Recent content by RJP

Went to the talk last night, very good and only 15miles from home so not too late a night. I thought that it was very interesting and quite amusing in parts. Glad I met Ray afterwards, very pleasent and affable chap who seems very genuine. Well done to all those who got there from afar, it...

Not Pembrokeshire but there were 4copies in Bluewater Shopping Centre on Saturday afternoon for all the Kent members. Sorry that should be 3copies because I bought one. :D It's quite good, not really bushcraft orientated in approach but lots of info none the less. Slightly disappointing that...

I got this just before Xmas and read it over the festivities. Very enjoyable, although I'd agree not quite as good as the first. RJP

Not that tall, but at 6'5" I have had similar difficulties. I have found Norrona kit, specifically the Arktis Jacket very large. I ordered XXL and it is vast on me, both sleeve and body length. Swandri come in very large sizes and sleeve length again has never been a problem. Finally...

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=4768 There was a long debate about the regions at that time. Hope this helps.

Just been surfing on ebay and found this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ventile-Jacket-Bushcraft-Survival-Camping-not-Ray-Mears_W0QQitemZ8752013642QQcategoryZ16042QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem It's not mine and I am not bidding as it is probably too small plus I have just bought a nice new...

I have used Rab bags and always been very impressed. If you wanted to consider alternatives, I have a Moutain Equipment bag that is excellent. I bought it around 14years ago for £125 in a sale and it have never failed me, 1000g fill so is very warm. I also own a summer down bag made by Haglofs...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ray-Mears-Woodlore-Wilkinson-Sword-Knife_W0QQitemZ8734943143QQcategoryZ16042QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I don't know what anybody else thinks but those sheaths don't look genuine :confused: . I have the original belt sheath and a Woodlore neck sheath for my...

Just got back from a 2week break in Wisconsin and Michigan. I didn't do much bushcrafting unfortunately. Whilst I was in the Upper Penninsula of Michigan I found this company. http://www.rapidriverknifeworks.com/ They are a small company making hunting knives. They seem well made and...

I got mine yesterday, and watched half of the extras. I think the extras really make these DVDs. They are really good and back up some of the info I always want to ask questions about, eg. sharpening. I shall enjoy watching some more tonight! Plus great service, they have all arrived a day...

I am pretty sure if you have Ray's new DVD, bushcraft survival series 1 he uses an antler handled woodlore in the extras section on camp knife sharpening, knife handling and cutting. It looks good with a contrasting layer in between the antler and the tang. He also uses a different...

That was an excellent programme. Different from his previous fair (which I still really like) but better for it. I feel very inspired, although having built a coracle myself, I feel that a birch bark canoe is in a different league. You would be very chuffed if you took it on and completed it...

CanRanger, Here is a recent thread on Les Hiddens http://www.bushcraftuk.net/community/showthread.php?t=4900&page=1&pp=15 I'm not sure that Australian DVD's work in Canada. Rob.

On the issue of customs, you could always go to NZ and buy it, wear it and then bring it back! :o): It wouldn't be the cheapest option, but you would get a trip to NZ thrown in!! :rolmao: Rob

Thanks Dave, LF was mentioned earlier and I have PM'ed him just waiting for a response. They look quite good!! Rob.