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    Fjallraven Falt jacket or Swazi Tahr?

    Not sure if I should mention it, but Tony at Tamarack said they were having a new smock made. I'm not sure if it's being made by West-Winds or Country Innovations.
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    Bushcraft sleeping bag

    So what's the typical bushcraft sleeping bag for someone on a budget? I.e sub £100 Size is a bit of an issue it really needs to be compact but no so compact that it's temperature rating isn't good enough for mildly chilly nights. I originally posted this on BB, but looking for some more...
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    Fjallraven Forester alternatives ?

    I think one of the appealing things about Fjallraven is the name, it's a brand that's associated with bushcraft and I think that's what appeals to people. Nothing wrong with that. :D I've got a pair of barents and a pair of woodwille waterproof trousers.
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    Fjallraven Forester alternatives ?

    Try the Fjallraven Barents trousers, they are a more regular type fit.
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    Firesteel placement

    Hi andy I got it from Britishblades forums. The thread is here: http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46888 I'm not connected to the seller, I just bought the item from him. It's quite secure, you press the "piston" like top bit to displace 2 ball bearings and it releases the...
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    Firesteel placement

    I'm still finding my way around the forum so forgive me if this is the wrong section. A while ago I saw an episode of RM bushcraft and noticed he had his fire steel on a strange laynard clip. I managed to get hold of one of these clips and it's a great place to put a firesteel, it's nice and...
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    Hi everyone.

    Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I applied on Lancashire county councils website to be a ranger. I unfortunately won't be able to make the middlewood meet due to work.
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    Hi everyone.

    Not really sure what to say. :) My name's Geraint and I'm 24 My interest in Bushcraft was sparked many years ago when I picked up Ray Mears's book "The Survial Handbook" which was done before he was on TV. It wasn't until last year, that by chance I found out about courses in Bushcraft...