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Review: 5.11 – Xpert 3.0 Waterproof 6” Boot

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I am a bit of a fan of 5.11 clothing and equipment, finding it to be tough, durable, comfortable and very well suited for use in my woodland activities and general everyday wear, so I am pleased to say their new Xpert 3.0 Waterproof 6” Boot is no disappointmen... Read More...

Review: MyFenix – Ruike Trekker LD42-B Multi Tool

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Use
First Impressions My first impression of the Ruike Trekker LD42-B Multi-Tool was that it looked like a super-sized Swiss Army tool – that is once I had got myself past its rather unwieldy name! Measuring some 11.5cm long when closed x 2.5cm wide (including... Read More...

Review: Armory Jacket from 5.11

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Wear
The “Armory Jacket” is 5.11's new “casually smart” styled top of an almost classic design, made from a 60% cotton 40% polyester fleece fabric to give a good blend of warmth, toughness and practicality. The j... Read More...
Easy Hammock XL

Review: Easy Hammock XL

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Sleep
Review by Lucas Payton Hammocking is becoming a very popular alternative to using a tent for camping. The appeal comes from the ability to easily find a place to set up camp in areas where no flat ground is... Read More...

Review: 5.11 Sidewinder Shirt

Tony
Wear
Over the latest spell of colder weather, I have been trying out one of the “Sidewinder Flannel Shirt” new additions to the range of excellent shirts from 5.11. This “smart casual” shirt is made from a 6.43oz 100% polyester yarn-dyed flannel that has a very ... Read More...

Casstrom: Spoon carving knife set

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I carve quite a few spoons and have tried various spoon carving knives from hand-made custom models to the mass-produced and more commonly available ones … with mixed results. Over the past couple of months and the last dozen or so spoons, I have been using... Read More...

Casstrom/RB Full tang scandi blade blank

Matt Weston
Use
Review - Casstrom/RB Full tang scandi blade blank by John Fenna New to the range of knife-making “blades and bits” that Casstrom distribute and sell is the “Casstrom Hand Forged Full Tang Blade by RB”. This flat “Scandi” ground blade is made in Swedish ... Read More...

How To Make A Shave Horse

Matt Weston
Make
How To Make A Shave Horse by Eric Methven Previously published 14/03/2007 I know a lot of you are interested in woodcraft - by that I mean working green wood that you have harvested from the woods and fore... Read More...

OvaEasy Egg Crystals – Review

Matt Weston
Eat
Introduction This is a review of the OvaEasy Egg Crystals. The review is slightly different in as much as I experimented on my children, I know, that's a bad start but I figured it was the most effective way of getting a true and honest result. So, one... Read More...