What Have You Bought Now!!!???

[GwersyllaCnau]

A new thermometer as my one was full of water after a night out in heavy rain.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/indoor-outdoor-thermometer-35037

[f0rm4t]

German Luftwaffe Leather Gloves

http://www.endicotts.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1667

[Adam Savage]

Just received my new Tatonka Tarp 2 TC from Peglers. £60 with free P&P, which is £20 cheaper than everywhere else at the moment.

The site states 3-5 working days, but i got mine within 2, so great stuff.

HERE (http://www.peglers.co.uk/tatonka-tarp-2-tc/), is their listing for the tarp. Maybe it will come in handy for others.

[moontanboy]

I got a Mora whittling knife to go with the spoon knife I got last week, it inspired this spoon which is much better than first effort 5869

[moontanboy]

oh and some cut proof/resistant gloves :zombie-fighting:

[Adam Savage]

Awesome looking spoon mate T^ maybe post it in a crafty thread, should get a little more interest :)

Adam

[moontanboy]

Cheers Adam, when I've got a really fancy looking one I'll show it off properly. The Mora whittling knife is Ace, well Mora always are in my experience so far this year.

Paul

[Adam Savage]

You're not wrong. They are fantastic knives (whichever you choose) for the price. I would be happy to pay twice the current price if they decided to charge more.

[OakAshandThorn]

Got myself a lot of goodies :D: a Mora Companion Heavy Duty MG, Victorinox Huntsman knife, Light My Fire Scout 2.0, and a few bushcraft books - 'Woodcraft and Camping' by Nessmuk, 'Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties: A Guide to Building Shelters in the Wilderness' by Daniel Carter Beard, and 'Bushcraft: Outdoor Skills and Wilderness Survival' by Mors Kochanski.

[biker-bri]

10 sq ft of 3.5mm veg tan leather 4 sq ft of 2.5mm leather dye, thread and shiney bits, all to make a pouch for my new zippo lighter "err" you don't think I overbought on anything do you:confused:

[biker-bri]

10 sq ft of 3.5mm veg tan leather 4 sq ft of 2.5mm leather dye, thread and shiney bits, all to make a pouch for my new zippo lighter "err" you don't think I overbought on anything do you:confused:

[AL...]

Nope ....... Never..... Sounds about right to me Bri :happy-clapping:

Cheers
AL

[Adam Savage]

Depends. How big is this Zippo? :p

[paulthefish2009]

Any left overs let me know Bri. Paul

[FishyFolk]

Got 10 meters of 4mm of shock cord off ebay...for 5,95£ + 1,50£ postage....only to discover that I can get a 20 meter roll of 6mm marine grade shock cord for 7.30£ at the local Marina....*grumph*

[Chubbs]

A stainless steel bread barrel and SS biscuit barrel with SS fitted lids from a local secondhand selling site. The first holds 20 pints and the second 5 pints. New additions to my billy can cooking collection and they cost £5.00 for both.

A grill pan type wire rack/cake cooler and 10 new tent pegs to make a couple of small camping grills, £3.00 for both.

[fish]

nice chunky wooley jumper for £20.(ready for friday nights hang!)

also 10m of 1.1 olive green ripstop for my new Under quilt project.

[JEEP]

Mini Maglite 2AA PRO+ http://www.maglite.com/Mini_Maglite_ProPlus_LED.asp - Maglite seem to have been upping their game lately; for a 245 lumen torch, this one is very handy and fairly priced
Mini Maglite 2AA leather holster

[alvino78]

A stainless steel bread barrel and SS biscuit barrel with SS fitted lids from a local secondhand selling site. The first holds 20 pints and the second 5 pints. New additions to my billy can cooking collection and they cost £5.00 for both.

A grill pan type wire rack/cake cooler and 10 new tent pegs to make a couple of small camping grills, £3.00 for both.
some pics when complete????T^

[Silverback]

A double sided diamond sharpening 'stone' 300/600 grit £4, a new watch strap for my G1098 watch, £4 and 10m of 3mm black bungee for a UQ re modification £3, and a new pair of cotton/polycotton mix trousers in a combat stylee £10

[Chubbs]

some pics when complete????T^

No problem mate. I was only thinking the other night that we should all (inc myself) add more pics to the site.

[JEEP]

David Nay custom hand tooled leather belt; http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?4210-NAYs-Custom-Leather-on-Etsy/page2

[biker-bri]

A Tenth Wonder Sargasso XL tarp 2.2 X 3.5 in green much bigger than my ex army stretcher tarp
Cheers Bri

[Chubbs]

A folding aluminum camera tripod which I have already converted into a campfire tripod. Cost me £2.00 and nothing to convert. Will post pictures soon.

[Johnnyboy1971]

Just bought myself a Karrimor Jaguar, 1st in the pic.
Now to decide which one to keep.
http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd514/johnnyboy1971/DSC_0113.jpg

[Silverback]

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A childs leather jacket for £2 I have taken it apart at the seams for the leather and turned it into various pouches like this one

[paulthefish2009]

Nice work mate,last sheaf I made using a wide leather belt from the charity shop. Paul

[Chubbs]

Had a few hours spare today so visited the local animal welfare charity shop and picked up this little stash
A nice leather bathroom set. Most of the contents will be taken out, I only wanted it for the case.

http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx103/aneray/Picture660.jpg

Non stick camping frying pan

http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx103/aneray/Picture664.jpg

A great US Army 2 quart drink bottle. It has a wool type liner so you can wet it in the Summer to keep the contents cool.

http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx103/aneray/Picture658.jpg
http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx103/aneray/Picture659.jpg

A popcorn, steak pan ??, will be great for the fire

http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx103/aneray/Picture668.jpg

A tenner for the lot, bargain !!

Thanks for looking

Cheers Neil

[paulthefish2009]

Blimey you done well there Neil. Paul

[cuppa joe]

Vango venom 300 down bag used but only lightly as it is in very good nick £15 bargain .

[Kernowek Scouser]

Had a few hours spare today so visited the local animal welfare charity shop and picked up this little stash
A nice leather bathroom set. Most of the contents will be taken out, I only wanted it for the case.

http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx103/aneray/Picture660.jpg

Non stick camping frying pan

http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx103/aneray/Picture664.jpg

A great US Army 2 quart drink bottle. It has a wool type liner so you can wet it in the Summer to keep the contents cool.

http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx103/aneray/Picture658.jpg
http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx103/aneray/Picture659.jpg

A popcorn, steak pan ??, will be great for the fire

http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx103/aneray/Picture668.jpg

A tenner for the lot, bargain !!

Thanks for looking

Cheers Neil

Cracking haul fella, I might have to pop into this shop myself at some point T^

[Chubbs]

Its one of the better secondhand shops in Camborne mate. They have a pretty quick turnover of stock so its worth visiting on a regular basis.

[JEEP]

TrueNorth Aquatex Softshell Parka, green

[Kernowek Scouser]

Its one of the better secondhand shops in Camborne mate. They have a pretty quick turnover of stock so its worth visiting on a regular basis.

Skinty Mcflinty at the moment but will pop along next time I'm in Camborne town. I did pick up an super grade ex army Arctic sleeping bag from matey bob in the surplus shop the other week. Would have got a Swedish army parka too if he had had one that fit :(

[jus_young]

Tenth Wonder Green Hornet Hammock http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TW-Hammocks-Hornet-Camping-Bushcraft-Mosquito-Net-Hammock-2-8m-/370652154684?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item564c970b3c

Tenth Wonder Sargasso Tarp http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sargasso-Grey-3-6m-Tarpaulin-Basha-Hammock-425g-/370652158261?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item564c971935

Well, it may actually be two each of the above, or maybe three tarps, not sure exactly as a glitch whilst ordering meant that I had to do it again so not sure what went through on the order :confused:
Oh well, just means I might have more gear to put under the bed!

[Adam Savage]

I must say, I like that hammock. looks rather versatile :)

[schooner]

One of these. Tested it on a couple of knives from the kitchen at work that were blunt as a very blunt thing and they came up a treat. I was agreeably surprised that something so cheap worked so well.
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[biker-bri]

I must say, I like that hammock. looks rather versatile :)

A better design than the DD ?, the zippered sleep mat compartment is a plus for T W
Cheers Bri

[AL...]

