Recent content by Nick_S

Bah, all this whatnot with carabiners is far too fancy for me. I tie my Hennessy up with a Trucker's hitch (a variant where the "pulley" is a slipped overhand knot in the bight -- that's three loops) and the tie-off is an adjustable grip hitch. That's a 3:1 ratio, meaning a nice taut hammock...

Hi all. I'm catching up with an old friend in a couple of weeks and I've suggested we spend the weekend on an extended bimble overnight. Can anyone recommend any good (isolated, non-picnic-sited) woodland within about 30mi of Winchester? Open fires would be a bonus, but by no means...

Ooops. Well, I suppose it would help if I had the right units in my post. I meant metres every time I said feet. Perhaps I should consider EUthanasia?

Just to let the world know that I received a lovely sheath from Dougster today and I'm really chuffed with it & can't wait to take it out and use it in the next few weeks.

I had ordered a 100ft reel of the stuff from SASS, but unfortunately their supplier's stopped doing the 100ft reels (why!? I would have thought it was a guaranteed money spinner) and now I have to buy in stupid 15ft lengths. Does anyone know where I can buy sensible lengths of paracord from...

Just as an alternative I can *thoroughly* recommend Hennessy Hammocks. I have their original Expedition Asym model, and it is without a doubt the most comfortable thing I've ever slept in outdoors. It's tough, easy to set up and take down (especially with the SnakeSkins) and Tom and Ann (the...

Ok, so no-one's got an Arc AAA ... I guess I'll get one direct from Arc. But the Petzl's still available if anyone wants it. Possibly a K&M Matchcase or two ... or I'd really like a Petzl TakTikka XP (I would of course make up the difference). Would be happy to negotiate other deals via PM...

I have a practically unused Petzl e-Lite, a fantastic little headlamp with 3 astonishingly bright white LEDs and one bright red LED. High & Medium constant-on modes for the white, Medium constant-on for the Red, and strobe modes for both. [picture coming soon] It's a great little...

Thanks for all the advice. Will be hemming and hawing for a wee while, I think.

Hi all. I'm interested on what people think of a British Armed Forces Pocket-Knife as an EDC. I'm growing away from SAKs as I think they're flimsy (I like my kit to be built like a reinforced tank), and have heard many good things about the issue pocket-knife. I think I borrowed one a couple...

Yup, young'un here (18) just discovered the joys of shaving with a straight. I haven't yet taken it into the bush -- last time I spent more than a couple of nights out I just let the beard grow. Having said that, There's no reason not to take it ... after all what do you need but a bit of...

Replied, with a groan. And this set is now GONE. What service, what service!

I have a brand new, unused "Camp Set Regular" as found on OutdoorCode Great little russian-doll like all-stainless cookset including frying pan, shallow covered skillet and plate. Looking for something like a 60L dry bag, or a couple of element-proof bags. Maybe a Carbon Clipper or two...

Grr. I'm afraid after all that I'm going to have to give this a miss. I've just got back from two weeks in the woods in Northern Scotland, and my old lady thinks it's a bit rude to come back for the first time in ages only to disappear for the Easter weekend. In the interest of family...

If I do come I'll be hammocking. Having a few problems sorting out how I'm getting there. The 'rentals have decided that they don't want to do any ferrying despite being all of 40 minutes away. Is there any chance anyone would be able to pick me up from St Austell station?