What Have You Bought Now!!!???

[BJ]

A piece of rip stop nylon to make a hammock style seat to throw in my day sack. I have either a very steep learning curve to overcome with the sewing machine or a suitably tempting bribe may work. :innocent: ( just need to organise the tree huggers)

[AL...]

This is the Tree huggers I got at Christmas time BJ
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tenth-Wonder-Tree-Huggers-Grippers-Hammock-Rope-Straps-5cm-/370657226600?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item564ce46f68

Cheers
AL

[BJ]

This is the Tree huggers I got at Christmas time BJ
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tenth-Wonder-Tree-Huggers-Grippers-Hammock-Rope-Straps-5cm-/370657226600?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item564ce46f68

Cheers
AL

Hi Al , thanks for the link, just the job T^
BJ

[AdrianRose]

A friend of mine in the US has sent me across a stainless steel campfire coffee percolator, some Folgers coffee and a reel of 113lb breaking strain Bank Line.

All smiles here tonight!!

Ade

[dannyreid1978]

I'll bring the coffee Ade!!!

[AdrianRose]

I'll bring the coffee Ade!!!

Ok buddy it's a deal.

Ade.

[AL...]

Folgers!!!!!!!!! Thats the best coffee ever
Its all I drank when I was in Georgia Wish I could get it here!!

Cheers
AL

[AdrianRose]

Oops. Forgot to mention that my leather working starter kit arrived the other day too.
Now I've just got to try to make something that doesn't look like my dog has chewed it.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/17/y6umadyq.jpg

[AL...]

Real nice Ade :)

Cheers
AL

[biker-bri]

Ade I see you have bought a sewing awl - this will give you a weak seam, its much better to use 2 needles and learn how to saddle stitch - just a thought !
Cheers bri.

[AdrianRose]

Ade I see you have bought a sewing awl - this will give you a weak seam, its much better to use 2 needles and learn how to saddle stitch - just a thought !
Cheers bri.

Hi Bri.

Thanks for the advice buddy, actually the sewing awl was bought for me about a year ago and I've never got round to using it. I've been watching a ton of videos on saddle stitching so that's the way I'm gonna go i think.

As you've said, I have read somewhere that the awl weakens the leather but I'm unsure as to why. The needle on the awl is the same width as the leather working needles that I bought.

Ade.

[BJ]

Nice gear Ade, Bet you can't wait to get started now. T^

[dannyreid1978]

My new camcorder arrived yesterday, it's now fully charge and ready to rock!! I smell a good wander in the woods tomorrow!



6607

[suggy]

Rab Hispar gaiters,

Been meaning to buy some gaiters for ages, should come in handy this weekend;)
6608

[BJ]

Rab Hispar gaiters,

Been meaning to buy some gaiters for ages, should come in handy this weekend;)
6608

T^ it will be a good weekend

[paulthefish2009]

Nice one Suggy, I keep thinking about getting a pair,let us know how they perform.Paul

[Bob W]

Oops. Forgot to mention that my leather working starter kit arrived the other day too.
Now I've just got to try to make something that doesn't look like my dog has chewed it.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/17/y6umadyq.jpg


I quite fancy a bash at that myself, I'd be interested to see some of your projects on your UT channel.

[AdrianRose]

I quite fancy a bash at that myself, I'd be interested to see some of your projects on your UT channel.

Now that would be a video nasty I reckon pal!!

Ade

[Tigger004]

Picked up a Tatonka stainless Billy *1.6 litre Kettle* from makers of kindle for £13.46 delivered, cheapest I've seen it elsewhere is £20 + del,
Nice bit of kit, the lids a frying pan and the Bail latches too
6620

[rawfish111]

Just received my new 'DD' basha and hammock, new bivi bag on the way... cheers wifey, anyone would think she's dropping hints!

