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    Spiritual connection to nature

    I think this is a great place to be mentally-totally in the moment-not thinking of the past and not worrying about the future.
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    Farmer sprays cyclist wild camper.

    But if he was smealth camping: he succeeded
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    Farmer sprays cyclist wild camper.

    very sad. we are all human beings. this article in the Sun newspaper just wants to perpetuate the idea of conflict between people. Who knows whether the farmer or the camper are in the right. there are always 3 sides to any argument-mine, yours and the truth. Lets have more media reports about...
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    Sleeping Mat Repair

    I used something like seam grip-you apply it and let it cure overnight. then i think I either used tenacious tape ready made patches or cut some tenacious to size and stuck it over the top. repeaired a 3 inch cut on an exped synmat. Also , I am not sure as it was a while a go but i think I made...
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    Banned dogs - thoughts

    It all sounds a bit 'ruff' to me.
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    Woolly Pully vs Fleece vs Ranger Shirt as Mid-Layer?

    wooly jumper would be my choice but the fit must be comfortable to go with what else you are wearing and only you can decide what is a comfy fit. I prefer inset sleeves ( more fitted-easier under coats or other garments. Alternatively raglan sleeves are more roomy but I find they bunch up and...
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    Green energy :D

    I agree, using less is never discussed in the media. The more we find the more we use and that is not the answer in my most humble opinion.
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    Are GPS units really necessary these days?

    Good question.Peaks in Lakeland,Snowdonia and Yorkshire dales is as remote as I have been. I can use maps but find the OS app quicker. However in bad weather or winter my hand got totally freezing having to check the app regularly...so back to the map in it's waterproof case. Would my hand still...
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    Car sleeping?

    Has anyone heard about this? https://www.theguardian.com/money/2023/sep/30/the-quotes-were-5000-or-more-electric-vehicle-owners-face-soaring-insurance-costs 'The quotes were £5,000 or more’: electric vehicle owners face soaring insurance costs
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    What are you currently reading?

    Well,they do have members around the world(... I'll get my coat.....)
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    Sonic Repellent

    Hi Tee Dee. Just thinking that if they did affect bats, maybe they would not be legal to buy? Or you would need a licence maybe. I don't speak with any knowledge-just a guess
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    Recommendation for good Tent for Garden Bushcraft?

    Hi.Something I just learned a few months ago is that tents, even ridiculously expensive top of the range canvas tents have a certain amount of life measured in weeks. eg to quote from one of the de waard tent forums ' A De Waard has an expecting life span of around 45-50 camping weeks (15+...
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    Still lots of Covid about?

    Thanks for starting this thread Tony. There have been some really useful contributions that have made me think about health generally. I have found othe BCUK threads that mention health really useful. I think hearing other people's experience about health is REALLY important. I have only heard...
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    Goarmy Glasgow

    People have seen the above post and there is a traffic jam leading to GoArmy.
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    Day Out To a nearby fireplace.

    3 or 4 would be my limit...maybe.. Just looked at them again and they look quite big. Lovely sausages Herman!
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    Still lots of Covid about?

    I avoided it until Dec 2022 when I worked in a rehab unit( a bit like a care home) and there was an outbreak. Until then we had been really careful,especially with caring for a couple of vulnerable relatives. After I caught it-try as we might- my wife and son caught it from me at home. Despite...
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    What did you buy today?

    Optimus Polaris Optifuel Stove
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    what size liquid fuel bottle for optimus polaris optifuel

    the accompanying optimus fuel bottles come in 3 sizes. Either 0.4L or 0.6 or 1 Litre. What size do you use or recommend? I will be car camping mostly and possibly backpacking. Apparently you must not fill them up completely but leave some airspace. This means that when you flip the bottle over...