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  1. Neil1

    Choosing a Bushcraft Knife

    Always such nice comments, many thanks. Being a bit of a non techie - I can't get my head around using a separate digital recording device - I found it really annoying too
  2. Neil1

    Choosing a Bushcraft Knife

    Very kind words as always Stu, I hope all is good with you & yours - that roast dinner in the woods still makes me smile!
  3. Neil1

    Best beginner bushcraft knife/blade

    I have made a video, you may find useful. Please have a look. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0lH-jiz5oQ
  4. Neil1

    Choosing a Bushcraft Knife

    Its a question I see here quite a bit - so I made a video (aimed at the novice). I hope you enjoy. Atb Neil
  5. Neil1

    Making a Mors Scarf

    Here is a short guide for those just starting out....enjoy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_rDFRotCrM
  6. Neil1

    Dachstien Guide Sweater...

    Thank you very much for taking the time & effort to post all of this information up. I was unaware of these, but now think they may have to go on my list of things to purchase.
  7. Neil1

    Dachstien Guide Sweater...

    They sound good....piccy's please
  8. Neil1

    Dachstien Guide Sweater...

    Thank you for the great comments. The weather does need to be cold to wear one, but they are pukka kit (I like the sound of the full zip version). When I got mine I was actually looking for a Norwegian army jumper (to replace one I lost in a divorce many years ago!), but I think this is actually...
  9. Neil1

    Dachstien Guide Sweater...

    I have just done a review of this item for our YouTube Channel. I purchased one about three years ago (I think) and have been really impressed with it. I really only comes out when its really cold as its quite a beast. Anyway - enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOjO3vT0nrs
  10. Neil1

    Basic Mountain & Moorland Safety....

    Peaks, thanks for your comment, its for the facehole, it allows you to wear the bag upside down, helping to keep the weather out and allowing the user to move around to stay warm - you're right - perhaps I should have explained it better
  11. Neil1

    Basic Mountain & Moorland Safety....

    That was shot on Glyder Fach, and the weather was kind compared to the previous day on Moel Siabod. Yet I did see a gut in a padded North Face Parka, skinny jeans, steel capped work boots and a bottle of mineral water he must have bought from the corner shop...heading for Bristley Ridge!
  12. Neil1

    Basic Mountain & Moorland Safety....

    While in Snowdonia last weekend I spotted one or two who weren't that prepared clothing wise for the weather conditions and from the look of what they were carrying probably hadn't considered the basic safety considerations of a day in the hills.....so with them in mind I made another video. I...
  13. Neil1

    My Bushcraft Rucksack...

    Your mitts pattern was superb John - I modded it a bit and turned out a very nice modular set.
  14. Neil1

    My Bushcraft Rucksack...

    Its two years older than my wife!!!!
  15. Neil1

    My Bushcraft Rucksack...

    Haha John - the Munro is going to be used to make a pattern to make a leather & canvas version! I bought your book many years ago John - it was quite an inspiration. There are no plans to go into production, as I'm not set up for that, but if there are any Rucksack Manufacturers reading...
  16. Neil1

    My Bushcraft Rucksack...

    Its Cordura Nylon in Olive Green, from Pointnorth.
  17. Neil1

    My Bushcraft Rucksack...

    Thanks Steve. I see a few "modded" ones, but not many made from scratch. Hope it inspires one or two more....
  18. Neil1

    My Bushcraft Rucksack...

    This one has been a while in the making, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxRhlXUEMnc Enjoy, Neil
  19. Neil1

    A Festive Message

    Brilliant. Very clever..
  20. Neil1

    A little festive project....

    That is brilliant!! Thank you so much for taking the time to post the picture. Tis amazing, brilliant!:You_Rock_