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Sorted. Phoned Endicotts and they are sending out 2 replacement pouches for around £20.00. Not squirrel proof though. Thanks.

Whilst rock climbing at Dewerstone rocks on Dartmoor our packs were raided by squirrel(s) seeking food. They have amazing food sensing skills and went straight for the pockets containing food. They damaged 4 backpacks: 3 zips were trashed and one went straight through the fabric of the main...

just wondering... I've got some 2 tonne poly rope. If I knot the 2 ends to create a loop and then double the rope up so that there are two thicknesses of rope at each end does the breaking strain of the whole thing increase? I'm assuming that any load is now distributed through the 2...

My Tesco has just reinstated the camping section. It not been there most of the summer. Ill look out for the reductions. Thanks.

I usually do a long walk in the New Forest once or twice each week, living nearby, and have seen a lot more snakes and lizards in the last few weeks. There are at least 2 very distinct types of lizard and I saw a small snake about 1 foot long gold in colour with no markings. My favourite was a...

I know this is not obviously bushcrafty but I'm sure some was involved en route. Along with thousands of others my Grandfather escaped in 1940. My mum has dug out an old magazine article on it and I thought I'd share the story on my blog...

Brings back memories of 2 weeks canoeing in British Columbia last summer (dodging the 400 + forest fires!!! around Bowron lakes). We were shown something called (I think) the 'j stroke' which allows you to paddle on one side only and stay in a straight line. Have fun! Andrew.

Ive seen a lot of wasp activity in the last few days around my house. Much more than I would expect in mid April. My neighbour is dealing with a wasp nest as I type this. I don't mind them but sometimes they just get in the way. Like last autumn when i was having a wood burner fitted. The guys...

Thanks for this sandbender. Puts my photography to shame. From another walker of long distances in Spain (these days with a focus on lightwight backpacking). Andrew.

I don't post here very often as I don't have much to offer in terms of bushcraft knowledge. However, I live near the New Forest and do a long distance walk most weeks, sometimes several times in a week so I thought I'd share some pictures with you as it's an interesting place, especially when...

Many thanks Andy for arranging this weekend. Had a great time and it was good to meet up with Sean and Pete. You'll be pleased to know that I'm still whittling my spoon. Oops! that's more ammo for one of Pete'sjokes. Andrew.

I'll bring beef, veggies and a flagon of Spanish brandy. Andrew.

Me too, Andrew

Andy, count me in on this, I can definitely make those dates. Thanks, Andrew.

Count me in on this. I live near Salisbury and Alton is less than an hour away. It's about time I met up with some local bushcrafters. Andrew

Have any dates been fixed for this meet up? I would like to be there if poss as there's nothing bushcrafty going on in this neck of the woods (Salisbury) as far as I know. Andrew

I'm a very light sleeper and use blue tack for ear plugs when camping. It's cheap and works better than the foam ones and lasts for ages. I once stayed in a noisy hotel in Italy and, in desperation, used chewing gum as ear plugs. I spent about a week extricating it from my ears. Amazing how...

This coming weekend (10th and 11th Oct) is The Woodfair at The Larmer Tree near Salisbury. I visited the last one 2 years ago and it was a great day, lots of new and used tools to be had, bushcraft demos, good food and cider etc. Dave Budd is there as is Peter Whiteman who helped me make my...

I've been on this forum for ages and it's time I said hello. I'm into bow making, camping in the woods, long distance backpacking etc and learning new bushcraft skills. Last weekend I had a great time making a coracle at Butser Ancient Farm in Hampshire. Have visited the local Wilderness...

Why don't manufacturers make waterproof backpacks as standard? Can they be made waterproof with silicone sprays and seam seal type glues? Andrew