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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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    Birch bud schnapps

    It's a gorgeous colour also. Like brandy almost.
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    Birch bud schnapps

    Also known as silmuviina I believe. I have decanted my first batch from a couple of weeks ago. I can genuinely say, it really is rather nice! I'm lucky enough to have a mature birch tree in our garden, so I will probably make this every year or so. Here's link for the recipe...
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    mora clipper Kydex sheath

    do you have a picture?
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    Rough Close vandalised

    That's awful news. I hope they can get some CCTV installed to stop it happening again. I've been a few times, and remember the toilet block being nice and clean and well maintained.
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    What did you buy today?

    I bought my eldest daughter on of those Kanken bags for her birthday. I couldn't talk her into getting a Finnish army respirator bag instead! :D Maybe i'll get it once she's bored of it? Fashion victim Bushcraft bag... I cannot believe how much they are on the woodlore shop!! :hungover:
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    BOMB PROOF EQUIPMENT

    And a few new handles??
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    Current issue mess kits (lack of info?)

    Yeah. I'd be wanting a Jetboil if I had been issued a £2.25 piece of aluminium to cook over !! Mind you, the crusader mugs pretty bomb proof. ;)
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    Current issue mess kits (lack of info?)

    Anyone got even the slightest clue, what the Norwegian forces use?
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    North Wood Bluebell Meet April 26~28 2019

    I'd be interested, but I'm probably not going to show up till 5ish on Saturday?
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    Current issue mess kits (lack of info?)

    How did I forget the good old NATO mug! :banghead: I haven't found any reference at all for the Norwegian forces???? Or Danish? Or French and German ? The list goes on... I wonder if they are all mostly still issued the old aluminium mess kit that we all know and love? And maybe it's only the...
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    Current issue mess kits (lack of info?)

    Greetings everyone, I'm currently putting together a new mess kit/cooking stove set up. Whilst researching the components I will need to replicate the current issue Swedish soldier stove 09 (awesome project by the way)... I couldn't help but notice the almost total lack of information on...
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    mora clipper Kydex sheath

    anyone got one they are looking to move on? can do swaps.
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    Sometimes i really wonder....

    Interviewer, "how do you perform under pressure"?... Candidate, "not very well, but I do a great Bohemian Rhapsody! "
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    North Wood Bluebell Meet April 26~28 2019

    New1. woodspirits 25~28 2. Jimbo75 27-28 (late arrival Saturday) 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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    Which Musical Instrument?

    I hate to admit it. But a guitar would suit you. They are popular for all the requirements you mentioned.
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    WANTED Birch bark sheets

    I can get you large pieces of paper birch if you want any?
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    Swedish day pack

    Now that's an awesome pack!
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    Awesome youtube channels

    I'm wary of female bushcraft channels. Especially when they are trying to sell/endorse products. A good legit one I love is gullrica. Lovely, honest and enjoying the outdoors... no skin tight thermals and boobs nonsense!
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    Hi Martti , That would be fantastic to get some Lukkha sewing plans! I am struggling with the...

    Hi Martti , That would be fantastic to get some Lukkha sewing plans! I am struggling with the existing offerings.. and of course the more authentic the better. Although I would like more length than traditional. Many thanks Jimbo75