Recent content by woodymellor

Hi, Sounds like a successful trip. Do you think she's ready for the real thing? I am moving nearby and was just checking this place out online. Looks great. I'm a bit confused about the fire pit though. I mean, are there a number of people camping and you have to share/take turns, or do they...

Thanks Mafro, that's what I was thinking, I wasn't trying to undermine sales of Bushcraft Magazine - i.e. I'd rather pay my money for Bushcraft Magazine direct from you guys, but as I can't afford to buy both mags I was hoping to get old copies of Bushcraft & Survival Skills.

Sorry Hamster, I'm being thick. You did say medium in the post but I took it to be included in the description of the colour "medium, light grey"! What a numpty. I'll take the 5.11 shirt please.

Please forgive/delete if this is not appropriate on this forum. I would like to have a read of these mags, but being on a budget I would rather spend my money on an occasional purchase of the reputedly more worthy Bushcraft magazine, particularly being that it is a forum sponsor. So, does...

Hi, I'm interested in the 5.11 shirt - but can you give me any idea of size at all? Chest size, anything in the label small/medium/large etc, or your own measurements and how it fits you? It's just that I'm quite tall and often find shirts not long enough even if collar size fits. Cheers.

As I pointed out, I would still carry these things if I were not worried about being delayed. It's not the consequenses that bother me, just that I am pretty skint at the moment, I'm traveling in the cheapest way possible, and I've spent a lot of money on a course that I will miss if I do not...

Thanks for the replies guys, I'm sure this is a recurring issue. I have to say that I agree with many points made both for and against taking them. My own thoughts were largely summed up by Ged, which is that carrying a knife etc. in the street is one thing, but train/coach companies tend to be...

Hi, I am making a journey Oxford for a Woodland Ways weekend next week. I was thinking of taking my Mora knife and meths cooking set, I don't need them but I haven't used them yet and fancied getting to know them. Does anyone have any advice on traveling on public transport with a knife and...

Thanks for your thoughts. I have always been a city dweller, and have no experience at all of being in the great outdoors other than a the occasional walk in the local woods, and some conventional camping. So far my meagre "knowledge" stems from books, tv, youtube etc., and then trying to apply...

Hi guys, I posted my beginners bushcraft kit ages ago, I need to update it now. It had to take a back seat as I found more work and had no spare time, but the upshot is that I managed to get some more money together to buy some more kit! Anyway, my Mrs kindly bought me some vouchers for...

Yeah, I thought about the hammock/tarp but even the cheapest ones are considerably more than a free tent. Which, by the way, I was told last night I could have - and I didn't even ask. It's much better than I thought, not a bivvy tent at all, but a 2 person tent. Thought 4.5kg might be too heavy...

They both look like options too. This is the trouble with stoves, it's probably the thing I've spent most time looking at (as I'm sure is the case for many people), and I just seem to go round in circles. That Clas Ohlson one looks nifty, I didn't think there'd be a store anywhere near me but...

Thanks for comments guys, lots to take onboard. I've not had any experience with gas stoves - are the different refills interchangeable i.e. Coleman, Campingaz? And if so what sort of running cost is it i.e. how long do canisters last? I just ignored them on the assumption they would be more...

Thanks guys. I'll have a look at that John, I did do a search for 'budget', but then this thread was as much for asking advice as offering it. Dave - those breakfasts sound interesting, what are they called? I couldn't find anything on google. Thanks Mesquite, will have a look. I've...

Damn it, I forgot para cord! Will add next time.