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Hopefully some one can help me out here, a few years ago while out training for the DoE expedition we stayed at a very basic small campsite, read field (not sure if there were toilets/sink but I don't think there were). Now I've not idea on where this was as it was a while ago and I don't have...

Judging by the rest of alpkits gear that I own, I have found their products to be great value for money. Is this the case with the Hunka. Or am I better off spending my money elsewhere? Cheers

After watching the marvel comics Iron man movie last year I bought the soundtrack to the film. And although being slightly disappointed that some of the songs were missing, what was on the album made up for it. Can anyone recommend any other music or soundtracks in a similar style as I really...

When I came across this camera yesterday I was quite excited about it, the prospect of having full manual controls on a compact camera is a rarity. The full spec can be found here on www.amazon.co.uk My problem is this, I already own a canon IXUS 850is which was the top model at the time...

I am looking for a sleeping mat for a hennessy hammock. Currently I have 2 options. 1 is to buy 2 wide sleeping mats and create a 'Wing pad' . The second option is to buy an Exped EVA sleeping mat such as this one: http://www.exped.com/exped/web/exped_homepage.nsf/b43HomePageE?openframeset...

After cooking another lot of jacket potatoes and more delicious pizzas, I thought it was about time I put a few pictures of my oven up. I made it using 0.9mm stainless steel, pop rivets and bolts. The steel is doubled up on the bottom so the bottom layer is sacrificial if it burns through...

I'm looking to make an oven for use with an open fire. To make the oven I have some offcuts from cooker hoods. The metal is U shaped, roughly 250mm (10") across the bottom and 200mm (8") high on either side. I was unsure of a several design features, how useful/essential they are and the best...

My brother and I are going to Canada in 2 weeks time. We are starting in Vancouver and driving to Calgary, stopping for a few days at various places on the way, over 14 days. We are looking to do whale watching in Vancouver and white water rafting somewhere. Can anyone recommend any other...

I have just purchased an Enzo Trapper 95 made from D2 steel. There was a powder coating on the blade which i wanted to remove, so I didn't hesitate in using wet and dry paper. I started on 240grit then 400grit, onto 0000 wire wool and finally used brasso. The metal is quite shiny but i can still...

I have been looking to buy a decent diamond or ceramic sharpening stone, for honing. The ezelap stone I come across isn't cheap but isn't one of the most expensive either. It is priced at £60 and available from http://www.chronos.ltd.uk/acatalog/DOUBLE_SIDED_EZELAP_STONES.html I was looking at...

Just out of interest is anyone going to Dartmoor this weekend for 10 Tors? If you are, are you in a team, a trainer or a parent? I for one am going down. I'm doing the 55 mile walk this year (gulp)! The first time you do it you say you will never do it again, yet somehow you always come back...

EDIT: See posts below for more info on the Bushcraft database http://bcd.awardspace.info . Firstly I apologise if this is in the wrong forum. A while ago there was a thread started by Mat regarding wood properties/uses and someone mentioned that it was a database oppurtunity. So I have...

Me and a freind are thinking of going out to try and spot some deer in our local woods as we have seen them when driving past. I am unsure what type of deer they are as I only caught a quick glance. What are their habits, do they come out in the open? Is the best time to see them dawn or dusk...

Hi Everyone Just like to say what a great site I have stumbeld on. My name is Adam or Adz as most people call me. I am 16 years old. I'm relatively new to bushcraft and am beggining to get extra kit and more knowledge. I became interested in Bushcraft when I was at Scouts, at first I only...