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  1. Snufkin

    Crusader, Vulcan or an Atlas rucksack

    Try varusteleka they have all of them in size 4 https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/berghaus-atlas-rucksack/23729 https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/berghaus-vulcan-rucksack/23728 https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/berghaus-crusader-90+20-rucksack/24758 I've had great service from...
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    Norfolk

    It's the Lord Mayors procession in Norwich tomorrow so the city will be heaving. There is some nice woodland over Sheringham way at Pretty Corner. If you hit the beach keep an eye out for iron pyrite for your primitive firestarting kit, and flint is everywhere.
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    Alone

    Oh dear, I just watched the first episode of season four. It looks like they are taking the full reality TV route. After how season three ended I understand they needed to change the format, as watching people starve to death was painful. I had hoped they might give the participants a real...
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    Alone

    If they are couples now it's not really alone anymore is it?
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    Mora kansbol and new range of knives

    I have one. It's an updated 2000 (which I love) An improved handle and sheath, square spine and non glare finish. Don't be put off by the thinner tip section, it's plenty strong enough for use as a knife. If you want to baton through 4" logs I'd suggest putting the money toward something more...
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    GIANT bikes?!

    Giant is a Taiwanese company. Their high end bikes are made in Taiwan and the Netherlands but they have, I think, five factories in China. Their QC is as good as most in the industry but you get what you pay for. They make a lot of bikes for other companies too, like Trek for instance.
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    Mora Kansbol

    I'm a big fan of the 2000, so I've ordered one of these. The sheath looks better, still reversible which I like, being a lefty. The handle looks a bit chunkier which might be nice.
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    Cheap Barefoot Boots?

    As a fan of minimalist footware I'm in the same boat. While not barefoot/minimal the rogue rb2 boots https://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/544-Rogue-RB-2-Light-Trail-Boots/ have a tolerable heel rise and a fairly flexible sole. They are not the most water resistant boots (they were...
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    collecting sweet chestnut

    This years crop around my way hasn't been great, they are all a bit shrivelled. If you are going to freeze them I find splitting the pointy end and boiling for a few minutes softens the shell and makes them easier to peel. Try chestnut and bacon soup fry up a diced onion with some chopped smoky...
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    Movie, recommendations

    Like the hangover but for grown ups, great film.
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    Single bevel knife from a scissor

    Nice bit of recycling. Although this is the best use of old scissors that I've seen! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFGxk2aUBFQ ;).
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    Mr Mears on vimeo

    Found this on vimeo today. https://vimeo.com/120156522 Nicely shot.
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    Looking for a new messenger bag

    I always wanted a bag by these folks http://www.bagaboo.hu/
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    Swedish Carving Techniques back in print

    Just a heads up that this book is back in print. I ordered mine just the other day. Can't wait to read it.
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    Canvas/Leather Rucksack recommendations

    I'm very happy with my Alder Stream canvas pack. Again not a cheap option, but super quality.
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    Swedish Spoon Maker

    Nice. Interesting knee lever technique, not seen that before.
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    Gransfors Ceramic Axe Stone

    Buy it, it'll last you years and years. I picked one up in September, so I haven't used it a great deal but I like it so far. I would probably have had the natural stone if it had been available, not for any performance benefits, simply because I like natural materials. It doesn't look...
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    A little Lee Reeves restoration

    That hatchet looks familiar! Did I sell it to you? If I did it originally had an osage handle which I managed to snap. Looks very nice with the maple. Lees work is fantastic.
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    Trail running - waist pack or rucksack

    It's always going to be a compromise, a backpack will be sweatier but will allow you to carry more. A bumbag is going to be less sweaty but you can't carry as much and will be less stable. Camelbak do the Delaney plus which looks quite good it's got a bottle holder and room for a few gels and...
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    Trail running - waist pack or rucksack

    I have a camelbak Octane that I like, the bladder sits low on the hips so it's comfortable to run in. Salomon do some really nice looking ones too.