Search results

  • Hey Guest, Early bird pricing on the Summer Moot (29th July - 10th August) available until April 6th, we'd love you to come. PLEASE CLICK HERE to early bird price and get more information.
  1. D

    Kit recommendations

    Hi everyone hope everyone doing well, i have been a member a while but not been on in ages as had daughter 10 months ago but getting back to normal now so want to try get into bushcraft and hiking etc , i started a kit a while ago and purchased a british army arctic sleeping bag and laplander...
  2. D

    Small pocket knife sharpener

    Hi everyone been away from forum for a while as just had 2nd child but want to get right into bushcraft , I have some bits of kit but require a bit yet like a rucksack etc, I am 25 now and want to start going out and learning etc, anyway this post is about a knife sharpener I am wanting a small...
  3. D

    Karrimor Sabre 45 ?

    Hi all i am stil new to this ,i went to brockwell woods a few month ago and loved it, i want to get out more next year and maybe do full weekend and go to a few meets maybe but one crucial peice of equipment i still dont have is a rucksack, firstly i was looking at the maxpedition condor ii but...
  4. D

    Good knife for bushcraft and carving etc

    Hi i have been lurking and asking questions for a while then i went to brockwell woods in october and was great but very cold lol i really want to get out more next year and really get into this hobby and learn, i also have a baby due in january so would love to take when he grows but i want to...
  5. D

    gerber warranty

    Hi i have a gerber dime and was using it for first time other day the file/screwdriver and best the wrong way i emailed gerber but no reply, anyone know were i get in touch to get it repaired and will i have to pay to post to the USA ? thanks dean
  6. D

    Best rechargeable batteries

    Hi all i just purchased a shed alarm that runs on batteries so want a decent re-chargeable set for a decent price also for my t7 torch and other bits and bobs what is decent type that last for good amount of time do they usually last as long as normal batteries ? thanks dean
  7. D

    Best rechargeable batteries

  8. D

    General lamp for tent , what's best

    Hi everyone I am starting camping and already posted a few questions but I require a sort of general light for when its dark instead of a torch my mate told me about a Coleman petrol light that also gets hot as a heater anything like this sort of thing that is fairly compact would be great any...
  9. D

    first outing this friday

    well gotround to booking my first camping trip on friday going to brockwell woods i am just asking some advice on a few things, i will be taking tent and bag and mat and food and knife and saw and fire starting kit anything else i should take ? really want to start my fire with fire steel lol if...
  10. D

    decent pair of gloves wanted for dog walking etc ?

    Hi all i am after a decent pair of gloves for walking dogs etc as its starting to get a bit nippy on morning now , i still want to be able to move hands freely so would like them to be thinish i suppose also warm and windproof ? budget around £25 any advice or recomendations welcome Thanks Dean
  11. D

    What size bag and battery solar charger

    Hi all i was recently asking about lowe alpine sting back what i might purchase, i am new to this and want to go wild camping for weekends etc over the lakes just wondering what size bag is required for this to hold my vangoo banshee tent + bag + gear would you say that this bag is about right ...
  12. D

    Few general caring for knife questions from a beginner

    Hi all i am new to this but have a few general care questions, i am just starting to get into camping etc i have been given a leatherman skeletool and someone has purchased me a gerber lmf ii but not recieved that yet, i want know how to protect them what oil etc ? i am a mechanic so would...
  13. D

    best place to buy paracord ?

    Hi all still making up my bag ready for first camp but wanting some paracord found on amazon 100 feet for £ 7.95 that is 550 7 strand paracord is that the correct stuff for general use and emergencys and is there somewere to buy cheaper thanks Dean
  14. D

    What knife do you use ? whats laws importing knifes into uk ?

    Hi all just wondering what knife you use when out in woods camping ? i really like the look of the gerber lmf ii just wondering what the laws are on importing into uk ? would it get conviscated when going through the postal services ? much cheaper on flea bay etc thats all. also what is best...
  15. D

    Rucksack lowe alpine sting ,any reviews ?

    i am new to this and i now have my tent and bag and mat but no rucksack yet really love the look of the lowe alpine sting http://www.fieldandtrek.com/lowe-alpine-sting-rucksack-799004?siteID=TnL5HPStwNw-uwUHV1ic5Hm3a7HMsfjCdw&GROUP=239587 anyone have one and got anything to say about it ...
  16. D

    Few newbie questions about tarp

    Hi all i have been away for a while but i am now wating to go to brockwell woods first and going to book soon but still require a few items, not sure weather to get a tarp or tent ? any sugestions after brockwell woods i want to go to the lakes and do a weekend walk were i stop and wild camp for...
  17. D

    edc multi tool or knife ?

    Hi all been away for a while as been doing alot to the house and still not been away camping yet :( plan on going very soon maybe to brockwell woods that iv heard so much about sounds great, anyway i want a edc pocket tool but cannot make my mind up i like the look of the gerber dime watched...
  18. D

    Lowe alpine Rucksack help

    Hi all i am getting out camping this year and need a little help with rucksack, i am hoping to go hiking and walking and origionally i was looking at lowe alpine sting as i loved the camo look but today i stumbelled across a Lowe Alpine TFX Khumbu 65-80 Rucksack for £50 usually £145 apparently...
  19. D

    Small compact stove needed

    Hi all i have not been on for a while been very busy but not forgot about bushcraft i am wanting to get out this year sometime soon and i want a small compact stove that would boil plenty of water, dont want to speand to much but would like a nice compact one i could use, also the electricity...
  20. D

    whats best Sleeping bag

    Hi all i am new at this and trying to get some kit together for wild camping i am wanting a nice warm sleeping bag, pleantly of ppl have recomended british army arctic sleeping bag and they look great the normal arm ones are a lot cheaper what is best ? also anyone know any sites for good price...