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  • Hey Guest, Early bird pricing on the Summer Moot (29th July - 10th August) available until April 6th, we'd love you to come. PLEASE CLICK HERE to early bird price and get more information.
  1. kasakaa

    20% off buffalo jackets

    http://www.militarykit.com/product_categories/jackets_buffalo.htm use the additional 10% off code: MKJAN1110% used the site before, prompt postage and no problems. Seems like a good saving so thought I'd share! :)
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    Where do you get your wood?

    for anyone in the South West, Westonbirt Arboretum do wood sales every month. Variety of woods in a variety of shapes and sizes! What they have depends on what they have cut down recently during the management of the Arboretum. Well worth a look to pick up some quality timber for a right...
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    Out in winter

    Heya, I also prefer hammocks with airmats in, and tend to find that because they kind of wrap around and cradle you its warmer in a hammock than on the ground! Woken up with frost and snow on the tarp, but still been toasty warm. warning though - the tempation to stay curled up and cosy...
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    Road tripping USA

    nice pics! there is a great free program called IrfanView which has a 'batch processing' option - you can use this to reduce the size of your photos before uploading :)
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    How many of you are involved with Scouting?

    Yup, AESL for Phoenix Archers in Swindon, and also member of Swindon Venture Network. Went to the moot in Kenya over the summer, was amazing! Video here if you have 5 minutes :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCo3-AIgXQg
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    Does anyone go camping on their own?

    I like camping alone, done it a few times. I tend to do it on 'expedition' type hikes though where I hike out, camp, then move on the next day... so am generally a good distance away from roads or houses etc. Everything does seem a lot louder and closer, but then maybe thats just because I don't...
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    Fungi Photography Thread

    Took a trip to Westonbirt Arboretum at the weekend, saw lots! These were cool, looked like bubbles! Some were hollow with a hole in, like something had burrowed in and eaten the fingi from the inside.
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    Good lightweight kit supplier

    I can second AlpKit - great kit and service. I've had to return one item too, and found them very helpful and straight forward.
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    Where can I find wood engraving / lettering?

    Heya, I'm looking to get some lettering engraved on a wooden bench that I'm planning to make for a friends wedding present. Does anyone know of somewhere I can get this done? I am based in Swindon, Wiltshire. many thanks! Jamie
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    What should a beginner's leatherworking tool kit contain ?

    essentially you can use whatever you want - i've seen holes punched with a hammer and nail before! But to justify investing in tools its worth understanding what they are for. http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?19963-Saddle-Stitch-Tutorial-stitching-with-2-needles great...
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    Leather Frist Aid / Possibles Pouch

    yeah how did you do that? Looks awesome, really effective pattern!
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    Carrying a crooked knife in the field?

    i've seen pipe lagging (is that what its called? thick foam tube with a slit down one side to stop pipes freezing in winter) used before. Simple and effective, but not very elegant! :)