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    Who is active in Wiltshire?

    i'm in larkhill, desperate to get out let me know if theres an outing!
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    Packable oak bucksaws for sale

    Was shown this by a friend, fine piece of woodwork how long will it take to make? Thinking of getting one it'll fit in with my Duluth pack perfectly. Thanks in advance Adam.
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    what backpacks and day sacks do you use?

    http://www.originalequipmentshop.com/the_real_thing/isle_royale_jr_pack__wildlife_hatchet/24755_p.html I've now bought the frost river isle pack came with a free wildlife hatchet too
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    what backpacks and day sacks do you use?

    @elen the under pack pouch has 2 waterproof covers in it, it's small to be honest but I've never used or needed it the rest of the pack has loads of room in it, it's a great pack I've had it for years. @man of tanith the river pack looks amazing I've wanted a canvas pack for a while, few...
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    what sleeping bag would you recomend?

    @tartan I think that's about what I'm looking for, think I've found my next purchase thanks! @paul I'm in the army, well phase one at the moment and yeah the bags are loverly and warm but they're massive to pack.
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    what sleeping bag would you recomend?

    Been looking for a sleeping bag for a while but there's so many, i want a light weight small packing bag 3-4 seasons. i've been looking at the snugpak softie range but i'm still unsure. what sleeping bag do you use aswell?
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    what backpacks and day sacks do you use?

    curiosity question about what backpack people are using at the moment. i've got a snugpak rocket pack 70L or 40L with side pouches off. what do you have and use the most? happy posting :)
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    british army gortex bivvi leaking

    Rough it? last time I looked you were setting up a hammock :S
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    New self made bow

    Thanks. Already experienced the wrist slap stung loads got the bruise to show it to.
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    What dehydrated meals do you use?

    Batchelors super noodles, never go out with out a packet also crosse & blackwell pasta meals are great too, only around 50p a packet just look about your local supermarket in around the pasta that's what I do, but I'm on a tight budget :)
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    New self made bow

    Quite a fair bit, the main work is making it from a split log down to the rough shape which took about a day just to do that the rest just takes a very long time because you have to slowly take wood of so the limbs bend equally.
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    New self made bow

    I've always felt the need to make my own bow, many times i've tried and every time i failed i selected a nice piece of wood but rushed the bow and finished it in just a few hours, of course they all broke after a few tugs on the sting. so a few days ago i sat down and decided to take my time and...
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    new long term camp (pic heavy)

    The land is owned by my school, 40 acres worth, I'm quite lucky to have full use of it on the condition that I look after it. It's right in the middle of no where almost not a house for about a mile or just over the only people to pass through are hunters which usually to busy to notice I just...
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    new long term camp (pic heavy)

    Got out at the weekend to test out some gear including my new gransfors brucks small forest axe and what better way to try it out than some shelter building. :D Desided to move camp to a new area and build a nice lean to shelter with fire. This will be my new permanant base camp for...
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    Vacuum sealing food

    Hey Steve I'm looking for one to seen a one in Argos for £35 but unsure if the cheap once keep the seal well so I'll be interested to see what advice you get. Here's the one I've seen: http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Product/partNumber/4261539/Trail/searchtext%3EVACUM+SEALER.htm
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    Sycamore Spoons

    Nice job kepis they look great! I too enjoy carving spoons it's a task that can last a few minuets to pass the time or a good amount of time on to have a pleasing product at the end thanks for sharing made me want to make some now.
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    Using roll mats?

    Yeah I had a feeling that most people used them like you mousey I find them really bulky it's what put me off using it and over time I just get by without one I clear the ground of all sticks and rocks first to stop the bag from getting holes it only takes a couple of mins to clear the sleeping...
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    Using roll mats?

    A thought been on my mind for a few days now I was packing up for a few nights in the woods and I don't use a roll mat or item similar my cousin had said I should pack one or I'll get to cold so we ended up having an argument about it. I've used roll mats before and have never felt any...
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    What did you buy today?

    gortex dpm trousers, folding issuse spade and chocolate :D