Recent content by Lacedaemonius

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    Recommended EDUCATIONAL FILMS about the propper classical way of BUSHCRAFT and SURVIVAL

    It's not a film I'm going to suggest but a channel on Youtube, ' Joe Robinet ' not as long winded as some other people I've seen, he also doesn't go over the top with sponsors and plugging gear/equipment for personal monetary gains.
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    PLCE Bergan mods?

    Have you considered getting some webbing and keeping your 65L bergen?
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    Hollow Handled Knives.

    I'd always go for a full tang, mainly for batoning reasons. the only purpose of a hollow handle that I can see is is to store tinder, a few fishing hooks, or even arrowheads. just not worth the expense. a small tub/tin will do the same thing :)
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    Identification Required.

    From what those other helpful members in the thread have posted: & It appears to be some sort of banking seal. valued on that site as $15-$20 certainly an interesting item, I'd guess it was for wax seals on certificates etc.
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    Identification Required.

    Could you possibly stamp an impression into something, like play doe lol :p reminds me of some sort of branding item, is the back of it smooth? was there ever a handle attachment?
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    ID of an army sleeping bag

    From an ex-Infantryman, I can indeed confirm its a 'winter doss bag'. (Bag, Sleeping System :P ) I'd suggest not using a compression sack on it, get a bivvy bag and put it into that, pack it in your backpack by forcing it into all the nooks and crannies to avoid dead space. Not to mention that...
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    Food shortage again?

    It does seem like the delivery slots for certain supermarkets are vanishing at an increasing rate. even on 'priority' some of the next available slots are days away. You'll be pleased to know however that Pineapples are still in stock.
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    Map cases

    Clear Fablon has always been a go to for me, gives your bottom a headache managing it without air bubbles or creases but certainly worth the patience in the long run in my honest opinion.
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    Tree ID please

    Sweet Chestnut?
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    Trip Report Back to the woods!

    Looks very 'Lived in' :) brilliant set up though. Especially like the natural windbreak that wraps around it.
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    Responsible Wild Camping (Herts)

    Hello, I'm preparing to undertake some wild camping/camping, either solo or with my partner and son. I've tried finding landowners with decent sized plots, preferably away from main roads/heavily used footpaths, to no avail though, unfortunately. We're not particularly keen on the idea of using...