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    Hammock posts

    Anyone got any experience of setting up posts in the garden for hammocks? i was thinking of these http://www.railwaysleeper.co.uk/oak-fence-post-railway-sleeper-p-94.html?gclid=Cj0KEQiAn8i0BRDur-HV1PCTy4UBEiQAPuFr9JUTVAKesa6FubESH4QKiqUyZrJsPULkX2A654HlxTAaAppy8P8HAQ the 100mm x 100mm ones if...
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    Poncho liner

    Since i like poncho tarps (have a couple) i was looking at the poncho liners you can buy. Does anyone have any packed specs on them i.e. weight and packed size similar to this one http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/us-gi-type-military-poncho-liner---makes-a-great-hammock-liner-9545-p.asp. Need...
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    Sprouts

    So my sprouts are doing grand at the moment and the leaves are not chewed up yet, was wondering am i good to nick the odd leaf as a cabbage substitute or are they bitter when fully grown? anyone eaten the large leaves as they do look like nice cabbage leaves or is it best to wait for the sprouts?
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    new type of hammock

    Not sure if this has been posted already but got a link to this on facebook http://www.amokequipment.com/
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    finally finished my cold steel tomahawk

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    bushcraftshow 2014

    word on the street is Cody Lundin is booked for next years show :) this time can we get some bushcraftuk flags sorted?
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    Might be of interest to people in the northwest

    A colleague emailed me this link today in work sounds almost to good to be true? no connection to the site. http://www.denbigharmysurplus.co.uk/army-stores/Bushcraft-Journey.html
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    maxpedition versi packs

    Has anyone got one ive been looking at them online for an EDC daywalk type bag rather than a backpack but im keen to see if people have one what they think and how much gear you can cram into them as i dont know a shop nearby that sells them to have a look at. I have the response pack and the...
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    few questions regarding bell tents

    well after another nice weekend camping with the family the wind got the better of my tent and snapped a couple of the poles during set up, i plan to fix it but ive been mulling over investing in a more luxurious set up. I was considering saving up for a tentipi set up but i havent ruled out...
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    heads up swiss volcano stoves

    they haven't been easy to get hold of recently but military mart have just got some more in for those that want a cheap brew kit and cant be bothered to make a hobo stove, the price has increased a few quid think mine was £10 a while ago but still worth a look for anyone whos interested and i...
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    british army knife

    ive fancied getting one of these for a while but apart from the price does anyone know if the genuine one is better than the one without markings? is it a case of a cheap clone or will the cheap one be ok? cheap one http://www.militarymart.co.uk/index.php?_a=product&product_id=1879 not sure it...
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    hammock question

    ok i picked up a DD scout hammock which i dont plan to use for camping but to set up as a semi permanent garden dwelling for lazying about next to my fire pit. Going to set in some posts and shackles in spring, my question is this model (maybe all do i have no experience of them to be honest)...
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    making my own oil lamp question

    i have some nice we jars and working on the huricane lamp principle is it safe to drill a hole through a jam jar lid and put a wick in it to some parafin or would it be like a petrol bomb. cause if its safe i would like to make a wee oil candle affair
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    Ipk

    HI does anyone know the weight on the IPK? i was thinking of getting one for a cheap solo tarp for quick bivying and getting some clingons for attaching paracord? my 3x3m is sometimes an overkill. also whats the material like, would it be noisy like a builders tarp, i havent seen one in the...
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    improving the world

    if you could go back in time and remove something for the benefit of mankind / nature what would you do or change? id remove the invention of plastic as i cannot think of anything made from it that cant be made with something more renewable / less destructive.... over to the think tanks....
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    improving the world

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    discoveries

    It always amazes me how things are discovered as i mentioned on another thread what was someone thinking when they first milked a cow. Anyways i was reading essential bushcraft by mears and in the text was a bit about prepping fungus for use as tinder. The process amongst other steps involved...
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    nice evening fishing

    went to my local beach (mersey estuary) bagged 15 whiting and a dab this evening, one whiting was a taker and so was the dab. Thats tomorrows tea taken care of :D
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    message for launditch1

    Is your inbox full? i sent a cheque for a stainless steel lid which you should have by now just wondering if you got it ok any chance you can check your pm's please?
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    crusader cup lids

    been searching around im sure someone on here can make them or offered to make them but i cant find them on the makers market... can anyone remember who it was as i would like one but begrudge paying £16 to mr mears for one, i dont want the plastic one also i cant remember where i got my mug...