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Hello I've also just found this thread. I would be interested in attending, if its not too late and the dates are right. I can provide a parachute etc..

Can you put me down for 10 off please. Thanks

The poncho has no centre tapes, this is a point that I highlighted in my report. I like the idea of having the tapes underneath, as suggested by wayland. How much extra material would you like and where ? maybe 6" rear and 4" front ? The person in the foto is 5' 9" tall. Can you give me...

Wayland & all When wet the poncho is stiff, just like any ventile garment, but is not uncomfortable or awkward. The idea of having a 'slit' to help get your head in and out is a good one, but can causee another problem . When using the poncho as a basha you need to make this area...

Hello all Poncho fan’s I’ve tested the poncho over several days in the Cairngorms. Rather than gassing on about what I did, I shall get straight to the point and just list my findings in no particular order. 1.The head entrance to the hood and the hood itself could be a little larger. At...

Please see extract below: In Turkey, the majority of the population live in rural areas where they use wild plants as food and medicine. The confusion of an edible plant with a poisonous one give rise to serious poisoning which may even result in death. The incidence of plant poisoning in...

Thanks for the info dgclavert. There are over 1,000 different varieties of cultivated 'rose hips', therefore when picking them for food etc... we should be 100% certain that we have the edible variety, such as you have described, and not just a 'rose hip'. Xyalria I agree with your...

Errmm... what was I writing about ? I don't think that you are disputing my statement, it may be that Gordon has changed his opinion, due to further research, or that the book is not specific enough. It may be that from working with Gordon for so long and trying to retain his excellent...

I worked with Gordon for 5 years, he told me that the garden variety (generally the very large ones that are slightly orange in colour) are toxic This was a few years ago (2 years). I have also been told this by one other ethnobotanist and another botanist. I don't have the wild foods book...

Beware ! The large garden variety of rose hips should be avoided as they are Toxic ! I agree that its always best to remove the seeds before cooking, they are hairy and can irritate the throat. Sharpen a small stick like a chisel shape and scrap the seeds out. If you only require the juice...

Firstly welcome to the site, good to hear from you ! It must be nice living in Canada, I've been to the west side (Banff & Jasper) and loved it. About the book, do you have Nothern Bushcraft by Mors ? I feel this would be more suitable for you. All the best

Littlebiglane I must admit at first I thought that a ventile poncho would be a waste of time, but I must admit that if it can replace a basha and jacket it would be worth the quoted price. I think eyelets are a big NONO. I wouldn't bother with hood, I don't like them, but if you are going...

I live near Aboyne and I know Dave at Hilltrek, if I can help in anyway with this project please contact me. I have a Hilltrek ventile jacket and they are very good and I'm sure you will find the quality is top-notch.

Don't you mean 2007 ?

Nice to hear your've had a go at the hawthorn leather. I think you will find that you need to dry the 'leather' for a longer period of time, it can take up to 12 hours depending on how much water was used, the surface area / thickness and the temperature. It's best to do this slowly as you don't...

It is possible to erect a 5 person arctic tent on your own. I've put up a 10 person tent on my own, although it was hard work. I do not recommend wooden or plastic boxes, they may look nice but mice can chew through them. Some ammuntion boxes are ideal and they tend to come with a seal...

Over the last 8 years I have spent, on average 6 months a year, living outside whilst teaching bushcraft. One year I spent 10 months living outside. I've made a list of some tips you may find usefull: 1. Have you thought about a 5 man arctic tent ? They are big and bulky but if your not...