Damn Bri Ye look a bit rough this mornin mate :D


Cheers
AL

[Adam Savage]

One of these. Tested it on a couple of knives from the kitchen at work that were blunt as a very blunt thing and they came up a treat. I was agreeably surprised that something so cheap worked so well.
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I nearly bought one of these in Maplin the other day. They were selling them for £4.99 (about half usual price). Decided against it though, as the angle didn't seem like it could be changed, and I rarely need to sharpen my kitchen knives for some reason.

[Adam Savage]

A better design than the DD ?, the zippered sleep mat compartment is a plus for T W
Cheers Bri

And the pegging out points at the corner. If I hadn't already got a DD Travel hammock, I would have gone for one of these.

[biker-bri]

Damn Bri Ye look a bit rough this mornin mate :D


Cheers
AL

Haven't had my pills yet mate.
Bri

[jus_young]

I must say, I like that hammock. looks rather versatile :)


A better design than the DD ?, the zippered sleep mat compartment is a plus for T W
Cheers Bri


And the pegging out points at the corner. If I hadn't already got a DD Travel hammock, I would have gone for one of these.

I have bought this one for my son as he is desperate to get out with his old man. I was looking at just getting another DD as I have been impressed with mine to date, but I had the lad looking through the sites stored on my favourites list and he liked the look of this one. Must admit, had I known about this one before I bought my DD I may well have got this one instead. I like the way that the end panels are material rather than mesh and may help to minimise cold draughts coming through. He has no idea that I have actually bought it yet as its going to be a Christmas present.

I was after another tarp that will pack smaller than the DD 3x3 hence the purchase on that one and hopefully another is on its way for junior to use. Will post initial impressions on that one but I can already see a couple of mods that will need doing to get it the way I like to use the DD.

May be lucky and get it all the post tomorrow so when I have had a chance to look over the hammock I will give my first impressions on that aswell but won't be able to give it a good going over until he has opened it up on Christmas Day. I know he is going to want to set it up straight away so its just as well I have put some eye bolts in the outhouse for playing with my hammock setup.

I will have to make him an underquilt next...

[Adam Savage]

Awesome. I bet he's going to be chuffed to bits with that :)

Used to use a Tenth Wonder compact hammock myself, which was a great bit of kit, just a little on the small side for me. Their kit isn't lacking in the quality stakes.

I've found it's very hard to find a tarp that packs down smaller than the DD 3x3, and still give the same sort of coverage. I can squeeze mine into a canteen pouch :D

Also just trial fitted my homemade underquilt, but I shall post that in the "daily bushcraft" thread ;)

[Silverback]

I've found it's very hard to find a tarp that packs down smaller than the DD 3x3, and still give the same sort of coverage. I can squeeze mine into a canteen pouch :D


My TW 3 x 3 does....

[Adam Savage]

My TW 3 x 3 does....

How long have you had that? I know the DD is pretty thin stuff, and after a year or so of use, starts to show signs of stretching at the stitching, where you can see tiny, tiny bits of daylight through. If the TW is more resistant to that, it would be well worth replacing my DD with one when it's totally worn out. I recently bought a Tatonka polycotton (technical cotton) tarp, which is really, really tough, but it weighs in at just over a kilo and packs down to the size of the British army bivvi bag (so not as small as the DD and TW).

[JEEP]

Buck Special; http://www.buckknives.com/index.cfm?event=product.detail&productID=3051 - another knife from the "always wanted one" list and a favourite knife of Les Stroud
Condor 4x4 Round Shovel http://www.condortk.com/productsdetail.php?prodid=107 - for the car

[AL...]

They are great knives jakob.
Ive had mine about 12 years now and its still as good as the day I got it and its seen a lot of use.

Cheers
AL

[Silverback]

How long have you had that?

Ooh maybe a year ? Its in some of my piccies, it fits neatly into a waterbottle pouch, it comes in its own stuff sac. Its the Cornelius one - which they have just made better apparently

[Adam Savage]

Buck Special; http://www.buckknives.com/index.cfm?event=product.detail&productID=3051 - another knife from the "always wanted one" list and a favourite knife of Les Stroud

Your home must be leaning to one side with the weight of all the steel hanging from it :p


Condor 4x4 Round Shovel http://www.condortk.com/productsdetail.php?prodid=107 - for the car

I have a similar shovel, but made by Silverline. Cheap, but has stood up to my abuse so far :D


Ooh maybe a year ? Its in some of my piccies, it fits neatly into a waterbottle pouch, it comes in its own stuff sac. Its the Cornelius one - which they have just made better apparently

I shall check out the photos. Wonder if the "better" version is still compact.

[JEEP]

Your home must be leaning to one side with the weight of all the steel hanging from it :p

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Observer/Pix/pictures/2010/11/25/1290689318840/danny-trejo-machete-007.jpg

[Adam Savage]

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Observer/Pix/pictures/2010/11/25/1290689318840/danny-trejo-machete-007.jpg

Is that mountainous approved guy? :p

[Silverback]

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Observer/Pix/pictures/2010/11/25/1290689318840/danny-trejo-machete-007.jpg

Pssst wanna buy.......some steel

[David_JAFO]

hello,
"That's not a Knife..this IS a Knife.." LMAO :wink:
Regards
David
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Pssst wanna buy.......some steel

[JEEP]

hello,
"That's not a Knife..this IS a Knife.." LMAO :wink:
Regards
David
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Ahhh... The Ouback Bowie! It is actually one of the last knives on my list of "childhood dream knives" :D

[jus_young]

I have just picked up the TW tarps and hammock and I am well impressed so far. I shall get them out proper later, rather than on my lap in the van, and take a few pics

[JEEP]

4x White Pinewood cotton T-shirts
4x Smartwool New Classic Rib socks, black

[RoughRambler]

Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe!! Been wanting to get one for ages!! But had to convince the missus first......yeah......that took a while!! But eventually! SUCCESS! Manly points gained!

[David_JAFO]

hello,
Jeep like this one :wink:
Regards
David
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Ahhh... The Ouback Bowie! It is actually one of the last knives on my list of
"childhood dream knives" :D

[JEEP]

hello,
Jeep like this one :wink:
Regards
David
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More like this one; http://www.heinnie.com/Down-Under-Outback-Bowie/p-0-0-4980/

[paulthefish2009]

Jakob, for gods sake stop buying stuff!!!!!!! :rolleye: Paul

[biker-bri]

Jakob, for gods sake stop buying stuff!!!!!!! :rolleye: Paul

leave him alone he's trying to stage a one man economic recovery on behalf or the EEC, and by the number of posts on this thread he's succeeding. T^

[paulthefish2009]

Oh sorry:ashamed:. Jakob,buy,buy,buy............. Paul

[AL...]

hahaha Nice one Bri :happy-clapping:

Cheers
AL

[Psycho]

just bought my first hammock - the Clark NX-250 (http://www.junglehammock.com/models/nx250/index.php) :D

[John_McC]

Hobo fishing hand line from jkp147 on ebay (http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/jkp147?_trksid=p2047675.l2559) very helpful chap and a nicely made bit of kit
This is how it came
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This is whats now in side and a new end plug
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And all packed up
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Hope to give it ago Sunday if all my chores are done in time ;-)

[AL...]

Thats a real nice wee bit of kit John :)
By the way welcome to the fourms

Cheers
AL

[Ehecatl]

just bought my first hammock - the Clark NX-250 (http://www.junglehammock.com/models/nx250/index.php) :D

That looks *very* cosy

T^

[John_McC]

Thats a real nice wee bit of kit John :)
By the way welcome to the fourms

Cheers
AL
Cheers Al been hanging around in the back round but just had to share this as so pleased with it. :D

[AL...]

