Recent content by daf187

We used a littlelife Arc2, set up within our big tent. Our little ones slept in vango nitestar sleeping bags because we picked them up cheap locally. The advantage with the Arc2-type mini-shelters is that you can cover them with a blanket to block out light when necessary, ie for those midsummer...

Hello Hog, I have a pair of ethical wares ranger boots (think brown old-style 'scout' walking boots) with vibram sole that are bomb proof, they are around £100 I think. I've had a couple of pairs of the vegetarian shoes 'patrol' boots that are hi-leg 'leather'/cordura mix, in a military style...

No affiliation to the company etc, but I've used the kotlich things from here when i've been with friends: http://outdoor-kitchen.biz/ They are very nice and with a tripod it's a tidy set up. I can't afford one of those atm, so have just picked up a kilner enamelled jam pan off ebay for cheap...

That looks fantastic, Jack, impressive work. My 5 year old would love this style. Thanks for all the sharing/tips.

Excellent gear, have a bump on me. I used SO and Bushbaby for my little ones, very well made.

Great post, thanks. Looks like fun, my little ones will love it.

Thanks all, some good info here. It looks like a nice piece of gear, considerably heavier and bulkier than my goretex as you'd imagine.

Interesting points, udamiano, Dogoak and Andybysea thanks. Ozzy1977 I got it from a private sale on ebay, but the seller didn't know anything about it. RonW the wool looks in great shape, considering it's 60 years old. Can't wait to try it out.

Pix added, links should work now. http://www.flickr.com/photos/daf187/11219364876/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/daf187/11219369374/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/daf187/11219493563/

Heh, yes I'm guessing it's British from 1952, just wondered if anyone had seen one before. As a nipper i was an army surplus fanatic and had all sorts of khaki nonsense in my bedroom from ww2 onwards, but this has left me stumped.

What a muppet, child rearing is melting my brain. Will upload pix now, but date is actually 1952 and has the 'arrow' WD issue. Daf http://www.flickr.com/photos/daf187/11219364876/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/daf187/11219369374/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/daf187/11219493563/

I picked up a canvas bivvy bag from Ebay in a drunken bidding frenzy, has anyone got any info on military issue bags from the 60s? It's olive green canvas with a green wool liner, steel zip one side and white stock number printed on it, dated 1965. In my cadet days I had lots of old '58 issue...

Smashing simple recipe, will get to it, thanks John.

Smashing, my Bro was a scout in '82 and had the 'year of the scout' patch, good memories.

Thanks David, great vid. Now our little one is 2 she is much more aware of her surroundings, and keeps yelling "on Daddy's back!" whenever a dog walk in the woods is on offer. Not got her spoon carving yet, might wait until she's 3...grin.