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  • BushMoot: Come along to the amazing Summer Moot 31st July - 5th August (extended Moot : 27th July - 8th August), a festival of bushcrafting and camping in a beautiful woodland PLEASE CLICK HERE for more information.
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    Bushcraft on YouTube

    lI’ve enjoyed, and despaired watching. There was the era of obnoxious banjo music and a site logo with crossed tomahawks, an animal totem and title. We saw endless displays of ‘ my kit’ and Poured over the same stuff everyone carries, worried a scotch auger not carried in the desert brand us...
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    Morakniv ash wood outdoor knife collection

    I imagine if these fail, collectors will snap up stock and then charge even more. I periodically spot old Moras on EBAY: The ones with a steel but cap, leather sheaths and Interesting stamping. They may be laminated and clean ones @ $125 USD. I collect, and use Japanese kitchen knives. That...
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    Tape

    Im not sure what it’s called in the UK. VETWRAP is a crepe like first aid item for livestock and human first aid apps. It’s self clinging and confirms to different shapes.
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    Only in California

    Actually Irish. Mel Gibson lives in nearby Malibu. For a guy who’s family moved to Australia, returned When Hollywierd called he’s a member of a French based Catholic splinter group and goes off about the brits brutalizing his Celtic ancestors ( when not drunk screaming anti Semitic slurs at...
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    Stars !

    NICE!
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    Only in California

    No photos, it was to gory, and I despise those ‘ mighty hunter with small member poses with record Elk bull removed from gene pool’ photos. Ranger didn’t want to scare people off with publicity. Exotic animals released are a serious problem. I normally don’t carry the Skrama on a day hike. It...
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    Only in California

    My William Lennon Canadian Army boots had a quick breaking in period of alternate daily wear and application of my favorite boot proofing. A set of 6’ leather laces replaced the shorter ( but adequate) factory laces. Our series of brutal storms over, record snowpack and replenished reservoirs to...
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    Percolator thoughts? Good, bad, other? Which one to get?

    If you’re going to drink finely ground Greek-Turkish coffee A Briki is a great bushcraft coffeemaker. You can get a nice one on EvilBAY in copper. The ones with a pomegranate are Armenian. Anni 4x4 on YouTube Uses one.
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    Percolator thoughts? Good, bad, other? Which one to get?

    Many new percolators have resin Instead of glass tops. These will split in time or strip aluminum lids . Vintage are good, but be cautious of worn ones. A coating of apple sauce will determine if oxidation is toxic by turning colour. ‘Cowboy Rawlings’ on YouTube, and the late Mors Kochanski...
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    Paracord Identity

    True mil spec paracord will have a serial number on the five inner strands. Aka 550. A heavy duty version has 7. Ironically, it is no longer used for Parachutes. There is a commercial version in the USA with snare wire, a tinder and should be made from shredded $100 bills. Expensive, but good...
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    Sleeping bag on a budget

    You can leave a higher rated bag partially zipped to vent heat
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    Indoor lamp oil recommendation

    A gunsmith gifted a very old bottle of Whale Oil. Forgive me, Sea Shepherd: It was the cleanest burning and best lubricant I ever experienced.
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    Native Americans Russell Means

    I’ve been to the UK and RI and saw it for myself. Shall I discuss the personal merits of the Archbishop of Canterbury?
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    William Lennon Arrival

    I have to become a paying member to post photos. The recent reduction in various Covid benefits Has put a major dent in my finances. I will try! I must say. I am seriously impressed by their simplicity and attention to the basics of a proper leather boot.
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    Native Americans Russell Means

    ‘ Native Americans’ that’s one more PC infliction after Redman ( very derogatory) Indian ( Columbus thought he was in India) blanket head ( John Wayne in THE SEARCHERS) FIRST PEOPLES ( there are five distinct groups of major arrival by linguistic analysis. Sort out who was first?) Americans...
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    Scott of the Antarctic Blade

    On my southpat trip on a USCG Icebreaker we stopped at the Island Where Shackleton rests. You read How he never lost a man, actually determined the best route to the pole, feats of outdoor skills and Then read about people getting into difficulties on a afternoon hike.
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    How often do you wash your outdoors clothes?

    When large apex predators are observed fleeing their scent marked territories I wash.
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    William Lennon Arrival

    Rain has left- for now. I’m breaking the boots in and stop by the local Brit import shop for proper marmalade. Mind you, WL doesn’t add ANY identifying logo whatsoever. I hear this OY! You’ve got William Lennon boots! From a local expat named Nigel.
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    UK version of Alone.

    Why do I envision a shield wall worth of Saxon reenactors, Button People, Bikers and PETA protesting a local pig farmer colliding with a episode being filmed as several BCUK members, unaware of each other’s presence are stealth camping. A scene, worthy of Homer
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    Native Americans Russell Means

    Being ’ spiritual’ does not imply abandoning criticism of those professing same, but with rather Nasty agendas. I lived through the Period of cults from guru Ma, Bhagwan Rajneesh, the moonies, , heavens gate, Scientologist, people’s temple, church of Satan ad nauseum and nauseous. If someone...