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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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    Time to Think...or Not

    Hope it’s the one you want and the one you get!
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    Time to Think...or Not

    Maybe, but what a response eh!? I was 40 when I first read it, it prompted me to re-address why I was doing something I didn’t enjoy. How you getting on?
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    Time to Think...or Not

    Hope you had a good birthday fella! About 7 years ago I came across the letter pasted below. Hunter S. Thompson was 22 years old when he wrote this letter to his friend Hume Logan in response to a request for life advice. I know Thompson had many lifestyle faults and can be critiqued at length...
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    Patchery

    So jealous of your access to that machine!!!
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    Water music.

    Thanks buddy! Fully relaxed once again.
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    New Ray Mears knife with marked blade

    Hey Coach, Your replies and conduct in face of some tricky and sometimes inflammatory comments have been exemplary. I’m not sure I’d have been able to maintain the same level of discipline! I truly hope the blade is sorted for you and that your investment starts to bring you pleasure instead of...
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    Mid-Wales and the Borders - Bush Camp - 11th to 13th March 2022, Hafren Forest

    Broch + 1 FerlasDave CipherDias +1
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    Mid-Wales and the Borders - Bush Camp - 11th to 13th March 2022, Hafren Forest

    Thanks for the invite Broch. I won’t know until much nearer the date. Cheers.
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    Sold Brisa Borka 90 Bushcraft Folder £90

    A Scandi zero grind on a lockback folder. £140 from UK stores. £100 here. Nothing not to like!
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    Bushcraft: A Therapeutic Application? 'Survey'

    Done - made me realise how much I value my time in the woods, and how much benefit bushcraft rewards in terms of well-being!
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    Day Out Surprise find.

    Cheers Saxonaxe. I appreciate the write-up and photos. Lovely to see what others are up to and spotting. I never get bored of the cheeky and brave Robin!
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    Withdrawn Victorinox Rangergrip 78

    Or a Rangergrip 55
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    Sold Brisa Borka 90 Bushcraft Folder £90

    As new and boxed. Brisa Borka 90 Green Micarta The Borka 90 fills a unique niche as a bushcraft folding knife. The heavy back lock mechanism, durable stainless frame and the large grip provide strength and safety. The green micarta handle gives a solid grip also in wet conditions. Finished off...
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    Withdrawn Victorinox Rangergrip 78

    Hi folks, does anyone have a Victorinox Rangergrip 78 (same as photo) kicking around that they might consider trading for some other edged tools, camping kit, etc? Used or new is fine as long as condition is reasonable. TIA
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    ‘Penguin’ slingshot

    I quite like that. Thanks for sharing. Can’t help feeling that I’d fire the bolt right into my hand on my first shot though! I’d be intrested to see your results, especially what you come up with for the elastic. Keep us posted.
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    Bushcraft Jokes

    “Fetch us some firewood from the Dead-dog tree” “How will I know which is the Dead-dog tree?” “It’s the one without any bark”
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    Last camp of the 2021

    Nice. Thank you.
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    Sold Cold Steel Ultimate Hunter

    This looks good. I’ve messaged you.
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    Trip Report Solo hot tent get away

    That hurricane lamp has also reminded me of when I was young and had one sitting in the porch of our force10. I crouched to get in the tent after having gone for a pee. The top of the hurricane lamp branded my butt cheek with reverse German text for a few weeks!!
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    Trip Report Solo hot tent get away

    Fabulous! Lovely setup with the stove. I used one for cooking on for the first time this summer - I was amazed at how efficient it was.