So how old is that oak then?
Some doggy stuff for a new puppy which will arrive in 10 days....
What did you buy today?
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So how old is that oak then?
Some doggy stuff for a new puppy which will arrive in 10 days....
I got a great score in the charity shop today - a lovely Magee donegal tweed country jacket with a good leather collar, not a sports jacket type of thing but a button-up-to-the-neck proper job, I've wanted one for years but couldn't swallow the price, must have cost someone a lot of bugs bunny, and it's like new! I had it for £40 so I'm pleased as punch! ................atb mac
I have not been able to access this thread for ages for some strange reason 
I won't list everything I've bought since I last posted on here, but some recent highlights include:
Online Purchases
Surplus Raw Vintage Windbreaker jacket - As sported by CV dissembler Dave Canterbury - has proven to be both warm and waterproof.
BG OG Survivor Trousers - £25 for a new pair, could not resist - the long length of a supposedly short leg and awkward security pocket zip aside, cracking keks.
Polish Lavvu - Ideal for meets and wood carving in the garden out of the rain.
BCB OG 25L Day Sack - I was toying with getting a mini ALICE, then saw one of these, new with tags for a tenner, would have rude not to buy it.
Bota Waterbottle - I am slowly assembling a collection of differently shaped waterbottles, this one is rather cool, if a little awkward to pack
Waterproof French Respirator Bag - I have the canvas version and it is a really handy summer shoulder bag, saw one of these for £3.50, no brainer really.
Swiss Volcano Stove - I am also assembling a collection of stoves, think I'll just be using this one when wood carving in the Lavvu
Bushcraft(Pound)land Bargains - at a pound a pop, where is the harm in having a punt?
Fluorescent Guy Ropes (pack of 4) x 2 - As good as more expensive guy lines.
Fluorescent Ground Stakes (pack of 6) x 2 - Only good for soft ground, but they do glow.
Expandable Cloths (pack of 6) - Not tired these yet, but could be a handy space saver.
Equipment Cleaning Fluid x 2 - It isn't Nikwax, but it is ok.
Tent, Equipment and Clothing Reproofing Spray x 2 - As above.
Boot Reproofing Spray x 2 - Have tried this on an old pair of Merrills, will know if it is any good in the morning.
New Fancy Design Head Torch - Ok as a spare.
Hard Plastic Folding Waterbottle - Nice idea, but not so good
Jute Hanging Basket Liner - A lazy man's char cloth
Surplus and other every day store purchase
German Cold Weather Hat - Certainly keeps my head warm, but not a hat for the fashion concious.
Reversible Softie Trousers - I may look like a small, round MC Hammer when I were them, but by jove they are warm and a bit of a bargain at a fiver
Golden Hexi Stove with Pot Stabilizer & 8 Tabs - Less faffing about trying to balance a metal mug and just £2. I got two.
Several 'Look What I Found" pouch meals - These tend to be tasier than Wayfare meals and when I saw them at a pound a pop, they were good to pass up.
Spicy Beanfeast - 3 for a pound, need I say more?
I'll just post a given day's purchase from this point forward
I won't list everything I've bought since I last posted on here, but some recent highlights include:
Online Purchases
Surplus Raw Vintage Windbreaker jacket - As sported by CV dissembler Dave Canterbury - has proven to be both warm and waterproof.
BG OG Survivor Trousers - £25 for a new pair, could not resist - the long length of a supposedly short leg and awkward security pocket zip aside, cracking keks.
Polish Lavvu - Ideal for meets and wood carving in the garden out of the rain.
BCB OG 25L Day Sack - I was toying with getting a mini ALICE, then saw one of these, new with tags for a tenner, would have rude not to buy it.
Bota Waterbottle - I am slowly assembling a collection of differently shaped waterbottles, this one is rather cool, if a little awkward to pack
Waterproof French Respirator Bag - I have the canvas version and it is a really handy summer shoulder bag, saw one of these for £3.50, no brainer really.
Swiss Volcano Stove - I am also assembling a collection of stoves, think I'll just be using this one when wood carving in the Lavvu
Bushcraft(Pound)land Bargains - at a pound a pop, where is the harm in having a punt?
Fluorescent Guy Ropes (pack of 4) x 2 - As good as more expensive guy lines.
Fluorescent Ground Stakes (pack of 6) x 2 - Only good for soft ground, but they do glow.
Expandable Cloths (pack of 6) - Not tired these yet, but could be a handy space saver.
Equipment Cleaning Fluid x 2 - It isn't Nikwax, but it is ok.
Tent, Equipment and Clothing Reproofing Spray x 2 - As above.
