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Rather than the triangular zeltbahn design, why not consider the Russian rectangular 'Plasch-Palatka' design? Like the zeltbahn, this was WW2 issue kit for the Soviet forces of The Great Patriotic War. I reckon it is a better design than a zeltbahn as it is more flexible. The zeltbahn really...

The advantage of using glass from the bottom of beer bottles: 1. You need to drink the beer to get at them, though the 2" livid linear scar on my knee is a constant reminder of the day I tried to mix alcohol and flintknapping. 2. If you use a beer bottle/other type bottle which has a...

If you soak your vessel in a strong solution of Miltons sterilising fluid overnight (used for kids' bottles etc), then I have found that it removes the majority of lingering odours... I use it to sterilise my kit at home when making 'Jeddah Gin' and it neutralises the heady afterwhiff quite well.

To cover up the more garish colours of your rucksack, I can recommend the use of agricultural stock marker dye paints, which come in a handy spray can (a la car paint) in various colours. It has the benefit that it does not rot the rucksack material, which I think is possible with other paint...

It is a great find! If you are interested in trying out flintknapping, then the antler you found will be great for cutting up and turning into tools. You can use the tines for pressure flaking, longer straight tines as antler punches, or the body and crown of the antler as a baton for soft...

Look in Tinternet under images of alligator snapping turtle.

"It is an offence to carry a knife in public without good reason or lawful authority, with the exception of a folding pocket-knife with a blade not exceeding three inches. Those found guilty face a penalty of up to two years imprisonment. Possession of an offensive weapon without lawful...

In answer to the question re: wriggly mess tins: the wriggly bit is known as corrugations and is used because it adds much needed extra strength and rigidity to the metal object (aluminium probably). Think corrugated iron sheeting for roofing etc (aka 'wriggly tin') and corrugated cardboard boxes.

Yes, well the difference with wandering around the American boondocks dressed in full camouflage and doing it in the UK is one of scale. This is a tiny sinking island with over 60 million of the Great Unwashed squeezed onto it with a (relatively) tiny amount of woodland left (thanks you...

In answer to the question 'how much per metre?' From Pointnorth Ltd's current prices on today's online clearance range : green Ventile £11.49 + VAT per linear metre @ 150cm material width loomstate Ventile £8.51 + VAT per linear metre @ 150cm material width (other colours available too)...

The irony is now, of course, that clothing manufacturers have kidnapped camouflage clothing designs and made it cool to wear.... but only on the streets and in bars of cities and towns or at festivals! The moment you take it into the country and perception of its function and the wearers'...

it was suggested I introduce myself formally as a new 'user' (of BCUK naturally). A v. short self-indulgent resume: Ex-forces- then lived and worked and travelled in Africa - then lived and worked and travelled in Middle East - travelled some more all over - now an archaeologist with some skill...

Mention was made (in another thread section) of SASS's olive green version of the SAS smock made in ventile cotton material. Ventile has always been a relatively expensive material and manufacturers of ventile outdoor clothing are few and far between. So, why not make your own ventile clothing...

I remember reading several times that members of a group of French youths were shot by security forces in a North African (Maghreb?) country some years ago simply because they had been wearing surplus military clothing whilst trekking in a historically tense area and been mistaken for potential...

The reversible 'tactical' grey to 'distress ' orange pocho-basha is indeed a old (1950s or 1960s?) issue aircrew item which was sold at a knock down price in Combat and Survival magazine for quite a long time: and for good reason! If it is a heavy, smelly, rubberised (cotton or canvas) large...