Aye so ye should be mate yer gonna have a fair amount of fun with it .. Remember the pic of the first trout ye take :D

Cheers
AL

[Adam Savage]

just bought my first hammock - the Clark NX-250 (http://www.junglehammock.com/models/nx250/index.php) :D

Awesome looking hammock buddy

[swright81076]

Bought myself a billhook for some hedge laying on Wednesday. Tried it out today while cutting back some sycamore in a local wood that I'm to become steward of.
Great tool, not the best brand, but still managed to carve a spoon with it:D

[swright81076]

Swmbo not best pleased with me today. I came home today with a pair of deerhunter huntsville leather trousers and another Mora companion

[AdrianRose]

just bought my first hammock - the Clark NX-250 (http://www.junglehammock.com/models/nx250/index.php) :D

Just had a look at this one. It looks a really good bit of kit but that's a powerful price tag!!

Are you gonna do a review of it?

Ade

[Psycho]

That looks *very* cosy

Hopefully it is =) I never slept in a hammock, but as I saw the video about the clark nx-250 I thought, that I must have this one. So I hope that it was not a waste of money ^^"


Awesome looking hammock buddy
Thanks, my friend =)


Just had a look at this one. It looks a really good bit of kit but that's a powerful price tag!!

Are you gonna do a review of it?

Ade
Yes, you're right. That's really a powerfull price. But I've never read something bad about it from the other nx-250 owners. All of them said, that it is really comfortable and that they love this hammock. And that were all people from a hammock forum, so I think that they already have tested different types of hammocks =)

Well I think I could do a review, but as I said before, that's my first hammock. So I don't know if that would give you all the information, you want about it...
But you could tell me, which information you want to know, and I will do my best ;)
I think the hammock will arrive whithin the next 3 or 4 days.

If you want to, you can take a look at the product-video from clark, about the nx-250 (if you have not done this yet). They tell all the features of the hammock =)
Clark-NX250 Product Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq2sMWPjQZg)

___________
Thomas

[AL...]

Not what I have bought but was given...
A beautiful set of Roe Antler from a mate
As to what I'll use them for I have no idea yet
Cheers
AL

[biker-bri]

Not what I have bought but was given...
A beautiful set of Roe Antler from a mate
As to what I'll use them for I have no idea yet
Cheers
AL

Handy for hanging your socks on !? :confused2:

[AL...]

Thinking of setting them into a nice pice of Mahogany and giving it to someone for there Christmas. can use it for neckless and rings Or might get a couple of slingers out of them.
Sock drier aint a bad Idea Bri lol
Cheers
AL

[Chubbs]

A couple of these

http://www.maplin.co.uk/money-minder-key-ring-671574

And a couple of these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wholesale-Waterproof-Gasoline-Match-Flint-Fire-Starter-Kit-Survival-Tool-BBQ-/221154278324?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D3592288549442018471%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D221154278324% 26

The petrol lighters have Zippo printed on them but they are deffo not Zippo made !!. Even so, they are not bad at all, they seem better made than the other lasting match I have and they screw down really tight.

The moneyminder keyring are great for a pound. Enough space in them for a few notes, your meds or even personal info for when out in the bush.

A nice little parcel turned up this morning from forum member David JAFO and inside was a Stanley Multitool. A great piece of kit which will be looked after. I have already contacted David by PM but my thanks are once again well worth saying on the open forum. Thanks David, it really is appreciated.

Cheers Neil

[JEEP]

Victorinox Classic SD, black; http://www.victorinox.com/ch/product/Swiss-Army-Knives/Category/Classic/Classic-Range-58-mm/Classic/0.6223.3
Laksen of Scandinavia Chelsea boots; http://heppo.dk/herresko/stovler/chelsea-115738-0099

[Unspoken Degree]

Not what I have bought but was given...
A beautiful set of Roe Antler from a mate
As to what I'll use them for I have no idea yet
Cheers
AL

I'd be tempted to go for the sling shot with one of them but I'd love to see the other atop a tall walking stick... although people might think you are trying to look like Gandalf haha.

[Unspoken Degree]

Bought a couple of these from the local 99p Store. Thought they'd make a good bowl/plate plus with the lid off you could use them to cook/warm and I'm all for multi-use.

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[ian c]

I ordered a Ontario Camper Machete 12" blade with a knuckle guard and received it today.

[GwersyllaCnau]

My wife asked me for a list of things that I would like for Christmas Monday night as she wanted to get me something as a 'surprise'. I bookmarked 4 items and showed her them. She quickly looked at them and said "Why haven't you ordered them then?"

This morning I received:
Snugpak Elite 4 sleeping bag
1.1L titanium cook pot from backpackinglight.co.uk
sawyer water filter

Am still waiting on the titanium Element stove from UkHammocks.co.uk

Although I haven't tested any of the products yet, at initial viewing (got to make sure they weren't damaged before Santa takes them) I am very impressed.

[Ken]

A current UK Army issue Arctic (synthetic) sleeping bag, comfortable to -15c, no stuff sack for just £20 from eBay!

Very nice it is too, but a real squeeze to fit in my new rucksack!

[Chubbs]

A couple of those egg ring things with folding handle 50p charity shop
A German made copy of a complete Trangia kit with burner £8.00 from Ebay.

[f0rm4t]

.22 SMK Custom DB4 & 4x28 scope
Bunnies & Woodies beware! Mwahhhhhh!!!

Got to get some real practice in first. I don't want to go for any quarry until I can hit a 1" group consistently.

[Adam Savage]

.22 SMK Custom DB4 & 4x28 scope
Bunnies & Woodies beware! Mwahhhhhh!!!

Got to get some real practice in first. I don't want to go for any quarry until I can hit a 1" group consistently.

Be careful with the SMK springers. Some of them come out of the factory over the legal limit (due to variation in manufacturing). Getting caught by the old bill in a public place with one, runs the risk of a 6 year prison sentence and a hefty fine :(.
Also, I'm sure you know about hunting and needing landowners permission, etc, but you also need to convince the fuzz (should they turn up) that you are controlling a rabbit/squirrel problem. If you say you're just hunting to eat them, you might find yourself in trouble lol.

[f0rm4t]

Cheers Adam! T^
Yup all good mate.
Had it put on a chrono and its running at about 10.4f/lbs at the muzzle currently.

Gonna put about a tin through it, just to run it in. Impressed with it so far.

[Silverback]

Nikko 4 x 32 sight for my lads rifle ......xmas pressie

[Adam Savage]

Cheers Adam! T^
Yup all good mate.
Had it put on a chrono and its running at about 10.4f/lbs at the muzzle currently.

Gonna put about a tin through it, just to run it in. Impressed with it so far.

Sounds good bud. They are cracking rifles for the price. They do the same job as a lot of more expensive makes.
Another tip that many people don't realise, is try and stick to real lead pellets, rather than those lead free ones some companies make. It's kinder to the rifling on the barrel. Also only clean the bore on it if it's stored for extended periods of time, or it gets planted in the mud/dirt. The tiny bit of lead build up in the barrel helps to lubricate the pellet on it's way, again preserving the life of the rifling :)

[JEEP]

Victorinox Spartan Limited Edition; http://www.effektlageret.dk/de/product/victorinox-spartan-swiss-army-officr-kniv-limited-edition-5816/
Victorinox Cadet Alox, Black; http://www.effektlageret.dk/de/product/victorinox-cadet-alox-swiss-army-officr-kniv-5818/
Victorinox Cadet Alox Colours Limited Edition, red; http://www.effektlageret.dk/de/product/victorinox-cadet-alox-colors-limited-edition-5443/ (christmas present for my old man)
Victorinox Classic Alox, green; http://www.effektlageret.dk/de/product/victorinox-classic-alox-schweizerkniv-5817/ (early christmas gift for Maria)

[AL...]

Real nice lookin SAK's Jakob :)

Cheers
AL

[biker-bri]

Jakob is just doing his part to ease the economic decline within the EEC he is also trying to shame
our beloved prime miser David "I broke them my way Cameloon" into putting his hand deeper into
our pockets without upsetting Goldman Snacks while drinking "stardoller" Costa fortune coffee :Sorry: I just couldn't resist :ashamed::jumping-joy:

[Chubbs]

Two Mora Robusta 30th anniversery knives for £20!, one for the boy for Christmas.
TW Green Hornet double zipped 1.8 metre wide hammock, special price :wink::p

[RoughRambler]

Just bought the Gransfors Bruks Grinding Stone (http://www.nordicoutdoor.co.uk/axe-stone.html) Great wee stone. Fantastic finish on the edge. :)

[RoughRambler]

Two Mora Robusta 30th anniversery knives for £20!, one for the boy for Christmas.
TW Green Hornet double zipped 1.8 metre wide hammock, special price :wink::p

Where did you get the Moras so cheap Chubbs?

