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    brass zippo to trade for other petrol lighters

    I have a brass zippo stamped '01 in pretty good nick I'm looking for an imco or a few peanut lighters (i'll also consider other types of petrol lighter) thanks, john
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    First go at a sheath- Advice needed

    So i picked up a piece of 3mm bridal leather recently and decided to make a left handed sheath with it. Whilst waiting for an awl and leather cord to arrive in the post i decided to make a start and cut out the shape. So i've now got my sheath cut out as one large piece and a little piece...
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    Alpkit Bulb lantern

    Up for trade, a cracking wee battery powered lantern. I've linked a couple of reviews: http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?89650-Led-Lenser-and-Alpkit-LED-Lanterns http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?14108-Review-Alpkit-Bulb-Camping-Lantern it's in great...
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    Alpkit Titanium MytiMug for various bits of kit.

    TRADED http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16256&category_id=283 Mesh storage bag Weight: 110gr Material: Titanium Thickness: 0.7mm Max Capacity: 750ml Height: 110mm Internal Diameter: 95mm Lid included. I'm looking for the...
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    Boot repair.

    I was walking back from camp last weekend when the sole of my boot fell off! I used the laces to lash it back on and made it home in one piece. I'm a bit strapped for cash ATM and i dread to think how much a cobbler would charge. Can anyone advise me of a cheap gluing solution? They...
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    poncho tarp recommendation

    Hey, i currently use a TW cornelius 3x3 tarp which is great but i'm trying to cut a bit of weight from my kit when walking. I can't decide between TW Green ultralight, the DD poncho (i suspect may be too heavy and a little narrow) and the plethora on Army Surplus ponchos. In essence I...
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    Up for trade: An Alpkit Hunka Bivvy in Kelp

    TRADED. I bought this a couple of years ago to walk the WHW but decided to tent it so it's brand new and unused. I'm in need of a crook knife, a poncho tarp, an axe which would be good for carving, a folding saw, tree huggers or a warm waterproof jacket
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    Ridgeline question

    Hey, Firstly, apologies if this question has been asked and answered loads of times. At the moment my tarp&hammy set up is as follows: paracord ridgeline supporting my tarp, tree huggers, marlin spike hitch, amsteel whoopie sling, storm ring, hammock with an amsteel structural...
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    poncho liner vs envelope sleeping bag as an underquilt.

    hello, As a noob i spent my 3rd night under the stars in my TW hornet hammock last night. It was awesome with one minor quibble- I'm not lovin' sleeping precariously balanced on my blue sleeping pad (i'm a bit of a fidgeter!) As a result I'm considering using a cheap envelope bag as a UC...
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    South Glasgow Bushcraft Sites?

    Morning Folks, If any of the members are in and around Glasgow I'd love some advice. As a bushcraft noob I'm looking for a regular place to go for 1 or 2 nights at a time, for a bit of practice. Ideally it would be within walking distance but anywhere in the southside of Glasgow would...
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    Hi from Glasgow

    Just thought I'd say hello. I've spent years cycling and camping but i'm pretty new to the forest/bushcraft thing. Just bought a hammock and tarp (TW) and I found this forum. Seems like good people. Gallatos