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  1. BPR_MiK

    Yurt - so far

    Fantastic work john...very inspiring
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    Sponsored walk..

    Myself and Liam are raising money for The Meningitis Trust by walking 21 miles in 9 hours on 25th Sept. http://www.meningitis-trust.or​g/fundraising/events/walkers/f​ive-valleys-walk/ Please sponsor me at www.virginmoneygiving.com/Mick​Conlon
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    Off topic: The DIY Chessboard challenge (pic heavy)

    Love it ! I was sat in the rain on sat night just wondering what project i could get up to...and now i have one :) As said i think yours is the best for what it is (but you should have carved the peices) ... I`ll be working for the forseable on chess set first and then a board i think.. nice one
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    surplus and outdoors.

    Wow that site looks great...As soon as i`m working again i`ll be looking at thier poncho`s and gaiters (i need new waeterproofs...thanx for advice from another thread) :)
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    Kit and the like

    £30 for a tarp ?? you lucky lucky b*****d.. I paid £9 for mine from ebay and it shows...It was all i could afford and one of the eyelets has fell out on the first use but it does me and it`s all i`ll be getting for the foreseeable. but who cares really ? At least i get out there and do my...
  6. BPR_MiK

    Light tents

    I have one of these that i got off this fella on ebay for £50 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320724676334&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT They are over 2mtr long and work well. I was out last sat in the rain and wind on a big hill and no water got in although it rained almost...
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    Things I learned this very wet weekend

    ha haaa that should be in your signature :)
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    Good waterproofs on a budget

    ahhh cool i`ll look again thanx :)
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    Good waterproofs on a budget

    The army stuff looks heavy :( i mostly go hiking so want as light as possible...Probably asking a bit much :(
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    Good waterproofs on a budget

    Yeah nice one i`ll look at the gaiters poncho option as it seems airy and not too dear...Are there any good makes to look out for ?
  11. BPR_MiK

    new to bushcraft forum.

    Hi........
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    Hi from derby

    Thanx for the warm welcome everyone :) He loves every miniute of it ! i have a harder time making sure he doesn`t do anything reckless than my 14 year old son. Cool. i was in whatstandwell only weekend before last...walked from the station there to wingfield manor (to find it was shut to the...
  13. BPR_MiK

    Out in the woods - northern France

    Nice camp..looks like a good trip
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    three men a badger and a big piece of pork go camping in the rain(pic heavy)

    that looked and ace trip..well done one the cooking.
  15. BPR_MiK

    Good waterproofs on a budget

    Has anyone got any good advice on waterproof coat and trousers on a real budget ? It`s only for uk use and i`m not really planning anything too rainy TBH but this weekend i got caught out propper and although my cheap ragatta pack-a-mack type jacket and trousers work ok, once it stops raining...
  16. BPR_MiK

    a new idea for a tool for all bushcrafter,s to enjoy!

    Just patent the idea first on a sketch with the patents office and you have integrity on the design.. then you can tote it to any manufacturer you want. I reacon you`ve invented the flick-axe :) A massive penknife thing with an 20 oz axe in the handle.
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    Things I learned this very wet weekend

    Yeah i did actually re-do my tarp later...when it stopped raining for 10 mins :) Also we were way too far away from timber or anything really burnable for a fire :( If i could have i would have believe me but carrying wood up a big hill aswell as all my kit is a twig too far :)
  18. BPR_MiK

    Water filter recommendation?

    Has anyone ever used one of these...PureEasy Soldier Portable Mini Water Filter Purifier....http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Prueeasy-Outdoors-Soldierss-Water-Filter-Purifier-P111-/300578529550?pt=UK_SportingGoods_HikingEquipment_RL&hash=item45fbe0610e They look cheep enough for me but will they work ??
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    bought some cheap kit at the weekend . . .

    Yeah give us a review of the bivvy bag please :)
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    Things I learned this very wet weekend

    Especially when i`m so bad at putting up my tarp in the wind and rain :)