Recent content by MaddogMatt

I had, until recently, an MSR Micro-rocket, which was excellent. And for £20 I couldn't day no. Unfortunately the piezo 'ignition stick' failed so I sent it back. The retailer 'Ultimate Outdoors' no longer stock it nor do their supplier. I now have a choice of the kit they do stock for around...

The cheap Chinese blanks from eBay tend to be a bit hit and miss, especially the smaller (6-8mm dia.) sizes. I have found that if you type 'huge ferrocerium rod' the search brings up a load from the Philippines, some are 5" × 1/2", others 130mm x 13mm but they all seem decent. Technique is...

Brilliant. I recall as a youngster getting my first fishing kit, probably 7 or 8 years old. My birthday is just 6 days before Christmas. I vividly remember going to the local canal with my Dad and having to break the ice to be able to fish. It really was the start of an awesome journey that has...

I have just watched the first part on 4OD, seems rather like C4's bread and butter 'reality' ****e at first glance. They all have different 'skills' but not many seem to be able to get much done. Exception is the carpenter guy. Sorry can't help with intelligent discussion, personally I would...

I had some 8x80mm and they are not really worth the bother, but then got a 13x130mm (1/2"x5") from the Philippines, works a treat. Search ebay for 'huge ferrocerium rod', should be around £3. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

It seems I can post photos, sideways... and the top pic is the zebra atop the wood gas stove. The fire box at the bottom is the small 80mm inside. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

Andy, do not be tempted to get a cheapo Chinese fire box, I got one for a tenner off fleabay, delivered sealed but without the front panel (with the hole to feed/oxygenate the fire), I complained about it and they couldn't send me the part. I got a full refund so got modding. I used some...

Funnily enough I just got home, opened tapatalk to post about this very thing! I have one from their previous garden event, they are spot on for the money, if you just need something for small logs they are ideal, but 180mm blade is short for larger applications. Nice job Big G. ☺ Sent...

I have recently got a 36 litre bag from www.military1st.co.uk, product code 14002701, by mil-tec. I have not really used it a lot and it does not have the gun holder but it is less than £30 delivered to uk. I don't know if you live in the UK or France. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

Good shelter but seems really tall and not enough weather protection to me. Lot of wood cutting effort, but if it is somewhere you can revisit it could be worth doing. Particularly liked the deconstruction at the end. Leave not much trace. ☺ Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

Been thinking about this, never spent a night in a hammock before but just (20 mins ago) took delivery of my new DD front line hammock. I think first (back garden) underquilt will likely be made from radiator backing foam (the sort used to reflect heat back into the room) and some large sheets...

Without photos it is very difficult to understand what you are trying to explain. But with the groundsheet, you may want to use it as a ground sheet still, it should be tough enough. To seal the seams use silicone sealant thinned with white spirit. Work into the seams from both sides and it...

Hi, new on here from west Birmingham area, done quite a bit of civilised type camping at family sites and race circuits, but not so much wild camping. Mostly because there is nowhere that I know of that I can stop locally and legally, and most of my mates would take a 30yr old canvas family...

As for the knife, a Mora HEAVY DUTY is the one to go for. The clipper companion is about £11 but the HD is only £15. I made that mistake and bought twice. For a legal carry just look on Heinnie.com and select the legal carry box. Good ones include Spyderco UKPK, Byrd Tern, Boker plus XS and...

Oh and stop keeping tabs on what you have spent on kit. It will make you cry eventually because your kit will constantly evolve! 😢😢😢 Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk