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    Arthritis adaptions that you have had to make.

    Thank you for replying I thought I was wanting practical ideas (which you have) but just knowing there are other’s experiencing what I am makes me feel less alone
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    Arthritis adaptions that you have had to make.

    I have worsening arthritis, particularly in thumbs and wrists, and when I came to use a ferro rod yesterday I could generate enough force to generate decent sparks. I’m interested in any adaptations fellow sufferers have made in their bushcraft activities, either due to arthritis or other...
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    Hello everyone

    Hi from a fellow West Yorkshire’ite. Have you joined the West Yorkshire bushcraft group on Facebook? The have a meet most months at Keighley
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    Anyone know anything about Temu.com?

    My wife just ordered from Temu. I’ve seen some very interesting “bushcrafty” things on there but the prices are so low as to be alarming!! First aid pouch with molle attachments on a tear away Velcro panel, internal compartments, even a little “morale” medic patch. Total price £5.07!! They could...
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    Signaling mirror. Crap quality or design feature?

    I took delivery of a signaling mirror today, and while relatively cheap (£3 I think) I was surprised to see my reflection looking like one of those “hall of mirrors” fat/thin weird mirrors. I know I’m not a handsome man, but this distortion was disappointing. First thought was how will this...
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    Infinite adjustability on output

    Sure fire Maximus and Minimus have a twist ring that lets you have any light output between 2 and 500 lumens. I love the idea, but not the price tags. Does anyone know of other models that have this variable output capability?
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    Old self-inflating mats starting to fail. Is it inevitable?

    My 25 year old 3/4 length thermarest is still going strong. The two failing mats are both Alpkit Dozers, one about 15 years old, one about 10 years old both are heavily used but stored indoors fully inflated with the valves open
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    Old self-inflating mats starting to fail. Is it inevitable?

    I have a couple of old self-inflaters which now aren't holding air. The corners by the valve has worn, which I patched with stormsure which held for a couple of years now. They air not holding air now. I tried the old "bath of water" to check for punctures. I found a small puncture in each mat...
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    What Fleece with adjustable cuffs?

    I have a couple of old Paramo fleeces coming to the end of their lives. Their press stud cuffs are the best feature I've ever had in a fleece. Having the ability to roll sleeves up last the elbow is great for regulating heat. I also love the parameta fabric; quite wind resistant but not too hot...
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    Bushcraft retailers

    I know of The Bushcraft Store in Enfield and World of Bushcraft in Bakewell. Are there any other bricks and mortar bushcraft shops? (Not just grotty surplus stores with the odd knife) Cheers Antonymous
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    Note taking...what do you use?

    I have used a variety of notebooks over the years to record my "useful" information, e.g. notes on tree id, carving designs, tool and kit info, etc. but always the same problem of not being able to add in extra info after the first entry on a topic as my knowledge grows or having unrelated...
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    Planning Any alternatives to Sweden for easy wilderness canoeing?

    Like the title says are there other alternatives to Sweden for an easy wilderness trip. I would love a week's canoeing, in a wilderness setting, that is further south, as my wife will want a week on the beach. Any suggestions?
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    What wood for beginners carving?

    thanks for the collective wisdom of the BCUK community
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    What wood for beginners carving?

    I picked up some seasoned wood (beech I think) in the woods to have a go at carving. It was hard for me to carve, and nie on impossible for students of mine. What woods would you recommend for beginners? Cheers mi dears
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    "No knife" bushcrafty activities ideas please

    Can you suggest any bushcrafty activities that don't involve edged tools for use with early to mid teens. They aren't safe with knives (long story). Give me your ideas!
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    A bit of a silly thread, but I 'm curious. Have you ever...

    ignited belly button fluff from a spark? I' m guessing, it's too damp, and insufficient quatity. But hope someone can say I'm wrong
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    Heads up for a cheap Silva compass

    Sports Pursuits have the SILVA 15T-360 Expedition Compass As favoured by Uncle Ray, Mr Kirtley and me (this is the only way I'm ever going to be in same sentence). for £25. Roughly half price...
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    Sense of awe / thorough enjoyment

    Making eye contact with a wolf. Watching sunset from a clifftop after a perfect days climbing. 5 minutes of perfect flowing singletrack. Sunrise on a summit. Rain on the tarp while drinking "Kelly Kettle" Bovril with my grandsons.
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    What's with all the membrane liners? Recommendations please.

    I am after a new "woods" jacket. I would love ventile, but it's a bit too pricey! Next down the list is a Fjallraven, but again quite pricey. Nearly all cheaper jackets seem to have a waterproof membrane, which just make them sweaty, even when they claim to be breathable. What is the point...
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    Waxing Ventile? Counter productive?

    I've seen a couple of references elsewhere to people waxing ventile. My gut reaction is this would be counterproductive. Surely you want the fibres to absorb water to swell. Am I wrong?