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I'm very fortunate to still be physically fit, although it now takes more work to keep it so. These days I have little interest in my modern kit, if I sleep out I'm usually wrapped in wool blankets and a plash palatka, and it'll just be an overnight as I have to get back to feed the cat. All...

The ones I tried were pretty bitter. I may have to give them another go.

Looks like it. Honestly, not my favourite forageable. At this time of year I stick to cleavers, nettles and chickweed. But give them a try, you might like them.

I'm now off work, so I've time to tackle a few projects that have been on the back burner for a while. I made my first knife in years, the handle is oiled so I'll let that dry for a week or two then play with it a little before I make a sheath (I hate doing leather work, so unless it becomes a...

Suspension trainers are excellent for a full body workout. Look at TRX but there are cheaper alternatives out there. At the moment you can still run, cycle or walk.

You need to let the weight sit on your hips and lean into the shoulderstraps. You don't want to try and cinch the straps tight to pull the pack into your body like a modern design or you'll be pulling the weight up off your hips into your shoulders. It's really nice in summer as it creates...

If we're separating what I wish I could buy from what I want to buy, well, I wish I could buy my own forested mountain, with maybe a small lake. But what I want to buy is a canvas bell tent. Without the forested mountain, I don't have anywhere to pitch it though :( .

I can get a lot of what's already been mentioned and can add alexanders to the list. Pretty much every verge is full of them.

I know what you mean but I got my super grade telemark only a year or so ago, so they do turn up now and then. I'm sure you'll be pleased with the Savotta.

I don't think you will. Surplus and outdoors have the canvas telemarks in stock but only grade 2. That's where I scored mind from although I snagged a super grade one linky https://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/camping-equipment/rucksacks-bags/norwegian-vintage-rucksack-vintage-1082205.html

The Norwegian telemark pack might be a good option then, a little smaller than the Savottas but really comfy. It's getting tricky to find grade 1 packs these days but if you hunt around they can still be had.

I like the 323 but it's deceptively large, probably 50 litres, and I wish the shoulder straps were a little wider. But provided you don't overload it it's comfortable enough. I usually use it for winter overnighters when I'm carrying bulky but not heavy gear. Build quality is top notch. The...

I have the frost river geologist pack which is my main daypack. I also have a. Norwegian telemark pack and a Savotta 323 both excellent packs too.

You have to think in terms of industrial production. A mora companion, once you have done the initial tooling, is very cheap to produce. The whole process is done with very little manpower, with very little wastage with reliable and consistent results in the minimum of stages. Blade blank...

Take a dump in the woods. See how it and the toilet paper deteriorates. Create your own senario. Your target camps in the woods, creates a simple shelter, builds a fire to cook some food and throws the leftovers away. Then see how all the sign fades.

Looks good, no release date yet. https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/terava-skrama-200-carbon-steel/63759

Couple of options https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/sarma-jump-boots/57144 https://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/us-ww2-paratrooper-jump-boots-brown-by-combat-serviceable.html I have the short version of the sarma boot which I generally wear for best. No experience with the paratrooper boot.

The pack turned up today and it seems to be unissued. A few rust spots on some of the buckles but all the leather is in great condition. With the bag removed the frame and harness are pretty light. Now to work out the best way to attach the Italian mountain pack to it.

So it looks like the terava line is being reorganised by blade length and the one handed skrama is 200mm, so 40mm shorter than the standard version. https://www.varusteleka.com/en/group/coming-soon/2262

A Michael May oak scaled Barlow or a SAK hiker.