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Having watched Merlin for the last weekend and seeing some of Flaming Torches. Can anyone advise on how to make one. It looks simple. Stick, some cloth, dipped in some fuel and then lit. However, may not be that simple. Regards Trevor

Not sure if anyone has already seen this, but found a Hultafors Craftsman Bushcraft Knife for £3.99 reduced from £12.95 http://greenmanbushcraft.co.uk/special-offers/hultafors-craftsman-bushcraft-knife.htm Being a newbie to this and not wanting to splash out £100+ for a bushcraft knife...

Whilst partaking at another one on my passions, steam engines, I went to a show at Kettering at the weekend. There was a seller there with Tilly and Vapalux lanterns. Must have had over 100 as he was selling off a collection of a deceased friend. Managed to pick up 3 Vapalux lanterns...

Is Toadflex still about? I purchased the following sheaths from a fellow forum member and would now like a matching sheath for my axe. http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71411 I have tried to send a personal message, but is says user does not exist. Regards Trevor

I am inquiring if someone can make me a Fire Poker in the style of http://www.ronniesunshines.com/index.php/bushcraft-1/cooking-dutch-ovens/dutch-ovens/lid-lifter-for-cast-iron-dutch-ovens.html I would like it a a bit longer with a flat end on it about 1" thick so I can scrape the...

I am thinking of getting a Tilley lamp for use in the back garden when I have my fire going. Mainly to throw out some 'old fashioned light and heat' and to give soem background ambiance. Are these recommended, or a PITA to put up with? Or does anyone have a good alternative. I am...

Decided to give it a go at making damper bread on with my dutch oven and Ozpig. Made the dough up and popped it in the DO. Checked it after 15 minutes and noticed that there was a lot of condensation inside the lid. I wiped this away, but when I check after 30 minutes it had come back...

Having had a 'day to myself' I decided to have a go at improving my fire lighting techniques. What a steep learning curve it was! I had some kiln dried kindling, about 6" long and 1" square which, with the help of my Mora, I quartered and then made some firesticks out of them. I made about...

Having just turned 40, I have been given some cash to treat myself and get some things to treat myself. I have always liked the look of a leather tankard to drink my pint out of around a camp fire. Normally there are a few for sale in the classifieds, but have not seen any recently. Can...

After spending 3 days last weekend, my feet this week have been a bit rough. I have some cracking between some of my toes. I washed my feed each morning and dried them, but might not have done a brilliant job. I have been recommended to use so foot powder when I have finished drying to...

Been out sledging with my nephew this afternoon. Took some of my bushcraft gear as I though I would make a small fire to keep him warm. Cleared the snow, built a small wind shield from the snow to protect the fire. Built a platform of cross hatch logs to raise it up off the ground. Made...

Hi. Can anyone recommend some poles to accompany the DD 3x3 Tarp that I have just purchased. Just after what others use, lightweight versus reliable etc. Regards Trevor