Recent content by C_Claycomb

  • Come along to the amazing Summer Moot (21st July - 2nd August), a festival of bushcrafting and camping in a beautiful woodland PLEASE CLICK HERE for more information.
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    The Durston X Dome 1+ Pass around and review thread.

    I don’t think I have ever seen any piece of gear, much less a tent, that has had so many reviews, both written and YouTube in such a short space of time as I have seen for the Durston X-Dome 1+. I have tried to avoid looking at many before I got to see the tent myself. Part of the brief was to...
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    All My Gear Is Gone

    Sorry. My bad humour. I can’t remember when I first met Tengu in person…many years ago now. She has always made eclectic contributions to the Moot bring and buys, and often offers unexpected items for trade. Always enthusiastic about finding new homes for things she has salvaged which could...
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    All My Gear Is Gone

    :lmao:Run! Run now, you do not know the danger you are in!! Tengu is always looking to clear out gear!
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    Woodlore pro knife

    You are not alone in preferring a flat grind!!!
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    What is the best DIY sole for home made shoes?

    What kind and thickness of leather have you used? https://buyleatheronline.com/en/leather-for-shoes/38-7049-leather-out-sole-veg-tan.html#/8-color-beige_natural/29-average_size_of_the_piece-09_m_10_ft/77-thickness-5_mm_13_oz
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    Woodlore pro knife

    except for those who struggle to sharpen things and/or don't have diamond sharpeners....which seems to be quite a lot of people! I like my one knife in CPM3V, but I have all the gear to sharpen it, and have had plenty of practice. Back when we were doing the Spyderco BushcraftUK, there was a...
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    North 511 smart watches

    To save others looking. Trust pilot 1 star reviews, lots, variations of the watch failing, not working as advertised, lack of service, lack of communication when problems reported…. Meanwhile, 5 star reviews, full of people saying the price is great, great choice…waiting for watch to...
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    Knife sharpening service?

    A picture would be handy to see what shape the blade is (in). Can you https://imgbb.com/ as a quick way to upload an image.
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    Knife sharpening service?

    Is there a reason you don’t sharpen it yourself? I know some folk have poor eyes, or problems with their hands, but sometimes it’s just fear of doing it wrong. Costs £6.27 each way with Royal Mail age verification. £12.54 and the time of the recipient to sharpen and drop off at a post...
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    Shelf stable protein

    Dry sausage can last remarkably well without refrigeration. How long are we talking? Hours, days or weeks? I did road trips with summer sausage and chorizo, days at a stretch. Biltong is expensive, but you can make your own version with a dehydrator.
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    Seeding mistletoe

    Apple growing? Unlikely. No concentration in Kent. Unless you mean wild crab apples, but I have doubts about there being enough of those anywhere to be significant.
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    New member introduction

    Hello and welcome. Hope you enjoy it here Fishing you say? In the Lake District? :bluethinking: My impression was that the story that there are fish in the Lake District was all just a ploy by the Cumbria tourist board… ;) Chris
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    Mora full tang knifes

    https://heinnie.com/casstrom-no-10-swedish-forest-knife-curly-birch-fixed-blade/ https://heinnie.com/casstrom-no-10-swedish-forest-micarta-14c28-flat-grind-fixed-blade/ https://heinnie.com/casstrom-no-8-sfk-brukskniv-curly-birch-fixed-blade/...
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    Nikwax TX.Direct - does it work?

    I have a Parano Fuera wind smock. High cut under the arms to the point it was almost impossible to put on. Was able to get some Paramo shell fabric and insert a diamond gusset under the arms. Worked better.