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homesticksteve - thanks. Again, agree about the CI kit.

Thanks Scoman and Dougster. The point about the cuffs is worth knowing. I have a Westwinds and a Country Innovation jacket, both of which are very comfortable. I tend to use the CI jacket for shooting and the Westwinds for more general use, including dog walking and Scouts as I like the waist...

Thanks Van Wild - my daughter has soft shells and likes them. I have had issues with nylon trousers - I run quite hot and so have returned to polycotton or cotton combats for comfort and avoidance of other problems. I appreciate the wet challenges, however, judicious use of overtrousers in...

Hi Does anyone own (or has owned) a pair of Country Innovation Kestrel ventile trousers? They have a single ventile outer with a Paramo-type liner (I think - the website describes it as "Innovation XL Lining"). I'm looking for warmer, just about waterproof "wear all day and not have to carry...

Please will you add some more details: metal, dimensions, handle materials? Thanks

I've enjoyed doing the Masterclass over the years and know that my personal knowledge has increased enormously even though work commitments have affected my ability to attend webinars regularly. One point I would like to make about Paul Kirtley's wider contributions to bushcraft is that he is...

Wee areas of Skye and part of the Scafells are also affected in UK. Any others known to the group?

A compass with a mirror is a useful backup for shaving and for First Aid - seeing the bits that are otherwise out of sight. Yes, a mirror dedicated to the job is handy too, but for day out the compass can usually cope. I have had to help out too many hillwalkers with dead phones, gps or other...

For a dreamy trip to Canadian nostalgia, watch Bill Mason's "The Song of the Paddle" on YouTube. For a more recent adventure, try Paul Kirtley's videos about his solo descent of the Barents River. When stuck in during the first lockdown, I found both to be a wonderful source of escape. If...

Merry Christmas one and all

very nice!

New style Scout logos very nicely made. Anyone out there hesitating, get a set for your troop.

I use sniper tape on my feet to protect from blisters. It also works well to keep dressings in use when working / playing outdoors.

Thanks for that. I will experiment and see how it goes.

+1 for Nalgene bottles for larger amounts: they are expensive, but they work. For a weekend, however, I have found a selection of food colouring bottles, small but very secure, have worked well. I also use them as pre-measured "shots" of maple syrup for pancakes/fancy coffee, etc. Thanks to...

Also, is the grey vest / waistcoat still available?

Hi Are the long johns still available? Are they ullfrotte wool ones? ATB

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fjallraven-Fjallraven-Mens-Greenland-Boot-Lock-Hiking-Outdoor-3-3-Pants-sz-54/184561468951?hash=item2af8b88617:g:EpsAAOSwAEJfu39e Type of breeks mentioned earlier. NOT mine, just passing on info.

Fjallraven eBay- there are several "hiking knickers" (I think that's the term in the US - certainly heard it used in Canada in the '90s when I lived there). Also look at "Capri" style Craghoppers. I too liked breeks but don't see many around apart from in the shooting world. Tweed was used in...

Hi IMHO this looks like a Mors type of knife. If you're after a really good interpretation, get a Rob Evans Bushtool instead: there'll be no issues with the steel if you do. Sorry, don't mean to hijack the thread, just interested in a knife I'd never heard of before.