Recent content by Jaymondo

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    Folding cooker

    Best hobo stove I've used is a converted cutlery drainer from Ikea. Good old Ikea! Cost 3 or 4 quid and is stainless steel. Because they are full of holes you get a good through draft. Its about the same dimensions as the smallest Billy can on the Woodlore website. Two tips to make it even...
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    Best cordage material

    I'm with Gary on this one. Lime is brilliant. Fair amount of stinky preparation but gives a strong, flexible cordage and with long fibres it's relatively quick to get a decent length together. Jay
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    Westcountry Bushcrafters?

    I'm not based in the west country, but the idea of a regional meet up is fantastic! Sussex anyone. Jay.
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    West Winds ???

    I have a West Winds smock that I picked up from Silvermans and have virtually lived in for all of my outdoor excursions, it's been great. I was thinking of getting their trousers. Has anyone had any exprerience with these? A mate of mine also suggested trying Snowsled clothing. Any thoughts...
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    Winter Courses

    Thanks Sargey. I'll give them a bell.
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    Small Forest Axe

    They do have a website: www.cowco.biz The reason I did'nt put it in the original post was that the website relates to their main business which is Oak frame buildings. The axes are a small aside and are dealt with by the Scottish Branch. I have'nt checked recently but last time I looked...
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    Small Forest Axe

    Found a good source for Gransfors Bruks Axes. Can't comment on the rest of the range, but the price they are offering for the Small Forest axe is unbeatable imo. I paid £24.05 for the axe + vat and it came to a whopping £29.06. There is p/p to pay but obviously this will depend on your...
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    Birch Bark & Tissue With Sparks

    Talking of birch bark; does anyone know of a good source of commercially harvested bark for use in making containers, kettles etc? cheers Jay.
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    Winter Courses

    Thanks for your reply Gary. I want to do some winter camping and bushcraft and have knowledge of winter travel, but want to get some more technical experience. The weekend course is due to finances and time constraints. Do you have a source of info on the Mountain leaders course for future...
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    Winter Courses

    Hello all, Great site. Just wondering if there was anyone who could recommend a good weekend winter skills course based in the Lakes. Looking to cover all the basics such as crampon and ice axe use, ropes, emergency shelters etc. I've found a few sites on the net but nothing beats a...
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    smock

    Hi Jamie, Regarding smocks; Norrona Sport sell a tightly woven cotton version that sounds very similar to what you have described. The Address is: www.Norrona.com