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Just a bit of craic! Thought it might be fun to see what combo's people bring into the field (say for a long weekend under canvas assuming you've got only what you're wearing and whats on your back) with them. Do you prefer to travel light with minimal tools for the job? Or are you keen to...

I've recently started to learn to fish but so far have only experienced feeder fishing for roach and perch. I've got a great opportunity to have a go at brown trout fishing in the Scottish Lochs next week and was wondering if anyone had some advise. I know where to get the relative permits for...

No biggie.... just the posts all read as 1hr behind. This the same for everyone? Somebody wanna put the clock forward? :-D Just checked my computer clock is right (it is) before I look foolish! :oops:

I recently went to the chemist for treatment for some small patches dermatitis on my hands. In talking to her she asked did I work with anything unusual and noticed a few little nicks from using blades. I told her I spent as much time as possible outdoors and was working with earth, wood, metal...

This site was mentioned on BritishBlades recently and looks like a great resource for any budding woodcarvers out there so I thought I'd stick it up here. http://www.pinewoodforge.com/ Hope its of interest to some of you

I've been checking the threads for info on this topic but can't find much. I'm looking to buy a new water carrier but i am unsure what to go for. I currently use a 1.5l very old 1.5l plastic screw top unbranded rectangular bottle. I'm quite tempted by a 2.0l platypus and also like the look of...

Here are the two blade shapes with the winning handle shape. Dave Barker has decided to have the first one (drop point) made with convex grind and a secondary bevel as per martins description. The second will be the spear point blade with a flat grind. If the blade shapes look a bit out don't...

I am awaiting delivery of Grohmann Boat Knife (not for me, a gift :cry:) from www.canadianpeacekeeper.ca which is a little late (few days) in arrival. I sent them an email Friday and recieved a reply today saying my order was sent by airmail on the 19th and will be with me soon. The good bit is...

Just heard on the radio that the Forest of Dean aare thinking of doing a holiday experience set in the Iron Age, complete wih lifestyle, accomodation, crops and animals! Crazy but fun idea......anyone know any more about it?

A great little book that covers all natine UK birds, trees, shrubs and flowers. Dead handy if you only want one book to bring out but are interested in all the above mentioned topics. excellent illustrations and identification guides are included. If fungi was included along with useful...

Not sure if there has been a previous thread about this but thought I'd see what people favour as a multitool. I've had a swisstool for a couple of years and absolutely love it. In fact, before I got into bushcraft 'proper' it was the only blade I brought away fishing and camping and it has...

A great place to start is the 2 volumes of Green Building Handbook : A Companion Guide to Building Products and Their Impact on the Environment, by Tom Woolley, Sam Kimmins 'From floors to roofing, it is a source of practical information in a easy to use format. It allows you to make...

I recently purchased a 10'x12' 120z. canvas tarp from Silvermans for £50. Have yet to try it properly in the field though first impressions are encouraging. Will sleep 2 maybe 3 with full kit comfortably depending on set up. Needs 9mm purlon to hold it up though and it is very heavy...

I recently bought and 'made' a carbon steel lauri 7" (large, I know!) Leuku pukko knife kit from Brisa.fi. Fantastic piece of kit at a great price of only 26 euro plus around another 18-20 for postage and some danish oil for the finish. I first encountered finnish knives three years ago on an...