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    Day meetup. Sunderland, Washington, Houghton le Spring

    Some of you may have seen it mentioned in another thread. I'm based near Penshaw Hill and am aware there are a few members from the local area. I like many have limited time due to work and family for overnight meets. Who is from the local area and would be interested in having some mini meets...
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    Seen the rest now back with the best.

    I originally joined this forum about 18 months ago. Was just starting to dabble in bushcraft after telling my kids about the dens I used to build in 2 local woods as a kid. I've now started to build up a bit kit and slowly gaining new skills. I've been involved more with a variety of groups on...
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    3 in 1 jacket

    http://www.millets.co.uk/clothing/04316265-peter-storm-mens-angus-ii-elite-3-in-1-jacket.html Am after a 3 in 1 for generally day to day use. Nearly got one from sports direct a karrimor but read some really bad reviews. My budget is £60- 70. Is the above linked peter storm one any good. I...
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    Sigg type bottle Meths stoves ??

    I attempted the other day to make my first pop can stove. Bit of a disaster as the can split when i was pushing them together. I have seen people use Sigg type bottles to make meths stoves and fancy giving one a go. I have a bottle and am going to take it into work and cut it down on the...
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    Recommend me a pouch for SAK & torch.

    I am looking to replace my current victorinox pouch as the velcro no longer grips. I currently have on of the nylon pouches. Been looking around the net and virtually all the victorinox ones are velcro. I would rather have a more reliable fastening. The pouch neads to accommodate my swiss...
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    Knives in schools.

    I work in the window blind trade.. I often have work within schools and colleges. I carry with me a SAK in a pouch on my belt. I know i am within the law to do so. But what about when i am working in a school?
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    Heat loss through top of head. Fact or not???

    Just been reading through the top tips thread. Then came to this one 118. As you can loose up to 75% of your body heat out the top of your head a hat is essential in cold weather. Isn't that just a myth. If it were fact surely you could go out in cold weather in t shirt and shorts as...
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    Maplins Refrakta mini cree torch.

    After deciding against buying an led upgrade for my mini maglite, I looked to see what aaa led torces were available for under £15. I noticed someone mentioned Maplins in a thread as i work near one i had a look. They stock mainly led lenser and their own Refrakta brand. I settled on the...
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    Walk with the kids.

    Yesterday afternoon I persuaded my kids Connor 9 & keira7 to go for a nice afternoon walk instead of sitting in front of the tv. We went to Our local woods where i spent many happy days as a kid building shelters and rope swings. We stopped for a while near a fallen tree and i told them about...
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    Cleaning a mouldy smelling pvc waterproof jkt??

    Along with some boots and trousers I have just took delivery of some ex army dpvc waterproof. I ordered them from British military surplus. All the kit arrived in excellent condition. My only concern is the waterproof jacket. Inside around the collar and shoulder area it has some mouldy growth...
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    Assault boot insoles???

    Today i took delivery of a pair of British army assault boots. I have had these boots before and have been very happy in the past. The ones i got are grade 1 but looking at them they are like new. My last pair i fitted a cheap set of memory foam insoles. I am after insoles for my new pair what...
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    New forum member

    Hi all. I found this site when looking into upgrading a mini maglite. Im a father of 2 and a keen coarse angler. My first introduction to bushcraft was as a kid. Like many once i saw the film first blood i couldn't spend enough time in the local woods. Now with all the responsibilities of...
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    Mini maglite upgrade

    First post on these forums so hello everyone. I own 3 maglite torches. 2 minis and a 3D cell. I know mags are no longer the best for power but after 20 years of service I am not wanting to change. The D cell is running a cree xp e conversion and i am very happy with it. One of my mini has a...