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Thanks - sounds like a plan

I have an old cotton flysheet which I would like to use as vehicle awning. When I last used it was not waterproof - unsurprising since probably last proofed in 1970's would something like fabsil gold be a good idea? Thoughts please SD

I make a hot ginger drink Use Belvoir Ginger cordial Chunks fresh ginger Agave syrup Hot water Might work cooled

Had one - not without their issues - but does fit your criteria. There is a great owners club see "MT owners" forum. Lots of opportunities for fettling but not a ride and forget machine. Beware minuscule reserve - if you can't see a petrol station when you run out of main your stuffed!

For years my house shoes have been a pair of elk skin moccasins, with double hide soles. After about 10 years the outer sole is worn through in places. I bought a replacement pair for inside sadly not the same quality as I was able to buy 10 years ago. I am torn between taking the old pair...

I was Born in the Forest - but now live away. And while the FC may have made a knee jerk decision we do have a problem. And that is the near industrialised collecting of wild resources for the restaurant trade (mostly but not exclusively London) this not confined to Fungi. One of my favourite...

I have a very old scout knife (bought by myself as souvenir in late '60s) The 14cm long blade is quite good Solingen German steel (always used to hold reasonable edge) The handle is too short for my adult hands My plan is to remove the remains of the metal handle which. Will leave a...

I know in Peru the locals cook on Primus stoves - so I would guess no problem with getting either paraffin or meths. Never been a fan of petrol stoves unless it cant be avoided. Off topic when I was last in Ilo I bought a great local made stove in an Aladdin's cave of a hardware store called...

One of my back up meals - usually a packet or two kept along with jet boil

Also carp bed chairs come with insulation - mine has memory foam! comfy and warm

An old Ocean Kayak Scrambler XT - had one for years

Can confirm poles were originally wood (2 piece) - used to have one of these back in the 1960's

Hi Durham-Bushcrafter Sorry was not suggesting you have diabetes - just using it as an example - ulcers associated with varicose are really nasty. I too have suffered from varicose veins although teaching i only spend half the day on my feet. I know how frustrating it can be but would echo...

Hi DurhamBushcrafter As I am sure you know there are a number of underlying medical conditions that can result in hard to heal leg ulcers. While some natural remedies work I would stick to conventional medicine. You also need to get to the bottom (although you may already know) of why the leg...

Sorry needs to leap to defense of ockra here one of my favorite vegtables- whether used in a whole range of south Asian dishes e.g. curried lamb with okra or my own prawn gumbo