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  1. Man of Tanith

    UK version of Alone.

    They travelled to Canada to film it I believe. The participants are all from the UK. How exactly does having proper safety measures to ensure that no one dies make it staged? Whilst a lot of the contestants add weight which is a sensible tactic, for most the added padding rapidly gets lost as...
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    Lessons for the Children

    Something that happened last night got me thinking. Setting the scene, it's 23:40, I'm just drifting off, daughter calls me- can you pick me up from trainstation (30min drive away) the next train home is two hours before it leaves. Dutifully I get up, dress, drive there, sit and wait for twenty...
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    Lessons for the Children

    Grandads should help grandchildren get upto mischief they haven't thought of yet. My grandad was a massive influence on my passion for the outdoors. Re the willpower, I'm still learning this myself
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    Lessons for the Children

    Not just uni, I had to work that all out on my Tod! I'm trying to help both kids learn budgeting and the merits of saving some of their money as they go along. Also the concept of doing work before the last minute to save on stress/worry/pressure so homeworks encouraged to be done as soon as...
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    Lessons for the Children

    I started pocket money with Jake around ten. Unconditionally to begin with, now that he's twelve there's a few conditions to ensure it -no plates/glasses left in room, room tidy, bin emptied once a week. Nothing strenuous and also importantly nothing related to his performance at school, I feel...
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    Ground Coffee as Mosquito Repellent?

    I can try it with used coffee grounds Monday Won't use fresh far too vital
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    Roe deer skins

    Frozen you might get away with not having the hair slip off. But it sheds a lot
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    Heads up Theresa Kamper Hidetanning Course

    The incredibly skilled and talented Theresa is running one course this year in the UK, so I thought I'd give everyone a heads up. https://www.theresaemmerich.com/event-details/deer-tanning-uk-330 Definitely worth booking on if you want to learn from one of the best. You can probably ask her...
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    Roe deer skins

    Roe are easier than some, definitely easier than Muntjac. However the whole process is reasonably long, requires a fair amount of calorific expenditure,needs a few bits of kit and containers, space to do and willingness to repeat stages.
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    Show us your campfire cleanup

    So much water to do the job properly,
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    MindMoot - Beta test group invitation

    Hmmmm Could be. Let me check with the Guvnor
  12. Man of Tanith

    What does it have in its Walletsies ?

    Right now it's the gift of revenge..... Finally wee man isn't waking up at oh gods it's early. So I get to wake him. Payback is pretty sweet
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    What does it have in its Walletsies ?

    @TeeDee I gained one when I met lady of tanith, t'other came along later in our relationship. I'd rather have the photos than the money :) Other than that my wallet has Small rite in rain notebook One those grim survival survival cards (the Woniya one designed by winner of Alone Frozen) ID...
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    What does it have in its Walletsies ?

    Having kids, I carry photos where I used to carry money.
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    New Member - Zed Outdoors

    We call him Captain Salty now.....
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    New Member - Zed Outdoors

    I get about mate.
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    New Member - Zed Outdoors

    Welcome aboard Zed
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    Decent metal water bottle

    Look at the Bushcraft store, some fair priced ones there, including sets with nesting billy can
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    LARGE COMFORTABLE BACKPACK RECOMMENDATIONS

    It's made by Cabela's/ Bass Pro https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/cabelas-multi-day-hunting-pack