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I am a puukko fan. Something like a Kellam Wolverine, a Woodjewel small puukko, a Patrol 90 Woodsknife puuko, or something from the Terava stable. They all get picked up and used regularly, as does my Dave Budd "bluetit" knife or a little seax I had from a forum member (both flat grind). The...

Same in the other direction. I have stopped buying from US (or other jurisdictions) unless it's under £135 and VAT paid in country of origin as I don't want the importing headache- not just the VAT and duty but also brokerage fees. GC

Maybe because with the initial panic over, the original proposition of treating COVID like one would seasonal flu was found, on reflection, to be generally appropriate. This is not belittle the impact of COVID- as proper influenza- as opposed to bad cold- is a nasty disease, especially in the...

A set of electric (battery) secateurs, semi professional quality. I had recently tried a set at the willow place I get cuttings from. Convinced me they were worth getting (the willow place doesnt sell them, just let me try the ones they use). My word, they are marvellous. Clean single cut up...

Update on the Grenadier. In short; IT WORKS! Been using it in a variety of conditions. Usually takes 10-15 minutes to get the flue warm to a point of easy lighting, but the other day I had conditions very like those that cause the biggest problems. The Grenadier ran for 25-30 min to get the...

Yes, yes and yes. Bit of time in Guides then to Venture Scouts as soon as I hit the minimum age. Joined a unit that did a lot of camping and pioneering. Worked through to Queens Scout, had my day at Windsor. Did a couple of summers on service crews on major scout campsites, including a couple...

I recognise the description of the 1970s and early 1980s. I grew up in a rural area at that time, local town shop weekly (greengrocer, butcher, baker) and a staples shop once a month in the nearest big town. Lots of stuff in tins. Regular power cuts, Parkray solid fuel room heater and camping...

Have you worked out power consumption and required run time then worked backwards? Starlink draws up to 40W. Adds up quite quickly if on all the time. (That's rated value although mine seems to use more like 30W on the Ecoflow output monitor) However...... Starlink can be powered up and down...

Depends what you mean by "most people"..... Persons who've been out drinking tend to need to pee, and cold increases the urge. Illnesses and long term conditions may cause difficulties that are not very predictable. Also depends how long they have been out, some trips by public transport for...

Not when you consider the closure rate of public toilets over the past 20 years..... GC

I have one of those, use it along with a Newcastle drainage spade. Top notch combo for digging in rocky clay. Another useful tool in extreme conditions is a big corded SGS hammer drill with a spade type attachment used on hammer. Works like a small kango. Tree planting: for my 14 orchard...

Another idea (although not waterproof). Some of the better quality sheepskin boots (e.g. the Emu Australian Made range) in mens sizes can be good. (Although the higher ones I prefer are not currently listed unfortunately). - They are worn barefoot, the sheepswool lining is good around the feet...

Hi Tony, I renewed my subs with paypal the other day (changed from previous credit card payment), it's gone through from Paypal and charged by bank card, but I still don't have my member access restored, can you help please? Thx, GC

Indeed. The commentary tends to suggest that the general removed by Winnie had been a restraining voice regarding the Taiwan issue. And Winnie is clear that he sees Taiwan as part of the motherland. Indeed. Supply chains and intent are the key rather than technology. The USA looks good on the...

I thought the idea was that the VOIP connection box for vulnerable people had a decent UPS in it.... although of course a UPS is only as good as the health of the battery powering it, and decent ones cost £££..... I have Starlink plugged into an Ecoflow Delta. It's a 6kWh system, the dish/wifi...

It's been suggested in some news sources that the leader of China saw off a coup over the weekend, and whilst the mainstream media didn't notice, the gold market did. No idea whether this has any truth, but the publication the (paywalled) article was in is a generally well regarded one. GC

I doubt they will ban them. Too many middle class labourites have them. Perhaps more smokeless zones and pushing of clean burn stoves in some places, I can see London having its own rules. GC

Was thinking the other day after my fun and games with a severe cold plug in my flue..... [https://bushcraftuk.com/community/threads/cold-plugs-in-chimneys-and-clearblue-log-multifuel-burners.169330/] ....... how much homesteading type "preparedness" depends on practice. For example, having a...

Aye well it's clearly exceptional, I see the Dawlish sea wall has been breached again (although perhaps not as badly as last time- clearly the reinfircement work has helped at least to an extent). GC

I have an ecoflow Delta 2 Max system- main unit plus 2 batteries so 6kWh- all LiFePO which was something I prefer as it's a more stable chemistry. It's behaving MUCH better since I did a couple of firmware updates over Christmas..... The main work PC system and Starlink is plugged into it, and...