[JEEP]

Alpha Industries M-65 field coat, olive; http://www.alphaindustries.com/Mens-Field-Coats/Alpha-Industries-M-65-Field-Coat.asp - got a XXL, but it was WAY too big, I have sent it back to be exchanged for a XL

[surplus 6]

66926693

been spending a bit of birthday money, also brought a catapult and fishing line off a nice chap on here. just waiting for them all to land

[ian c]

Today i went into Blacks they have a sale on anyway i bought another rucksack this time i got the Karrimor Bobcat 65 it was reduced from £100 to £40 was tempted to buy a down sleeping bag they were reduced from £80 to £20-£30 but the mrs would have killed me, she was mad enough when she found out about the rucksack.

[BJ]

Today i went into Blacks they have a sale on anyway i bought another rucksack this time i got the Karrimor Bobcat 65 it was reduced from £100 to £40 was tempted to buy a down sleeping bag they were reduced from £80 to £20-£30 but the mrs would have killed me, she was mad enough when she found out about the rucksack.

worth the risk in my opinion ;) what a good price

[ian c]

BJ you are lucky that you dont know my Mrs (only joking) but at moment money is tight thats why she was mad at me.

[BJ]

BJ you are lucky that you dont know my Mrs (only joking) but at moment money is tight thats why she was mad at me.

seriously you are right they provide the conscience and a steadying influence, bless them

[Kernowek Scouser]

Got SWMBO to drive me to my local surplus shop the other day, so I could hobble around on the sniff for a bargain and picked up a pair of British Army softie revesible thermal trousers for a fiver.

With the today's light dusting of snow down here on the foot of the country and the cooler weather, I thought I would give them a go.
I did feel like (and probably looked like) a bit of a numpty, doing my best impression of a hobbling MC Hammer, but by jove they are toasty T^

[Chubbs]

Did you pick them up in Camborne mate.

I bought the same a few weeks ago, bargain for the price.

When I tried them on in front of the missus she said I looked like MC Hammer !!. They will be great for wearing in the hammock.

[Kernowek Scouser]

Yeah fella, the Camborne Army surplus shop is keeping me going, until Bushcraftland starts doing useful stuff again.

They would definitely keep you warm in a hammock, when I'm a bit more mobile, I'll give that a go.

Did he have any of the jackets in when you got yours? He didn't have any left when I got mine, but reckons he'll be getting some in, in the next couple of weeks.

If I do get one it will mean I'll be stumbling around St Ives looking like the Stay Puffed Marshmallow Man and getting even funnier looks than I got today, but so long as I'm warm when it is brass monkey weather, I will not care :D

[Chubbs]

No jackets left when I was in mate. I will pop in next week and see if he has any. Did you see the hexi burners including tablets for three quid. I picked up one of those and another pair of the thick boot socks out of the pound basket.

Even though they are no fashion statement, they do the job for a fiver.

[Kernowek Scouser]

Deffo a bargain.

Yeah, those hexi burners he does are a good bit of kit, I like the little top stand they come with, making a brew with them is a lot less hassle.

And, when he has them, I usually pick up a couple of packs of purification tablets, at £1.99 for 50 it would be rude not to :D

[BJ]

Just arrived today,6720
I need to try it now.:wink:

[butchthedog]

Just arrived today,6720
I need to try it now.:wink:

Damn, Damn I would like that BJ. Let's know how good it is or not. :p

[cuppa joe]

Karrimor Ether 50ltr rucksack http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-Karrimor-Ether-50-reg-backpack-/190787363136?pt=UK_SportingGoods_BackpacksRucksack s_Bags_EH&hash=item2c6bd02140 came today and I like it a lot ...fits me perfectly i am only 5"6 and struggle to find a good fitting mens sack.

[OakAshandThorn]

Wool-blend blanket! :D
http://www.amazon.com/Olive-Drab-Winter-Blanket-Virgin/dp/B000RGPT8U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358890653&sr=8-1&keywords=wool+blanket

[JEEP]

Buff Cordes Orange; http://www.buffwear.com/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=cordes%20orange&product_id=18573
Buff Break-Up Infinity (Mossy Oak); http://www.buffwear.com/break-up-infinity-[mossy-oak-buff]-100172
LittleLife Animal Daysack - Dinosaur; http://littlelife.co.uk/html/toddler_daysacks/animal-dinosaur.html - a present for some of our friends' little daughter

[Chubbs]

A brand new Storm Shield X-700 Micro Polyester Fibre sleeping bag. It cost a fiver from a local charity shop.

