Recent content by Harold Godwinson

Hi Sooty, I've only recently discovered the magic of the sewing machine and to date all I've managed to make is a oil skin poncho, a tailored barbour Beaufort and several haversack, but I would love to make my own ventile gear, as I, like you, spend a lot of time in the mountains climbing and...

Ya me too, nice to get the badge and beanie too...

Cheers mate... Will try to tomorrow... Appreciate it

Sorry mate missed it... No the shirts gone

Swedish Army Snow Smock XL to XXL dyed black. Trade for a fiskars brush hook but open to offers if your interested

So the young uns and the incomes won't fight for the country so now they expect us to? If we're invaded (and that's open to dispute we aren't being already) I'd definitely fight but this lot can go whistle.

Morning Cat, welcome from a fellow South wester.. Hope you find your way back into the woods

Not sure, I should also point out the second serrated blade is now a straight edge. Don't know if that matters or not. Does £50 including postage sound reasonable?

I have a leather man wave but it's missing the micro screwdriver if your interest

Hi Gracie, you lucky lucky lady, I'm not jealous one bit

Like Chris my bushcraft skills would potentially be limited to cam and concealment and I bit of nav while I found myself a hill to die on.

Totally agree with you. My wife is a mountain leader and she uses them a lot... Interestingly she says the Americans have a additional bag that can be filled with water to heat it but I've never seen one.

Blimey, where do I start? In the 40 odd years I've been playing bushcraft I think I've had so many "why did I buy this" moments over kit recommended by others whether friends, influences (YouTube) or so called gurus. Wasn't until about 15 years ago I realised that all kit is personal. What...

Cheers people keep em coming... Thanks nigelp, that's one I haven't read before.

TeeDee, no I finished, I just left it hanging. Thanks for replying though, seems we are of similar mind. If I find anything inspirational I'll let you know,.