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  1. Ivan Owen

    How waterproof is tweed?

    I've been reading over and over again that tweed is weatherproof but just how weatherproof is it? I'm considering whether to buy the Bison Bush shirt or not. Cheers.
  2. Ivan Owen

    Removing branches

    So i'd been under the impression that removing a live, healthy limb from a tree is a cardinal sin until recently, when my boss (Who genuinely knows his stuff) informed me that it could 'potentially' extend the life of the tree by up to 150 years. So what's the general verdict? Is he right or...
  3. Ivan Owen

    Moleskins

    Hi guys, was wondering where to get the best pair of moleskin trousers (preferably green) for about £30 or under. Also if anyone fancies giving the rest of us any insights into moleskin in generally that'd be lovely... Ta, Ivan.
  4. Ivan Owen

    Leather Jackets?

    Was rooting through a charity shop for a cheap jacket to ruin when i came across some leather ones and it occured to me that i didnt have a clue about their practicality. I have no real intention of buying one just thought it'd make an interesting thread.... So yeh; are they breathable...
  5. Ivan Owen

    Vegetable growing resources

    I've got an interview in a couple of days for an apprenticeship at a veggie farm and i was hoping to learn the basics so i don't fall on my bottom. So far i've not found many particularly good websites; they're either for very experienced people discussing the little tricks or are way to vague an...
  6. Ivan Owen

    What's your...

    Never really introduced myself so i thought I'd do it like this: Pretty simple just say what's your... Terrain - Moorland (Rockier and Boggier the better) Oh and windier) Tool - Axe (Perdy Buggers!) Tree - Douglas Fir (The ''I'll stick my branches wherever I blimmin like'' tree) Animal -...
  7. Ivan Owen

    Austrian Army Wool Pullover

    Many have probably heard about this bit of kit already and some of you might be a bit bored of hearing about it but they really are blimmin' good! -Warm as toast. -Almost completely windproof AND -Pretty damn rainproof! Just bin testing it out in heavy rain for 3 hours and my baselayer...
  8. Ivan Owen

    German Hand Axe

    I'm looking to start learning axe craft and due to limited funds am looking to cheaper alternatives to the GF small. This german hand axe is on greenman bushcraft for £13, army surplus and not necessarily in good condition but i actually like the idea of putting in the time to sort a new...
  9. Ivan Owen

    Cotton Canvas Lightweight Windproof layer

    Think i pretty much summed up what im looking for in the title... I've got me one of them lovely Austrian wooly pullys and they're great, very windproof. HOWEVER My stomping ground is Ilkley Moor and as many of you know it's famous for it's wind. If any of you aren't familiar with the...