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  1. ocean1975

    New ray mears bushcraft book

    My copy arrived today, it is a big book.I've only just browsed through it,seems to be full of good information and I can see myself going to it for reference in the future.
  2. ocean1975

    Carving pine wood

    Hi all,in the cemetery where my dad is they have cut down a lot of pine trees,I was wondering if it is any good for caving spoons or maybe a kuska.I have carved a few spoons before but have used sycamore and Hazel with happy results. Cheers Andy.
  3. ocean1975

    Hello everyone from Kent

    Welcome to the forum,I'm sure your get plenty of information from this site.
  4. ocean1975

    Svante Djarv Spoon Carving Set

    Hi Mick, svante djarv spoon kit arrived today.very happy with it and you also packed it very well.Hopefully you will see some spoon carvings on the forum in the future.Great dealing with you. :You_Rock_ s
  5. ocean1975

    Weekender in the North Downs

    Good write up as usual mate,when I got home I realised how much the mozzies and other bugs,flys love to munch on me.The repellent and the fire must of took the worst off tho.Looking forward to our canoe camp trip next month.
  6. ocean1975

    Mad Intex Explorer k2 bargain

    That's a bargain,think I paid £100 for mine last year.Great fun kayaks I think I will have to get out in mine soon for a little paddle on the medway.
  7. ocean1975

    Ray Mears Wilkinson Sword bushcraft knife Withdrawn

    Last year I brought one of these from a bootfair for £20,there is an old thread knocking about somewhere about it. Found it http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=131846
  8. ocean1975

    show us your tracking sticks

    Hi all, I thought I would resurrect this thread,as I'm thinking about tracking again.Has anybody made a tracking stick recently. Cheers Andy.
  9. ocean1975

    Ray Mears Wilkinson Sword bushcraft knife Withdrawn

    Hi, What would you say is the value of the wilkinson sword ray mears knife,as I know they don't make them anymore. Cheers Andy.
  10. ocean1975

    Greetings from Kent

    Welcome from rochester,I'm sure your like it here.
  11. ocean1975

    The Bushcraft Magazine Mayday meet

    It was a great weekend as always,lots of thing to do or as chilled as you want to be.The temps dropped down quite cold Friday and sat night,must of been at least minus 1 maybe colder as there was a hard frost ,my lavu was frozen solid in the morning.Everyone with us including all the kids had a...
  12. ocean1975

    Wasn't Expecting That!!

    That's great,the dog reminds me of the littlelist hobo,a TV program from the 80's I think.Maybe tomorrow I want to settle down,but till tommorw I'll just keep moving on.I would have been tempted to take him home.Glad he got back to his rightful owner.
  13. ocean1975

    New kit confusion

    Some fjallraven trousers come in a raw length,which means you have to cut and sow up the leg to suit you.I own a pair of Barrents that I love,fortunately I was able to pop around my mums to get the turn ups sorted.Not sure if this is with all fjallraven trousers or just them ones.
  14. ocean1975

    Lightweight(ish) winter loadout

    I think you done really well with that load out,I can't see you carry a large load now! And since we have found a water source your pack can be even lighter.I enjoyed carrying a lighter load myself,but my sleep matt needs updating as that is where I felt the cold so I have invested in a exped...
  15. ocean1975

    Overnighter in Kent

    Nice one barney,I really enjoy your write ups.proberly more because I was there ground dwelling with you.Heres to the next one and many more.
  16. ocean1975

    DD Hammocks group buy 2016

    1. Mrcwcb --------------------- M/C 3×3 Tarp 2. Midnitehound -------------- 2x M/C XL Tarp, 2x CB XL Tarp, 3. Kai watts ------------------- multi cam 3x3 tarp please 4. GGTBod -------------------- XL Tarp Olive green (may add more still browsing DD in soare minutes here and there but thought i'd...
  17. ocean1975

    Advice needed on puukko

    A secondary bevel is stronger than a scandi grind,less likely to chip and if it's hair poping sharp and you can keep it way,no worries.
  18. ocean1975

    offered- folding firebox gen2, snugpak travelpak 2, Sealskin socks knee high.

    I will swap you a brand new,never been out the house alpkit bivi bag for the fjallraven backpack if you like.
  19. ocean1975

    Recommendations for an all in one mini cook kit for solo camping

    Alpkit do some good lightweight gas stoves and titanium mugs also you can't go wrong with a zebra billy pot.
  20. ocean1975

    Camp Smokey, Egerton - Kent

    Was that at a British blades meet at the farm? I'm sure I was camping in my hammock just to the left that weekend.