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Does anyone have any advice of what size Canadian Army Mukluks to go for, should I go for the equivalent UK size or go large? My brother is coming over from the states and is sourcing a pair. (On a side note, is their any other US/Canadian kit worth bringing over?) Thanks Jim

With my baby girl being a few months old and sleeping through mosts nights now, I managed to slip away for a quick overnighter. That went so well that I was given another pass out by SWMBO and younger SWMBO. The first night was my first upland winter wildcamp. Daniel and I know the area we...

Just got wind of this, Brookbank canoes in Stockport are reopening at larger premises on 19th June. The website says 'Come and join us for a drink, a bite to eat and a look around our massive stock of boats and kit in our spacious new showroom. We also have a talk and film show by leading...

It seems a long time ago now but in the spring I went to see John Tams and Barry Coope perform with a friend. We deceided to incorporate the gig with a camp in a local wood nearby to the venue. Grog was involved so we had no sharps and brought the minimum kit. I was blown away with the intimate...

The John Lewis at Cheadle (Cheshire) are selling Stags Breath as part of their new xmas range. 70cl at £15 and 35cl at £10. I couldnt resist so bought a bottle. :)

Earlier in the year I was at a Korean resteraunt and tried a type of plum rice wine. It was quite sweet with a marzipan-like taste, quite strong and came in bottles containing a whole plum. Well, I have a plum tree that has lost a large branch in bad weather and contains lots of ripe and...

The new book by Robert Macfarlane author of 'Mountains of the Mind' is out in september titled 'Wild Places'. I thought Mountains of the Mind was an excellent book and came at mountaineering from unique and varied angle. What led me to read it was an article in Trail magazine about the...

I've used a DD Hammock a few time and found hammock camping really comfortable. The only problem has been the cold spots from compression at the sides or underneath when the sleeping mat slips. For those who use sleeping mats are 3/4 lengths more suited than full length mats? And are...

I came accross this recipe and video tutorial on the UKTV Food website: http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/515815 There's definitly a bushcraft application/adaptaion to be gained from it. I might have a go with a different recipe in the baked bean tin using a billy can as an oven...