Recent content by Praetorian

I beleive Karrimor have been taken over by Sports Direct. The cheaper, budget range of boots are total carp. However if you go for the more expensive ones you'll find they're still the same quality as before. At the end of the day, "you get what you pay for". Stu.

Hi all, Just a quickie....Does anyone know where I get hold of a replacement battery for a Dragon Delta searchlight? Thanks.

Ha ha ha....I'm another local boy, Oldbury.

I've known about this method since I was about 8 years old. Learnt it from a Dad's Army episode, think it was Cpl Jones' suggestion when they were lost in the sea mist in a rowing boat.....

I did 10 yrs in the forces. It was my love for the great outdoors and being miles away from civilisation that inspired me to join up in the first place. I've found bush lore skills to be invaluable at times throughout my service, be it by choice or neccessity. But can't help thinking that...

I've upgraded from the petzl tikka XP to the petzl myo XP. I work outdoors and do a lot of night shifts, lots and lots of walking in all weathers with the most appalling underfoot conditions. Often, the only extraneous light is from the moon, stars and distant street lighting. The only...

P.M. replied to matey.

There's an outdoor plinking / target shoot every other saturday in the Penkridge area, also a decent indoor range in Wedensbury. PM me if you want a contact number for the Penkridge shoots.

I'd go for a synthetic fill bag. If a down filled bag gets wet it's practically useless, and takes an eternity to dry. A synthetic filled bag will still keep you warm when it's wet and will dry quicker. What seasons are you looking at sleeping outdoors in the bag you choose?

http://www.popfi.com/2008/03/04/how-to-make-your-own-homemade-glow-sticks/ Have a look at the video instructions on how to make a glow lantern. Gonna have to give this a go.

Depends on who the casualty is.

Another vote for gaffer tape from me. A close friend of mine broke his tibia on cribbyn, we taped his leg up and managed to walk him down, very slowly. Fantastic stuff! I'm also a big fan of the "First Field Dressing" Tiley is on about. Very versatile. The packaging is excellent for...

My three kids love building dens, always at it. I've just built a shed in the back garden. I'd got as far as laying the base and my boys were already planning on having a sleepover in there when I'd finished the build. I've just become a commitee member of the local beavers, cubs and scouts...

.......and no....I'm not another Bear! Thought I'd beat any speculation.

Hi all, I've just joined your fantastic forum. I stumbled upon the forum accidentaly and just couldn't resist joining. I'm looking forward to reading through the many interesting posts (as well as the pure lunatic posts). Always been into this sort of thing, but since leaving the forces a...