Unzipped, and with a few modifications including filling with a bin bag full of duck feather and down I have in the loft, I reckon its going to make a great underquilt.

[BJ]

Good find, http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/rulez/t2042.gif (http://yoursmiles.org/t-rulez.php?page=2)

[FishyFolk]

Just got my Molle magazine throw pouch. Not sure how I will carry it yet. It's either gonna be attached to my belt or onto one of my other bags. It's for stuffing birch bark and other tinders, kindling, quartz rocks, mushrooms, berries, whatever I may find on my merry way, isntead of putting everything in my pockets :-)

[surplus 6]

66926693

been spending a bit of birthday money, also brought a catapult and fishing line off a nice chap on here. just waiting for them all to land

my very nice catapult and fishing handle arrived today, thanks fish

[Silverback]

a trapper hat decided to get one after the weekend meet when my woolly hat made my forehead sore

[dannyreid1978]

Just thought I'd share this one with you all who look for a great bargain

Mens Regatta Insulated jacket Finley£24.99 FREE Delivery @ Ebay

Mobile Link: http://m.hotukdeals.com/deals/mens-regatta-insulated-jacket-finley-24-99-free-delivery-ebay-1456430?aui=38

Web Link: http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/mens-regatta-insulated-jacket-finley-24-99-free-delivery-ebay-1456430?aui=38


I've just bought one, a friend of mine owns one and he paid £40 for his I've tried it and its good but for this price it's great!!!!

All the best

Danny

[RobbC]

Assortment of non bushcraft related birthday presents.
Leatherman wingman - birthday present
Knife roll
condor fidelis - my first knife order :D
knife oil
tri-seps sharpener


Robb

[FishyFolk]

A pair of suspenders. My knife and fire kit pouch kept dragging my pants down....lol

[jus_young]

In the UK they would be called 'braces'. Suspenders are an item of ladies undergarments that some men find desirable in other ways :ashamed:

[Silverback]

err Rune..in the UK we call them braces...women wear suspenders to keep their stockings up ;)

[Bob W]

err Rune..in the UK we call them braces...women wear suspenders to keep their stockings up ;)

I thought they were for stopping their knickers from blowing away :confused2:

[jus_young]

Just re-read my post, that could be taken a number of ways :oops:

[Silverback]

:happy-clapping:

[Bob W]

I was going to suggest ear straps.

Please moderate me before banning me:Sorry:

[treefrog]

A pair of suspenders. My knife and fire kit pouch kept dragging my pants down....lol

I'll back you up on this one, Rune. We call them suspenders here too. Coincidentally, I got myself a rather fetching pair of bright orange suspenders recently,
which I may show off in my next video...

[FishyFolk]

Lol....well, I just wrote what they called them on Evil bay :-)

Just to root out any mistakes. This is the product :-)

6756

[alvino78]

rune and suspenders!!!!!!! a mental picture i could of done without lol:ashamed:

[biker-bri]

suspenders were originally made for men and still are and I don't mean braces - suspenders were made to hold up male hosiery or long socks, the like of Henry viii would have used them but they would now
be called Garters, modern male suspenders are still popular but now fit around the calf and not the thigh - remember Eric Morecambe - he used them.
why do I get the feeling that I have just dug a rather large hole for my self!!
Cheers Bri

[OakAshandThorn]

I'll back you up on this one, Rune. We call them suspenders here too. Coincidentally, I got myself a rather fetching pair of bright orange suspenders recently,
which I may show off in my next video...
Same - we also call them suspenders in the US. Braces are for people with misaligned teeth ;).
Gosh, now this is getting confuzzling - language differences are always a bit...interesting :D.

[jus_young]

Strangely enough, braces are also used on teeth here in the UK, just to confuse things further!

