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    Vehicle Dependent Expedition Guide

    Some of you may know of the legendary Vehicle Dependent Expedition Guide already. Second hand it sells for stupid money on Ebay and Amazon; try around £200 It seems that there is going to be a reprint and that one can pre-order it. It is probably the finest guide for anyone who has any...
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    Charcoal kilns

    Has anyone made a charcoal kiln using an old oil drum? I've used the large kilns that measure about 6ft across but want something smaller for some woodlands that I have just got. I am restoring them to Coppice rotation and as they haven't been worked for at least 50 years there will be a lot...
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    Kelly/Volcano/Irish/Ghillie Kettles

    Kelly/Volcano/Irish/Ghillie Kettles Has anyone seen any good deals on this type of kettle? I've had a look at Fleabay but they are no better than buying direct.
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    Candle Lanterns

    Does anyone know of an alternative to the UCO candle lanterns? I'm sure that they're very good but I cannot justify £25+ for one - also, I'm sure that I never paid that sort of money for my old lantern 'cos I'm too mean :)
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    Folding knife wanted

    Has anyone some suggestions for a folder? I want one for my son in law and would not want to spend more than £50 to £60. Also, if it does "fold" and locks the blade, does that make it illegal to carry, use and own?
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    Stainless steel vs Carbon steel

    This has probably been asked before but here goes. What's better, stainless or carbon steel for a blade? I should imagine that you can get a better edge on a carbon steel than stainless? The advantage of stainless is that it shouldn't rust or discolour to same degree that ordinary steel...
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    Firelighting methods

    Okey Dokey - Fire lighting? What's the best way? I know that a bucket of diesel is fairly effective but it is cheating really. The reason that I ask is that I was working in the Woods the other day and realised that I had wasted 2 hours starting a fire So what's best? slice off some Silver...
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    Firesteels

    Firesteels: I could never understand why anyone would bother to make a smart bit of wood turning to put on one. Now I know, the stupid bit of C**p plastic that I have on mine has come adrift. What wood should one use to make a fancy end? I assume that it needs to be a decent bit of hardwood...
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    Expensive knife rant

    Knowing that we are all interested in prices I give you This Knife It does seem a little excessive even compared to the endorsed products :lmao:
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    Jetboil recall

    Some people use the Jetboil system. There has been a recall on some models Jetboil recall details here
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    Affordable Christmas Present

    I don't know if your language skills are the same as mine but I have found one of these Pocket Comms fantastic CLICKY
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    Fibre Pile clothing

    Does anyone know of a company selling Fibre Pile clothing at sensible money? I want a Fibre Pile jacket because they are "warm" as soon as you put one on. I do not want yet another c**p fleece. Helly Hansen do them but they're £99 or there abouts - and that's too much for me
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    Rice cooking

    Met some people while I was coppicing the other day and they told me of a way of cooking Rice in a Thermos flask Put in some rice, put in the usual amount of boiling water that one would use with that quantity and let it stand. I have been trying it and the rice still comes out uneatable -...
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    Small free standing tent

    I want / need a small free-standing tent. It has got to be able of not needing pegs to hold it up. It is going to be mainly used on concrete surfaces. I would prefer it to be a "fly and inner" type as well
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    Small free standing tent

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    Golok, Machete or Billhook

    What do you think is the best bet? It would be used for clearing Coppice and then trimming long "wands" down. I've used Machetes and Goloks but not a Billhook. Golok , Machete or Billhook
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    Gas Bottle wood burners

    Does anyone have any plans or drawing for the Wood Burners made out of old Gas Bottles? I know about cutting the things up because I've done them before. Valve out, fill with water, use disc cutter
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    MOD survival knife

    Does anyone know where I can get a sheath for a MOD "survival" knife? I can't believe it, some-one took the sheath and left the knife - actually, maybe I can... But havinf used it since the late 1960s one gets a bit used to things I would prefer the canvas/cordura type rather than leather but...
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    Woodgas stoves

    Woodgas stoves Woodgas stoves - does anyone know if these are available in the UK yet?
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    How to videos

    Bored out of my brains this AM and found this little collection of videos on "How to put up shelters", "How to start fires", " How to etc" Looks good - enjoy http://www.videojug.com/tag/camping