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  1. leanrascal

    Asymmetrical pear spoon

    Beautiful. What do you treat the wood with after carving?
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    What do you guys eat for brekky and packed lunch?

    I'm sorry, I assumed we were talking about grub while out camping. That's what I eat when in the wild and carrying everything I need in my Karrimor Predator
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    What do you guys eat for brekky and packed lunch?

    Breakfast: I prepare a Ziplock pouch (double-zip food grade) with 125g granola (basically a quarter of a 500g box) with 30/35g of Nido milk powder. I add the appropriate amount of cold water the night before so it can soak overnight and by the morning I have a cold porridge-like mush full of...
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    Why the different date formats?

    Of course, as anyone who takes photos will know, well, at least those who rename the files as part of their post-processing workflow ;)
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    Bushcraft Course S-E England

    So far I've only got experience with Frontier Bushcraft and Woodlore and can recommend them both
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    Bonjour

    Salut Yves, I'm also French, in my mid-50s living in Croydon (South London), and feel exactly the same way as yourself. I love hiking and sleeping outdoors and carrying everything I need on my back. Been into Bushcraft for just about 3 years. Get in touch! A bientot.
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    Grayl Water Filter Bottle

    Plenty of Grayl Geopress available on the net for about £80. One of the best pieces of equipment I've ever bought.
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    Lightweight Overnight Camp

    This was a delightful little story. Loved it. thanks for sharing. Don't hesitate to do more. You're good at it.
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    Does base layer material matter if it's under wool?

    Many thanks for your considerate and honest response. Much appreciated.
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    Does base layer material matter if it's under wool?

    If this was "published by independent research" then can you provide your source / references (as in the references you find at the end of scientific research papers showing where statements / data comes from). Right now it looks like a chart anyone could have cooked up themselves. Thanks.
  11. leanrascal

    Best water purifier?

    Aaaaand another vote for the Grayl Geopress. Get it and never look back.
  12. leanrascal

    recipes for simulating various films

    You'll find what you need by googling analog film simulations using [insert name of software you use here]
  13. leanrascal

    Ferrorod

    Link just goes back to main page. Can you specify what was the product you were recommending?
  14. leanrascal

    Repair advice

    Interesting answer. Not what I was thinking but it's definitely made me think. And the approach you propose is definitely aligned with the bushcraft ethos of being able to do things yourself with a minimum of fuss and maximum self-reliance. I may give it a go.
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    Repair advice

    Many thanks for this. That is exactly the kind of answer I was hoping to get. And more! I am very very grateful.
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    Repair advice

    Thanks Stew, but the cord is actually sewn into the fabric at both ends. But forget about the specific repair I need right now. My question could be rephrased to: Who should I trust with all my gear repairs over the coming years?
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    Repair advice

    The drawcord of my Snugpak Special Forces Bivvi Bag has frayed. Who do you guys trust for your gear repairs? Thanks J-P