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    Hello Again

    Hi All, It's been a while since I frequented this campfire, but life has it's way of pulling you in unexpected directions. Before I get stuck in again I thought it would be a good to reintroduce myself a little. As per my profile I a from small sea side town just north of Dublin City and...
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    Bruce Parry race to the South Pole

    Hi, Spotted this after seeing the book just now while out buying lunch. Re enactment of the Scott V Amundsen race too the South Pole with Bruce leading the British team. Looks like it has potential. See here James
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    Mosi net to suit a Tarp

    Hi, Can anyone suggest a good Mosi net to go with a tarp setup. I wont be using a Hammock so it needs to have either a groundsheet or something to stop the little beggers tunnelling in. The only critera I have is that I don't want to spend big bucks on it. All help appreciated. James
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    Unsung Hero You must see

    Hi All, Last night as part of our Venture Scout group we decided that we should take in a little culture so we decided on a play. This what we went to see (currently showing in the Andrews Lane Theatre Dublin until the 27th) and it was absolutly amazing. The guy has so much energy and...
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    Walking around Ireland anybody?

    Hi All, Being that there are so many people here I was wondering if anybody knowns of any books or other resources that document someone walking around Island of Ireland. Several people have done it in alot of different ways such as by donkey and cart or with a Fridge etc. and put their...
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    How much material do I need.

    Hi All, I have been looking into getting a ventile smock for sometime now but I can't afford the prices especial as I have partiucular idea of what I want it too look like. So obviuosly my only choice is to make it myself. I have access to a sewing machine and someone that can show me how...
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    Has anyone got or tried on of these

    Hi All, I have been seriously concisdering making my own smock/anroak lately as an other layer to stop both wind and some rain. I have very clear picture in my head about what I want it too look like and then a catalogue from Swazi of New Zealand came through the door and I found this the...
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    adamscott on Top of the World nearly

    Hi All, Just thought I share with you all that adamscott and some of his school mates that have been in Kenya for the last few weeks helping to finish off an aids clinic and enjoying some it's beautiful out doors have a 5.30am our time reached the summit of Mount Kenya. His dad said he was...
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    Pro-Tex Boots anyone tried them?

    Hi All, I have a pair of Brasher hillmasters and all do they are great for this time of year as things get wetter and colder and hopefully with a bit of snow they are hard to keep dry as the ankles are a bit low the moister gets in over the top. Then gortex keeps it there. So I was looking a...
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    Well have you seen it?

    Well have you seen it yet? Have you? Episode III. A few friends seen it last night and said it's definitly the worth watching. Not very bushcraft I known but some one had to bring it up. James
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    Changes in Irish scouting

    Hi All, As I have mentioned before Scouting in Ireland is going through a huge change at present from being made of multipile independant organisations to just one (well not entirely the BP Scouts of Ireland are still independant). On of the big challenges facing scouting here is retaining...
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    This looks like a bargin

    I was just browsing and came accross this. I can't use down as but for those who can I thought you might like to see it. James
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    How to get to the winter wonderland?

    Hi All, I am here in search of some answers. My wife and I are considering a trip to Lapland (Finland because of the Euro) later this year, but as my wife is going it won't anything to serious and we are looking a cabin or hotel above the Arctic Circle is what we are looking for as a base...
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    Irish Outdoor Show

    Hi All, As all attempts so far to get an Irish meet up going have not worked for various reason (my fault a few times). I thought this might be a good place to start. The tickets are not for sale yet but I am assume they will be in the new year. So if any of the Irish members here are up...
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    Wanted Swedish Army 35L Pack

    Hi Guys and Gals, I am asking a favour here. I have contacted the online store selling this Item and they have quoted the shipping to Dublin as £12.50 :shock: . I have no problem paying this if I was buying something worth more then a £10 but I don't need anything else. So I was wondering...
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    Bergans of Norway

    Hi Guys and Gals, Anyone ever used any of their kit? Is it any good and if yes do you known of a retailer online? They have a link to a UK site but it's seems to be down and they have not responded to my mails. http://www.bergans.no/sider_eng/start.htm I particularly like the external...
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    Your opinon please

    Hay Guys & Gals, I had the day off yesterday and spent it wandering around the Dirty ol' town of Dublin (actually not as bad as used to be just look out for the new trams) Anyway before i hopped back on the train to the sticks I spotted an interesting looking pair of boots. I tried them on...
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    Long way round

    Hi All, I spot this in the book shop here whilst out browsing and thought some of you Biker nuts and travellers would like it. A round the world trip on motor bike. http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0316728683/pd_ka_0/026-6528046-1073225 James
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    Compass Storage

    Hi all, My question is how do you store your map and compass in both the field and at home? I us Silva compass and I am interested to see what you carry yours in when out and about so post any pics or links to products that might help keep mine safe. Thank in advance :wave: James
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    The Good life

    As anyone see this or read it. Is any good. I spotted on RM's site earlier. The good Life: Up the Yukon without a Paddle Dorian Amos ISBN: 1903070309 James