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  1. Machiavelli

    Vango Banshee 200

    Cheers mate, great review -- really helpful. I'm 6'3 myself: I'm planning on using it for myself. I need a bit of room; those little one manners are far to poky. Thanks again mate.
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    Vango Banshee 200

    Anyone have any opinions on this tent? I'm planning a few excursions later this year and need something hardy and manageable.
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    Anyone Up For A Drink - Lancashire

    Anyone up for a drink in the Lancashire area?
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    Foot of the mountain

    Got front row seats to see them in November! Going to be fantastic.
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    Spoon Carving Blanks/Knives

    Unfortunately I don't have any time at the moment. I travel most days for work related reasons and am lucky if I can fit a walk in. If I had the time to take my axe and explore some of the local woodland I would, unfortunately at the moment this is just impossible. launditch1: Cheers for the...
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    Spoon Carving Blanks/Knives

    I know a few places; however, I was just wondering if anyone could recommend any suppliers of spoon carving equipment or spoon blanks. Thanks for the help!
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    Freebies

    Could I have the wind up torch please? Very generous offer mate.
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    WTB: Hobo Stove

    Hello HillBill, Yes, I am aware of the hobo stove in a 'traditional' sense; however, I'm looking for something a bit more complicated. Perhaps I should have just put stove rather than hobo stove. Anyway, lets see what happens.
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    WTB: Hobo Stove

    I was wondering if anyone would be willing to make me a hobo stove? Unfortunately I don't have the time/know how to make a good job of it. I have some idea of what I want, I just need someone skilled to put it into practice. Hope someone can help. (I really want a method of steaming fish --...
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    Taking a Course: A Few Questions!

    Ok folks, I’m going to take the plunge and drop between £500 and £750 on a weeklong bushcraft course. However, before I commit that kind of money I have a few questions: 1. What should I be looking for in a course? There are so many course suppliers out there it’s hard to tell the...
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    Fungi ID, again

    Could the bottom picture be Cantharellus cibarius? I really should go on a fungi identification course.
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    First Aid

    Thanks for the reply's guys, I really appreciate it. Adrian: I gave my local red cross a call, they told me they had a certified course on in September so I got myself booked on. Should give me a good firm foundation. Robin Wood: I do plenty of outdoorsy activities where first aid could...
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    First Aid

    Hey Folks, I have been reading through the first aid thread for the past few days; however, I'm confused about the many different qualifications, etc, that people hold. I'm thinking of taking a course or two, but don't have a clue where to start. I'm guessing that they are not all the same...
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    North East trip - Photo Heavy

    Good advice mate. I'm a member of some photography book club so I read a lot. However, I never get around to taking any flipping pictures, Lol. I'm going to start taking a few and putting them up here for a critique! That should get me going.
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    North East trip - Photo Heavy

    Wow mate! . . . Your photography is really great! I would love to be able to get a picture like that, but I would never know where to start -- still, hugely inspiring. Again, Wow!