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Not yet, but I would think most downy sead-heads will work. Happy Birthday Day by the way Rich ;) Getting back on topic, when I was on a course in Canada last winter, we were using Aspen wood (which had been attacked by the Aspen conk fungus) for bow-drill sets and as one of the other...

Slightly off topic, but i hope you don't mind Rich....... I've been experimenting with flint and steel tinders to flame and the best by far is; A piece of fine grade wire wool placed in common reed seed heads. When the spark from the flint and steel lands on the wire wool, a flame is...

Where was the tree Leon?.......park, garden or woodland? Did you check for old leaves beneath the tree to help you identify it?

We were several kilometers from habitation, but had a vehicle parked close by just in case ;)

Yes of course they are!.......where else would I be wearing them :lmao: Seriously, they are Canadian army mukluks and well worth every penny. I bought them from Crown Surplus, based in Canada.

Just returned from a 2 week trip to Swedish Lapland with Frogfish. Here are a few pictures..... On top of a mountain at-15 with a considerable wind chill [/IMG] Having a warm brew [/IMG] Creating shelter from the wind [/IMG] Our main method of transport [/IMG]...

The Sammi look for pine trees where the bark layers have been removed (for whatever reason) to expose the main trunk. This wood should be greyed and weathered and will have a high resin content to protect the tree. They chop pieces off with an axe and use them as firelighters. I don't have a...

They are rather on the large size, so if you are close to a 36" waist, they might be ok :o

All I need is your address ;)

Ahhhh...... i bought ten at the Sammi market in Lapland but can only spare 2, any good? :o

I use these as well in extreme cold weather climates. They performed very well down to -31 in Lapland for the last couple of weeks, but could be rather warm for use here :rolleyes:

How many are you looking for? :rolleyes:

Your link isn't working for me I'm afraid :(

I've been doing a bit of research on this one myself Jon. http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prehistoric/past/past47.html http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg13718633.100-science-the-glue-that-held-the-roman-empire-together-.html

The same book has been re-issued as "Bushcraft" and should be considerably cheaper on Amazon ;)

Ahhhhhh.........is see opportunities for our next trade mate ;) :D Unfortunately, I don't have access to iron pyrites though :(

Start up a Google group mate. You can set up joining by invite only. If you need any help let me know ;)

We should keep in touch then mate ;)

Mosquito larvae ;) http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&channel=s&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&hs=nF4&q=mosquito+larvae&btnG=Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB

Ok.......mine was buffed Clemetis bark lined with Common Reed seed heads, and well under 5 minutes :)