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Not quite bushcraft but somewhat adjacent. I work airside and have to bring food in through airport security like getting on a plane, I also have a long commute by public transport. I am looking for some alternatives to change up my lunch options as noodles and tofu are getting a bit boring. Is...

Just in case anybody is feeling flush... This is the first version of the Ute rucksack made by Hill People Gear in the US. Here is a link to the current model: https://hillpeoplegear.com/Products/CategoryID/3/ProductID/10 It is a very well made, very high quality rucksack with an extremely...

I have here a very nice example of the Arwy Sting rucksack copied from Lowe Alpine for the Dutch army. I bought it as a Grade 1 very recently and have not had a chance to take it out of the house since. I include the two pictured MTP PLCE side pouches and one Dutch one in DPM. It's in lovely...

Has anybody added a replacement hip belt to a LA Sting? The existing one is sewn in and the only way I can see of attaching an alternative would be via the velcro flap that covers the back adjustment. I just don't see how the load would transfer properly as it is quite loose Sent from underground

Does anybody know where I can get some of the stretchy mesh fabric that they use on rucksacks for bottle pockets and things? I only want a metre or so for a project but don't really know what it is called which is hampering my search. I have found a lot of the really thin stuff for dressmaking...

It looks like wild camping is back on the menu on Dartmoor after an appeal against the earlier ruling: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jul/31/wild-camping-dartmoor-court-appeal Sent from underground

I have had this at the back of my cupboard for years so it is time it moved on to a new home. I received this in a trade about 10 years ago I reckon and seem to remember that it was made by a recognised maker but can't remember who, and the blade has no makers mark so assume it's unbranded. The...

I took advantage of the weather a short while ago and spent my first night in a hammock. I had a lovely evening and slept really well, waking up to birdsong at dawn. It was a much needed break from the 9 to 5 Sent from underground

I like to get up early at weekends and yesterday was no different. There is a nature reserve near me that is being gradually transformed from a pine plantation to an inland bog through conservation grazing. The wildlife trust use different animals to eat different vegetation in order to allow a...

I finally got around to carrying out a modification to my Victorinox German army knife and wanted to share it with you. I love this knife and always take it with me to the woods but it has niggles at me that the awl would be a lot more useful with a hole in it, that way it can be used to sew...

Hi all. I have been reading a lot of the threads on here and thought it was time to register. I getting back in to a bit of woods camping after a hiatus having previously been more regular. Great to meet you all, ta!