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Hi there! I'm currently working on a photo-book. I'm going to hand make this book and I was thinking of cedar wood for the cover. The book itself will be quite small as it's a first attempt, at A5 (148x210mm). I was thinking I'd only want it about 3mm thick or say 1/8" for those who prefer...

Hi there, I've been a member here for quite a while. Used to love canoeing and camping and have shared my adventures previously on here. However the photography has kind of taken over my life and I'm now a professional landscape photographer, not quite as glamorous as it sounds but great fun and...

Hi, I'm sure this will have been done a few times but I'd like to get into wood carving (spoons, mugs, decorative objects etc) and wondering if anyone can recommend some tools. I'm quite artistic and good with my hands so I reckon I could be quite good at it (pure blind optimism :-). Anyway...

Sadly I recently had my camera bag stolen from my car, it contained a Nikon D40, 18-55mm lens, 55-200mm lens and a pair of Leica Trinovid bins. It looks like I can claim for them on the house contents, will find out for definite later today/tomorrow. Needless to say this has been a complete pain...

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...like the outdoors but can't be bothered to move your bum from the sofa? Then you need Skyrim. Bought it t'other day and it really is fun, stood at the top of a mountain listening to the howling wind and the wolves, then casting a few spells or making a sword. IGMC ;-)

Hi Chaps (originally posted on a triathlon forum, but I didn't think it would do any harm to stick it here, another forum of 'active males!') I've been suffering from various conditions over the past five years, tinnitus, fatigue, sleep deprivation, dizziness. Throughout that time I've...

Hi, hoping to get some feedback on this. I have recently purchased some Nikwax techwash and TX direct for re-proofing my goretex paclite, no worries there and it should be fine. However I have a Rab Photon soft shell, which is Pertex with Primaloft insulation. The photon jacket is water...

I saw one satisfied Great crested Grebe today, just thought I'd share :-) http://karlos.smugmug.com/Nature/Wildlife/5295452_SqJvPC#1457052518_63rfnHd-A-LB

Hi all. I've been into all sorts of sports and activities over the years (mainly MTBing and road cycling), and I have MTB'ed throughout winter on the NY Moors. However, I am getting more and more into going up the big hills and mountains of the Lakes, Wales and Scotland. I would like to start...

Chainsaw work and insurance -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi all, after some advice if possible. I have recently passed the CS30 & 31 modules. I work full time as an engineer but I am studying (and almost completed) for a degree in...

I need a new sleeping bag, 3 season, packs down to nowt as I want to also use it for back packing and cycle touring, lightweight. Budget? cheap as possible, realistically, no more than £120?? Oh and roomy if possible as I'm a lanky git. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks.

It's probably been done to death, but if it has I ain't seen it, so tough I'm going to start another thread! If you could go anywhere in the world for bushcraft or adventure, where would you go, you're only allowed to choose three ;) Me? I'd like to travel the whole world but I'll start...

Hi all I have a nice lightweight two man tent for back/bike packing but I am now after something a bit more spacious. I want something that I can stay in for a week that will be comfortable, with room enough for two people and big enough to sit inside on a deck chair and read a book for...

Hi all I haven't been around here that much of late but I am just coming to the end of a three conservation course, so I am hoping to get out and about a bit more when that is out of the way. So anticipate many questions from myself. Firstly, I am doing a week's chainsaw course next month...

I am thinking of getting a mate of mine (sheet metal worker), to knock me up a firebox. I just wondered if anyone else had done anything similar? I will be using it on canoe / camping trips. I will probably design my own but I am wondering, what would make the perfect firebox for you...

A few pics here:- http://karlos.smugmug.com/gallery/8554241_yGnEY#563407334_6nZho

I'm always promising myself to go out foraging for stuff but I never get round to it. My time is a bit limited so I never get the chance to read up on things. However some of my local woods are really quite diverse but I don't know what to pick or what to do with stuff when I get it home! Can...

Anyone know what this is, I found a headless bird, kestrel, or a sparrowhawk maybe? http://karlos.smugmug.com/photos/393286504_dP689-L.jpg

Photos and breif write up here:- http://karlos.smugmug.com/gallery/5637557_9DMbq#346597158_CrtYy