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First trial at making charcloth today & used this method (even down to the Golden Syrup tin!) Used some hesian sacking and worked brilliantly - hugely satisfying, especially seeing it 'catch' when I tried some with my firesteel (first time used in anger for that as well :) ) I'm...

Nice one :You_Rock_ - care to let me in on your secret? :D

Eventually went for the Desert Boots from here - can throughly recommend for service & delivery. Will let you know how they stand up to the Ugandan Bush on my return :)

Just bought one too :) Now just gotta convince the missus why we need it.... :rolleyes: Thanks for the link - much appreciated

Thanks to all for the input - now to choose which ones! :)

Thanks Steve - have seen these already, but was concerned at how light/heavy they were for taking a pounding in a hot climate - having said that they say there are designed for walking across Africa so might be worth me taking a look :D

Thanks for that - and the link. Any you'd recommend, given the type of use they're likely to get?

Thanks for the advice Longstrider :)

Thanks for that - not much in the way of a Safari I'm afraid, more building dormitories for street kids and protecting water sources - as I said a possibility of some leisure time when we'll be able to get out into the more rural parts. Need to keep feet covered really to stop problems with...

Anyone know of any manufacturers/retailers/websites in the UK that stock Safari Boots? Off to Uganda in May doing some Charity work, with the 'possibilty' of getting out and about as well, hence looking for some lightweight boots. Not having much luck finding any, and don't really want to have...

Thanks to you all for the warm welcome - still feeling my way when it comes to all things Bushcraft, so likely to make nuisance of myself with questions in other threads :) To all those in Sussex, I'm based in Rustington down on the Coast, but only 10mins from Arundel and the Downs...

Hello to all from another newcomer. Been an 'armchair' enthusiast for around 3-4 years now, you know the type, seen the TV & read the books but just never quite got round to taking it to the next level ie getting out there and experiencing it! Found the site quite by accident last week and...