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  1. Neil1

    Merino Wool Aldi

    Thanks for the heads up. I got one earlier, really nice bit of kit.
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    Personal First Aid Kits

    I have just finished my latest video on the above subject. I realise there are some amazingly knowledgeable people on here, but thought it may help with a few ideas for those just starting out. Atb Neil https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWq8fsE7RYY&t=592s
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    Bushcraft weekend (stag party) @ Bowji bush camp Cornwall

    Ah,(Leshy) it all makes sense now. Leon said one of the guys knew all about my videos! Thank you for taking the time to put the pictures up for us all to enjoy.
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    Swedish LK35...Is it worth buying & modding?

    I agree Janne (and make that point in the video I think). My additions are more about accessibility than extending the capacity. I can fit most of my summer outfit in it, but it is just a good capacity daysack at the end of the day and not a substitute for a full sized Bergen.
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    Swedish LK35...Is it worth buying & modding?

    Its a question I have been asked a lot....so here is my latest video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kcN4mzd5Hc Enjoy. Neil
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    Any Mid Devon Bushcrafters out There?

    As above...I need to pick your brains! Atb Neil
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    Sewing Kit (an Elder Project)

    I do indeed Steve, just checking everyone else is as enthusiastic..
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    Sewing Kit (an Elder Project)

    Thanks for the nice comments guys. I have been asked to do a "how-to video", what do you think?
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    Sewing Kit (an Elder Project)

    No, I used a Mora. The little Rough Rider was used for the Kolrosing.
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    Sewing Kit (an Elder Project)

    I set myself a little challenge of doing as many things as I could with elder. I made elderflower gin as project #1. Project #2 & #3 are using old bits of dead elder. Here is project #2.
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    DYI Rucksack Upcycle

    I posted a video on YouTube about a rucksack I made a while back. The feedback was excellent, but quite a few people said they would like to do similar but felt they lacked the skills to take on such a project. I made a video for a simple upgrade of a readily available army surplus pack to...
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    Using a folding knfe with a ferro rod..

    Thank you very much my friend for taking the time to try it and let me know it worked for you - that is very kind. I hope it's the start of a long journey! Atb Neil
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    Using a folding knfe with a ferro rod..

    Yes Chris - it works well with kids (I have taught hundreds of youngsters this method). The big advantage is that they don't disturb the tinder with the striker, instead it allows them to accurately shower it with good sparks. It also is very good in bad weather if you are using grass or...
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    Using a folding knfe with a ferro rod..

    Here is a recent video covering the above subject (it works well with fixed blades too). Enjoy. Atb Neil
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    A Weekend in the Woods!

    Here is a video of a recent weekend I spent in the woods.....enjoy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O4ausOg9RY
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    Bushcraft Boots

    Nothing wrong with wellies. But I have hated them since I was a kid - always cold uncomfortable feet, always preferred leather boots & gaiters.
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    Bushcraft Boots

    I have been posting videos on there for a year now and we are doing ok - I don't know how else to boost subscriber numbers. But thank you for the kind comment, have a look at the rest of the videos. Atb Neil
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    Bushcraft Boots

    Survival Aids/Cadet Direct have a showroom in Crowborough.
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    Bushcraft Boots

    My latest video....discusses the above. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW-0MflcD5g Enjoy Neil
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    Choosing a Bushcraft Knife

    That's not all of them - there is another 29 Mora 511's and one or two others around