Recent content by wistuart

My missus gave the local honey theory a try for the first time last year and the results have been amazing. She takes a spoonfull or two when the symptoms start to irritate her and is right as rain in about 10 minutes.

From memory so may have missed one or two items......... On PFD: Whistle; rescue knife; torch (with strobe function); diffuser for torch; signal mirror; spare compass; Hydration bladder in rear pocket. I always wear a waist tow belt and use that to clip on to my kayak if the...

Anyone know what the script is if you end up with the mouthparts still embedded in your flesh? I got bitten by one last year and whilst I was aware of the recommended removal procedures my execution was less than perfect. It turns out that the improvised dental floss method can result in...

By and large that's true, but how many people actually restrict themselves to only burning dead wood on suitable sites and cleaning up properly afterwards? Going by the number of ugly fire remains I see when I'm out and about not nearly enough, to the point where it's become quite a bug-bear of...

Sensible lightening of your kit is all well and good but are you seriously considering burning a long fire all night and every night instead of just carrying a sleeping bag? Do you go into the countryside to enjoy it's beauty and natural treasures or just to see how much damage you can do to it?

Does Primula keep OK without refrigeration?

Sometimes the most unlikely things can be incredibly sexy. My collection of tent pegs has been looking rather sorry for some time now so I decided to buy a few more and went for a pack of Alpkit's titanium V-pegs AKA Tikes...

Snow and Rock have some very tempting Mountain Equipment bags at half price just now: http://www.snowandrock.com/Department/Mid-Season+Sale/Equipment/Starlite+1+MEQ0099.htm http://www.snowandrock.com/Department/Mid-Season+Sale/Equipment/Starlite+2+MEQ0100.htm...

I'm not familiar with the kit you linked to so can't comment on it specifically, but most small first aid kits should contain roughly the same basic components. Given that you will be carrying it outdoors I would try and go for one that is waterproof if possible or failing that pack the...

Unless they're just regular seats on particularly boggy ground.

I used bungees all the time in the TA but now tend to use cord. Cord is stronger, lighter and more versatile and it's only downside is that you have to learn a few knots, but isn't improving such skills all part of the fun anyway? Off-the-shelf bungees are heavy but in the military context this...

Thanks very much for all the replies guys (and gals!). Plenty to keep me going for now. I've got an assortment of cords rigged up under my desk at work so can sit practising quietly whilst pretending to be absorbed in the various boring tele-cons I have to attend each week.

I've done a bit of fishing, climbing and boating in my time so I'm not a complete knot dunce, however I am a bit rusty and in the mood for brushing up. So, from a bushcraft perspective, what would you say are the essential knots to have down pat? A top ten if you like. I'm not looking for tying...

I use a Codysil mouthwash bottle. Hasn't leaked on me yet, holds 300ml (from memory may be a little +/-) and has a basic measuring cap.

Personally, I am at my happiest sitting in a beautiful, quiet spot waiting for absolutely nothing to happen.