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I enjoyed what I saw of it.

Although I used a lock knife for years whilst fishing. However, due to current legislation and other people's bad experiences I now use a TBS boar non locking folding knife. I remember Paul Kirtley mentioning an injury he sustained using a lock knife on his podcast.

Have any of you seen Surviving the Stone Age on Channel 4 Saturday nights. If so what do you think about the programme?

Ordered a trangia 27 kettle pouch from David Friars and a Laplander canvas pouch from eBay.

Hope to see you at the next one whenever we are allowed to meet.

Ordered a 12cm Billy can pouch from David Friars today. Already have a trangia folding handle frying pan cover from David which is a great piece of kit. Free postage on the pouch.

Another good meet where we were able to establish a base. May be the last one for a while, but we have a place ready for our return.

In terms of roc straps I use the loop type rather than the hook type as they are more secure. My pillion handles of my Spyder lend themselves to loops.

In terms of experience I have paddled the Spey, Tay, Lochy and Findhorn during my post graduate Diploma in Outdoor Education. Additionally, paddled Dordogne whilst teaching Outdoor Education in France. Due to age and some physical issues I will not be paddling white water just content with...

I go bushcrafting using my can am spyder. I have lots of luggage space with a large front trunk, givi side panniers. I use an oxford roll bag strapped to the pillion seat with its strap fastened under the seat and rok straps over the bag. Although I do have heated grips the handlebar muffs are...

I am paddling an Apache trek 15 canoe. Have a trip planned for summer 2021 for Loch Lomond. Will be testing kit with my canoeing partner on Bala Lake beforehand, possibly in the Spring. Hodge

Coincidently, Journeyman Bushcraft now have sheep wool beanies half fleece lined a £19-99. Worth a look I think.

I have and use the Ben Orford and Ray Mears hats, I like both.The RM hat is the warmest of the two.

There is a guy called Ginger Scarf on Instagram who makes down underquilts. Some of his work can be seen on Simon a Bloke in the Woods videos on YouTube.

It is good to have something to look forward to:)

I have a 1996 Continental Mirage caravan which is kept at a site near Much Wenlock in Shropshire. Used it as respite when I was going through a difficult domestic situation. Was going to count how many times I was going to use it this year and then decide whether to sell it. However, due to...

Which bags did you choose and where did you source them from?

I am searching for a fold away tent stove. The one I have seen is too pricey as it is made of titanium. Do any of you know of a stainless steel alternative? It needs to be fold away so that I can transport it on my trike. Any suggestions gratefully received.

The hood helps somewhat to prevent drips of rain trickling down your neck when it is raining heavily.

Hope everyone got home safely after a successful first meet at Lordswood. The venue has masses of potential following the establishment of a base camp.