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I have often wondered about the griddle, I have one, & as you say, they are not light compared to my kettle. Talking with you about these things reminded me of the lead dinner plates they used in the 18th century, a different time Toddy. Regards, Keith.

I would appreciate some feedback please. If of no interest to anyone, no point in my posting more of these. Regards, Keith.

Keith.

Looks good, but not my period or place of interest. My clasp knives were made in France :) Keith.

As you will see Toddy, some of the kettles were tin lined, as is mine. But these were different times, & any metal kettle or pot was better than no kettle or pot at all. Some cooking pots were ceramic, but they were heavier & not as robust. 17th century Dutch ceramic cooking pot...

From what I have read & seen sunndog, cooking pots tend to be made of iron & sometimes have legs. Trade kettles came in a variety of sizes, but most, if not all, were made from brass or copper & had no legs. Remember we are talking 17th & 18th centuries, & we are referring to cooking kettles &...

The majority of 17th & 18th century kettles for the home & for trade were made from brass or copper. 1) My tin lined brass kettle holds 1 Litre 100 or 2 pints up to the bottom of the lugs. 2) This wooden spoon is desert size & weighs 29 grams. 3) Spoon materials were generally wood, pewter or...

This was George Washington's camp stool. Fine if you are using a vehicle, but no good when travelling on foot. This image shows a couple of similar camp stools in my half-faced shelter that I built in the forest. Again, not practicle for carrying on foot. Keith.

Yes mate, these are my videos I have made. There are other plant & fungi tinders available, but punkwood is one of the best, easiest to prepare & most common. The best one here is a polypore, one of which is Lietiporus Portentosus , which is a bracket fungus. You will find more tinders mentioned...

Keith.

I still have family in South Wales, I used to visit there often. My home was in West Sussex, where are you situated? Regards, Keith.

My brass kettle weighs 476 grams Toddy. Regards, Keith.

When in the forest, this is my favourite type of chair :) Regards, Keith.

Keith.

I hope all this information in one hit is not too overwhelming PRC, & I hope it helps. https://woodsrunnersdiary.blogspot.com/2009/09/flint-steel-fire-lighting-for.html If you have any questions, just ask. Regards, Keith.

It appears to be some type of mechanical hammer bigbear, but I can't think what for. Perhaps for coppersmithing? Regards, Keith.

Fair enough mate, though I think I would just sleep with my head up-hill :) I am not a lover of hammocks. Regards, Keith.

My two penneth worth Greg. The environment in the UK is one of the mildest you can get in regards to dangerous animals & finding a good site to set up camp. I suggest you stay with a lean-to canvas/oilcloth or a tent. You just can't beat lying in your bed with a warm fire in front of you, & not...

Well done Greg, good move. Now you need to get a garden going as soon as you can. Keith.