Suffolk Bushcraft Group

[Big Stu 12]

Whos going to the Bushmoot now the Prices have been posted...

I am going on the 10th through to the 17th.... £115...

 

[Scopey]

Whos going to the Bushmoot now the Prices have been posted...

I am going on the 10th through to the 17th.... £115...

Me and two mates are thinking of going , at the moment it depends if I can get the leave..

 

[SJStuart]

Just been out testing the new whoopie slings on my hammock.... holy hell is that easier to set up now! Damn near fell asleep in the thing with no sleeping bag, underquilt, or even "cold weather clothing" because I was able to tweak the sag to fit my comfort.

Cheers, Stu, for the pointers on the overnighter... made doing the conversion much quicker

 

[roman-soldier]

Just been out testing the new whoopie slings on my hammock.... holy hell is that easier to set up now! Damn near fell asleep in the thing with no sleeping bag, underquilt, or even "cold weather clothing" because I was able to tweak the sag to fit my comfort.

Cheers, Stu, for the pointers on the overnighter... made doing the conversion much quicker

the difference is huge!, did u get a structural ridgeline? that makes a big difference too... a guy sells them on ebay with the skulls

 

[SJStuart]

Not got the structural ridgeline yet... was debating whether it was worth doing since I have the mosquito net (I.E. can I use both at the same time?)

 

[roman-soldier]

Not got the structural ridgeline yet... was debating whether it was worth doing since I have the mosquito net (I.E. can I use both at the same time?)

yes, the mossie net hangs ok and the spreader bars work, its just a little closer to your body but still spacious, i will be demonstrating it at the next meet

 

[SJStuart]

yes, the mossie net hangs ok and the spreader bars work, its just a little closer to your body but still spacious, i will be demonstrating it at the next meet

Great... I'll get an order in for a structural ridge line

 

[Big Stu 12]

I've had conformation that the two nighter is good with Orchards,

I was just thinking about the next meeting, seeing that there will be more time, especially on the Saturday, I am thinking about activities that we may want to do, I want to crack one with friction fire lighting, and flint and steel, I should of practised it more over the years, lol...

What other things would other people like to do and have a go at... tarpology is normally a good one for new people to the use of tarps.. and different fire lays and starting, sharps safe use and sharpening,

 

[SJStuart]

I've had conformation that the two nighter is good with Orchards,

I was just thinking about the next meeting, seeing that there will be more time, especially on the Saturday, I am thinking about activities that we may want to do, I want to crack one with friction fire lighting, and flint and steel, I should of practised it more over the years, lol...

What other things would other people like to do and have a go at... tarpology is normally a good one for new people to the use of tarps.. and different fire lays and starting, sharps safe use and sharpening,

I made a new friction board for my fire spindle today (finally wore my last one out lighting tonight's camp fire, even though I'm not camping overnight.... I like a nice fire when out testing gear as it's a great excuse to practise). While it's not strictly necessary in a world of matches, lighters and vaseline-coated cotton balls... lighting a fire with friction is still something all men ought to be able to do!

 

[roman-soldier]

I made a new friction board for my fire spindle today (finally wore my last one out lighting tonight's camp fire, even though I'm not camping overnight.... I like a nice fire when out testing gear as it's a great excuse to practise). While it's not strictly necessary in a world of matches, lighters and vaseline-coated cotton balls... lighting a fire with friction is still something all men ought to be able to do!

id like to see that, maybe have a go as ive never tried it.

 

[SJStuart]

id like to see that, maybe have a go as ive never tried it.

Well, you can come see it on my woodland and I'll show you how to make and use one, or wait for the next overnighter on March 1st/2nd where (if I understand Stu correctly) it's "on the syllabus"

 

[Big Stu 12]

Well, you can come see it on my woodland and I'll show you how to make and use one, or wait for the next overnighter on March 1st/2nd where (if I understand Stu correctly) it's "on the syllabus"

Well dont know about having a syllabus.. lol,

Just wondered if there was anything people would like to practice/do/learn/relearn.... ect ect. as we will have a few more hrs to play, I have used a bow drill before as well as a plough method, and the split cane method, but not done it for about 20 years, lol.

 

[SJStuart]

Well dont know about having a syllabus.. lol,

Just wondered if there was anything people would like to practice/do/learn/relearn.... ect ect. as we will have a few more hrs to play, I have used a bow drill before as well as a plough method, and the split cane method, but not done it for about 20 years, lol.

I think it'd be great to have time for everyone to practise and discuss differing technique (let's face it, everyone has their own preferred way of lighting fires, and their own reasons for those preferences)

 

[Big Stu 12]

i agree. fun and passing on knwolage. also have a look at bushcraft usa skills/qualifcations. they will help you learn as well. i just been too lazy to do it.. may just start the next weekender. lol

 

[SJStuart]

I'm going out on my woodland tomorrow to process a fallen tree for firewood. Remember me saying about the branch which hit my tarp last Tuesday? Well, a tree some 30 feet away fell as well.
Anyway, I'll be out there with my hand chainsaw cutting it into a couple of dozen reasonably-sized stumps, then I intend to baton it into flat-edged logs for the fire, make a fire (breaking in my new friction board and spindle) and cook up a couple of steaks (possibly even a squirrel if I happen to slingshot one during the course of the day)

You're welcome to join me if you wish, but be prepared to do some chopping and sawing work if you do!

 

[Rumcelt]

Hi All

Stu I am feeling the need to get out and about I cant next week but ant time after that.

Regards
Rum

 

[Big Stu 12]

Hi All

Stu I am feeling the need to get out and about I cant next week but ant time after that.

Regards
Rum

Hi mate good to see you on here, I am not going to be able to get out until the 1st and 2nd March weekender, as I am just about to move I am afraid, seen the kids this morning, and seeing the tomorrow morning, then its more packing, lol... next weekend will be moving the garage stuff down the workshop and doing the last of the major packing...

I cant wait till I get out at the weekender..

 

[roman-soldier]

Hi Tony, l Went up to the Norfolk group thisweekend and had a great time. the lads all mentioned meeting you. the Wood was very wet and muddy but a good fire kept us dry. I'm out most Weekends So if you want to meet up let me know.

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[Whittler Kev]

OOOPPPPS thought I'd posted these.
Thanks for the invite dudes. Now Roman Soldier has returned from Darkest Norfolk reconaisance some of you others might like to visit (Don't think he saw the six fingered lot )

 

[SJStuart]

Great to see the pics of that night's fresh kill (the bunny)