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BushMoot: Come along to the amazing Summer Moot 31st July - 5th August (extended Moot : 27th July - 8th August), a festival of bushcrafting and camping in a beautiful woodland PLEASE CLICK HERE for more information.
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hughtrimble replied to the thread Sharpening steels.The strop is abrasive though, so isn't just cleaning teeth, it's removing metal? Unless you're not using any compound on it? -
hughtrimble replied to the thread Sharpening steels.Absolutely, I was going to post similar. There are a handful of exceptions where the 'steels' are made of ceramic, or coated in an...
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Stones are sharpeners for removing material, reprofiling bevels and for sharpening knives from blunt to sharp. Steels are hones...
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hughtrimble replied to the thread Sleep mat for scouts.No, last time I tried to buy one (Decathlon MT500) they were selling a smaller size than advertised online. But it'll likely replace my...
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hughtrimble replied to the thread Sleep mat for scouts.Isn't that a relatively recent design though? It's thin, but that's because the waffle shape is designed to trap warm air in those...
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hughtrimble replied to the thread Sleep mat for scouts.I don't really understand. So modern, but not waffled, and no air in/out. So it's a solid foam mat but using modern materials? Perhaps...
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hughtrimble replied to the thread No perfect set up?.I think I can see what you're getting at. Just need to get out and try it - and make it reversible for when the weather clears o_O
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Logs are a great idea! For the tarp curtain pulley system, I'm thinking far pegs with carabineers which guy lines are looped thru and...
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hughtrimble replied to the thread No perfect set up?.Definitely no perfect shelter, always varies depending on weather, terrain and local conditions. But versatility within a system will be...
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After having a few over the years I’ve only got one Urban left. I had a couple rescaled in Jabroc a few years ago. I sold the other one...
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I planned to take the smokey hut to a little known campsite on exmoor near Lynton. Set in a deep valley with the river Lynn rushing...
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Bands can be switched, I have watches that came with silicone or stainless steel and are now on nylon or leather. Lume can be custom...
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hughtrimble replied to the thread Recommend me a wristwatch..Given the size you're after and your price bracket, I can only think of Invicta. Have a look at what they have to offer, as they are...
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hughtrimble replied to the thread Recommend me a wristwatch..Yes the diameter given is always the case diameter, as that's what most people are concerned with in terms of size on wrist (even though...
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hughtrimble replied to the thread Bark River Knives (BRKT) out of business - Chinese blades marked Made in USA.I did not! He's a fascinating guy, and quite bonkers.
