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    Evening with Ray Mears last night

    Went to the talk last night, very good and only 15miles from home so not too late a night. I thought that it was very interesting and quite amusing in parts. Glad I met Ray afterwards, very pleasent and affable chap who seems very genuine. Well done to all those who got there from afar, it...
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    The Wild Food Year Book

    Not Pembrokeshire but there were 4copies in Bluewater Shopping Centre on Saturday afternoon for all the Kent members. Sorry that should be 3copies because I bought one. :D It's quite good, not really bushcraft orientated in approach but lots of info none the less. Slightly disappointing that...
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    "The Good Life Gets Better: Panning for Gold"

    I got this just before Xmas and read it over the festivities. Very enjoyable, although I'd agree not quite as good as the first. RJP
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    HELP... I'm too tall!

    Not that tall, but at 6'5" I have had similar difficulties. I have found Norrona kit, specifically the Arktis Jacket very large. I ordered XXL and it is vast on me, both sleeve and body length. Swandri come in very large sizes and sleeve length again has never been a problem. Finally...
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    Bush tucker man

    http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=4768 There was a long debate about the regions at that time. Hope this helps.
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    Bison Ventile on Ebay

    Just been surfing on ebay and found this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ventile-Jacket-Bushcraft-Survival-Camping-not-Ray-Mears_W0QQitemZ8752013642QQcategoryZ16042QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem It's not mine and I am not bidding as it is probably too small plus I have just bought a nice new...
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    Has anyone experienced Rab down bags?

    I have used Rab bags and always been very impressed. If you wanted to consider alternatives, I have a Moutain Equipment bag that is excellent. I bought it around 14years ago for £125 in a sale and it have never failed me, 1000g fill so is very warm. I also own a summer down bag made by Haglofs...
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    WS Woodlore on ebay

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ray-Mears-Woodlore-Wilkinson-Sword-Knife_W0QQitemZ8734943143QQcategoryZ16042QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I don't know what anybody else thinks but those sheaths don't look genuine :confused: . I have the original belt sheath and a Woodlore neck sheath for my...
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    Rapid River Knives

    Just got back from a 2week break in Wisconsin and Michigan. I didn't do much bushcrafting unfortunately. Whilst I was in the Upper Penninsula of Michigan I found this company. http://www.rapidriverknifeworks.com/ They are a small company making hunting knives. They seem well made and...
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    Ray Mears Series Two DVD's

    I got mine yesterday, and watched half of the extras. I think the extras really make these DVDs. They are really good and back up some of the info I always want to ask questions about, eg. sharpening. I shall enjoy watching some more tonight! Plus great service, they have all arrived a day...
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    Antler woodlore ???

    I am pretty sure if you have Ray's new DVD, bushcraft survival series 1 he uses an antler handled woodlore in the extras section on camp knife sharpening, knife handling and cutting. It looks good with a contrasting layer in between the antler and the tang. He also uses a different...
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    Rays new series 1st prog on the Birch bark canoe

    That was an excellent programme. Different from his previous fair (which I still really like) but better for it. I feel very inspired, although having built a coracle myself, I feel that a birch bark canoe is in a different league. You would be very chuffed if you took it on and completed it...
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    Survival ? wilderness Film festival

    CanRanger, Here is a recent thread on Les Hiddens http://www.bushcraftuk.net/community/showthread.php?t=4900&page=1&pp=15 I'm not sure that Australian DVD's work in Canada. Rob.
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    Natural alternatives to fleece?

    On the issue of customs, you could always go to NZ and buy it, wear it and then bring it back! :o): It wouldn't be the cheapest option, but you would get a trip to NZ thrown in!! :rolmao: Rob
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    Small Bushcrafter

    Thanks Dave, LF was mentioned earlier and I have PM'ed him just waiting for a response. They look quite good!! Rob.
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    Bushtucker Man - Les Hiddins

    Gary, They are listed as being in PAL format. As far as I know this is the standard for Australia and Europe son there shouldn't be a problem playing them over here. Most problems originate from the USA and South America which come in the NTSC format (different frame rate). If you play them...
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    Natural alternatives to fleece?

    I don't know about the Ullfrotte stuff, but I have had a Swandri skippers shirt that came form the swandri seconds shop about 4years ago. It was about £30 and was a trial colour (red/grey check). It was brought over by a friend from NZ. It is excellent very hard wearing, and I personally find it...
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    Favorite Author

    I have voted for Mors just because it was him who futhered my interest beyond the SAS Survival Handbook. Lofty's book is IMO more survival than bushcraft, as the title suggests. Mors's I have found more useable. I found his book by chance on a trip to Alberta in 1992, I have read it goodness...
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    Bushtucker Man - Les Hiddins

    Paganwolf, I have one of his hats too, although mine isn't nearly as well used as his, I need to work on that! Any one else interested in that hat? Here's a link: http://www.hatsdirect.com/cgi/products.cgi?view=28&returncat=Akubra+Hats&returnpage=1 Anyone get the impression I'm a bit...
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    Bushtucker Man - Les Hiddins

    It appears that "Bushtucker Man" fans prayers have been answered, with ABC releasing this new DVD. I'm pretty sure this is the orginal series! :o): Any Les Hiddins experts please help. http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/230858 The titles appear to match the description on this website...