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  1. torc

    Tank Biathlon.

    Simon Cowell can get stuffed. No more complaints about our distaff side's TV viewing habits, we've got some proper bloke's TV now. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUW2cTFbrBQ&list=PLk9C 2rTtWl4S4YXJKzf0__Wal79vmwD2H http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_Biathlon. Happy trails...torc.
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    Tomcar ATV.

    I usually don't give a damn about motor vehicles but this Tomcar thing certainly looks like fun. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaOXi1aVOWs http://tomcar.com/ http://www.tomcar.co.uk/ Happy trails...torc.
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    An interesting article on Lyme disease treatment.

    http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/science/2013/08/17/huge-question-about-lyme-why-some-patients-report-lingering-symptoms/DP82z7oYLdfq8wEQZ7ekaL/story.html Happy trails...torc.
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    Hands free umbrella.

    I've often thought about this sort of thing. http://www.euroschirm.com/schirm/Swing_handsfree/index.cgi?session=8T7NkFZDxPMyO&sprache_land=englisch It could double as a walking pole and if it had a collapsible shaft it could serve as a head cover for your bivi bag. Nicholas Crane, the "Map...
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    BBC - Carry on camping - can a week under canvas reset our body clocks?

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23530408 I think we could provide plenty of data for further study. Happy trails...torc.
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    Spitfire 944

    I found this a few days ago. "In 2005, an 83 year-old World War II pilot is surprised to see 16mm footage of his 1944 Spitfire crash for the first time." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie3SrjLlcUY Happy trails...torc.
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    Is This the Most Interesting Opening Paragraph Wikipedia's Ever Published?

    http://blog.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2013/07/11/is_this_the_most_interesting_opening_paragraph_wikipedia_s_ever_published?wp_login_redirect=0 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrian_Carton_de_Wiart#Retirement If you don't want to register, here's the paragraph, Lieutenant-General Sir Adrian Paul...
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    Lieutenant General David Morrison - A bollocking of the good sort.

    14/06/13, Oz Lt Gen. David Morrison's inspiring address concerning sexual misconduct and bullying in Australia's armed forces. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded& v=QaqpoeVgr8U An Army Officer that the profession can be proud of. Happy trails...torc.
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    Food storage for hammockers.

    Happy trails...torc.
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    Tentsile - Tree hanging tents.

    http://www.tentsile.com/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqImIChxJ-E Happy trails...torc.
  11. torc

    One for the fashionistas - Military satchels repurposed.

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/nadalittas Happy trails...torc.
  12. torc

    Video - The construction of a wooden bowl.

    I know nothing of woodworking but I surfed onto this mesmerising video of a wooden bowl being made and thought I'd share it. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5khEGb0MD8 Happy trails...torc.
  13. torc

    Blog - The Joy of Field Rations.

    I don't know if this is a repost but I found this site a few days ago. It's by an American ex-serviceman with an interest in military field rations. His blog covers historic recipes, mess equipment and cooking techniques, it's a cracking read. http://joyoffieldrations.blogspot.ie/ Happy...
  14. torc

    The Man Who Eats Roadkill.

    A video I found last night about a chap from Bodmin, the title is self explanatory. The badger stew looks quite tasty. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQvt-gxbq5E&feature=player_embedded Happy trails...torc.
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    Oz nut job ferreting with snakes.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wynx1ukwdVA A bloke by the name of Andrew Ucles using snakes to flush a rabbit. Since Steve Irwin popped his clogs this chap must be vying for the title of most annoying human in the animal kingdom. Check out the rest of his videos, http://www.andrewucles.com/...
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    Lowe Alpine Salient - Deal of the century.

    http://www.thexmod.com/item_detail.asp?id=11722&image=1 BN KL DPM Lowe Alpine Salient for £60, it would be rude not to. My mate walked the Fen River Way last month with one of these and loved it. No connections etc. Happy trails...torc.
  17. torc

    Fox steals smartphone.

    http://www.vgtv.no/#!/video/58569/se-reven-rappe-lars-sin-mobiltelefon A Norwegian video clip of a fox legging it with a smartphone playing some sort lure app mimicking a dying prey. Happy trails...torc.
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    Insulation Explained-www.ukclimbing.com.

    A very interesting 2-part article on UK Climbing's website concerning the insulation of the human body from cold. Among the subjects covered are physiology and the science of hypothermia, environmental factors, insulating materials and design of insulation. Part 1-...
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    A well prepared bush pilot.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTiGU5TiYCE&feature=pl ayer_embedded I found this old video from 1989 showing footage of an emergency landing by a light aircraft with 4 souls aboard in Alaska. The pilot stays cool throughout and notice how well equippedd to survive outdoors they are from...