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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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    Hi From the UK

    Hello and welcome to the forum :)
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    Intro

    Hello and welcome to the forum :)
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    From Dusk to Darkness

    I'm pleased to say that the folks who will be staying at the Steamtent Corner will be lighting most of their lamps and lanterns every night for the duration of the Moot. However, on Sunday 2nd August we'll be lighting all of them and we'd like to invite those staying for the Moot to come and...
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    Sparky's travels.

    That was a great trip out, thanks for sharing it with us :)
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    BcUK Photograph of 2026 June Heat Winner

    The vote are in and counted for the June heat of 2026 and I'm pleased to say Chas Brookes is this months winner Well done Charlie, your photo will go forward to the Grand final and in the meantime your picture will also be used as the banner for the forums Facebook page until we have the June...
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    My Covid-19 and later projects

    Yeee Haw!!!
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    Folding candle lantern

    You can go for either a Swiss army folding lantern but they're not cheap. Alternatively there's the brass replica of the American Stonebridge folding lantern which is cheaper than the swiss army one but still expensive
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    New to wild camping

    Hello and welcome to the forum :)
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    Hello from the Netherlands

    Hello and welcome to the forum :)
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    'Moot 2026 Magic lantern show

    Kathryn has said she can do a magic lantern night but it's dependant on some care issues so she won't know until closer to the time. No doubt Tony has a few other ideas in mind.
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    *The* Gift-It-On Thread

    Drop me a PM with your details TD and I'll get it sorted out.
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    *The* Gift-It-On Thread

    Go on Paddy, I'll take up your 3-D print offer. In return I'll offer up 2 speed hooks for your survival fishing kit. Note, mine are loose and come in a plain zip lock bag
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    What did you buy today?

    Thanks Grebby, I'll bear that in mind once I work out the herbs I want to pack
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    Horse flies: what are they for?

    Google says: Horse flies are a vital food source for insectivorous wildlife like birds, frogs, and fish. Additionally, male horse flies act as pollinators by feeding on nectar, while the larvae help control other aquatic invertebrates in wetland environments. While painful to humans and...
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    What did you buy today?

    Just ordered this to go in my camp kitchen along with a large pack of Taco seasoning
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    BcUK Photograph of 2026 June Heat Vote

    Just a bump to remind folks to get your vote in :)
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    Sit awhile.

    Some very beautiful chill out spots, thanks for sharing them with us
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    What did you buy today?

    Can you share a link to it please?
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    What did you buy today?

    Red was used in a variety of ways, traffic control, on the railways, boats as you mentioned and to assist in keeping your night vision. Red wasn't the only colour available, I've seen green, amber, blue, violet, teal
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    BcUK Photograph of 2026 July Heat

    June is over and it's now July, so here's the thread for you to enter your picture in this months heat for the 2026 Photograph competition. :) The theme for July is On the River Please note your photograph must be taken within the last 5 years. For all the competition rules and themes for...