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  1. Man of Tanith

    Skin on Frames Canoe trip on the Thames

    If you look on both Sarah and Theresa's Instagram there is numerous posts about this jaunt. Most impressive effort
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    Trip Report An ode to the kettle....

    Looks grand thanks for taking us along
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    *The* Gift-It-On Thread

    Arrived today lovely stuff thank you
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    *The* Gift-It-On Thread

    Yup Blimey that was fast. I'm abroad until ridiculous late tonight and got to pick the hounds up from kennel tomorrow so it'll be wednesday/Thursday before I can post it
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    *The* Gift-It-On Thread

    Glad that's sorted! I'll offer a svord peasent folder to the over 18's amongst us. Under 18's I'll offer a Collins gems mushroom ID pocket book
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    Book or Kindle?

    Kindle for the lightweight reading (TEOTWAWKI stories, or brain off reading) or if on holiday/away from home for a while Paperback for non fiction I have been known to buy the Kindle edition of a book if it's hard copy release is a way away in this country. The frustration of kindle is if I...
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    *The* Gift-It-On Thread

    I'm gonna assume I've got the food flasks? I'll have a think and rummage in the shed of woe then post. I'll be back in UK Monday late so it'll be Tuesday I reckon
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    Frame or integral? rucksack (pack) design

    I like both. External frame tends to offer more air flow when it's warm weather, plus a lot is retro looking which appeals to me Internal frame when I'm covering distance definitely
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    How to safely have a fire on/in peaty ground?

    A couple of buddies and I hiked around Glenn Affric in May We used an established firepit at one site. Took us over 40 filled and chain passed Mors Pots (1.8L) before we felt it was truly out. Best way Don't do it
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    *The* Gift-It-On Thread

    @Hammock_man may I take the food flasks please?
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    Bushcraft shelters in winter - no tent/sleeping bag

    Neil is a good egg his videos are always interesting
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    *The* Gift-It-On Thread

    Are these still available hammock man? If so I'll take if I may
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    Bushcraft calendar?

    Was just scrolling down to type pretty much exactly this
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    Bushcraft shelters in winter - no tent/sleeping bag

    The most effective shelter I've used in winter was a three man shelter lean to. One side was open for getting in and out the other three sides were the insulated bed area, raised off the ground and padded with debris. A fire ran centrally, as it was a group shelter at least one of us would wake...
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    Kit weight

    Much as I mocked your system I may adapt it to a paper version for next year's expedition
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    Restoration/refurbishment of split cane rod

    This was my grandfather's rod. It holds a special place in my heart, it's practically a time machine as this is the rod he gave me to learn with, taught me where I was wrong and generally introduced me to coarse fishing. I'd dearly love to take it out again and use it. This said, it's old, some...
  17. Man of Tanith

    UK version of Alone.

    Everyone is entitled to their opinion, guess unless you've been involved in the season or know a participant you'll never know. I hope you enjoy the free hour between 21:00-22:00hrs tonight, I'll enjoy watching something different on tv to the norm then play the mental game of what if.
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    UK version of Alone.

    For someone who hasn't watched it you certainly know a lot about it. As for the food, they list it in the choices they take, previous participants Nicole Apelian and Karie Lee both mention their food rations and the reasoning they took it.
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    UK version of Alone.

    I'm glad you hold that opinion Especially when I can categorically state that it's in the hands of the producers who use the self filmed footage. All TV if filmed and edited is reality TV. Is it beyond the control of the participants how they are portrayed by the production team?Yes Is it...
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    UK version of Alone.

    I can testify that it's hard graft. A good friend took part and they said the filming added massively to the work load. They're expected to film constantly to provide footage. Unfortunately they have no say in how the footage is used which is where the producers tweak for drama and so on.