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Firstly, hello again, I have been away from here for a while but it is great to be back again! My question is, are there any woods which are not good for making a kuksa from in relation to its 'carvability' or safety to drink from (poisonous)? Cheers:-)

This looks like a great filter, for a great price, although it does not filter out viruses. Is this a big problem? http://sawyer.com/products/sawyer-mini-filter/

Hi guys. It has come the time that I need a new water proof shell coat. The one I am using at the moment is a dpm army one. It is great for wearing it in the forests etc. but I would prefer something more lightweight and with a little more colour in it for the mountains. The coats designed for...

Saw this today, looks soooo cool. http://www.trailspace.com/gear/evernew/appalachian-set/?utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=2014-02-05&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter#review30538

Ok guys, so I am going to invest in a new tripod; the Manfrotto 055XPROB. The question is, what tripod head would you recommend. I am looking at a Ball head probably. At the moment my eye is on the Manfrotto 498RC2 or 496RC2. Any opinions on these two, which is best? Or do you have different...

Ok, so I said to myself, lets make a spoon. What wood do you use?

Being a bit of a kit fanatic, it has always amused me to try and figure out what different types of soldier/book characters/war-hammer figures etc. would carry in their kit. So just for the why not of it, pick a lord of the rings character and tell us what you think they would carry. This...

Hi, has anyone had any experience with one of those romanian hunting knives. Just wondering how good they are at work. The photo this link takes you too is the nearest likeness to my knife I could find. Mine has a shorter blade. If anyone has one similar they may recognise it...

As it is the BEST Bergen in the galaxy, there should be more than me who owns one. Have been trying to get my friend to see past the bulkiness and heaviness of it for a while. So who all has one, and why do you like it?

It just struck me, I have no longer got any ski gloves, but I do have the issue ECW mitts, with the gortex outers. Does any one know if it is possible to ski in these?

Hi all. I am going hiking and bivvy bagging in our mountains when it gets nice and cold and snowy. My question is this... can ski/snowboard/snow trousers be used for this sort of activity? Usually I would wear thermal leggings, hiking trousers and water proof trousers, but this only really...

Snow in a month or twos time, I hope so! So its time to start training with full loaded winter kit...yippee! Anyways, to the point. I am going up the mountains this weekend, and I am bringing my thermarest. Being Northern Ireland, it will almost definitely pour with rain, so the question is...

What does the little thing that says "referrals: 1" mean on my "about me" section?

Hi all, Just wondering what sort of tripod you are all using out there. I have a lightweight aluminum one, but its not very good in high wind or when using a 5x4 camera. Weight is not (really) a problem. Any suggestions?

Hi all. Just a quick question. I used to have a green dpm army basha, and it was great, strong and durable. Now my question is, are the desert bashas the same strength, material, size, design etc. Are they just a different colour? Many cheers.

Hiya guys (and gals) just a heads up to let ya know that trespass are selling the above for £4.99!

How much Potassium Permanganate has to be added to a quantity of water to (A) sterilise it and (B) make an antiseptic. Cheers.

Has anyone ever accidentally slit themselves with their knife, or other edged tool. Just so I dont feel alone:lmao:.

Anyone had any experience with a zeltbahn? Does it work well as a tarp? Cheers, Survivor

Found this on ebay today. Is it worth the price in your professional opinions?