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I have found some bits and pieces on here about acorn processing but no definitive guide in one place so I am asking for help please. I found a nice walk on the weekend and decided to gather some acorns as they were ankle deep in places (well not really - but there were lots!). They are...

I have decided to give up on the purist fancy of tarp and bivvy bag and go for a tent the next time I am out. I expect this has been covered before but I can't find it in recent posts so anyway, I am looking for recommendations for a suitable tent, say 2 berth so enough room for me to spread out...

Such is the latest flyer in my email this morning. However when you click on the link the offer for reserve and collection (no mail order) is actually £30. It's only £20 in store without reserve and collect. So how does that work then? In my experience you can pretty much guarantee it is a...

I was just about to order the Swedish army Trangia set when I discovered the Tatonka meths burner as an alternative which comes with a compact steel stand. I was thinking I could just put my crusader mug on that but found a thread saying that does not work that well as the mug is oval and the...

I assume the higher the number the 'more waterproof' it is but surely it's either waterproof or not waterproof...?! What should you look for in this?

I have just been on my first foray by way of a week long course. I had to get my own bivi and was loaned a tarp. It was pretty small - about 5 x 7 feet I reckon (a Highlander one I think) but I liked the principle and then started thinking about getting a 3x3m. Then it occurred to me that in...

I have just got back from a week's course (my first outing) and would just like to ask what is the best way of cleaning up the bivvy bag before putting it away ready for the next time? I was thinking of just giving it a quick dip in some soapy water, rinse and dry (which I intend to do with the...

I saw a low price (£30) knife the other day that looks just like those that cost £100 more but close up the difference was clear. The edge was poor but it would no doubt sharpen up okay. Anyone know anything about them? I guess it would depend on the metal used as to whether it would be worth...

Maybe this is already known but anyway, practicing yesterday in the garden I discovered that a very good tinder for taking firesteel sparks is fluff out of the tumble drier (!). It weighs nothing and is extremely dry; I now keep a plastic bag next to the machine for emptying the filter. Maybe...

Hi all, Recently I read Mr Mears' Essential Bushcraft and Outdoor Survival Handbook but I neither of them made me think I would keep them with me as a handy reference. I am thinking of getting the Mors Kochanski Bushcraft book, which has generally favourable Amazon reviews (my usual guide)...

Probably better on an airgun forum but anyway there seems to be plenty of input on here too: I have been wanting to invest in a PCP for hunting but was unable to find a shoot and am about to move so have put it off. Having read some of the comments on here I am now inclided to go for a AA...

If anyone wants any Highlander gear please check out this distributor. I found their Ebay shop and got chatting about the size of rucksack I wanted (Forces 55, which was not shown in the listings) and basically I got pointed towards the Highlander website and asked to let them know what I...

In search of enlightenment as per the Title (question comes from comparison of military items on Ebay). Thanks.

I need to get a hanging billy can; what are the recommendations for ease of use, cleaning and packing? Endis have the German 'kidney shape' military ones for £3.50 'New' i.e. almost free! Presumably it is aluminium. Otherwise there are round aluminium ones for about £12 and stainless steel for...

What do you think of these? I need to get waterproofs for a bushcraft course and was thinking of one of these or a poncho...

I like the look of these things - build a fire in the base and down the middle with twigs and you can cook on the top if you get the special pan too. Unfortunately it looks like you can't hang them over a fire though. Around £42 - £57 (depending on the cooking attachment or not) for a one...

On Ebay there is a "5 Season Military Forces Sleeping Mat /Camping Roll Bed" for £10.95 including delivery. Any good? What does "5 Season" mean by the way - belt and braces for the 4 we have...? I also saw a Dutch forces one on one of the surplus websites that looked quite thick so could...

Hi all, I am new and looking to get kitted out from scratch so shopping for some boots. In my price range I am thinking about the Jack Pyke Countrymans, which can be had for around £60 but I have seen mixed comments so not sure. Any suggestions? It seems Lowa are about the best but we...

Hi all, I am new and looking to get kitted out from scratch. What is the best thing to put all my stuff in that is easy to carry? The British Army Issue Infantry Bergen is available for £55 (without side pouches) from www.genuinearmysurplus.co.uk. Does anyone know the litre volume...

Hello all, I am new and looking to get into all of this so considering going on a course. It think the weekend courses may be rather short - by the time you have camped and got sorted out it will be time to go home again - so I am looking for a 4-6 day course. Based on price, duration and...