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Hi Guys, I’m having trouble finding a new bag/pack for work, so I thought I’d enlist the help of my fellow kit fans :D I don’t need to carry that much, but occasionally take A4 folders home with me, and have been happy with my Lowe Alpine Pax 15 (litres) but it’s starting to give up the...

I got a lovely 4.5 quart cast iron pot from my partner for Christmas, but before I use it I was after some advice: What is the best way to oil cure it? I want to get it right as I've used a decent oil cured skillet in the past and it was fantastic. Any suggestions would be appreciated...

Hi all, I'm after some 6' high hurdles to fence off part of our garden and wondered if anyone could recommend a cheap maker/supplier in Kent. I've had a look on the web and the prices really do vary (a lot!) so thought I'd check with the experts ;) It doesn't have to be willow, we are...

Hello all, I'm interested in a new possibles bag that is based on the WWII gas mask bag, but I don't know how big a WWII gas mask bag is... :rolleyes: Can anyone help me out with some dimensions? Cheers Hellz

Not sure if anyone has posted this yet: BBC: Bushcraft for challenging pupils Sounds like a positive thing to me, and perhaps something that ought to be offered to 'non-challenging' students too. Perhaps it will give kids some respect for Mother Nature. Hellz

Hi guys, I'm in the market for some warm mid layers and having had a good look round the web have decided that the Swazi Bush Shirt looks just the ticket. Now, all I need to know is what are their sizings like? I've read the sizing guides, but this is a man who has also read the Swanndri...

If you had to recommend a reasonably priced watch that is suitable for spending plenty of time outdoors, i.e. tough, waterproof and not too garish ;) , what would it be? Multiple functions aren't that important to me, but I'd be interested in things that people have found useful. I'll...

Hi all, I'm in the process of putting together a little survival kit for my Father (it's going to be a gift for Fathers Day) and need something to put it in... So far it's only a bare bone kit: Ultimate Survival Blast Match Wetfire Tinder x 2 Ultimate Survival Jetscream Whistle Some...

Me and my partner love going off and having cups of tea in the countryside. Now, I've got myself a Trangia Mini, I've got a Trangia kettle, I've got the tin cups... but, I find it hard to carry enough water! My other half is also a keen water drinker and we'll have finished my Sigg bottle...

Hi Guys, I recently got a Swanndri Ranger shirt for my birthday and am over the moon with it. I can't wait to get home from work and change into it. It is a very warm item of clothing but I have noticed that on cold nights with a cold wind, the wind goes straight through it. It's a perfect...

Ok, I've read quite a bit about this item for quite some time now and with birthday money in hand I've decided to go for one! Now, I've looked at the pictures and reckon the 2.5 pint one is a little on the bulky side for putting in a pack so the 1 pint version looks the ticket. I've found...

I'm keen to get a possibles pouch for xmas. I've seen the one on the Bearclaw site for £55, and while I'm sure it's worth it (looks very well made) it's a bit too expensive for me to ask for. So, are there any alternatives? I like the style, and leather would be good, but not essential. I...

Does anyone out there own a Gene Ingram Pocket Shortcut? I'm interested in getting one, and as there is a 4 month odd waiting list it gives me a chance to save up... But... I'm having my normal problem of not being able to picture the size of the knife. I have the measurements but for some...

Yesterday was my Birthday and I finally got my long awaited Gene Ingram knife as a present from my girlfriend! #30 Drop Point, S30V steel, spalted maple slabs, black spacers and mosaic pins... It's a fantastic knife, I just can't stop looking at it. The pictures really...

I was just chatting with someone about making sloe gin when they mentioned that in Spain they had had an "Acorn Liquor." Now I've had a quick look round for a recipe but with no luck.... Anyone out there aware of this, or how it is made? It certainly doesn't sound as easy to make as sloe...

I originally posted this on BB, but remembered there are a few Gene Ingram fans here, so... I mentioned a while ago I had a #30 Drop Point on order from Gene Ingram. Well, after almost four months it arrived yesterday... What's it like? I have no idea!! :?: :yikes: Ruth, my...

Not necessarily Bushcraft related but thought might be of interest. Got my Gransfors Large Splitting Axe from Woodland Organics (very nice to do business with) last week. It is extremely well made and I had immense fun using it over the weekend. It seems very light compared to the maul...

Afternoon all, I currently use a Spyderco Sharpmaker (204) to sharpen my knives/axes when I'm at home but wondered if someone could recommend a good 'portable' sharpening system. I've not used a plain stone before but can't help thinking I wouldn't be very good at it. I'd be willing to...

Hi folks, Followed a link from the British Blades forum and wanted to register and say Hi. I'm mostly a knife/torch/gadgets fan, but have always spent as much time in the rural countryside (where I live) as possible and am keen to pick up some tips. I look forward to exchanging info and...