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    Saw something new today... Sparrowhawk? killing a pigeon. (Graphic pictures)

    I was sitting at my computer today when there was a loud thud against the patio door. I got up and saw this... At first glance I thought it was an injured bird flapping around, but then realised that it was two birds and one was plucking the feathers from the other. The Sparrowhawk...
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    Storytelling Discs

    A while ago I played a game with my children using "Story Cubes" (basically some dice with pictures or symbols on them which you roll and have to incorporate into an improvised story). It was good fun, so we set about making our own version of them with a bushcrafty-feel. I reckon this would...
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    Two Nights at Glyn Y Mul

    I went to Glyn Y Mul with a couple of others for a weekend of food, fire, good company and a bit of bushcraft. My first trip there taught me a lot about what kit to take (because I didn't take the right stuff and ended up cold, miserable and bailed out after one night!) and so after a year or...
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    Sleeping Bag Ratings vs Real Experience ?

    I know there are a million threads about various sleeping bags, but I was interested in gathering together people's experiences of sleeping bag ratings compared to the manufacturer's specs. Part of my reason for asking is that I'm due out next weekend (ground dwelling) and the temp is tipped to...
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    Anyone else have problems with viewing the Gift It On Thread?

    For me, on a Mac whether I use Safari or Chrome, it always seems blank, ie I get this when I look at the thread... However, it's fine on my iPhone with TapTalk. It'd be great if someone has a workaround. Thanks in advance.
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    Tarp vs Tent (in the rain)

    I'm off to Wales next month and have been debating whether to take a one / two man tent (probably the Vango Banshee 200) as I was wondering how a tarp would fare in heavy rain. I know that it will shelter me from the falling rain but I was more concerned with rain washing underneath and thought...
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    Making Pine Tar - My Results

    I'm not sure if this belongs in this section, or in DIY / Crafts, but I experimented with making pine tar yesterday and am unsure of what I've actually made and would like to be sure before I add it to my next batch of soap. I wanted to make it from pine resin, but the pine trees in my local...
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    Milk Churn Billy Can + Ikea-type Stove

    First off, I'll say that I am not connected with any of the sellers of these items, I found them both while trawling ebay and being a magpie the shinies attracted me! I own a Wild Woodgas Stove and whilst it is fantastic, I do find that it puts a lot of heat downwards, even scorching stones or...
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    A Quick and Dirty Hammock Underquilt

    Last time I went out with my hammock I used a partially-inflated self-inflating mat made by Coleman - it worked well but did tend to end up sliding about a bit. This time I decided that I'd go without a mat and use one of those cheap silver car windscreen shades. As I got round to packing my...
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    Hammock Dreams

    I've recently bought a hammock and have slept out in it twice so far. Both times I've had dreams that I can only assume were inspired by being in a hammock. First time: I dreamed that I had the power to fly but only 2ft of the ground so everyone I flew past laughed at me! The second time...
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    Can anyone ID this skeleton?

    I was out and about a few months ago and found this partial skeleton in a ditch surrounded by beer cans. I wondered if it was from a deer. There are more (and larger) pictures on my blog if anyone wants a closer look along with a close up of the mandible and teeth...
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    Heat Proof Mat

    I was in B&Q the other day and saw a heat proof mat (for soldering). I wondered if this would help prevent the scorching that I get when I use the Wild WoodGas Stove. I tried it out when I was having a go at making some soap the other day. I was fairly hopeful that it would work, so I used it...
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    Hi from Essex

    Hello all. Long time lurker here. I've picked up some great tips by reading here over the last few months - thank you. A bit about me… I got into bushcraft when we had a power cut at home. Some of my son's essential medical kit (BiPAP) failed and I quickly cobbled together a battery...