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Couple of commission pieces this week (on top of key rings and valet trays which sell well but are boring to make) 1. A cover for a draw knife. I was given free rein to make it how I wanted including colour. So I just made a simple slip cover, saddle stitched with poppers to close. Made from...

Gorgeous leather to work with, try their Minerva leather as well, it’s also so so lovely

That’s well nice, what leather is that? And is that a George Barnsley half round knife I spy? If so they are EXCELLENT, I love mine

Tarp up first then brew on

Yep I do on an iPhone

I have a couple of Robens navigators - pack up small, very light, high back and a taught fabric. I like them

That’s probably the original source, I didn’t come up with it but it’s a good system

Still available?

Just to chip in, the compass is a nice one - well worth that price, it’s also very accurate when I tested it. A really good example and in degrees makes it very usable for Civis

Something I have always done when back from a trip is sort my stuff into 3 piles 1. Stuff I actually used 2. I didn’t use it but if I needed and didn’t have could shorten or ruin the trip (FAK for instance) 3. Stuff I didn’t use and if I didn’t have wouldn’t matter Then next time I go I...

Here is one I made several years ago (during lockdown IIRC) that I use, made from Hazel.

Unfortunately my leave at work has been declined due to already existing leave for other people so regrettably I won’t be able to come, unless I can organise a swap (not hugely like but will try)

I am a fan of a bag in a bag in a bag for organisation

Yes. Having not been in the right place personally last time, I feel better equipped to come to this one. I have diaried it and will sort out booking when I have covered some family logistics

I might have some will have a look for you later in the week