Recent content by derbyshirei

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    The large army tents thread...

    I picked up a 12 x 12 post Bushcraft Show, as Coleman Event Shelter just did'nt cut it in howling wind and rain. Very pleased with tent incl ground sheet, I selected the catering version with insulated roof with a view to getting stove for winter. First time out was two weeks in Austria, good...
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    I read something VERY sobering yesterday.

    I was diagnosed with Birkitts five years ago, the chemo regime is fearsome, it took two full sessions of the IVAC suite of chemicals plus an intrathecal injection into the spine every ten days. I was in hospital four months, but as I say that was five years ago, so there is hope, you have to...
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    The perfect set- up (for me)

    Been out all day today in nearby NF area, had a brilliant day. Just looking at my kit it seems perfect for me. Medium Alice Pack complete with frame - bombproof, cheap New British Army Basha - massive 58 pattern poncho as ground sheet - doubles as rain cover when walking USGI poncho...
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    Simple Afternoon Snoozing

    Hi everybody I had a great afternoon yesterday, went to local Forestry Commission area, found a really quiet area, put up poncho as hammock, snoozed in the sun watching Buzzards overhead, brilliant! NB forgot fag lighter therefore no brew, DIY Alice pack frame (uPVC pipe) broke lessons...
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    What is the best bushcrafting dog?

    Australian Cattle Dog accept no alternative