[Jefferson]

Where did you get the Moras so cheap Chubbs?
If I'm correct they will be from Uncle Ray. There us a special offer on at the minute, I think.its one for £14 or 2 for £20 :)

[RoughRambler]

If I'm correct they will be from Uncle Ray. There us a special offer on at the minute, I think.its one for £14 or 2 for £20 :)

Ta Muchly :)

[paulthefish2009]

3 mora knives from uncle ray and treated myself to a ticket to his up coming tour(next year).Paul

[OakAshandThorn]

LL Bean Continental rucksack (http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/54123?feat=1098-GN2&page=classic-continental-rucksack) to replace my old USMC digital woodland rucksack.

[AL...]

Real nice bit of kit ..

Cheers
AL

[dannyreid1978]

I've just spotted this for all those who like to keep their hands warm with shinny bits of kit! 😃

Zippo handwarmer£12.91 Delivered FREE on Amazon

Mobile Link: http://m.hotukdeals.com/deals/zippo-handwarmer-12-91-delivered-free-amazon-1382703?aui=38

Web Link: http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/zippo-handwarmer-12-91-delivered-free-amazon-1382703?aui=38

[dannyreid1978]

Here's the direct link too!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0034C6GDG/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/278-5162457-8635523?redirect=true&ref_=nosim&tag=hukdm-21

Hope this helps someone!

Danny

[paulthefish2009]

Nice find Danny. Paul

[Silverback]

an antique style hand forged fire steel from crazysaint222 - thanks Adam

[SimonB]

A proper norweigen trangia meths burner, circa 1966... The picadilly commando I know found THREE of them in a layby yesterday while on his travels....


Why am I never lucky like that?... But, saying that, Off for a wander around Ladybower 6 weeks ago, I lost a mapcase, map, compass, and walk guide... Neer thought I'd see 'em again... A bloke found them, did some looking on the net at various forums, saw my appeal on the Edale MRT page of facebook, and got in touch..

All now safely back home, and one happy chappy to boot. :)

[Silverback]

A proper norweigen trangia meths burner, circa 1966... The picadilly commando I know found THREE of them in a layby yesterday while on his travels....


So does that mean another 1 is up for grabs ?

[SimonB]

He's keeping the other two.. He got a norweigen mess set, he wants to add them to it.

[Adam Savage]

Surely that's Swedish, not Norwegian? I know they are next door to each other, but I'm sure it's like us saying Welsh coal that was mined in Derbyshire :p

[OakAshandThorn]

Real nice bit of kit ..

Cheers
AL
Indeed it is ;). And it's a lot more comfortable than my old rucksack.

[mr.punch]

I bought a possibilities belt bag commissioned from biker-bri on this forum, I have to say it is fantastic, a real work of art.
Thanks Bri for taking the time to come up with the design and making it for me.
Pics soon.

[AL...]

T^ Great stuff Look forward to seeing it.

Cheers
AL

[Adam Savage]

I bought a possibilities belt bag commissioned from biker-bri on this forum, I have to say it is fantastic, a real work of art.
Thanks Bri for taking the time to come up with the design and making it for me.
Pics soon.

His work is second to none. You have got yourself a top piece of kit there.

[Chubbs]

3 mora knives from uncle ray and treated myself to a ticket to his up coming tour(next year).Paul


I saw the tickets advertised the other day for Sir Ray and he is doing Plymouth Pavillions. Any local members want to hire a minibus and have an away day.

I might even be able to get a driver for a good price as well !!

[magnet]

Bought an Imco petrol lighter offn evilb' well pleased cheap but good, would recommend.........Magnet

[Chubbs]

A Crusader Mug and Cooker base. Mug was used once £8.00 Base £8.50 inc p&p

A hand warmer 99p charity shop
Two pairs new woolen boot socks 99p charity shop

[John_McC]

Stainless steel army mug 50p at the boot sale ;)6064

[Opal]

Visited Aldi this morning, bought a Cree torch, reduced from £11:99p to £5:99p.

5W SOS, zoom etc, ideal for mounting on an air rifle too, Got to be worth £5:99p.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd90/opaldan/creetorch1.jpg

[biker-bri]

His work is second to none. You have got yourself a top piece of kit there.

Careful now I'm a extra large hat size as it is ;)

[AL...]

Then buy a bigger hat Bri cause hes right mate :)


Ordered A walk in the woods this evening lookin forward to a good read over Christmas.

Cheers
AL

[Hathor]

My annual box of goodies arrived from the UK. This year it included:

Mora robust (looks good)
DD hammock and tarp
Thermerest sleeping pad
Pair of Matterhorn boots (look very good)
A couple of Craghoppers fleeces
and a solar panel battery tingy for keeping the mobile charged when away from the mains.

Oh, and the wife's Christmas pressie. Almost forgot that. :)

[JEEP]

Laksen Legacy Sweater; http://www.effektlageret.dk/de/product/laksen-legacy-sweater-5674/

[Martin]

Mountain Equipment Fitzroy jacket. I just love this coat because it's very warm and very lightweight. It will add plenty of 'bottom end' to my Rab Neutrino down sleeping bag. I can't wait to wear it out on our initial Ten Tors training this weekend.

Oh, and a new pair of Bridgedale Trekker socks. (my favourite walking socks)

Martin

[Silverback]

Mountain Equipment Fitzroy jacket.

I've got one of these too, got given it last year just in time for winter very good jacket and nice and toasty

[JEEP]

Stanley 1,3 L Stanley Classic Vacuum Bottle 100 Year Anniversary thermos; http://www.shopstanley-pmi.com/product/35630

[blindgeekuk]

Decathlon Tarp - http://www.decathlon.co.uk/tarp-khaki-id_2363223.html - decided that I should really jump in to the tarp/hammock scene at some point, and this one is cheap enough to not blow my budget, and i've read reviews where people have successfully converted it into a campervan/caravan awning which gives me a nice fallback option if the tarp doesn't fit my camping style.

Clingons - http://clingons.co.uk/ - ordered a pack to test them on my gelert solo to see if I can improve the tension and reduce the draught

[Ehecatl]

Just bought myself a Verve Folding Pruning Saw from B&Q (£6.98)

Adequate for the price and it will more than do until I can afford a "posh one".


http://www.diy.com/nav/garden/garden-tools-equipment/garden-hand-tools/cutting___pruning_tools/-specificproducttype-saws___saw_blades/Verve-Folding-Pruning-Saw-12077682?noCookies=false

[BJ]

Just bought myself a Verve Folding Pruning Saw from B&Q (£6.98)

Adequate for the price and it will more than do until I can afford a "posh one".


http://www.diy.com/nav/garden/garden-tools-equipment/garden-hand-tools/cutting___pruning_tools/-specificproducttype-saws___saw_blades/Verve-Folding-Pruning-Saw-12077682?noCookies=false

Looks the business and with all of the high winds we have had lately I'm sure it will get some use.
regards
BJ

[OakAshandThorn]

LL Bean Mad Bomber hat in olive colour (http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/70788?feat=502857-GN2&page=mad-bomber-hat) and ragg wool gloves in charcoal colour (http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/56486?feat=502856-GN2&page=ragg-wool-gloves).

[blindgeekuk]

Clingons - http://clingons.co.uk/ - ordered a pack to test them on my gelert solo to see if I can improve the tension and reduce the draught
These arrived over the weekend and were waiting for me in the office this morning, excellent little things, and since I ordered them direct from the makers, rather than through Ray Mears store, they threw in a sample of the smaller ones for me. I'll aim to try them out at the weekend, but I've just put one of the smaller ones onto my sons camping rucksack that he's storing in the office, and it supports lifting the full 45l rucksack on it with no slipping or damage to the material.