[OakAshandThorn]

Strangely enough, braces are also used on teeth here in the UK, just to confuse things further!
Oh great....lol
:D

[Silverback]

why do I get the feeling that I have just dug a rather large hole for my self!!
Cheers Bri

Not large dude...... HUGE

[dannyreid1978]

Just been to aldi they have look what we found meatballs and chilli cheap as chips

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/27/majyzubu.jpg

All the best

Danny

[butchthedog]

Just been to aldi they have look what we found meatballs and chilli cheap as chips

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/27/majyzubu.jpg

All the best

Danny

I called at Aldi this morning for some of those, rumour has it all available stock was snapped up by a certain Danny person. :Sorry:

[JEEP]

Alpha Industries M-65 field coat, olive; http://www.alphaindustries.com/Mens-Field-Coats/Alpha-Industries-M-65-Field-Coat.asp - got a XXL, but it was WAY too big, I have sent it back to be exchanged for a XL

Got the XL today. It's an awesome jacket. I have owned and handled quite a few M-65's over the years, but none of them has been anything near the quality of the original Alpha.

[dannyreid1978]

Ha ha true!

[Chubbs]

Going to Aldi in the next hour or so for the weekly shop, will check them out.

Where were they Danny, most Aldi store have the same layout.

Cheers Neil

[dannyreid1978]

They were just randomly placed on the middle isle, had to search for them!

Danny

[Kernowek Scouser]

Where can you get a good value (read cheap) insulated, water resistant jacket?

This is a question I have been pondering for quite a while now, as after two year of faithful service, my waterproof shell now repels water as effectively as kitchen roll (and it has a big rip from the shoulder to the elbow, following my resent cliff diving experience, which does not help).

As I do a lot of walking, I had resigned myself to parting with several tens of pounds, to get a good jacket, that could take whatever the elements chose to throw at it and would last a couple of years.

Then I happened upon the jacket (http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?655-What-Have-You-Bought-Now!!!&p=68590&viewfull=1#post68590) dannyreid1978 posted a page back and like him thought :D Bargain :D and was about to get my debit card out, but then thought 'I'll have one last look, before I jump' and found upon this.

Regatta Paragon Mens Waterproof Breathable Insulated Padded Walking Jacket (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Regatta-Paragon-Mens-Waterproof-Breathable-Insulated-Padded-Walking-Jacket-/170950320349?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D5172649933879101477%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D3%26sd%3D370743214379% 26)
£16.95 + £3.95 P&P
67806781
Regatta Paragon manufactured from the waterproof, windproof yet breathable Isotex taslan fabric provides protection from the elements whilst the thermoguard insulation protects the wearer from cold. Featuring convenient zipped pockets adjustable hood and hem this jacket is an excellent men's coat.


Special Features
* Waterproof and breathable Isotex coated taslan fabric
* Taped seams
* Thermo-Guard insulation
* Concealed hood with adjuster
* 2 zipped lower pockets
* Inner security and map pocket
* Adjustable shockcord hem

Which all sounded very good, but for a little over £20 all in, was this a little too good to be true?

I decided to find out and had a punt.

Ordered last Monday arrived on Thursday, which considering it was coming from NI via a snow blocked SW was not bad at all.

It was pretty cold down her on Thursday, so I got a chance to see how warm this jacket was on my daily hobble around the town. This jacket did keep me nice and toasty, which was good.

Friday was very cold too and also very wet. Struggled into my storm pants, coat on, hobbled out and spent a good couple of hours thanking people for offering me a lift home, but declining as I was happily bimbling about in the rain. The jacket kept me both warm and dry, which was better.

It was wet and windy again yesterday. I was out again yesterday and I was warm and dry again yesterday :D

Contrary to opinion, I am not against investing serious money on high end clothing or kit. But I will always, keep my eyes peeled for a bargain that does an equally good job and when I find such a bargain, share it with folks who may also appreciate it.

Now I have only had this coat a couple of days, so I have no idea if it will still be keeping me warm and dry in a years time like my old one did. But my first impressions and initially testing, in particularly cold and wet conditions, suggest to me this coat it going to be a winner and on that basis, I happily recommend it to the groupT^

As always, I am in no way associated with either the manufacturer or retailer of this product, just a happy customer.

[dannyreid1978]

I got one of these the other day

[dannyreid1978]

Look at this on eBay:

Mens Regatta Insulated jacket Finley[Black,XL]

http://bit.ly/WrLOeX

[Chubbs]

They were just randomly placed on the middle isle, had to search for them!

