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Hi everyone, What's happened to the hot tips section of the forum? I haven't been on for a while - has it been dis-continued? Anyway, I have a hot tip for plant fibre cordage. Like a lot of you guys my favourite is nettle but find it wears quicky if not treated some how... 1. Have some...

Hi fellas, Just a line to say the compass is on Ebay now (3686534398). I'd really like one of you guys to have it because at least then I know it will be used and enjoyed. :-D Cheers, Bear

Hi fellas, I don't think I'll be using my compass much in the future so it's time it had a new home. A genuine WWII MKIII prismatic compass, converted to mils it is a fine example of this rare model. A MKIII in good condition retails around £100. I've taken a few pics and would like to...

Kath, Getting good sparks... I'm of the mind that everyone has their own technique. This is me; I like to have flat striking surfaces on my ferro rods. Three 'sides' to strike on works for me - it doesn't take long to wear them in. When you strike, you might notice a wide spark - it looks...

This is a new one for me - someone will know... Bear

Lechem, Have a look at 'Fire stick made easy'. Break open the teasle (I like to scatter the seeds in the area they are growing), use a small piece - spines uppermost. It works a treat. Bear

My first thought is the spine. Compression injuries can be a real problem when carying heavy loads over long distances. I couldn't tell from the pic whether the pack and frame were all in one or seperate. IMO, kit like that would be a real hinderance to a soldier. What the modern soldier needs...

These things are annoying but isn't it all part of the learning curve - ready for the day when it's really needed? I had rain drip off the end of my nose right on to a coal. In my anger I threw the tinder and the bow drill into the river! :roll: I then had to make it all again; we live and we...

A friend of mine showed me a good trick: 1. Hold a ball of tinder between your first finger and thumb in the left hand. 2. Strike the match in your right and then cup your hands together with the match under the tinder. It takes a bit of practise, but when you've got it sorted it...

Maddave, What about the guy who does your MOT's for you? If you sort of half know him, offer him a big drink to look it over for you - what have you got to loose? :wink: Stew, Oops :oops: I sometimes forget the ladies like to play with mens toys too sometmes - it's a chick thing too :-)...

It's a dick thing. Bear

Chopper, Just had a look on the back of the MKlll compass; it was made by T.G. Co Ltd. Serial No. B 239748. I've found a place in Brixham called Temeraire. They are willing to supply a diagram of the compass together with any parts required. Looks like I'm going to fix it myself! - I feel...

I know this is a bit off topic so I'll keep it short but Adi007 is right. We do live in a throw away society which means the kids today never have or use anything for long enough to begin to appreciate it for what it is - like tools. Take a good knife; we might have watched the old man using it...

Mine's a totally original SWB 1969 series llA rag top in green. Tinkering is definately part of Landying - especially with the series models. A close relationship with ones vehicle seems to be something of the past now. I have a good relationship with 'Rag Top'. Even though she is not well at...

Not sure who the MKlll is made by. I've seen the copies and the originals, but I think they are changed from degrees to mills when they are overhauled. I want mine to stay original. I must admit as well that I am a little distrusting, I don't really want to let it out of my sight (lost in the...

Hi fellas, I've got a 1943 Mklll compass that I've damaged. It's going to cost well over a hundred quid to get fixed. The alternative is obviously to buy a new one or go for a Silva. Thing is, this one has been in the family for a while and I've had it for some time so it's kinda sentimental (...

I've tried a number of packs over the years. I've ended up with the Alice pack. A lot of people don't like them for all sorts of reasons but mine just seems to fit me fine. Don't rule out an Alice pack in your search. Bear

I like the story about the Para's and the sheep. :-D It's a good job they didn't try to despatch the sheep in that way - there would have been a heck of a mess. We used to say, 'only two things fall out of the sky...I won't finish it out of respect for any Para's that might be around :wink...

Hmmm, In your kit, a torch is an important component. I would keep your regular torch as 'standard' and perhaps include a small LED for map reading at night. Besides, a couple of HP2's or AA's will pull your compass all over the place if you hold a regular torch too close; although I'm not...

Your right about the problems - I had no idea of the challenges presented when entering into something like this. I have to keep evolving my ideas. Thanks for the offer of help - I might just take you up on it. Bear