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  1. MickeyW

    How long have you been Lost ?

    Similar to this, diving off the coast of Swansea bay. Visibility was about 1.5m at best and everything was either green or brown! Managed to find a disused lobster pot and as it was the only thing i was going to see on the dive i thought i would investigate. Not realising my buddy had not...
  2. MickeyW

    Skills to learn

    I did think about the garden! But i pretty much live in the mountain. It is literally a 5 minute walk and i am there so i wasn't too far away from home.
  3. MickeyW

    Skills to learn

    Cool. Some good ideas to keep me going for a while I think. Had my first trip out today. Got the basha set up twice (learned a lesson the first time around) and got a fire going but didn't have time to brew a cuppa. I left it a bit late going out and the light was failing. So, lessons learned...
  4. MickeyW

    Skills to learn

    Awesome...tomorrow is the day. Got some knots under my belt, fire steel is a go (got a fire going in the garden today) and taking a flask with me as well as my canteen in case I don't get anywhere. Let you all know.
  5. MickeyW

    New firesteels

    Well after trying for ages with limited results....the rod fell out! I thought it might have just been me but I bought a 'light my fire' one from Amazon and it works perfectly. Out of the box, three strikes and we had fire!! I am usually all for supporting the local businesses and the like but...
  6. MickeyW

    Skills to learn

    This sounds very sensible and to be honest i would most likely have just gone gun-hoe and started off on the wrong foot....and thus...likely given up when i started struggling! I have a basha and some paracord. I am learning knots but my trusty Ray Mears Outdoor Survival book and Bear Grylls...
  7. MickeyW

    Skills to learn

    Thanks guys! Given me something to think about. I the weather hold this weekend ill be giving it a go. Thanks for the advice and ill keep you posted on my progress!.....
  8. MickeyW

    Skills to learn

    Hello, Typed this once but something happened so forgive me if you see it twice! What core skills would you seasoned guys recommend a budding outdoorsman like myself learn first. I have the basic kit (i think) and will pack it up and head out this weekend (weather permitting) but where...
  9. MickeyW

    New firesteels

    Thanks guys! Not had chance to check the video's out yet but thanks for the effort! Ill check them out tonight. I notice that my steel is one with a serrated edge. Doesn't seem like they are much use from the comments. However, i did get sparks with it, it just seemed to take a lot of...
  10. MickeyW

    New firesteels

    Hello all, I am new to bushcraft and am just buying the kit. I bought a firesteel from my local army surplus store today and was pretty excited to get home and make like King Louis! But what I desired (the power of mans red flower!) eluded me! I did get a few sparks but with quite a bit...
  11. MickeyW

    Knot Booklet

    Nice!....perfect for a noob!
  12. MickeyW

    Hi from Carpatian wood´s!

    Hey! Im new too although far less experienced than you by the sound of things! Welcome!....Your English makes for an interesting read although the last line where you ask everyone to be patient almost perfect!
  13. MickeyW

    Hello from Cymru!! :)

    Thanks very much! As for picking the collaborative brain before buying kit...i may have already dropped my first boo-boo there! You see money burns a hole in my pocket and once i get an idea in my head i am away with the fairies! That said, i have so far only committed to a knife, a folding...
  14. MickeyW

    Hello from Cymru!! :)

    Hi all, Very new to this stuff. I have been on about getting in to bushcraft for years but never committed to it. Had a recent big birthday (did someone say 21st??...yes that's right....:27: ) and have some money that the better half is allowing me to spend in what ever way i see fit...so...