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  • Come along to the amazing Summer Moot (21st July - 2nd August), a festival of bushcrafting and camping in a beautiful woodland PLEASE CLICK HERE for more information.
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    Do you use a camera or phone?

    I'm wondering how many people use a camera these days with phones taking over a lot of the roll cameras have traditionally been used for. I tend to use my phone more now than a camera, of which I have a couple of reasonably nice ones, but they're hardly getting used, I think because they're no...
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    For Sale Karrimor boma 30+10 Tough rucksack

    I'm offering my Karrimor Boma 30+10 in nearly new condition. £100 to your door - Bank transfer if you're comfortable with that. This is made to the same standard as the Karrimor SF range of packs, so great materials and quality. It is an ultra tough pack with top entry, side entry and front...
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    For Sale Karrimor SF Sabre 60-100 with Crampon/tough patch

    Selling my nearly new condition Karrimor SF Sabre 60-100 It's a limited production model with the Crampon/Tough panel on the front It's in great condition as it's been hardly used and spent most of it's life stored with loads of other bags (some of which are going up for sale as well!) from the...
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    MindMoot event May 30-Jun 01

    A heads up that we have a MindMoot event running the weekend of May 30th to June 1st. These are different from the bigger Moot events and designed to be a more relaxing and contemplative weekend. The point of the MindMoot is to enjoy yourself by slowing down and taking some time to focus on...
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    What do you want to have on Bushcraft UK?

    This thread is inspired by the one HERE by @HillBill where he talks about the forums being a quiet place compared to the old days. So, this thread is to get ideas and thoughts on what would encourage users to post more, encourage people to join and help the forums grow. I'd also like to hear...
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    Sad news, RIP Ogri the Trog

    Sorry to have to share that Pete (Ogri the Trog) passed away earlier today. He's been on the forums for nearly 20 years, a Mod and a friend for much of that time. He'll be sorely missed.
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    Outstanding Goals/experiences for 2024

    I was just assessing what I wanted to get done in 2024 in relation to my bushcraft goals, there's a couple of outstanding things, some carving, some relaxed camping/hammocking and a good sort out of my kit in general. I'm camping in December at the Forest Knights Christmas Bash, that covers a...
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    BushMoot 2025

    Dates for Summer BushMoot are 21 July - 2nd August 2025 Tickets are available here on BushMoot.com Weather's going to be great again!
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    Wintermoot 2025

    WinterMoot dates are 17-23rd Feb 2025 Heads up that the WinterMoot tickets are available at www.BushMoot.com This thread can be used for conversation and questions. PS. it's not going to rain as much next WinterMoot :mexwave: ;)
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    Big thanks from us for a great 2024 Summer BushMoot

    Thanks to all who attended the 2024 Summer BushMoot, we had a great time and the feedback has been fantastic. It was great to see old faces and meet new people that had a great time and we're looking forward to seeing you all again at future Moots. It was said to me time and time again that...
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    Ian - 'fast but dim' RIP

    We are sorry to hear that Ian, fast but dim, on the forums has passed away. We don't know a lot of details but he was here on Bushcraft UK for nearly 20 years and also on BB for a long time. He'll be missed RIP Ian.
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    EDC - Money

    Just wondering if any of you make a point of carrying cash with you as part of your EDC, I try to always ahve a tenner on me, more if I'm out and about away from home, but in this day and age it's easy to forget and just relay on phones and cashless etc.
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    BHUTANESE BOW MAKING COURSE - FRIDAY 2ND AUGUST

    Come and join us and Forest Knights who are the only Bushcraft school in the UK teaching Bhutanese bow-making. We’re excited to have them run this course for us at the BushMoot (You do not need to be attending the BushMoot to attend this course). The joy of using large-diameter Bamboo is that...
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    Simple security camera setup

    So, following on from Red's video post about security, I'm prompted to pursue my nagging thoughts (for the past couple of years) that we should have some cameras set up, we have one way onto our property, but external garage and shed on a fairly big plot. We've also got trailers and stuff... I...
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    Some cool lighters

    Saw this short the other day showing different lighters, some i've seen before and others not, but all very cool.
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    Some cool lighters

    Saw this short the other day showing different lighters, some i've seen before and others not, but all very cool.
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    2024 Bushcraft Goals

    I thought a thread where we can put our bushcraft goals for the year might be good. I appreciate that the first quarter has already passed us by but spring it here and everyones enthusiasm is no doubt bubbling up like the sap in the trees :) In December, when you reflect on this year what do...
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    Handkerchiefs

    I know that some people hate them but I'm a Handkerchief guy, especially in the summer when I use them to mop my brow :lmao: If i've got a cold I'll use disposable tissues but I nearly always have a hanky to hand, to clean my glasses, phone, wipe my brow, blow my nose, carry things in, bandage...
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    Amazon Prime - Have you quit?

    I'm just debating with myself on cancelling my amazon prime, I've had it for a long time, use the next day delivery a lot and prime tv, but it's losing it's lustre, adverts in prime tv and do I rely need to be buying stuff with an expectation of next day... It got me wondering if any of you...
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    Edit to what's shown in the 'What's New' tab

    Just a heads up that I've edited whats shown in the 'What's new' tab, everything is exactly the same accept 'Edged Tool Classifieds' will no longer be shown in there. Sometimes, many of the 'what's new' posts are classifieds and that's a pain for many that are not interested, it's not always the...