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    Dover kent overnight spots for hammock ?

    I'm coming over to the uk on the late boat from calais for a traditional archery competition the campsite I booked in to has just informed me that it is unable to allow on the site at midnight which is when i'll get there!! So my question is does anybody know of any quite spots between dover...
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    Deer counting and minimum gear test

    Ok so I like comfort and I like to be warm! but I was asked a few weekends ago to help out count the population of roe deer in the local forest. I of course jumped at the chance. But as it was a night/early morning activity I thought i would give minimalist sleeping out a go!!. in my home...
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    Just a reminder in case you have forgotten..

    20 21 March Basiclife weekend in Kuinrebos. For all information please check out the website www.basiclife.eu Should be a bit lighter this time of year so plenty of time for you to set your tents up in daylight ;) Simon
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    Polish poncho Tipi

    Ok I bought two by mistake I know i'm a drongo (mind you it was in german !!) any how the wife says I need to get rid of one of them it's not been used still in the box it arrived in. Here is a photo of the other being used ;) in case you don't know what they look like...
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    Nice maps for outdoors

    http://wtp2.appspot.com/wheresthepath.htm Not sure if this is any use to somebody found it whilst browsing Simon
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    Basiclife Weekend Part 2!! March 20/21 2010

    Ladies and gentlemen.. As we got hassled so much to have another bushcraft weekend we have decided to reserve the site and go ahead. The dates are March 20/21 in kuinrebos as before and we hope to see you there to help out or learn (or both) or just to have a chat and 'borrel' around the...
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    Bosch electric chainsaw to swap

    I have a Bosch Ake 30-17 S for swap I used it for small garden wood for the fire. I now have a much bigger chainsaw as I need to cut down trees as well and they don't run electric out to the forest ;) it's one of these http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/chainsaws/bosch-ake-30-17s.asp...
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    suzuki GSX 1100 G 1991

    I have a Black Suzuki GSX110 G for swaps, I have to get rid of it. As family commitments don't allow me to use the bike as much as I would like. I would hate to sell it! and I hate look at it standing not being used! So that said it's up for swaps.. I'm looking for a Hellesport lavvu or...
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    Problems with Dave Canterbury wilderness outfitters

    Has anybody else tried to order anything from Dave Canterbury at wilderness archery ? for me it started with this email : 21 July 2009 22:44 'I was thinking of ordering a guyet design backpacker bottle from you what would be the total costs to the Netherlands as it is not to clear from...
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    Dutch Bushcraft weekend

    Guys and Gals, If you haven't already received an email giving you the joining information for the Dutch bushcraft weekend 14th and 15th of November in your email please contact info@basiclife.eu to send you the information. It's getting fairly close now and there is a list of interesting...
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    Dutch Weekend

    Guys and Girls of the Netherlands, I'm in the process of organising a bushcraft/archery and traditional crafts weekend in my area, There is room for about 100 people. (including workshop givers) I would like to gauge the interest before engaging to much of my time. The event is likely...
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    Alternative to bushcraft weekend

    As I managed to miss the 'infamous' bushcraft weekend list but only 20 or so minutes with no hope of cancellations. Any body up for doing something else that weekend ?? Simon:o
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    Active leisure baby carrier for sale

    I have a baby carrier (back pack style) Active leisure 7016 city for sale want about 30 euros for it or make an offer its green this is not mine but this is the same...
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    DD-Tarp + down sleeping bag to trade

    DD-Tarp 1 1 broken grommet 1 broken tag easy to repair if you have a gromment tool this tarp used about 3 times but found it a little bit to small for me at 3x2m 58 pattern down sleeping bag (bought used but I never used it) I am looking for something like this to trade...
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    VW Camper

    This is a serious offer.. I have an old VW camper 1973 type 2, it is an un finished project but I have to get rid of it as I don't have a garage anymore and its at this moment at the 'outlaws' but they need the room for a new project so it must go.. It comes with a awning there is no insides...
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    Wood Shed for well wood!

    I have been instructed by my dear wife .. to make a firewood shed! We have a wood burner and use it year in year out and the old dog house was knocked down last year to make way for a new fence and so now im faced with building a new shed.. For firewood mainly and a small section to store...
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    Easter eggs

    I came to me as I was walking the dogs just now... Each year over the 'Passen Weekend'' I attend a kayak weekend which is organised by a group of like minded people. And it takes place in Luxembourg. The rivers there are quite easy and is a good introduction to wild water and the scenery is...
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    UK knife regulations

    http://military.swords24.eu/product/description/1530/Knife_Cold_Steel_Safe_Maker_II.html Read the last section!!!!! Although the blades under 3inch I dont think this would be legal!! Ideal for chopping firewood..officer:oh:
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    Kayak Canoe Netherlands

    Guys and Gals.. Im planning a trip this weekend to a smallish island in the middle of the ijsellmeer, I will take my sea kayak my camping gear (hammock wood stove tea bags!) and be enjoying a peaceful few days out and I got to thinking... Maybe there are others that would like to organise...
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    Sythe good for grass ?

    I have a small patch of grass at the front of the house and the old manual lawn mower is broken.. I was thinking maybe to use a sythe to cut the grass short. But my wife tells me its for really long grass only. I was thinking if you push it close to the ground and keep it sharp it should do the...