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Has anyone tried a KaBar Kukri. The price seems decent and the sheath not too bad. I was just wondering how it may compare to the Cold Steel Kukri or similar. I am looking to stop carrying the ax or hatchet when camping out in the Canadian woods. FarPoint -All those who wander are not lost-

Has anyone used a stove from a fondue set as a burner? They seem like a pop can stove only stronger and with the material inside to keep the meths from sloshing around. They also are light and come with the ring on top to control the heat a bit. Also, in the shops you can buy fondue fuel-am I...

Does anyone have any thoughts on the US canteen cup/canteen/cooker vs the NATO water bottle/crusader cup/cooker? The US version is slightly smaller at 500ml instead of the 750 or so for the Crusader. Both are stainless steel but the US version is so much cheaper. Anyone have any preference or...

Hey Canadian Bushcrafters, a new site was started a few weeks ago at http://cbolonline.ning.com/ as a gathering place for Canadian Bushcrafters. Not much there at the moment but a little interest could really get it going. It was started by Chris Clarke. Have a look if you get a chance...

Does anyone see any problems with making a leather possibles pouch with a few inches drop from the belt? I want to be able to keep it on my belt while have a pack and hip belt on. Most patterns and pouches I see are tight to the belt to keep them from flopping around but it is a pain to put...

Hey Gang-Here is an interesting spot to order some pouches, handmade native skin clothing and raw materials. The wilderness survival book is also one of the best I have read. The guy who runs the company was Les Stroud's (survivorman) teacher. He runs various programs where they use...

Hey Gang, I know it is a little late in the season in some parts but here in Canada there is still a lot of winter to be had. I am a photog at a newspaper here and post a monthly photo tips column in the travel part of our website-this isn't a plug but an intro- Check out this month for some...

Can anyone see a reason why not to keep your millbank bag hanging suspended in the lake or river all the time? At times access to the water can be a bit difficult and so to hang on to the shrub and reach over with the bag and keep squeezing the air out can be a nuisance. Last time out I just...

Anyone know if the recent worry about BPA chemicals leeching out of plastic water bottles relates to the NATO 58 or 90 pattern water bottles? I know many here in Canada have stopped stocking types of Nalgene bottles and many people are moving to metal water bottles. I was thinking of picking...

I've struggled with various pumping water filters for a few years and am sick to death of them-the tubes, the fiddling, the cleaning, the time it takes etc... I've picked up a Millbank bag filter and am thrilled with using it although I notice that many times (particularly when a bit chilly)...

I am curious about the ways in which people carry their knife about their necks. I just use a bit of paracord at the moment-useful for a firebow if necessary- and am thinking of doing a fancy bit of braiding to increase the amount of paracord I carry as well as looking and feeling a bit more...

Anyone out there got some good bushy quotes. I see many on the bottom of posts but it would be great to compile a cool list. Obvious one is from Henry David Thoreau "In wildness is the preservation of the world" One of my favourites (especially since I work for a newspaper- "Fancy...

Hi gang, this is my first post on the site. Anyone use a military poncho and liner? I have always used goretex jackets and tarps and now thinking that a poncho may be a good multi-use item. I also think nothing beats them in a real deluge. Any thoughts?