Danny

Thanks Danny

Found them on the middle isle but they were nearly two quid a throw. Will wait until they sell them off cheaper.

[butchthedog]

Got this set of six from a company called The Book People for £7.99 Nice clear photo's and good description's A total saving of £43

67826783


PRODUCT CODE:- PNAT


www.thebookpeople.co.uk

[dannyreid1978]

Got this set of six from a company called The Book People for £7.99 Nice clear photo's and good description's A total saving of £43

Do you have link or anything for these?

[butchthedog]

Another one from The Book People £3.99 A saving of £9

6787


PRODUCT CODE:- MAHC


www.thebookpeople.co.uk

[butchthedog]

got this set of six from a company called the book people for £7.99 nice clear photo's and good description's a total saving of £43

do you have link or anything for these?

edited those threads with the info you require danny

[dannyreid1978]

Seen it brilliant cheers some great savings on there!

[Kernowek Scouser]

Where can you get a good value (read cheap) insulated, water resistant jacket?

This is a question I have been pondering for quite a while now, as after two year of faithful service, my waterproof shell now repels water as effectively as kitchen roll (and it has a big rip from the shoulder to the elbow, following my resent cliff diving experience, which does not help).

As I do a lot of walking, I had resigned myself to parting with several tens of pounds, to get a good jacket, that could take whatever the elements chose to throw at it and would last a couple of years.

Then I happened upon the jacket (http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?655-What-Have-You-Bought-Now!!!&p=68590&viewfull=1#post68590) dannyreid1978 posted a page back and like him thought :D Bargain :D and was about to get my debit card out, but then thought 'I'll have one last look, before I jump' and found upon this.

Regatta Paragon Mens Waterproof Breathable Insulated Padded Walking Jacket (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Regatta-Paragon-Mens-Waterproof-Breathable-Insulated-Padded-Walking-Jacket-/170950320349?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D5172649933879101477%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D3%26sd%3D370743214379% 26)
£16.95 + £3.95 P&P
67806781
Regatta Paragon manufactured from the waterproof, windproof yet breathable Isotex taslan fabric provides protection from the elements whilst the thermoguard insulation protects the wearer from cold. Featuring convenient zipped pockets adjustable hood and hem this jacket is an excellent men's coat.


Special Features
* Waterproof and breathable Isotex coated taslan fabric
* Taped seams
* Thermo-Guard insulation
* Concealed hood with adjuster
* 2 zipped lower pockets
* Inner security and map pocket
* Adjustable shockcord hem

Which all sounded very good, but for a little over £20 all in, was this a little too good to be true?

I decided to find out and had a punt.

Ordered last Monday arrived on Thursday, which considering it was coming from NI via a snow blocked SW was not bad at all.

It was pretty cold down her on Thursday, so I got a chance to see how warm this jacket was on my daily hobble around the town. This jacket did keep me nice and toasty, which was good.

Friday was very cold too and also very wet. Struggled into my storm pants, coat on, hobbled out and spent a good couple of hours thanking people for offering me a lift home, but declining as I was happily bimbling about in the rain. The jacket kept me both warm and dry, which was better.

It was wet and windy again yesterday. I was out again yesterday and I was warm and dry again yesterday :D

Contrary to opinion, I am not against investing serious money on high end clothing or kit. But I will always, keep my eyes peeled for a bargain that does an equally good job and when I find such a bargain, share it with folks who may also appreciate it.

Now I have only had this coat a couple of days, so I have no idea if it will still be keeping me warm and dry in a years time like my old one did. But my first impressions and initially testing, in particularly cold and wet conditions, suggest to me this coat it going to be a winner and on that basis, I happily recommend it to the groupT^

As always, I am in no way associated with either the manufacturer or retailer of this product, just a happy customer.

I forgot to mention that the customer service from the retailer, Port Stewart Clothing was excellent. Being short but broad can make sizing problematic and being averse to Paypal can limit what you can buy on eBay. Not a problem for these folks, they were really helpful and friendly.

