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  1. Man of Tanith

    Hello folks

    Wotcha Paul Nice to see you
  2. Man of Tanith

    Improvised hanger

    I thought it was quite an elegant yet simple fix
  3. Man of Tanith

    Making cordage :)

    I deliberately avoided that term because although I'm near 42 I have the sense of humour of a 10yr old ....
  4. Man of Tanith

    Making cordage :)

    You ain't the first to say that, sadly I fear you won't be last either:)
  5. Man of Tanith

    Improvised hanger

    Years and years back @Mesquite mentioned to me that a burdock stem when dry could make a handy hanger. Today after the umpteenth time of chipping some mud in my empty cup and saying don't stand on the cup to my 1:1 I decided twas time to remedy this issue and the Burdock technique came to mind...
  6. Man of Tanith

    Making cordage :)

    I've been messing around with goosegrass/cleavers for cordage, makes a good if corse rope. Really easy to harvest significant amounts which is always nice, doesn't need rehydrating and can be added in nice too
  7. Man of Tanith

    Favourite "Bushcraft" activities for relaxing

    All good ones there mate
  8. Man of Tanith

    Favourite "Bushcraft" activities for relaxing

    I'll have to revisit it, possibly when I'm already very relaxed as I carry the memories of all the failed attempts
  9. Man of Tanith

    Favourite "Bushcraft" activities for relaxing

    Yup that's always a winner
  10. Man of Tanith

    Favourite "Bushcraft" activities for relaxing

    Net making falls under (k)not relaxing for me, it all turns into a snaggledeheap
  11. Man of Tanith

    Favourite "Bushcraft" activities for relaxing

    Fair one, although some might say fire by friction is not relaxing at first.....
  12. Man of Tanith

    Favourite "Bushcraft" activities for relaxing

    Evening all Curious as to the particular "bushcraft activity" every one finds the most relaxing? For example I absolutely love twisting up cordage, it's a great example of busy hands but idle mind and I often find myself zoning out sat by the fire as I make it, occupied but not having my mind...
  13. Man of Tanith

    Skin on Frames Canoe trip on the Thames

    If you look on both Sarah and Theresa's Instagram there is numerous posts about this jaunt. Most impressive effort
  14. Man of Tanith

    Trip Report An ode to the kettle....

    Looks grand thanks for taking us along
  15. Man of Tanith

    *The* Gift-It-On Thread

    Arrived today lovely stuff thank you
  16. Man of Tanith

    *The* Gift-It-On Thread

    Yup Blimey that was fast. I'm abroad until ridiculous late tonight and got to pick the hounds up from kennel tomorrow so it'll be wednesday/Thursday before I can post it
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    *The* Gift-It-On Thread

    Glad that's sorted! I'll offer a svord peasent folder to the over 18's amongst us. Under 18's I'll offer a Collins gems mushroom ID pocket book
  18. Man of Tanith

    Book or Kindle?

    Kindle for the lightweight reading (TEOTWAWKI stories, or brain off reading) or if on holiday/away from home for a while Paperback for non fiction I have been known to buy the Kindle edition of a book if it's hard copy release is a way away in this country. The frustration of kindle is if I...
  19. Man of Tanith

    *The* Gift-It-On Thread

    I'm gonna assume I've got the food flasks? I'll have a think and rummage in the shed of woe then post. I'll be back in UK Monday late so it'll be Tuesday I reckon
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    Frame or integral? rucksack (pack) design

    I like both. External frame tends to offer more air flow when it's warm weather, plus a lot is retro looking which appeals to me Internal frame when I'm covering distance definitely