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  1. Meaghaidh

    One boot to rule them all: Lundhags which one?

    Hi. High Pro's - so comfortable, waterproof etc. Would like to longterm compare Synchro's I also have a pair of Lundhags Jakt boots in green, thoroughly abused. Pay your money now! (I used to boot test for Scarpa, particularly on fault correction) There is only one boot for me. Lundahag...
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    Dowsing experiment - bushcraft members required

    Hi, I use 14'' strong zip ties, 1 pr with the ratchet removed and the ends taped together. I hold them like the old Y shaped twigs. They work pretty well. Usually being able to define between water pipe or drains, also depth of the pipes works. We used it to identify some old farm buildings...
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    Preserving a Fox Tail

    Well. The two sticks and a vice method worked a treat, as Silverback said, it didn't take many seconds!! Washed the blood off of it and am now drying it and adding borax to the inside. Meaghaidh.
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    Preserving a Fox Tail

  5. Meaghaidh

    Preserving a Fox Tail

    Hi, Can anyone offer any advice on preserving a foxes tail (roadkill), a superb condition vixen. I believe I need to remove the tail bone, fasten it in a vice and push /pull, but thats all I have heard. Any offers? Meaghaidh
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    Brennig smocks problems?

    Hi, I have used Brenig for quite a bit of stuff £1000's worth. I have never had a problem with them and they have always been helpful. I will mention this next time I speak to him. It is not the response I would expect from Graham. I would definitely like him to reply to you. Meaghaidh.
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    Hammock underblanket --- Group Buy

    Thank you, mine arrived yesterday apparently. Looks great. Hope to try it out this weekend. Thanks for yours and the test teams work. Meaghaidh. :) :) :)
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    Hammock underblanket --- Group Buy

    Wanderinstar- pm sent. If not too late, I would like 1 x Lg underblanket please. Thanks again for your hard work in putting this together. Meaghaidh (Paul).
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    Reindeer skin group buy - part 2

    Hi, Received the skins at the weekend but I was away. Thanks for organising. Meaghaidh.
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    Woodfair South West -8th+9th July

    Hi, We made it on the Sundat to this event, happened to be on holiday round that period. A great show and one to watch in the future. I personally feel it was better than Woodfest North Wales. A very friendly afair with lots of potential. i would go out of my way to visit again. Meaghaidh.
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    Reindeer skin group buy - part 2

    Stuart , Please post mine. Thanks for your hard work. Meaghaidh (Paul)
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    Are there any regular meets in derbyshire?

    Hi, I am interested in a peak area meet. There are scout campsites at Marple in the N Peak and it is reasonably large. Tansley nr Matlock and Spitewinter between Chesterfield and Matlock. It may be worth speaking to Bill warden at North Lees campsite if he would allow something on his...
  13. Meaghaidh

    Reindeer skin group buy - part 2

    Hi Stuart Could I have 2 please. PM sent Meaghaidh.
  14. Meaghaidh

    Swazi Tahr Anorak

    Hi guys, I can not argue against any of what has already been said, but would like to add the following. I have used most of the fabrics available both at work and play. I am pretty destructive on kit, and from this experience I would suggest that looking at Paramo gear should be on your...
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    Tapp Varie For sale

    Hi, pm sent. Paul B.
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    n.v.q in survival

    Hi folks, Make contact with Dave at Woodland Survival Crafts http://www.woodlandsurvivalcrafts.com/ near Derby. He has put together a syllabus for levels 1 & 2 (GCSE) and has been verified by one of the midlands exam boards. If you want to discuss this further pm me. We do bushcraft...
  17. Meaghaidh

    Advice on Buffalo sleeping system sought

    Hi, I have useed buffalo for 22 years approx. It tends to be a way of life, hard to explain. Some folk love it to extremes, others hate it. I know what I know from experience. I have one friend, a guide in Norway that owes his life to buffalo after a icefall colapse in winter and a little swim...
  18. Meaghaidh

    carrying meths

    Hi guys & gals, Firstly I agree that certain Sigg bottles will corode with meths in them. But not all sigg bottles are the same. There are sigg fuel bottles and sigg drinks bottles. I believe I am correct that the drinks bottles are good for meths because it behaves in a similar way to...
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    Exped tipi tarp

    Hi guys, The uk distributor for Exped kit is Lyon Equipment, Dent, West Yorkshire. So I assume they should be able to supply us direct in the UK. Paul B.
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    Landy Wheels???

    Hi, Wolf wheels look similar to modulars but are different in allround strength and price. Discovery wheels give you the tubeless option you are after as well as eight spoke and modular rims. Disco rims secondhand will be slightly cheaper than the new ones, and are stronger. Tyre wise your...