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Hello again. Not really new but having had a bit of a busy year, I'd let my full membership lapse and havent really been on the site for about 9 months. Full membership taken up again, some new boots, new tent, new GPS and a plan to do more walking and camping from now on. Glad to see familiar...

Hi all (its been a while), Have been earning some serious brownie points recently and after a friend recommended Loch Hourn I think its a guaranteed trip for a three/four day'er in October (once the midges have flown south for the winter!). Just looking for a shortish paddle in, then staying...

Hi, I've been reminded that I promised to organise a wee paddle some time ago for a few Apache's to get together! :rolleyes: So, hopefully we'll have a few Apache's together on Coniston 18th October (providing it doesn't snow!). Of course all are welcome, even red plastic boats! I...

Not sure of this is in the correct place, feel free to move. Graba cup of tea this may take a while. This will be my second post, hit the wrong key half way through the first version and deleted the lot . So…..a little introduction first…..used to paddle ks in my mad youth mainly throwing...

I'm not too far off the maiden voyage of my newly built Apache which hopefully will open up some new places to camp, islands etc where you won't get trodden on by the odd rambler (unles they swim !). For some inspiration I wondered what your favourite spot was for a night or two in the...

Hi All, Knowing that quite a few of you paddle and that I'm keen to get back in to this in a canoe (previously had kayaks). Have small budget (blimey these things are expensive !!!) and wanted your opinion on a couple This one can also be bought in kit form for £350 (maybe slightly less with...

Hey all, Wanted: about a dozen fishing hooks - just little ones to keep in emergency kit and for use in small tarns / rivers etc. I have a 512mb SanDisk Pro Duo memory card plus a Sony Memory Stick Duo Adapter to swap. If you have hooks but don't want the memory card, email some...

Anyone have experience of these...http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Airsoft-Molle-Utility-Shoulder-Waist-Pouch-Bag-Pack-BK_W0QQitemZ350162133296QQihZ022QQcategoryZ52509QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262 the price is better (even with the postage) than the Snugpak ones...

Got out for a short walk this morning away from the normal tourist paths. Picture a scene - was it a werewolf film with the mist on the moors somewhere? Anyway, the mist was down and I found myself walking on compass bearings to my intended brew stop (artsy pictures will be attached) when I...

A while ago when i first joined BCUK i was asking about billie cans when beachlover sent three nesting pans to me in the post and refused to accept any form of payment. Since then, I have found most BCUK members to be more than willing to part with their time / posessions and advice without...

Just thought I'd share my evening with you all. Did i spend the last 2 hours carving a new spoon? folding tarps and hammocks? sharpening my knife? looking at maps thinking 'I'll camp there one day'? No I didn't. I noticed quite a bit of dust clogging up the vents on the kitchen pc so i...

You won't beleive this - I didn't until tonight... Was on-line last night ordering groceries from tesco's when i found a special offer on energy saving bulbs. any 5 for 40p....YES !!!! I thought that it must be a mistake on the web site but just to check i clicked on 5 random bulbs to add to...

Hi all, I was planning a couple of nights out next week and as I've managed to find some panel wipe for my Omni Fuel stove (instead of unleaded - too much soot and the fumes will finish me off) i decided to give it a clean. I've over tightened the fuel line and split one of the nuts -...

Off for a walk over Fairfield tomorrow and thought I'd pop in to the Priest's Hole. Have lived less than 20 miles from it and never visited during my 37 years in the Lakes! Tomorrow is just a day out. I have some time off work soon and as per tradition i usually get away for a night or two...

Hi all, At short notice I've managed to get 12 days off work (need to use up spare days before end of my holiday year) and have been granted 3 days by SWMBO to wander off somewhere!! Yippee! Decided to combine some wild camping with my motorbike and will be setting off from Windermere...

Has anyone had any experience of these..http://www.amazon.co.uk/Click-Insect-Bite-Relief/dp/B000KHTEMI No matter how much repellant used, there's always one of the little critters get through. £6 is bit much for a plastic thing that goes click if it doesn't work so I wondered of anyone has...

:You_Rock_ WOW :You_Rock_ Joined and paid up a while ago after lurking for free for a bit. Numerous articles about jerky had me thinking why not have a go at that, I like the shop stuff, can't hurt !!! So, off I went today, bought myself a big old chunk of lean cow, sliced it up, salt...

Some advice needed. Just finished my first stove (now we'll see if I can leave my multi-fuel stove at home!), I know there's been a poll on cleaning billie's but wondered what I should pack the stove in, what do you use? I was a little impatient making my first cup of tea ;) so didn't let...

Has anyone tried dyeing a tent? I have a Aztec Summit 2 (see pic) which was bought a few years ago. Although a bit on the heavy side the tent is nuclear bomb proof and has survived some horrendous weather, its not broken so i don't intend to change is for the latest 23g shiney lightweight model...

Some advice needed. About to invest in a billie can (cheap is the key word here) so i can move away from my trusty multi-stove and on to a proper fire. Have found the following billie cans and would like your expert opinions on which one to go for.... 1...