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I've not neen around for a while, mostly on account of family and work comitments which have imoacted upon my ability to get out and about. Being lucky enough to spend several weeks a year in the Hebrides, I get some good opportunities to fish and forage aong some pristine coastline. Having...

I'm planning a trip across Namibia and Botswana for next year. I'd be interested to hear from anyone with experience of this part of the world. Cheers Bryn Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Posted this in the wrong place yesterday... I'm looking for someone to make a good quality sheath to fit the below knife with a firesteel holder attached please. I have a good sheath for the knife however I'd like to explore getting a second sheath with a firesteel holder. My preference is for...

I'm setting off this weekend to walk the Cape Wrath Trail from Glenfinnan North to Cape Wrath. I'll be backpacking and seking to use some bushcraft skills to make life easier on the trail. Feel free to comment, I'll post updates as I'm able, dependent on signal etc.

I've been up on Islay for a few days and had initially planned an early season sea kayak trip up and around the East coast of Islay. Unfortunately, the weather conditions conspired to scupper my optimistic plans so I've made do with a couple of days out along the coast foraging and enjoying the...

I'm in the market for a new tent and I'm seriously considering a Helsport Valhall. Does anyone have any experience of these tents, particularly with the stove and both bedrooms set up etc. Thanks

I took a walk over to the West coast of Islay yesterday. Kilchoman beach in Machir Bay is (by Islays' standards a popular and we'll attended beach by virtue of its relative accessibility by road etc. I often visit here as the West facing shoreline is pretty good for beach combing and there are...

Hi all, I find myself with a spare brand new copy of Mors Kochanski's Bushcraft book. I think it's fair to say that Kochanski has had a significant influence on the development in Bushcraft education over the years and this fantastic book is a must read for anyone keen to get outdoors. I'm...

I took delivery of this today, after just a quick initial burn test tonight I'm very impressed. It's coming with me on a trip to Is lay and Jura next week, a couple of nights camping en route and then a few days out and about with the kids on the coast. I'll give it a good try out...

I've just spent the last three days travelling around the coast of Islay, from Craigens and Loch Gruinart taking in some of the area that Jeremy used for his journeyman course and ending up back in the relatively sheltered areas of Kildalton. the weather has been typically wet and very windy so...

Hi, Just found the sit this week and am really impressed. I thought it better to introduce myself,as many of the postings seem to be from an experienced bunch of regular contributors. I live in West Wales and am lucky enough to be in a fantastic patch of ancient oak and beech woodland, no...