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    Pocket Cooker - WANTED

    thanks to everyone for the advice, offers and kind words. the people on this website are the most generous, knowldgeable and kind.
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    Pocket Cooker - WANTED

    having previously experimented with hobo stoves to much tutting and frowning; we are staying in swanky hotels and can't imagine SWMBO being happy with me lumping my home made stove along. i have emailed website for prices but i have tried before and they will not post to Uk. Fingers crossed.
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    Pocket Cooker - WANTED

    After searching t'internet and local camping shops i am unable to find a Pocket Cooker. The one i want is like this: http://www.trekdirect.co.uk/acatalog/Pocket_Cooker.html It is the folding one that comes in a pouch. I am going to the Brecon Beacons in April for my honeymoon and will...
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    IMPORTANT - re JET BOIL

    i was at the business end of a malfunction at a midlands meet and it was decorum who calmly extinguished the excited jetboil with his coat as my mate and i stood around going "bloody hell !"
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    Midlands outdoorshow Meet March 2009

    Addo Andy2112 Bodge decorum EEM +1 Humpback JimN John Fenna - will know nearer the date Mesquite Wallenstein woodstock having re-sharpened the knife, put out the jet boil i feel i am ready for another meet. i can even point out an amethyst deceiver at 5 paces now thanks to Wayland...
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    Next Midlands Meet

    thanks to everyone for their generosity and patience with the two of us. Special thanks to cool headed dec for putting the jet boil out whilst risking potential shrapnel wounds. I can now identify an amethyst deceiver, collect bracken leaves and clean a frying pan using ashes from the fire...
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    Next Midlands Meet

    "Just as a matter of interest what kind of dog have you got " he is a staffordshire bullterrier rescued from kenilworth dog's trust. broken teeth but enjoys sitting outside at night watching me burn things in the garden.
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    Hammock

    off topic again but - strange as it may seem, using lavander oil in a burner helped me relax and drop off when i was stressed with exam pressure and woman trouble many years ago. also getting rid of said woman helped as well.
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    Next Midlands Meet

    Addo - Tarp / Hammock or Bivi Andy2112 +1 poss - tents or bivvi Aragorn - haven't made me mind up Bernie and Maxine - Hammocks or caravan Bodge + kids tarp tent or something. Bushcraft bailey - tarp & hammock decorum - probably ground again Dingo - Tarp/Hammock or bivi EEM +1 tent (fri...
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    Next Midlands Meet

    I have lurked on this site and on the side of hills for the last few weeks now gathering the wise offerings from seasoned professionals and feel it is time to go to a meet. I am greener than Ray Mears' hat but have a tent, therma rest, a well sharpened Mora (thanks to the £5 sharpening...
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    Win a knife!

    i don't even own a knife yet and would love a Mora! i guess 1625 (added below) Andyre 1591 borka26 716 Tengu 900 Chainsaw 1185 hammock monkey 1260 Tadpole 1396 JohnC 1540 dean4442 1542 LazySod 1799 Buckshot 1842 BIG_emu 1900 Scanker 2000 Andy2112 2112 Indoorsout 2200 hiho...
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    West Mdlands Meet - Summer'08

    just checked. can make one night 18-19th July as am away with work on 20th. can i be added to the list again? decorum - hammock (probably ground dwelling instead) Mesquite + possible 2 extra Tarp. maverick--hammock. Bootstrap Bob - tarp and bivvi, Wallenstein - tent Scrumpy -...
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    West Mdlands Meet - Summer'08

    could i tag along? i am SO new to bushcraft but am keen to learn ANYTHING! decorum - hammock Mesquite + possible 2 extra Tarp. Any date is good for me. Archery and Air rifle please maverick--hammock--can't make July18th-20th--Archery and air rifle please Bootstrap Bob - tarp and bivvi...
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    midlands meet

    I would be really interested but i may be more of a hindrance. i have only camped a couple of times but would be keen to learn anything you could show me and could provide refreshments
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    Newbie in Need of Kit Advice

    thanks so far to everyone for the advice, offers of gear and places to get it from. i am keen to get out there whilst the weather is good, thus i am thinking of investing in a decent 2/3 man tent. i currently have a LARGE family tent which i use with the girlfirend and the dog but i am...
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    Newbie in Need of Kit Advice

    Having only recently discovered camping I am keen to get out into the country/woodlands a lot more and experience what everyone is talking about. I am in Solihull / Birmingham. This website is great and I have read fantstic advice. The only issue is, I am unsure of the basic kit required...