Recent content by BStone

Hi there Lucky me - I'm going skiing at the start of february! However, I do not have a skiing / snowboard jacket - so I'll have to drop some money for a suitable jacket. That got me thinking - I could spend like £150 on a ski/snowboard specific jacket, or I could drop a little more and...

Any top tips as to where I might be able to source a piece of Elmax, should I get tempted?

Long story short, I've found myself a custom maker, that I'm going to have make me a knife. I've read tonnes on different kinds of steel, and I'm pretty much settled on CMP3V as far as the steel goes. If you have any other suggestions, that are more accessible in Europe and will make just as...

Hi BushcraftUK! Do any of you knifeguys know where I can find a slab of CPM3V in a size of approx 350x40x5 mm? It will be used for a custom knife project :-) Regards

Looks like I might have to gauge my options with the various makers then instead. Never even thought it was possible to get that kind of knife custom made at such a "low" price point. Thanks for your suggestions :-)

Hi Guys! I'm looking for a new all-purpose blade around the £150 mark. The ones that have caught my eye so far are: TBS Grizzly - looks like it might be a pretty good value, hard to find reviews though? ESEE 5/6 - reputable blades that also are sexy as hell TOPS BOB - again, reading lots of...

Ok, so I know that calling the Superfly small is pretty "controversial", as the Superfly by no means can be considered small, seeing as it is the biggest tarp Warbonnet makes. However, I constantly find myself thinking, that I don't really have a lot of space, when I'm out and about with my...

Shewie: Knowing myself, I will be ordering an UQ within a few months, but nothing as of yet. The XLC, Camo SF and the rest of the gear put a bit of a dent in my gear budget for the spring, but as I said. It's most likely a matter of time till I start wanting a quilt :-) Chiseller: I'll see...

I've been waiting for Mat to get the Blackbirds and Superflies back in stock for quite some time too. Throughout that waiting period, he's patiently answered all of my questions and helped me to understand the basics of hammocking. Brilliant service! Also ordered a bit of "Dutchware" - 1x...

After having contemplated getting a Blackbird for a long time and having a very(!) long conversation with Mat from UKHammocks by email, I finally got the chance to order my new Blackbird, as they came in stock today at UKHammocks. Fantastic service, I must say! Fate would have it, that Mat got...

Just took delivery of a Marmot Sawtooth. Having used big, bulky synthetic bags before, let me tell you - this was a revelation! Especially at the price! http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/dk/marmot-sawtooth-long-sleeping-bag-81510059?id_colour=105 If you need the bag for sub -10 it won't do, but...

Shovel: Interesting suggestions, will take a look at them! Swallow: What I'm saying is, that I now have a budget of £300 - if I can get away with spending only £50 on the bag, that translates into more money for the rest. Pretty nice find with the sleeping bag! Would love to have down, but at...

NEWS! After having made this very topic, I sold my US Modular Sleep system. That means, that my current budget now is £300 - however, I also need a sleeping bag now. How do I use my money wisest? A lot of options seem to have opened up?

Teepee: That setup would certainly be within reach. However I have contacted Mat from UKHammocks, and he suggests a Warbonnet Superfly + a UKhammocks Woodsman without the netting. That would also be within budget. What would be the be most comfortable? UKHammocks Woodsman and Superfly or DD...

Lister: That would be an option - will look into that. Teepee: What would you then suggest as far as hammock and tarp goes with the current budget? The roll mats will be cheap as chips compared to an underquilt, so I guess going with your solution would mean more money for hammock and tarp :-)...