Recent content by Northsky

Have you had a look at the White Box stove, I've one its small very light, cannot remember wieght, and really powerfull for its size. got mine from Backpackinglight.

You mention a tinderbox, would it be OK if it is full of cottonwool doused with Vaseline?

Am up for this, prob end of Feb early March, weeks holiday coming up.

Mallinsons Staduim Bitter, brewed in Huddersfield, well worth seeking out.

Think about perhaps you didn't really use and do away with it, I guess what I'm saying is try to use less kit....less mess?

Nice place, how do you get on with the Pathfinder knife?

Interesting grind on your Svord, did you do it yourself?

Yep when its smoke blackened and a bit warped from heat it will be a sinch.

Went for a wander in North Dean Woods as the weather was good, their mid way between Halifax, Sowerby Bridge and Elland, owned by the Council set on a hillside. Have been used for Quarrying and there are flat areas that were for charcoal kilns in the past. usually quite during the week which...

If my names still on the list can you now remve it cheers.

Have made a lid for my Dutch Army mug from an old biscuit tin complete with riveted on handle. Also have Dutch Army water bottle, its supreme and no taste of plastic, but if yours does try soaking in bicarb solution, or a home brew steriliser.

Have you tried making a simmer ring from the top of an empty beer can? I made one for mine a few years back and still going strong. Just drill holes round the edge till it burns right.

You could use an Iron Skillet, turn it over when pan side is cooked.

2 More nights in Hereford a couple of weeks ago total so far 5. Hope to get one out in the Peak District this week.

3 nights Herefordshire 2 Hammock and as result 1 on the deck.