[JEEP]

Smith & Wesson Extreme OPS folder; http://mserv.toolking.com/catalog/product/S/m/Smith_and_Wesson_CK105BKEU_Extreme_Ops_Lockback_Al uminum_Folder.jpg - just a fairly cheap lightweight tacticool lockback folder w. a decent pocket clip

[Silverback]

11 candles from Aldi......12 hour burn........ 9p each ok they are christmassy but what the hell at 9p each

[biker-bri]

13 Sq ft of 3.5 mm veg tan leather from Abbey of England wife hit the roof when it arrived - she's still there as far as I know :innocent:
Cheers for now Bri.

[AL...]

Aye they do that alot ... Bit its diffrent when they buy shoes or that jacket that they just got to have!
Go figure!!


Cheers
AL

[jus_young]

Or the £100 hairdressers bill for her and the daughter...

[biker-bri]

Can't complain about the hairdressers as she cuts mine to save us a few bob, hence the avatar :rolleyes:

[JEEP]

Victorinox Floral Kinfe, black; http://www.victorinox.com/ch/product/Swiss-Army-Knives/Category/Tools-for-horticulture/Gardening-and-pruning-knives/Floral-knife/1.9050 - a cracking little knife for the money (good looking too), if you can accept the fact that the blade is chisel ground (wouldn't take more than half an houer work to change that though). If you are after a cheap sturdy little EDC, this one might be it...

[AL...]

I have one of those Jakob I use it for guttin the rabbits.
Bulletproof wee knife.

Cheers
AL

[Adam Savage]

Tatonka H2O Pot (http://www.tamarackoutdoors.co.uk/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=9154200). Ordered the 1L Teapot, but they sent an email saying they won't have those back in stock until April, so sent the H2O and partial refund.

Karrimor Fur Snow Boots (http://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-fur-snow-boots-mens-143031?colcode=14303105), for those colder winter camps.

Decided I needed a stainless kettle, so decided to get a Tatonka teapot. As mentioned above though, they were out of stock, so opted for the H2O as a replacement. Hoping it will be better suited to open fire than the Trangia kettle I have, or the Tesco kettles (which have lasted well so far, but starting to get that powdery finish on the inside :().

Needed the boots, as I only have walking boots and neoprene wellies. Neither are particularly warm in this frosty weather :)

[JEEP]

The Tatonka H2O pot is a real gem! I used to have one with my Tatonka stainless multi set (stainless Trangia clone). If you are careful, you can use the kettle as a pan for cooking as well.

[Adam Savage]

I thought that when I opened it. I might try at some point, but I have a couple of Zebra billys, so shouldn't need to :)

[jonni_uk]

Just got a brand new British army wool jumper. Never had a new one before. Only cost £15 all in. I also got a 12cm zebra billy can. Wife loves it. I know the first words that comes out of her mouth as soon as I get home from work. she will hand me the new toy that has come in the post and say what the hell do you need that for.

[BJ]

Just got a brand new British army wool jumper. Never had a new one before. Only cost £15 all in. I also got a 12cm zebra billy can. Wife loves it. I know the first words that comes out of her mouth as soon as I get home from work. she will hand me the new toy that has come in the post and say what the hell do you need that for.

For some reason wives fail to see the absolute necessity to have lifesaving shiny, sharp and bush-crafty things. :wink:

[AL...]

Yup and no mater how much brownie points ye have chalked up they all go down the toilet !!!! LOL


Cheers
AL

[OakAshandThorn]

Got me a Gränsfors Bruks Small Forest Axe and 100 ft of Atwood paracord in olive colour from amazon. :D

[FishyFolk]

Got an Eagle products wok for use over a camp fire as a Yule present for my dad. And I happen to know that he has upheld the agreement that he would get me an Eagle products frying pan
for me (it's a tradition between me and him since I started making my own money. That way we always get at least one present we want, as opposed to all the socks, ties and cheap after shaves).

That frying pan has a collapsible handle for easy stuffing into a pack. And the handle is designed so that you can lenghten it by inserting a stick into it. Nice when cooking over a hot fire.
Also it's non-stick and the Non stickiness is suposed to be pretty good on those, i.e not easy to scratch, provided you use wood or plastic spatulas only...
Also both come with a storage bag so you don't habve to get sooth all over your other gear when stowing it away.

Only problem is that now I wan't the wok also...it would be perfect for Sautéed reindeer or whale in a hunters stew :-)

[ian c]

today went to a boot fair and bought 2 knives the first one is stamped with (Original Bowie Knife) on the blade the blade is 9 an a half inches long it has a full tang handle with wooden grips, a brass hand guard, overall it is 14 an three quater inches long.
The second knife has 5 inch blade with rusletto on the blade a leather washer handle with ? aluminum, the sheaf is leather with Sollingen Norge stamped into it with a animal the keeper is a leather ring made into the belt loop, being honest i do not know anything else about these knives oh and that i paid £15 for the pair both are in quite good condition.

[Tony1948]

Picture's picture's Ian we need to see them you jammy git.

[ian c]

I will try when i get a new camera,(hopefully xmas)

[OakAshandThorn]

Grandpa's Pine Tar soap (120.5 g / 4.25 oz) and shampoo (226.8 g / 8 oz) :D.

[JEEP]

Lansky Deluxe 5-stone sharpening system; http://lansky.com/index.php/products/dlx-5-stone-system/
Lansky Super "C" Clamp; http://lansky.com/index.php/products/super-c-clamp/
Four tins of exquisite wild boar paté :p

[BJ]

Wow that's some sharpening system. T^
BJ

[Old Guard]

Lidl(uk) small 2xAA torch at £7.99 3w cree LED, 4 settings Bright/Dim/Flashing/ SOS. Metal body and focusable beam

[Primerib]

Hultafors HVK GH

Hooray! Finally ordered today after sneaking around this bugger for about 2 months. But now I could no longer resist.

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@JEEP: Now you are only missing the ultra fine blue sapphire stone! :o Then the kit is complete! Lansky kicks butt!

[Adam Savage]

Lansky Deluxe 5-stone sharpening system; http://lansky.com/index.php/products/dlx-5-stone-system/
Lansky Super "C" Clamp; http://lansky.com/index.php/products/super-c-clamp/
Four tins of exquisite wild boar paté :p

Forget the Lanskys...we want more paté :D

I keep looking at those sharpening systems, but I can't justify the price at the moment, and I don't want to get one of their £25 sets just to make do. I know I would regret it later on lol.

[Primerib]

Um...I bought the 3-Stone basic kit and then later upgraded with the yellow ceramic and the blue sapphire! I believe they are worth their money. I own my know...uuuhm...at least 5-6 years. Have sharpened a load of knives and am still using the same bottle of honingoil.

Don't let anybody know that you are able to sharpen knives to hair splitting sharpness. Ppl will start dumping every dull piece of sh*t on you expecting it to be returned with the sharpness of a wilkinson razor. :zombie-fighting:

[JEEP]

Wow that's some sharpening system. T^
BJ

Quite :) I had been wanting one for quite a while, but I vowed not to buy one, before I was fully adept at sharpening and maintaining a blade on a proper bench stone at home and with a smaller ceramic/diamond stone in the field. The Lansky sets are very convenient and very easy to use, but too heavy to drag around in the field.


@JEEP: Now you are only missing the ultra fine blue sapphire stone! :o Then the kit is complete! Lansky kicks butt!

I might go for one of these, though I find that the 1000 grit ceramic stone in the set is fine enough for my needs. I may, however, exchange some of the stones with diamond stones (which costs silly money!), once they wear out.


Forget the Lanskys...we want more paté :D

I keep looking at those sharpening systems, but I can't justify the price at the moment, and I don't want to get one of their £25 sets just to make do. I know I would regret it later on lol.

I am looking very much forward to that paté :D

I just tested the Lansky on the purpleheart handled knife you gave me; 5-8 minutes of easy work - and now it has a razor edge!

If you are interested in a Lansky set, I may be interested in trading you one :cool:


Um...I bought the 3-Stone basic kit and then later upgraded with the yellow ceramic and the blue sapphire! I believe they are worth their money. I own my know...uuuhm...at least 5-6 years. Have sharpened a load of knives and am still using the same bottle of honingoil.

