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Hi All Just a quick post . I am passionate about my Akubra Sombrero hat , I have bashed it about to get that worn look out of it and I wear it whenever I get the chance . Do you have a favourite item wether its a hat or something else , do you own a sombrero similar to the...

Hi As I am A Newbie to this outdoor hobby I was just curious as to how many of you can recall your first outing , where did you go , what did you do and what did you take etc , I find the many varying threads on the site fascinating and I would love to hear your first tales of life in the...

Hi all My missus has just kindly purchased me a new satmap active 10 , problem is I have no idea how it works , Im not good with instructions and sometimes struggle with technology , are there any members local to the Manchester area that would consider a meet at some stage to help me...

Hi all As th title suggests , I am a newbie to bushcraft and I fancy a shot at tracking but do not really know where to begin , can anyone offer any advice please , any book recommendations etc would be appreciated . Thanks Ian

Hi Looking for a suitable first knife please , any recommendations , price wise up to £50 , and where to buy etc , Thanks Ian

Hi Folks Who out there keeps a journal , what sort of things do you record etc , any pics of any unusual journals . Thanks Ian

Hi Looking at some of the great items made on this site , I would like to try my hand at leather making , question is , how do I start , anyone with easy interesting products that a beginner could give a go at please . Thanks Ian

Hi Just interested to see if any of you go out looking for a suitable camp , build a shelter and then return sometime later to see the state of it , what is it you look for and have you any site photos . Thanks Ian ( Ps as a newbie Im looking for inspiration and ideas )

Hi Please can anyone recommend a good place to get a leather journal cover and a water bottle carrier . I am looking for something that is unique and would prefer a craftsman from this site if possible . Thanks Ian

Hi Folks Just a quck query , my Mrs doesnt get this outdoor stuff , unless warmth , TV and slippers are involved she shows no interest , do you folks go out alone or does your other half participate , just interested to see if I married a dud one . Thanks Ian

Hi Can somebody please explain the concept of a Kelly Kettle , how do they work , do you put items into it etc to make it hot , whats your favourite cooking item also , maybe with pics . Thanks ( ps Yes Im a nebie and just beginning to learn , thanks for all your help so far and for making...

Hi All Thanks for the warm welcome to the forum , as a nebie can somebody give me tips please as to how to get started , do you pick a site and just camp and practise your skills such a fire making , building a shelter etc , sorry for what may seem a dumb question but I really have very...

Hi My name is Ian I live in Manchester and I am desperate to get out and about , my life as a police officer takes up so much valuable time and now its my time , question is where do I start , any ideas folks , what got you started , whats your goals etc and as I am a fan of the Akubra...