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  1. roddenby51

    Want to go long distances on a bicycle, but also want to be able to off-road - ideas?

    Surly Big Dummy: Brooks B.17 saddle, Surly Open Bar 40mm Rise, Ergon GP1 Biokork grips, Shimano MX30 pedals. Motobecane Gran Turismo: Brooks B-17 saddle, Ergon GP1 Biokork grips, Shimano Deore controls, Topeak rack and bag. Every ride begins with 100 yards of dirt driveway, then...
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    Having a quick brew up in the woods.

    Mors (Kochanski) Pot steaming away on Imberlit stove. A handful of dried twigs and a couple thumb diameter sticks, plenty of fuel to boil a kettle. No burn scar, minimal ash, virtually smokeless fire, stainless steel stove folds flat for storage/transport.
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    Frost River Isle Royale

    Noticed interest in Frost River packs of late, this is the full size Isle Royale, not the Jr. Everything I need to comfortably camp is in the pack... with Wetterling Backcountry Axe, Sven 15" saw, cook kit, and one liter of water, 30 lbs. I like my pack to appear full and hold its...
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    Help with choosing the right axe for my needs

    -Emil This is my choice for processing oak, typically 7 ~ 8 cm, up to your 10 cm limit: Wetterlings Backcountry Axe, Sven 15" saw, TOPS B.O.B. knife.
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    Nessmuk inspired Trio

    Nice one Red, I'll bet G.W. Sears would have proudly carried that trio...
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    Nessmuk inspired Trio

    Wetterlings Backcountry Axe, Sven 15" saw, TOPS B.O.B. knife.
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    Nessmuk inspired Trio

    I checked the price of my Trio on Amazon.co.uk and these 3 are £20.00 more than Amazon.com, for a UK total of £65.00. The SAK Farmer is my carry knife, and I add a Bahco Laplander to the Fiskars, Morakniv for my vehicle kits. (Fiskars X7, Morakniv HighQ, and Bahco Laplander in each vehicle...
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    Nessmuk inspired Trio

    My Nessmuk inspired Trio... high speed, low drag. 2 lbs. carry weight, <£45.00 @ Amazon.com. Fiskars X7 (Finland), Morakniv Robust HighQ (Sweden), Victorinox Farmer (Switzerland).
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    What did you buy today?

    Ordered an Emberlit Stainless Steel Camping Stove, so I can cook with wood without a full campfire. http://youtu.be/Z3SNjx4xARQ
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    Maxpedition bottle holders

    Condor H2O 4"x10" 5 C's kit: Container: Guyot stainless steel water bottle / GSI stainless steel cup/pot Combustion: Fire-steel, magnesium bar, BIC lighter, toilet paper Cutting tool: Ontario RAT 3, SAK One-Hand Trekker Cordage: 50' tarred bank line, sling made with 25' - 550...
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    Supermoon

    SuperMoon 2013: 23:30, 22 June 2013, a few hours early... will be after sunrise here when the moon is truly full. 85% humidity and the clouds cleared in time for the shot... 800mm F8 mirror lens, 1/250 sec., 10 sec. shutter delay.
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    Condor Bushcraft kit

    A bit of background: I cut (chainsaw) and split (hydraulic) five cords (two homes plus camp wood) of oak every year. I use my GB Scandinavian Forrest Axe to limb trees after felling. The Condor Greenland Pattern Axe is similar in profile to my GB, not really intended for splitting...
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    Condor Bushcraft kit

    Picture of my Condor Greenland Pattern Axe and Condor Bushlore Knife:
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    Condor Bushcraft kit

    Condor Knife and Tool (El Salvador) make reasonably priced cutting tools that form the foundation of my bushcraft kit. Condor Greenland Pattern Axe, (1.5 lb. head, 16" handle) Condor Bushlore Knife (4-3/8" blade, 5" handle). Not fancy, but good, solid, utility cutting tools.
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    North Florida checking in...

    Thanks to all for the warm welcome, look forward to learning from you on BCUK...
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    Bushcraft blade for the ladies.

    I gave the wife a Cold Steel SRK (original with Carbon V), and Mora HighQ Robust Knife Carbon Steel, to carry in her get-home-bag.
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    What did you buy today?

    Another Condor Tool and Knife Bushlore 4.375-Inch Drop Point Blade, Walnut Handle with Leather Sheath (Plain)... £23.20 delivered to my door. This has become my go-to first choice bushcraft blade, no fear of damaging an expensive custom, just a solid workhorse of a tool.
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    North Florida checking in...

    Hey Neighbor... (some perspective for our BCUK friends) from my home to Crestview is the same time/distance as Brighton to Sheffield via M1.
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    North Florida checking in...

    A few pictures taken this morning, (03 June 2013) of my world, just outside my front door: Driveway East Northwest South
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    North Florida checking in...

    Bear-claw firesteel and striker, made for me by youngest son, Charles. (Suwannee River Knife and Jewelry)