Don't let anybody know that you are able to sharpen knives to hair splitting sharpness. Ppl will start dumping every dull piece of sh*t on you expecting it to be returned with the sharpness of a wilkinson razor. :zombie-fighting:

Don't I know it :D I stopped sharpening/restoring other people's knives a while ago. I stille have a few laying around, awaiting that I get the time to fix them up actually.

[Primerib]

If you want a medium diamond stone...I still have one here hardly used. Now I only use it sometime to work a tip back. Imho they are far to aggressive and are only of use for those hightec powder-metallurgic steels beyond 63-64 rockwell. For the standard Carbonsteel the basic lansky with a decent strop will do all the magic.

Uhm...kinda of topic, ey? Sry :p

[JEEP]

If you want a medium diamond stone...I still have one here hardly used. Now I only use it sometime to work a tip back. Imho they are far to aggressive and are only of use for those hightec powder-metallurgic steels beyond 63-64 rockwell. For the standard Carbonsteel the basic lansky with a decent strop will do all the magic.

Uhm...kinda of topic, ey? Sry :p

Thanks, I'll shoot you a PM.

[AL...]

New pair of Karrimor hiking boots.

Cheers
AL

[Old Guard]

Lidl(uk) small 2xAA torch at £7.99 3w cree LED, 4 settings Bright/Dim/Flashing/ SOS. Metal body and focusable beam

WARNING - Sorry guys, 'I sold you a pup'

Tested this torch out properly last night and it has one flaw ! when left on Bright setting, after approx 4 mins, it automatically drop's down to Dim ! and you have to cycle it through all the other settings to get back to Bright. That's really annoying and in my opinion it is not suitable for Bushcraft use.

[Adam Savage]

WARNING - Sorry guys, 'I sold you a pup'

Tested this torch out properly last night and it has one flaw ! when left on Bright setting, after approx 4 mins, it automatically drop's down to Dim ! and you have to cycle it through all the other settings to get back to Bright. That's really annoying and in my opinion it is not suitable for Bushcraft use.

What brand battery are you using in it? Some of the cheaper brand (even named one, like Panasonic) can't provide high power continuously. It might be the driver circuit picking up on the power drop, and switching modes to conserve power.
It might not make any difference, but it's worth a try :)

[Old Guard]

will try that, cheers

[JEEP]

2x Victorinox Floral Knife, black; http://www.victorinox.com/ch/product/Swiss-Army-Knives/Category/Tools-for-horticulture/Gardening-and-pruning-knives/Floral-knife/1.9050 - bought a few more; one to keep in Marias car and one for my desk at home (i already have one at work), these really are great little knives for the money, despite of the chisel grind

[BJ]

A selection of leather work tools, with the optimistic idea that I might find I can make a sheath for a knife and hawk.
:rolleyes:
BJ

[NS40]

A biggish chunk of 4mm leather and a pack of Chicago screws with the intention of making knife sheaths for a couple of my knives.

Last time I made a leather knife sheath was in my teens and it was utter rubbish. I've made a couple of cordura sheaths since then but have my mind fixed on making a couple of nice horizontal carry sheaths with firesteel holders.

[JEEP]

Lansky Medium Diamond hone and Snappy glowstick from Primerib :D

Thanks buddy T^

[biker-bri]

A selection of leather work tools, with the optimistic idea that I might find I can make a sheath for a knife and hawk.
:rolleyes:
BJ

Don't forget WE need pictures as proof :wink:
Cheers Bri

[Primerib]

You are welcome Jeep!

[BJ]

Don't forget WE need pictures as proof :wink:
Cheers Bri
Photo of tools, but the optimism is subject to review pending outcome of 1st project. ( I will post a picture of the finished sheath)
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Fortunately it came to my attention recently that I can commission bespoke leather work, so i have a fall back position.:wink:
cheers
BJ ;)

[Adam Savage]

Photo of tools, but the optimism is subject to review pending outcome of 1st project. ( I will post a picture of the finished sheath)
6236
Fortunately it came to my attention recently that I can commission bespoke leather work, so i have a fall back position.:wink:
cheers
BJ ;)

And, if you don't like leather work, you can sell all your stuff to me cheap :p

[biker-bri]

I live closer so I claim them :tongue:

[blindgeekuk]

Ordered a LED Lenser T7 (was £2 mre than the P7) and a Mora knife with my xmas bonus

[Shewie]

Finally got round to getting me a merino and possum down hat this week, not sure why it's taken me so long but I'm glad I made the investment.

Just need some winter weather now

[Hathor]

Unsmoked back bacon and Cumberland sausages.

Marks & Spencers' fresh food section has finally arrived in Prague. Best Christmas gift ever.

[BJ]

Unsmoked back bacon and Cumberland sausages.

Marks & Spencers' fresh food section has finally arrived in Prague. Best Christmas gift ever.

I can understand that sentiment. Merry Christmas :happy-clapping:
BJ

[Opal]

A few weeks back I bought one of those small Grandslam Pen rods, I sometimes take my youngest g/daughter (4yrs) fishing with me so I was thinking something smaller for her. I tried it over a week ago and had quite a few small roach on it, I reckon it could handle a few pounds. Today I bought a walker's notebook (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Walkers-Notebook-Alfred-Wainwright/dp/071122823X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1356369833&sr=1-1), looks okay to me.

[Shewie]

A few weeks back I bought one of those small Grandslam Pen rods, I sometimes take my youngest g/daughter (4yrs) fishing with me so I was thinking something smaller for her. I tried it over a week ago and had quite a few small roach on it, I reckon it could handle a few pounds.

Just been having a look at those, 18lb carp landed on one they reckon.

Where did you buy from?

[Opal]

Ebay, Rich, it really is sound, I'll be having another go after the Xmas is finished, gonna try for a pike on the canal, I reckon it'll be good for them too. Ideal for for trout in streams, beats the hobo reels hands down in my book.

Forgot to say, yer get a dvd with Des Taylor catching on it.

[Shewie]

Ebay, Rich, it really is sound, I'll be having another go after the Xmas is finished, gonna try for a pike on the canal, I reckon it'll be good for them too. Ideal for for trout in streams, beats the hobo reels hands down in my book.

Forgot to say, yer get a dvd with Des Taylor catching on it.

Cheers buddy, I'll have a butchers once I finished my veg peeling marathon :)

Always fancied something dinky to stick in a day bag for my wanders up in Scotland.

[AL...]

Any pics?

Cheers
AL

[Opal]

Just click on the link to watch the video, Al.

http://www.grandeslam.co.uk/acatalog/Pen_Pocket_Rocket.html

[FishyFolk]

Not exactly bushcraft, but being Norwegian, we open the prezzies on the eve of the 24th, and in the pile of loot there was a nice Eagle products frying pan witrh a collapsible handle that you can insert a stick to extend it when using over a camp fire, that one from my dad. And from my youngest step son, a small pocket water stone to restore a blade in the field.

Else it was just the usual junk :-)

[Opal]

I changed the 4lb line to a decent 3lb line, the reel is okay, does a job but don't expect a Shimano, easily fits in a pocket and I've seen a lot worse reels.

[jonni_uk]

Christmas new toys. DD Tarp 3x3 travel hammock and a trangia triangle.

[surplus 6]

brought 2x of these for £3.87 off fleabay, used one to make an "in car winter survival kit" for the wife, she loved it.6248

[FishyFolk]

A couple more zippo type handwarmers

[paulthefish2009]

got a couple of book tokens for Christmas so just used them to order a copy of uncle rays essential Bush craft as well as Chris Yates latest offering. paul

[blindgeekuk]

Given I've finally kicked my arse into gear to walk the hadrians wall path, my credit card has just taken a beating :(

Orders that have just arrived:
Paracord bracelet
Mora knife (nice!)
LED Lenser T7 (very nice!)

