tree identification

    Collins book is very good - these are well worth a look too: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Know-Your-Conifers-Forestry-Commission-Booklet-N-Herbert-L-Edlin-Paperback-/141809748761?hash=item2104850b19:g:sBIAAOSwsB9WElKi and...
  4. Treemonk

    Wych elm static recurve Bow for Sale

    ygm - see if we can sort something
  5. Treemonk

    Wych elm static recurve Bow for Sale

    Hi - looks like I'm in the same neck of the woods - any chance I could pop by for a look at the bow?
  6. Treemonk

    Is there an 'Ideal' back pack for bushcrafty stuff?

    munro - with or without side pouches - 30-45l ish - daysack to summer 1-3 days sabre 45 - with or without side pouches - 45-65 ish - winter daysack to summer week Vulcan - with or without side pouches - 80-100 ish - winter or extended trips sabre now replaced with a kifaru Zulu - 50l with as...
  7. Treemonk

    Ventile "Earth" and "Bronze" colours

    Hmm - has anyone got a picture of a smock in cinnamon then?
  8. Treemonk

    Ventile "Earth" and "Bronze" colours

    @ corso - perfect well - back to olive then... if only they did a "tussock"
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    Ventile "Earth" and "Bronze" colours

    @ Bilmo - brilliant - many thanks for that. Looks far lighter and more grey than I thought. Hmm - might well go for olive after all. @ Nonsuch - ta - I just spotted a smock on ebay that must be Bronze then. Thanks
  10. Treemonk

    An Evening with Ray Mears

    Booked in to see him in Llandudno. Seen him twice before and have been impressed with his public speaking both times. I've read the autobiography and found it a good book. Given how much he normally keeps his cards close to his chest, there are some surprisingly candid bits and snapshots...
  11. Treemonk

    Tahr XP, Olive or Tussock

    Tussock by a country mile - fantastic neutral natural shade, sits well in many environments, with no military overtone too - a sort of olive / coyote tan mix
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    Ventile "Earth" and "Bronze" colours

    does anyone have pictures of garments in either of these 2 colours? I'm trying to compare with olive. I've seen the swatches on the ventile site - but I think seeing a made-up garment would show better. many thanks
  13. Treemonk

    Anyone got a Spot Tracker for hire?

    you can buy one for £60 - http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=spot+gps&_sacat=0&_from=R40
  14. Treemonk

    Pole/ treadle lathe?

    because you need to round the piece for turning as well as possible - or suffer massive chatter which feels nasty when turning, knackers your fine chisel edge, and can throw the piece off centre. Generally not helpful when learning to turn. You can faff with your axe, far easier with draw knife...
  15. Treemonk

    Pole/ treadle lathe?

    this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/naturewise/5356699338/ is the kind of thing I have in mind for MK2
  16. Treemonk

    Reducing bergan bulk and weight - hammocking=bulk

    absolutely - with only stone and bone tools, wearing buckskin and foraging alng the way.... and goodness only knows what would happen if one used a hybrid tarp/natural shelter - probaly cause some black hole or just end the universe there and then ;-)
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    Reducing bergan bulk and weight - hammocking=bulk

    my opinion - your opinion. That's the web for you. I just don't like having one trick pony gear. I have a good tarp, a good sleeping bag and a good mat. If planning to be in trees I take a hammock, if elsewhere, I'll take a bivy bag. Same weight and bulk either way. If out with a hammock and no...
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    Reducing bergan bulk and weight - hammocking=bulk

    a huge amount of bulk for a problem that can mostly be solved using different pitching and substituting other gear that is smaller, more multi-functional, and likely to be carried anyway.
  19. Treemonk

    Pole/ treadle lathe?

    if you are intending to use a lathe, you will also need a shave-horse, so best factor that one in to. My lathe has upright poles with a bungee, rather than a flexing pole to the back - saves space. The lathe is the Mike Abbott pattern - double board bed with poppets running between. If making a...
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    Reducing bergan bulk and weight - hammocking=bulk

    ditch the under-quilt (ridiculous bits of gear) and use a kip mat in the hammock instead. If very very cold, maybe stretch to taking some cut-down foil-coated bubble wrap insulation in addition (mountan marathoners use it as a stand-alone kip mat). As you are using a 3m tarp, pitch the hammock...