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I have a solid black lightning bolt on my inside right wrist. Its there to remind me that only I have the power to change/make things better for myself.

I like them, for DofE I reckon they’re spot on. Also handy for cleaning your hands too

+1 great channel and seems like a lovely bloke

Signed!

Hey Daveyboy! It's really fun at this stage. You can repurpose a fair amount of stuff that you may have lying around at home – mugs, pans etc, then build up kit as you find you need it. The basics are shelter, food, water and fire. A cheap axe (car boot/antique fairs are good places) and...

Just got 'Rewild your mind' by Nick Goldsmith – absolutely brilliant. He's a good storyteller, and natural teacher. If you're not familiar with his youtube channel, he's an ex-Royal Marine Commando, and after serving several tours, he set up a bushcraft centre, which as he says, has literally...

Escapement Time do a really nice field watch - quartz, loads of lume and great build quality for £90. Don’t be put off that it’s an aliexpress watch, they’re great. Nice fleigers too.

That’s a thing of beauty - nice job. Makes me want one now…

Lorus and the Duro are top shouts. Good for modding with sapphire crystals or oil filling if you’re into that. I’ve a Pulsar which is the civilian version of the RAF issue pulsar - love that one (I like to pretend I’m a fast jet pilot). YouTube is a good source of info - I like watches, just one...

I have – looks fab. I can't make it this year but totally sign me up for the next one!

I prefer the automatics – the 7s26 or the 4R35 are pretty reliable workhorses – low beat, anti-shock and keep pretty decent time. I've never had a kinetic but Seiko do make a really nice mecaquartz movement which has all the benefits of quartz (accuracy) with the look and feel of an automatic...

Has anyone used this in a trangia?

Hi all, Thought I’d say hello I’m based in Leamington Spa and love getting outdoors. I have a strange obsession with cook kits for some reason, which seems to be out of control. I’m an advertising designer during the day but volunteer as a scout leader which gives me a good outlet for...

Thats a good shout Laurentius – Seiko's and Seiko5 do some really well respected field watches

Thanks Mesquite – worth a try :)

I found the same thing. I cut up an old tin and formed it around the block to make a container slightly smaller than the BCB folding stove. First time I used it, the fuel liquified and leaked though the gaps, but now it's gummed up it's perfect. Brought the burn time back up to that of the...

I've experiemented with something similar when making cold brew coffee. Millbank bag re-use?

This is tempting. I've been toying with the idea of using the jetboil as a cafetiere. Still struggle with the desire of not having an extra thing. I may have to let that go.

Got an OEX tacana which is great – can't see much of a difference between that and my jetboil zip tbh in terms of quality. It's a bigger size so you can stuff a boil in the bag meal in it no probs. I like that it came with a bag too, so I don't get dinner mess inside my bag.

I've got both and I thought the mkii was great at first. BUT. My cup now emits a horrid smell (probably the anodizing burning off). I love how lightweight it is, but I'm not convinced that it would stand up to much abuse – no way I'd put it into a fire to cook. That said, it's still working, and...