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Hi, after a bit of information and opinions. I looking for a day pack and would like something with a bit more of a traditional feel. I came across the Fjallraven Vintage 30 which has the traditional look I'm after with modern harness etc, which would make it comfortable. I have however...

Umm bad news for the Spyderco Bushcraft; manufacturer has halted shipping due to the handles cracking. I actually bought one for Xmas, really like the knife and my one appears ok, or at least for the time being. Any ideas what I could do to ensure the handle doesn't shrink and crack?

If you have a reasonable broadband connection take a look at this doco called Alone in the Wilderness . It was filmed by Richard Proenneke in 1969 and documents his first year in the Alaskan wilderness. It shows him building a log cabin with not much more than an axe and a set of chisels. He...

Stumbled across this doco on the ABC online digital channel. It is a 56 min doco of Jon Muirs unsupported walk across Australia. He spends over 120 days walking through the wilderness from the South of Australia to the North. Basically survives off the land, by hunting and foraging. Pretty...

Thought I would share some pictures from outback South Australia. All up I covered 4000km over 10 days on a motorcycle. We camped out each night and did lots of hiking into gorges and up mountains. At our furtherest point we were near the area that Ray Mears documented in his doco walkabout...

Thinking of buying a Fallkniven S1, according to the vendor the knife is a discontinued model and is a solid VG-10 as opposed to the current laminate. Does anyone know if fallkniven made solid vg-10 knives?

I know some people on this forum enjoy the work of the Bush Tucker Man (Les Hiddins). I came across this interview with him today, which examines his life story and how he became interested in living off the land. Bush Tucker Man Interview I understand he appeared in a new Ray Mears show...

Hi, From the southern continient (Australia), grew up on a farm and enjoyed the outdoor life for many years. Moved to the city 10 years back and now have two young kids, for a while my outdoor activities went onto the backburner. Anyway, thought it was time I introduced my kids to the joys...