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Go for it Scott, you won't regret it. It's worth it just for a visit to that glorious dunny! I'll definitely be returning.

Hi de hi campers, hope all is well. I recently posted a blog about my first camp after lockdown and it also happened to be a trip down to Joe O'Leary's Wilderness Survival School to attend his carving masterclass. I had a great time and in this blog I tried to capture some of the lessons learnt...

Have you seen Luke's review on youtube? His channel is called 'The Outdoor Gear Review' and his reviews are definitely worth a look. He has covered the Swagman roll and spoke favourably of it and I don't believe he has any reason to be biased in his reviews. A friend of mine who I do a lot of...

Who doesn't love a flat lay and a nose around other peoples kit! That's a really nice load-out too and an impressive amount of kit going into your 35ltr pack. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on the Swagman - I've been very tempted to get one. I too am excitedly prepping kit for a trip...

Hi, I'd be interested in trading the Rough Rider for an Opinel No. 8 (stainless version).

Some good books have been mentioned already, but I enjoyed Joe O'Leary's Wilderness Survival Guide. Covers similar ground to the Mearsy books but I enjoyed the slight less formal style of writing

Thanks very much for the shoutout Kepis. I don't upload much on my channel but I'm trying to up my game and will be posting more when lockdown is lifted. My fav's: Swedwoods Erik Normark Greencraft JP Lamoureux Descattys Haze Outdoors Don Von Gun

Have you looked at the Helikon Tex Pilgrim and/or Woodsman smock? I have the Pilgrim smock (£90) and it's been very good indeed.

I believe the netflix film is another of his interactive kids programmes. BG seems to be quite a polarising character on here, but I must confess that I've a lot of respect for him and in particular what he does to encourage the younger audience to enjoy the outdoors and tap into their...

I can thoroughly recommend TJM Metalworks fire anchors, they're quality bits of kit. You can also feel positive about supporting a UK cottage industry when you make that purchase so it's not all bad!

Hi de hi campers, I love a bit of camp cookware so here's my contribution Bushbox LF by Bushcraft Essentials with the Pocket Fire Anchor that's made by TJM Metalworks and TBS Cup. This is one of my favourite compact cooksets for the mo. The Honey stove with Hive expansion kit, this is a great...

I'm a 46 chest and got the XL and it's been ideal for me as it left plenty of room underneath for a base/mid layers

I've had mine for the best part of a year now and it's been spot on for my needs. I spent an unhealthy amount of time dithering over the Helikon Pilgrim or Woodsman smocks. I went for the Pilgrim because I preferred the arrangement of pockets and how it seemed a bit longer at the back. I went...

I recently bought the Boundless Voyage Titanium mess kit (link below), also worth searching for it under 'Ibasingo titanium' as its the same kit and often cheaper. I paid £31 for it as there was an offer on at the time. It's my first foray into titanium cookware and have to say that it's been...

Fair comment, the filters can be a little pricey, but it's worth putting into perspective how much you might use the filter. When I got mine, Amazon were doing a deal in which you could get a spare filter with your purchase. Personally, in normal circumstances (when we're not locked down!!), I...

I bought the ultralight version a while back (it's the same as the geopress but a smaller volume/package). Broadly speaking, I've been very impressed by it. It filters quickly, its robust and is easy to maintain. One of the stand out features for me is that it can also remove chemicals (you...

I can thoroughly recommend the Exped Flexmat Plus mat. As foam mats go this one is very good indeed. Comfy too with 38mm thickness

No problem, glad I could help. I have similar plans in mind for my Ionosphere and am hopeful that it will serve me well. Funny you should mention the Dutch hooped bivi. That's my go to shelter option (with a tarp) and has been an excellent bivi bag. I bought the Ionosphere to mix things up a...

Hi, I'm not going to be that helpful because I don't have the Journey Solo, but.... I recently bought the Snugpak Ionosphere and am looking forward to using it when we come out of lockdown. The Ionosphere is identical in design but clearly differs in the materials used as it's 500g lighter and...

Yes it does, I use one with my crusader cup. It's by no means a perfect fit but it does the job.