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  • Come along to the amazing Summer Moot (21st July - 2nd August), a festival of bushcrafting and camping in a beautiful woodland PLEASE CLICK HERE for more information.
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    In need of a haircut.

    I almost wish I had as much hair as that... Brilliant!
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    Favourite carry-able cooking pan and favourite mug and why for both

    Almost inevitably, for the mug, it's my Crusader - good capacity and utterly reliable. For the pot, it's the Pathfinder stainless bushpot for exactly the same reasons, really! I would also add - rather cheekily - my Eagle stainless kettle for those times when I'm using dehydrated meals only or...
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    Bushcraft Word Association Game

    Temperate
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    Forest schools are a failure.

    The 'success' of forest schools is heavily dependent on the drive, commitment and expertise of the individuals running it. There was one set up at the school where I worked which seemed to be much more an exercise in trotting out mantras, wearing wellies and boiler suits and drinking hot...
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    YOYTi. (Why titanium?)

    I'm not sure about titanium. I used to use a double-wall Ti mug but now only ever use my stainless Crusader. I have tried Ti cooksets but found the heat distribution across the pan bottoms patchy, compared with aluminium or stainless. The only advantages seem to lie in titanium's hardness, and...
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    Are GPS units really necessary these days?

    I do agree with what Paul_B says. Reliance on technology dulls ones finer navigational skills. There is also the joy of the map itself: I really enjoy reading it, either out on the hill or planning the day's route. The dimensions of the screen on an iPhone, Android or GPS limit what you can...
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    Folding Bushcraft Knife??

    The Casstrom Lars Falt slip joint folder is a very useful tool and up to any bushcraft challenges you throw at it.
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    Andy Woods First Bushcraft Survival Sharp

    Is Andy Wood still functioning as a knife maker? Neither of the two posted website addresses appear to be 'live', so, based on that, I can only assume that he has stopped his superb work. Please correct t me if my assumption is wrong!
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    Pictures

     Digital  Single  Lens  Reflex - it's the digital version of the old, wonderful 35mm cameras that used to dominate the market.