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Hi all, After a small camp hatchet and been looking at the GB wildlife. Owned one a few years back and it was brilliant, but I cannot see me being able to afford one again anytime soon, so I was wondering are there any cheaper makes out there that are of a similar shape and size to that of the...

Evening all, I have a DD camping hammock, 3-4 season sleeping bag, liner and an inflatable sleep mat. Still get cold and have difficulty sleeping making my trips out less enjoyable than they should be. Been looking at these under blankets, various makes and DIY, are they really any good or just...

Hi folks, I'm getting myself a new Billy can in the new year and have decided on the Zebra. Now I already have the 10cm, but as my trips are now seldom alone I find it a bit small for me. The 12cm doesn't look to be much bigger, so it's the 14 or 16cm, But I can't decide which one! Any one have...

Hi all in the market for a new knife and want to keep within the parameters of UK knife law. So folding knife, non locking, 3inch blade ( can be shortened if needs be) and a budget of £40. Now the only one I know of is the Svord Peasant mini. I have researched and it has very mixed reviews. So...

Hi all trying to message admins or a Mod but cannot seem to send messages to any member at all?? Got some proplems with my profile I need to sort many thanks

Hi everyone was on here a while back but lost my log in details so opened a new profile. From Wales love living outdoors etc etc. You've heard it before lol Best wishes Jon

Hi folks, for a while now I have been researching and toying with alternative energy, I want to make a wind/waterpower generator. (For topping up mobile phone running a small led lamp etc) now from what I have seen you need a ruddy great fixed magnet motor just to get a few volts, so I left it...

Hi folks I have up for trade a Norweigian army alu waterbottle, with original wool cover WHY? cheers Jono[/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG]

Hi guys I have this project I started a year ago, its an ammo box stove. I no longer have access to a welder, nor do I have the time to complete it. I was originally making it to heat my shed, but now I need to build a new shed etc etc blah blah blah. Anyway rather than let it sit and rot I...

Hi all made a new cook kit and a woodgas stove, billy can is made from a stainless pasta storage can than I bought for 50p, the handle is off a paint tin and the mug I bought online. The woodgas stove is made from a Lidl powdered milk tin and an Asda sweetcorn can. [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG]...

Hi all had a busy day today, made my self a new sporran type possibles pouch from deer skin and veg tan leather, whittled a spoon from Ash and started the finishing touches to my apple wood kuksa, cheers for looking :) [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] And all this fits...

Hi all I have for trade an 8ft Fibreglass Kayak. Its in good condition all structurally sound apart from 3 or 4 pinprick holes and one 3mm hole all in the upper and in the seam.I have used it and it has never taken on water. I only discovered the holes when I filled it with water to check for...

Hi folks, Just come back from a night out in the woods. Upon my return I spotted this bracket fungus on an old Oak tree. I have looked in my food for free book and its not in there, so guessing its not edible. Just wondered if anyone knew what it is and if it has any uses. cheers [/URL][/IMG]...

Hi all couple of things to trade Gelert QuickpitchSS XL 3 man Popup tent, good condition small tear in the side which has been patched and stitched, tested for waterproofness (garden sprinkler set on full overnight) and is dry as a bone [/URL][/IMG] Small whittling/neck knife, norweigan...

For trade I have a tenth wonder lightweight tarp never been used bought abou 6 months ago, too much kit need to get rid. am after a 58 pattern sleeping bag or some trousers for bushcrafting open to other offers also thanks Jono

Hi all, I have for trade a GB Wildlife hatchet, only had her 3 months and although it is a lovely pice of kit, I have my favorite tools and never really use it, I bought it brand new from here...

I had an old Elwell 2 3/4 given to me by my brother about six months ago, so decided it was time to put a handle on it. I also picked up a nice little hatchet head at a boot sale a few days ago so I handled that also. both are made from ash, the elwell I treated wit Colron natural beeswax and...

I recently visited these woods and as a day out in the woodlands it is a great area to go. It is woodland trust owned and has areas of SSSI so i would say that camping is a no no. I have copied this from the woodland trust website about the woods as there is too much for me to write about and...

Hi all here's my first attempt at a takedown bow. welsh oak riser and ash limbs all hand made has a tent guyline as a string at present but still performs well all the same any feedback good or bad is most appreciated thanks Jono [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG]

Hi all managed to get my hands on a canoe for free but is in need of a little repair. there are one or two small holes in the topside and the seam has come apart in 3 places, I was wondering could I use Isopon P40 to repair as it is a polyester repair paste or will I need to get fibreglass...