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Said beasties seem to have proliferated locally and I was wondering what they do, other than bite me and nearby livestock? Are they a food source for something? Do they pollinate things or are they just a complete and utter pain in the proverbial? I would like to know before I do something...

Tarp up, adjust clothing, source water, gather firewood, light fire and, while the kettle's on for a brew/food, arrange my sleeping stuff.

How would you define 'big' and 'small'? My reason for asking is that I would consider a leuku or parang-type of knife 'big' and something like the Peltonen M23 'small'; that then leaves a large middle ground of cutting tools with a blade length of around 11cm that seems to be something of a...

I think that, for me, familiarity is key: is the knife that I'm using have that recognisable - and therefore trusted - 'feel'? Based on that, I find myself reaching for my Orford Woodlander. Though, that said, I find myself also utilising a full tang Peltonen M09 with increasing frequency. The...

I'm not sure that I'd count anything in the pockets of my trousers - an article of clothing that I wear - as part of my 'EDC'. If it is attached to a belt - something else 'worn' but whose primary use is to hold up the previously mentioned trousers - or carried (key word!) in a bag, pouch or...

I love that quirky Finnish humour. A while back, they had videos testing the strength of their gear; the best one was what they did to a closed-cell foam mat. Through tears of laughter, I pressed the 'add to cart' button. The mat has been utterly brilliant.

At long last - and heavily discounted - the PK2 has sold. I do wonder quite why it didn't appeal. I know the initial price was high but even that was massively down on the £780 you'd have to pay for a new one. Still, it's gone though I do find myself wondering...

It seems that, for bushcraft purposes, sleeve pockets are pretty useless, then. The only things that I can think of that might be suitable are snacks and a small cuts kit; however, I'd sooner keep the latter in a trouser pocket, as I'm less likely to take off my trousers when in the woods! A...

I have noticed that a good number of military or military-inspired jackets have zipped pockets on the upper arm section of the sleeves. Given that the jacket itself is usually equipped with larger, more readily accessible pockets, what are these sleeve ones for? Does anyone use them? If so, what...

I've dropped the price as I feel that a knife like this needs to be used, rather than just left sitting on the shelf! I hope the reduction might make it more appealing and accessible!

Rob Evans knife - I can't remember the model name, I'm afraid - in RWL34 with micarta slabs and white liners; left-handed sheath. £170 Includes postage to mainland U.K. addresses; payment by bank transfer or, if you must, PayPal. No trades, please! If you are interested, please p.m. me.

Many thanks to all. I'll save myself some money and stick with my aged Doublestuff.

Naniwa certainly seem to earn praise but I am not really looking for a full-size bench stone. I should've made it clearer in my original post: I'm looking for a small, 'pocket' stone to use when I'm out in the woods and was wondering about natural stone options as opposed to the Doublestuff/DC4...

I have been using a Spyderco Doublestuff ceramic stone for keeping an edge in the field. I am now wondering whether I should move over to a natural stone to sharpen my blade. What are people's thoughts about natural stone and ceramic-type stones? Which are better/ more effective?

I'm afraid not. I have far too much 'stuff' already and find myself on an ongoing quest to get rid of it! Sorry.