Ordered:
2l Hydration Bladder
Etrex 10 GPS Unit
2 Walking Poles
1l Trangia Fuel Bottle
and a new 55l rucksack thats got a hydration bladder pocket/opening

Question:
Has anyone got any experience of the Reiters and Adventure Food 'just add boiling water' food pouches from Go Outdoors? I've heard these things are full of salt.

[BJ]

Question:
Has anyone got any experience of the Reiters and Adventure Food 'just add boiling water' food pouches from Go Outdoors? I've heard these things are full of salt.[/QUOTE]
I have used the wayfayrer self heating and boil in the bag meals on a kayak expedition and found them surprisingly good and they do heat very efficiently. (not very bushcrafty but needs must).
BJ

[alvino78]

i tend to use the dried pasta pouches you get from any supermarket for like 50p ........just add boiling water!

[BJ]

I hadn't thought of the dried pasta, they must have a good shelf life too.

[alvino78]

you also have the pasta mug shots normally 3 for £1 in pound shops,that and some salami or chozorio, pepperami and bobs your uncle if you have time and a cooker noodles and cup a soup mix well! pasta and sauce tomato is good the cheesey ones require powdered milk.

[alvino78]

santa brought me a shiney new zebra 12 cm , apossum/merrino fur hat and a nikkon 24megapixel!!!! whoopppppeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!:jumping-joy:

[steve1975]

Just ordered. Mora clipper with a scout fitesteel, dc3 sharpening stone and a 2oz tobacco tin from the bushctaft store. Yesterday I purchased a peter storm 3in1 coat. Christmas money now spent.

[blindgeekuk]

Well, I had a totally abortive trip to Go Outdoors in Leeds today. I'd ordered the Phantom 55l rucksack online because it was slightly larger than the 45l I currently use, and had the hydration pocket which was the main aspect I wanted, and was only £20 in the sale with their discount card (which i have).

Got rung by the store just before heading to the in-laws for second xmas meal of the season and was told the 55l was out of stock (yet their stock checker online let me order it... go figure... and still shows it as in stock...) and they'd do me the next model up for the same price. Wife drove me to the store to pick it up, got there to find they'd 'upgraded' me to a totally different model of bag with no hydration pocket, so no use. Store manager had to be got involved to get a refund sorted, and he asked if I was fussed about colour, because he had a pink womens vango sherpa 65l with hydration pocket on offer I could buy instead. It was just over £27 (shows as £48 online). Asked him what he'd knock off for all the trouble and I was told it was below cost already and he couldn't knock anything off.

Given I'd also gone to get the dried food packets to try them out and they didn't have some of the flavours shown online in the Adventure Food series, or any of the Reiters series, I was seriously pee'd off with the managers attitude, so got my refund and walked out. The thing is, even if he'd only knocked the vango rucksack down to £25 i'd have taken it, but it was the principle of it, we'd had to travel there to pick up a duff product and the guy was being uncooperative.

Given how little equipment I still need to buy for my walking trip, I doubt i'll be spending much more money with them next year.

[blindgeekuk]

Thanks for the comments about food. When I used to carry a coleman F1 stove and pans, I used the wayfarer food packets, and found them really good. One of the things I'm wanting to do while walking is cut the weight down as much as possible, ideally if I can get rid of the esbit stove and billy cans I carry now and just rely on the mKettle and rehydratable food i'd be happy. Plus i've had fairly poor results using the wayfarer packets with the billy cans, the water doesn't seem to circulate enough to heat the packet through.

I take mugshots pasta and couscous packets with me at the moment for snacks, they are quick and easy to do and taste fairly good, but I don't think they'd be enough on for a morning or evening meal.

[Silverback]

Plus i've had fairly poor results using the wayfarer packets with the billy cans, the water doesn't seem to circulate enough to heat the packet through..

Best thing to do there BG is take out the packet move the contents around inside the bag then pop it back into the water, also make sure you shake the contents down to the bottom of the pouch so its fully immersed

[jus_young]

Question:
Has anyone got any experience of the Reiters and Adventure Food 'just add boiling water' food pouches from Go Outdoors? I've heard these things are full of salt.

I have used the Adventure Food dehydrated meals as I wanted something a bit lighter than the reheat style meals. The first one I tried was absolutely vile but can't remember the recipe (!) but the others have been great. The Goulash and Hotpots are rather nice and the puds are not bad either. I will certainly be using them when out across the moors with the Scouts.

[blindgeekuk]

After the nightmare of Go Outdoors, and no local stores and a limited selection of online stores selling the Reiter or Adventure Food packets, I stumbled across www.fuizionfreezedriedfood.com and have just ordered a breakfast and pasta meal from them to try. They look to be about £2 more expensive per meal, but the food looks like real food when rehydrated.

[Jefferson]

Well Santa did me proud this year.. He brought me:
Tickets for all three days of the 2013 bushcraft show
Years subscription to the bushcraft mag
Full set of sea to summit folding plates and bowls
Xs, s, m, and L exped dry bags
Rab accent 900 sleeping bag
And I've just bought myself a lovely rab shadow jacket
And replaced my old tatty berghaus fleece for a new one...
Just to add, I'm not spoilt just have a very large family and I added money of my own so I could get the things I wanted :)
But more importantly my family and friends are all in good health. And have enjoyed the festive period!!
I hope the same goes for everyone else too!!

[BJ]

Right priorities, T^ It's great when friends and family support you with gifts they know you want, rather than gifts they want to give. :)
BJ

[alvino78]

Fallkniven dc4!!!!

[alvino78]

and a trangia 27 kettle lol damn this internet shopping !!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chubbs]

New Holland European Bird Guide, 181 pages. £10.99 down to £2.99.
DK Pocket Nature Wildlife Of Britain, 600 pages £14.99 down to £4.99.
The Ultimate Guide To Trees by Jenny Linford, 254 pages £8.00 down to 99p.

This lot should have been at the reduced price of £8.97 instead of £33.98 but for some reason I paid just over a fiver. You have got to love The Works !!.

[AL...]

Thats a scoop Chubbs .. All great books mate.

Cheers
AL

[alvino78]

12 liquid sachets of hienze soups £2 at b and m!! just add water!

[BJ]

just bought an absolutely brilliant hand made leather belt bag. :cool:
BJ

[Silverback]

Some exercise bands from Lidl......£4.99 great value for catapult bands, there must be enough stuff in the tub for about 30 bands as well as two ready made ones, and the tub is a screw top plastic container which will have other uses - double bonus

[JEEP]

Fällkniven DC521 diamond/ceramic whetstone; http://www.fallkniven.com/en/shop/details/558/13/sharpeners/dc521 basically a huge DC4

[AL...]

Got the same sorta thing from TK MAX today for £3 Sapper .
They work good .

Cheers
AL

[rawfish111]

Not telling what I bought lately just in case she logs on and I forgot to log off

[ian c]

Yesterday from boot fair i got a Gerber multi tool in good condition £10 and a new sit mat for 50 pence, i then went to the ships chandlers and brought a pkt of sail needles and 10 meters of amsteel blue.

[butchthedog]

Got this today through the post, bought it from AMAZON. Come's all the way from America I believe. Not had a chance to try it out yet but appears to be very well made and looks like it will fit inside the cutlery strainer/hobo stove as its 4" diameter and 6" high, made of stainless steel, the cups are insulated plastic.
My first impressions are its an excellent piece of kit.

Here's the link, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005188T90/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M3T1_SC_dp_1

[BJ]

nice and compact bit of kitT^

[f0rm4t]

Got this today through the post, bought it from AMAZON. Come's all the way from America I believe. Not had a chance to try it out yet but appears to be very well made and looks like it will fit inside the cutlery strainer/hobo stove as its 4" diameter and 6" high, made of stainless steel, the cups are insulated plastic.
My first impressions are its an excellent piece of kit.

Here's the link, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005188T90/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M3T1_SC_dp_1

Nice one! T^

Perfect! Just bought one myself!

[Ehecatl]

Quite heavy though at 24 ounces, don't you think?

:)

[butchthedog]

Quite heavy though at 24 ounces, don't you think?