Boot Reproofing Spray x 2 - Have tried this on an old pair of Merrills, will know if it is any good in the morning.
New Fancy Design Head Torch - Ok as a spare.
Hard Plastic Folding Waterbottle - Nice idea, but not so good
Jute Hanging Basket Liner - A lazy man's char cloth
Surplus and other every day store purchase
German Cold Weather Hat - Certainly keeps my head warm, but not a hat for the fashion concious.
Reversible Softie Trousers - I may look like a small, round MC Hammer when I were them, but by jove they are warm and a bit of a bargain at a fiver
Golden Hexi Stove with Pot Stabilizer & 8 Tabs - Less faffing about trying to balance a metal mug and just £2. I got two.
Several 'Look What I Found" pouch meals - These tend to be tasier than Wayfare meals and when I saw them at a pound a pop, they were good to pass up.
Spicy Beanfeast - 3 for a pound, need I say more?
I'll just post a given day's purchase from this point forward
An Alpkit shroom rucksack cover. The medium size fits my 55l pack a treat. Need to order the XS size as well for my day pack.
http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16472&category_id=250
http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16472&category_id=250
I got an ESEE 5 and a Fallkniven F1 (Micarta). A happy day
Ooh, you've really treated yourself. That ESEE5 is a brute isn't it? I'm a little jealous
Ooh, you've really treated yourself. That ESEE5 is a brute isn't it? I'm a little jealous
They're a great addition to my collection. Goodness knows why I do it though as I only use a Mora and Laplander when I'm out!
Svord Peasant Mini in Blue.
Not too sure about the colour, but I have some nice, odd bits of wood in the shed to make some new scales.
Not too sure about the colour, but I have some nice, odd bits of wood in the shed to make some new scales.
A love it or leave it Bear Grylls Ultimate Pro Knife,the new one with a better steel, full exposed tang and fine edge, actually brought a few days ago but still in transit from the States, and a Becker BK16 I intend to strip and convex when it arrives.
Nothing exciting.. Got the mora`s which arrivefand filed the back square.
New purchase..... Walking pole to try and a folding saw..never thought of getting one but at £2.49 i thought worth a shot. Both from Aldi
New purchase..... Walking pole to try and a folding saw..never thought of getting one but at £2.49 i thought worth a shot. Both from Aldi
I bought one of the new Alpkit lanterns
http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=17006&category_id=288
http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=17006&category_id=288
Ordered The New Mk2 Bilbank Bag yesterday from Ian (bilmo-p5)
Just got in from work and it was waiting with the rest of my mail.
Cracking service
Look forward to trying the bag out at the weekend.
Just got in from work and it was waiting with the rest of my mail.
Cracking service
Look forward to trying the bag out at the weekend.
Biker
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Struck it lucky at a Vide Grenier (French Boot fair) today with five axe heads, tomahawk heads. I also got two gouges as well.
I also bought myself a French Army issue inflatable pillow. These are presumably to be used for patients laying on stretchers.
Also nabbed the book "Ice Cold In Alex" for a read later.
A stainless steel Ikea sink drainer for yet another hobo stove. Got that for 35p (equivalent in UK currency)
But the best deal was a double-sided 3inch x 2 inch x 3/4 inch slab of what I think is a Japanese water-stone. One side is cream coloured and the other a chocolate brown and both surfaces have grey marks as if it's had steel run over the surface. Both surfaces are flat thankfully. I'll get some pictures of this at a later date for wiser heads here to help me to confirm what they are. It's definitely a mineral of some type and I'm thinking was used to hone a straight razor, because I also got a shaving strop with what looks like the same mineral on either side of it thrown in to sweeten the deal for the princely sum of £1.20 (UK price equivalent)
Came home rather pleased with myself.... smug even. I like me bargains, me.
I also bought myself a French Army issue inflatable pillow. These are presumably to be used for patients laying on stretchers.
Also nabbed the book "Ice Cold In Alex" for a read later.
A stainless steel Ikea sink drainer for yet another hobo stove. Got that for 35p (equivalent in UK currency)
But the best deal was a double-sided 3inch x 2 inch x 3/4 inch slab of what I think is a Japanese water-stone. One side is cream coloured and the other a chocolate brown and both surfaces have grey marks as if it's had steel run over the surface. Both surfaces are flat thankfully. I'll get some pictures of this at a later date for wiser heads here to help me to confirm what they are. It's definitely a mineral of some type and I'm thinking was used to hone a straight razor, because I also got a shaving strop with what looks like the same mineral on either side of it thrown in to sweeten the deal for the princely sum of £1.20 (UK price equivalent)
Came home rather pleased with myself.... smug even. I like me bargains, me.
