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    Cotton Tarp

    For years I have hankered after a Tatonka polycotton tarp. I am now in a position to buy one but it would appear that only nylon ones are currently in production. Does anyone have any sources or recommendations for a decent cotton based tarp? I have found a few websites which sell 16oz ones...
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    Scotland Weekend Bushcraft Courses

    Hi, just wondering whether anyone has any recommendations for weekend (3 days) bushcraft or forest courses located in South or Central Scotland. With my occupation I don't get much weekend time off, so any course needs to be fairly near and either early or late in the year. My family want to...
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    Vote for Scotlands National Tree

    The Scottish Government and Forestry Commission are consulting as to whether Scotland should have a national tree to symbolise the importance of forests and trees to Scotland. You don;t have to live in Scotland to take part and vote. It will be interesting to see what the final result is...
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    Budget Scandinavian Forest Axe - any advice?

    I am looking for a budget winter camp axe along the same lines as the GB scandinavian forest axe. So far I have found two axes that seem to be fairly good at inexpensive prices, a helko and a hultafors. I know many people will recommend getting a GB , however GB more than double the price of...
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    Forced Patina or Not

    With the recent thread on forcing a patina on a blade with vinegar. I was wondering how many people actually forced a patina, rather than letting one naturally develop? To force or not to force that is the question?
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    Barnett Wildcat Crossbow

    For Swap Barnett Wildact Crossbow - I think that it is a Mk1. In average condition for it's age, a bit of light surface rust on the iron sight and a few dings and scrapes in the stock, but nothing that can't be sorted with a bit of TLC. Complete with prod, although no idea what draw weight...
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    Millbank Bags

    I noticed there are a few Millbank Bank Bags going for a Buy it now of £8 on the Bay at the moment - not a bad price considering the sums that these have gone for recently. Just letting you know, I already have mine and have no connection with the seller :-)
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    St Ninians Cave [Picture Heavy]

    Morch, Scout, Johnny and I headed out for a wee overnighter at St Ninian's Cave which is near the Isle of Whithorn. The night was mild, no midges and lovely and peaceful with just the occasional cry of a seagull or coo of a woodpidgeon. We camped near the beach on the side of a steep hill, we...
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    Nanok v Snugpak

    I am thinking of investing in a new sleeping bag. I am currently considering the Nanok Endurance -10C or Snugpak Softie Elite 4. Both are around the same price. It will be mainly for year round hammock use, with some tent use in the winter. I will also use it for canoe camping, which is...
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    The Wilds of Wigtownshire (pic heavy)

    Just returned from a great overnighter with Scout and Morch. We setup camp for the night in one of the local forestry commission woods. Scout and Morch made a fantastic tea and made delicious stovies. It was the first time that I had tried out our new hammocks and tarps which were...
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    Brass bits out of Electrical Choc Box

    I spent an hour in the hardware store today trying to find a choc box with removable brass thingys, so that I could modify my Billy Cans. None of the connection boxes that they had in had removable brass bits, it was all molded plastic with a small silver metal bit sunk into it. Does anyone...
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    Strop stuff

    Just wondering what you would recommend as the best compound (and rough cost) to use when stropping your knife.
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    Strop stuff

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    Mini Digital Activity Video Camera

    Up for Swap:- Comes complete with a selection of mounts for attaching the camera to a variety of items so you can take great video anywhere - eg on the bike, car dash or skateboard! An ideal partner for capturing extreme sports and video in all situations. 720x480 resolution (30frames...
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    Mora Bushcraft Forest Stainless

    As new Mora bushcraft forest stainless steel knife - excellent for canoe trips or beach buscrafting. wants: cast iron skillet, 10 or 12cm zebra billy can, leather pouches, 550 paracord, army basha will consider other items. Swap value = £27
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    Nikon Coolpix L11 - Compact Digital Camera

    Up for Swap is a used, but good condition, Nikon Coolpix Digital Camera and 2 GB Sandisk Ultra II SD Card. Very handy to have in your bushcraft bag. The COOLPIX L11 offers just the right combination of superior design, high-quality optics and simple operation for anyone to be able to take...
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    M39 Swedish Army rucksack

    Up for swap is an M39 Swedish Army rucksack, produced, as its name suggests, from 1939 until around 1960. It’s a 35 litre canvas bag with one main compartment, closed with a leather drawstring and a storm flap. The bag features a lightweight metal support frame, painted in olive drab and a...
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    Catapult and ball bearings

    Up for swap one brand new Black Widow Catapult (never used but no longer packaged) and 500 stainless steel ball bearings. Open to sensible offers.
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    Red Kites

    I took the above pictures at Bellymack Hill Farm where Red Kites have been congregating since the first year that they were reintroduced to Galloway. This may have been due to the prevailing SW winds which approach the hillside and create updrafts of air, enabling kites to ride the air...
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    Hares

    related to the similarly appearing rabbit, which is in the same family but a different genus. It breeds on the ground rather than in a burrow and relies on speed to escape. It is larger, longer-eared, and longer-legged than a rabbit. It has a body size of 50-70 cm and a tail length of 7-11...