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I have a solid black lightning bolt on my inside right wrist. Its there to remind me that only I have the power to change/make things better for myself.

I like them, for DofE I reckon they’re spot on. Also handy for cleaning your hands too

+1 great channel and seems like a lovely bloke

Signed!

Hey Daveyboy! It's really fun at this stage. You can repurpose a fair amount of stuff that you may have lying around at home – mugs, pans etc, then build up kit as you find you need it. The basics are shelter, food, water and fire. A cheap axe (car boot/antique fairs are good places) and...

Just got 'Rewild your mind' by Nick Goldsmith – absolutely brilliant. He's a good storyteller, and natural teacher. If you're not familiar with his youtube channel, he's an ex-Royal Marine Commando, and after serving several tours, he set up a bushcraft centre, which as he says, has literally...

Escapement Time do a really nice field watch - quartz, loads of lume and great build quality for £90. Don’t be put off that it’s an aliexpress watch, they’re great. Nice fleigers too.

That’s a thing of beauty - nice job. Makes me want one now…

Lorus and the Duro are top shouts. Good for modding with sapphire crystals or oil filling if you’re into that. I’ve a Pulsar which is the civilian version of the RAF issue pulsar - love that one (I like to pretend I’m a fast jet pilot). YouTube is a good source of info - I like watches, just one...

I have – looks fab. I can't make it this year but totally sign me up for the next one!

I prefer the automatics – the 7s26 or the 4R35 are pretty reliable workhorses – low beat, anti-shock and keep pretty decent time. I've never had a kinetic but Seiko do make a really nice mecaquartz movement which has all the benefits of quartz (accuracy) with the look and feel of an automatic...

Has anyone used this in a trangia?

Hi all, Thought I’d say hello I’m based in Leamington Spa and love getting outdoors. I have a strange obsession with cook kits for some reason, which seems to be out of control. I’m an advertising designer during the day but volunteer as a scout leader which gives me a good outlet for...

Thats a good shout Laurentius – Seiko's and Seiko5 do some really well respected field watches

Thanks Mesquite – worth a try :)