:)
Hi Ehecatl, the 24oz refers to fluid ounce capacity it is capable of holding. Hope this clears any confusion, it does read "missleading"

[Ehecatl]

Hi Ehecatl, the 24oz refers to fluid ounce capacity it is capable of holding. Hope this clears any confusion, it does read "missleading"

I was just being silly, hence the smiley. A one and a half pound cup would need to be self filling (with hot tea) before I'd lug it around. :confused2:

[butchthedog]

I was just being silly, hence the smiley. A one and a half pound cup would need to be self filling (with hot tea) before I'd lug it around. :confused2:

Oh NO you got me there, Oh Damn,,,,,,,,,,,,,, it is only Tuesday and I don't get into top gear till Thursday's LOL :oops:

[Ehecatl]

Right then. I'd be on me toes later in the week.....

[butchthedog]

Just getting me camo gear out so I can sneak up when you least expect it. Oh don't tell Ben you caught me out I will never live it down. :ashamed:

[Ehecatl]

Nooooooo! Means I'm going to have to stay awake during my commute back from the smoke. Your best bet is to get on the coach at the Black Prince cos I'm usually fast asleep by then.

Why am I telling you this?

:confused2:

[butchthedog]

I'll be waiting "stealthily" at the traffic lights on the A13 near Canute's haulage yard at 1700hrs Doh!

[Ehecatl]

I'll be waiting "stealthily" at the traffic lights on the A13 near Canute's haulage yard at 1700hrs Doh!

Excellent - I look forward to it. At that time I shall be four miles to the south on the other side of the Thames. Wait a moment, did you just double bluff me?

[butchthedog]

Good, I'll take a short cut through the drift mine "Blackwall Tunnel" just to confuse myself... :p

[f0rm4t]

Nooooooo! Means I'm going to have to stay awake during my commute back from the smoke. Your best bet is to get on the coach at the Black Prince cos I'm usually fast asleep by then.

Why am I telling you this?

:confused2:

I got the coach for several years into town with Reliance.
When it goes bad, it really goes bad though. Nothing worse than a 2+ hour trip home when the A2 is shut.

I found a quicker way of getting into and out of London Bridge.
...a Honda Fireblade!

The best I've done it in was the day after boxing day. 27 minutes home!

6389

[Bob W]

At the risk of going off topic and probably only of interest to Paul,

My ride.

6392

[skids]

Collected the weekend a Jacklore Woodmaster knife, very happy.

[butchthedog]

I wouldn't be able to manage the two wheeler, I fell off a ride on mower 18 months ago and broke my heel, long story though "Incahol" got involved somehow and she won Hic Hic

[Bob W]

Getting back on topic.

I bought THIS (http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/hi-gear-backpack-2-camping-pans-p142522) yesterday and made a brew with it whilst on my walk. I thought it was pretty good. The problem of having to wait for the pot to cool down before you can drink is gone as I boiled the water in one pot and transferred into the other to make the brew. I thought the anodising might burn off but it didn't seem to show any signs of discolouring, yet. I reckon I could fry a full breakfast in the two lids.

It was a toss up between this and a £40 odd single Ti model.

[f0rm4t]

Getting back on topic.

I bought THIS (http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/hi-gear-backpack-2-camping-pans-p142522) yesterday and made a brew with it whilst on my walk. I thought it was pretty good. The problem of having to wait for the pot to cool down before you can drink is gone as I boiled the water in one pot and transferred into the other to make the brew. I thought the anodising might burn off but it didn't seem to show any signs of discolouring, yet. I reckon I could fry a full breakfast in the two lids.

It was a toss up between this and a £40 odd single Ti model.

Looks good to me mate!

...and the bike! ;)

[jus_young]

Getting back on topic.

I bought THIS (http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/hi-gear-backpack-2-camping-pans-p142522) yesterday and made a brew with it whilst on my walk. I thought it was pretty good. The problem of having to wait for the pot to cool down before you can drink is gone as I boiled the water in one pot and transferred into the other to make the brew. I thought the anodising might burn off but it didn't seem to show any signs of discolouring, yet. I reckon I could fry a full breakfast in the two lids.

It was a toss up between this and a £40 odd single Ti model.

The Ti one is nice though :ashamed: Had a Ti mug for christmas to avoid the same problem and allow me to brew and cook rather than just one or the other.

[Ehecatl]

I got the coach for several years into town with Reliance.
When it goes bad, it really goes bad though. Nothing worse than a 2+ hour trip home when the A2 is shut.

I found a quicker way of getting into and out of London Bridge.
...a Honda Fireblade!

The best I've done it in was the day after boxing day. 27 minutes home!

6389


2+ hours? My record is 9.5 hours when the snow hit a couple of years ago. A Fireblade must be like going on the Ebbsfleet train - whosh!

[Bob W]

The Ti one is nice though :ashamed: Had a Ti mug for christmas to avoid the same problem and allow me to brew and cook rather than just one or the other.


I couldn't justify the expense just now, but I'll probably get one eventually. Quite fancying a honey stove which I'll get my moneys worth out of as it will go in my fishing bag too.

[jus_young]

I couldn't justify the expense just now, but I'll probably get one eventually. Quite fancying a honey stove which I'll get my moneys worth out of as it will go in my fishing bag too.

The Honey Stove will be another good investment. Quite a few on here have one, myself included, and its one of those bits of versatile kit that just works

[JEEP]

Led Lenser F1; http://www.zweibrueder.com/ENG/produkte/html_highperformance/html_Fserie/f1.php?id=f1

[OakAshandThorn]

Silky Pocketboy! :D http://www.amazon.com/Silky-Folding-Landscaping-POCKETBOY-340-17/dp/B000CEF5K4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1357752296&sr=8-3&keywords=silky+pocketboy

[rawfish111]

Looks a nice bit of kit.

Just got myself one of these; http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/952-Morakniv-Craftline-HighQ-Robust-Knife-Woodlore-30th-Anniversary-Edition/

Seems a good solid knife at first impressions, will be trying it in the near future.

[JEEP]

Pacsafe Metrosafe 200 GII, Jungle Green; http://pacsafe.com/metrosafe-gii-100-anti-theft-shoulder-bag - w. room for my iPad and a small urban survival kit + water bottle
10 cans of wild boar paté; http://www.bybrorson.dk/produkter/vildsvinepate
Coarse (purple) diamond hone for my Lansky set

[Primerib]

Soon you can make your own boar paté!! :war:

[Bob W]

Just ordered a honey stove from these (http://www.penrithsurvival.com/) people.

Looking forward to it coming.

[OakAshandThorn]

3 pairs of Cresta midweight wool hiking socks, Silva Ranger CL, LL Bean Boot Guard leather dressing, and 2 sets of 114 cm Penguin hiking boot laces.

[mark]

fishing chair and table from flee bay, the bushcraft store - 120mm z-billy, worrior gas stove+ gas bottle, balaclava, wet fire tinder

[FishyFolk]

A MOLLE utility debris recycle bag - Thats Ebay talk for a magazine drop pouch. The thing has got a drawstring clossure, and I'll simply use it to put my tinder in as I collect it in the woods, or any other bits of pices of usefull stuff I find on my way, like quartz for fire starting etc. Tired of stuffing all of that in my jacket pocket as I use the same jacket everywhere. The other day, i had put my wallet in thye jacket pocket, and in line to pay at the grocery store, half of the forrest came out of the pocket as I pulled the wallet out...

[Bob W]

A MOLLE utility debris recycle bag - Thats Ebay talk for a magazine drop pouch. The thing has got a drawstring clossure, and I'll simply use it to put my tinder in as I collect it in the woods, or any other bits of pices of usefull stuff I find on my way, like quartz for fire starting etc. Tired of stuffing all of that in my jacket pocket as I use the same jacket everywhere. The other day, i had put my wallet in thye jacket pocket, and in line to pay at the grocery store, half of the forrest came out of the pocket as I pulled the wallet out...

You should have explained that fire was legal tender back in the day ;)

[AL...]

hahaha!! Im glad Im not the only one thats done that then!!.
If its not tinder and twigs that ends up on the counter its wood chips from carving spoons and bowls!!

Cheers
AL

[Ehecatl]

6536

and a new compass, some wall paper, a bulb and some red curtains.

[Pab101]

a rifle and case