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Hello to all, I was sitting down the local seafront and saw the lifeboat and sea rescue helicopter out, unfortunately left camera at home and only had phone, Does anyone do the aircraft tracking? What Is the best app or website to use? Thanks for any help and advice. Dave.

I've noticed a lot of chatter online, in the news papers and on the news lately regarding planning for emergencies and the wife noticed the new government emergency website, I have a fair amount of stuff already in place due to camping and hiking and I have no doubt most on here are prepared...

So I was trolling around on YouTube looking for an idea on a simple stow away system for making a coffee or a quick bite to eat and be small enough to not take up to much room in the boot of my car. I've had to down size from a large truck to a medium saloon (Jaguar X type), I found loads of...

Hi all, I am looking at making a new sling for my camera but don't know how much I need. I am looking at the cobra style, Do I just measure my current sling and then double the measurement?. I don't mind buying too much as you can never have too much paracord, I just don't want to guess and...

So I got given this today, no idea what it is, no maker's mark anywhere, As you can see the container is stainless steel, contains 2 identical items, oddly has a spring in the centre of each one. Any ideas?

Watched a youtube video earlier, guy literally uses a tube of standard silicone sealant and what looked like paint thinners to completely waterproof a cotton bed sheet!. Reckons it will totally Waterproof any fabric including boots and bags. Anyone tried it?, Anyone used anything similar? Might...

I'm after all 3 series dvd of Wild Britain with Ray Mears. Absolutely loves the series but i've lost my copies, it's also the only dvds of his the wife enjoys and i don't have to wait till she's out so i can watch, Refuse to pay amazon primes price per episode for series one and youtube has...

WITHDRAWN MODS PLEASE DELETE. I would like to swap these two molle style pouches, for a couple of mini stove gas if possible, the msr or jet boil ones as i can not find anywhere local to buy some and go outdoors can't tell me when they will restock. pouches believed to be drinks pouches in a...

I would like to swap this bag/pouch for something similar but in black please, it's great but i'd prefer black to match my rucksack. Comes with a belt that can make it a waste bag or shoulder bag, it has molle style straps to attach to a rucksack and also can be used with your existing belt and...

Hi all, I am back after a long time away due to ill health and need to renew a lot of kit, had to sell most of it due to stopping work, Is there an area on this fine forum for buying Bush craft, Hiking and Camping kit on a budget and for beginners? Somewhere where someone can add links, advice...

Treated myself to a Nikon D3400 with 18-55mm, 70-300mm and 18-300mm lenses, here's a few of my best efforts so far, all taken in Aperture mode, not brave enough for fully manual mode yet,

I've been given a really decent very warm Parker and once I've dyed it black i would like to waterproof it, At the moment its more like a duvet with sleeves and won't be any good in the rain. Thanks for any suggestions.

I was given an axe, didn't really need one and hated the look of it, decided to have a play, what do you think?, Cut the old handle off and re shaped the axe head, made a new handle, stained and polished, carved an wrapped it, now hangs on the workshop wall as a décor piece but can still be...

Looking for a decent warm, waterproof parka for winter, prefer sub £100 as I'm tight and in black, I had a regatta one I picked up last year for £30 for the price I didn't expect much but it was fully waterproof and warm but pockets tore easy. Any recommendations appreciated, any links would...

After buying the wife a bat detector a few years ago and it being used twice, decided due as nowt on tv we would go out at sundown, went to Kearsney abbey near Dover and saw/heard loads, pippistrelles flying under the trees and then when near the river changed the frequency and saw/heard loads...

Just got into mountain biking but this time on a budget, Got hold of a second hand Carrera subway 2, already had a load of decent aftermarket parts put on, so went searching for a set of half decent sub £80 suspension forks, found a new set of suntour 100mm with lockout and adjustable damping...

Just been looking online at what specials Aldi's and lidl have, spotted this, will take a close look in the morning , may be of use to someone. https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/sun-25-oct/product-detail/ps/p/premium-small-axe/

Got the information sent to me this morning from a friend, sounds like a great 2 day event. May be of interest for others in and around Kent.

After some advice from you lovely chaps/chapesses, I have about £100 spare to spend on a lightweight small pair of binos, I need them to fit in my 20litre day pack, they are for wildlife spotting, I have a pair of Minolta 10/50 but they are too big and bulky, Many thanks for you help.

I've started using the iPad as an e reader and I'm currently reading Ray Mears new book, My Outdoor Life, great read, I prefer proper books but have run out of space to put them so thought I'd try the modern version, What is everyone else reading?