A good coat, bought from a good retailer T^

Again, I am in no way associated with either the manufacturer or retailer of this product, just a happy customer

[JEEP]

2X Klean Kanteen 27oz (800 ml) Classic stainless steel water bottles; http://www.kleankanteen.com/products/classic/klean-kanteen-27oz-classic.php - free product samples

[Rimski]

hello fellas, sorry if this is old news picked this up in lidl today £1.99 i think i have seen other makes on amazon for about £13 or £14 quid but more likely6788 better quality

[JEEP]

hello fellas, sorry if this is old news picked this up in lidl today £1.99 i think i have seen other makes on amazon for about £13 or £14 quid but more likely6788 better quality

We have these at the store, they are every bit as good as the big brand ones.

[FishyFolk]

A small Molle backpack from Evilbay yet again. It will probably prove to be to small, but my molle shoulderbag is sometimes to small to get every item I'd like to bring. To bad as I love it to bits, and it was an attempt to limit what i could possibly drag out in the muck with me. So that small molle bag should be just the thing for when I need a tarp, or an extra set of clothes, or when the runt is coming too and need his hammock and "Bamse", his teddy bear :-)

My current love affair with molle kit is getting expensive

6825
Rune

[wildish64]

I just bought one very similar. only difference i can see is mine doesn't have the top strap.

i went for the 40 liter,plenty of room for any extra's and my thinking is space weighs nothing.

have to say it's really well made and a nice bit of kit,well worth the £28

[FishyFolk]

This one is only 20 litres i think. I think it will make an okay job of replacing my shoulder bag in winter. Basically to carry a fleece sweater, and some more food. Plus I can't ski with a shoulder bag. Need the double straps. I have got another 40 litre backpack I can use if I need more stuff. And I 60 litre one as well.

On the lookout for an 80-100 litre bergan now. As cheap as i can find it. May go for a surplus UK army one, as I can't find any Norwegian ones out for sale at the moment.

[wildish64]

have a look in here Rune,they have some good stuff and not badly priced

http://www.militarymart.co.uk/index.php?_a=category&cat_id=32

[FishyFolk]

I can find something here for the same prices. Actually allready have. i just don't need it yet.
The problem is that once something cost more than 20£ including shipping, I get slapped with 25% VAT on the combined value of the goods and shipping costs + a 17£ customs fee.

So some stuff is not very cost effective to order from over seas, even if cheaper there.

And I am willing to bet that a full sized bergan will be stopped by our finest in the his Majesty's Customs Service...

[wildish64]

ah ok was just a thought.

i found something sent as a 'gift' is not eligible to customs fee,as for customs ive imported alsorts including knives and never had a problem.

but if you can sort it your end then no worries

[ian c]

Ordered 5 mtrs of ripstop nylon which arrived today have some ideas as to what im going to use it for but will have to wait till i get the sewing machine out, will let you know what i make with it if it works out if it dont it will go in the bin.

[dannyreid1978]

Wool shirt

6832

[Silverback]

Wool shirt

6832

Nice......Evil bay ?

[f0rm4t]

DD Underblanket.

Mmmm cosy! :campfire:

[dannyreid1978]

Nice......Evil bay ?

Yep from the states, £20 including p&p how come I can't seem to find any wool shorts like this in the uk!?!

[Silverback]

Yep from the states, £20 including p&p how come I can't seem to find any wool shorts like this in the uk!?!

true we seem to be inundated with cheap fleece / fur lined 'copies'

[dannyreid1978]

I'm sure there's a gap in the market for woollen kit!! British made woollen gear

[Silverback]

I'm sure there's a gap in the market for woollen kit!! British made woollen gear

Bison bushcraft ?

[skids]

Just got a set of French army mess tins. Comes as a set of 3 that pack up all together, with room to store stuff inside. Ebay £7.18 delivered:)

[biker-bri]

I'm sure there's a gap in the market for woollen kit!! British made woollen gear

Where did I put those knitting needles :happy-clapping:

[AL...]

Sorry Bri Ive used them for Arrows mate :ashamed:

Cheers
AL

[Silverback]

A wasp catty from Justin :-)

[AL...]

A wasp catty from Justin :-)

Good choice . Remember the pics :D

Cheers
AL

[JEEP]

Got a package from Soldier of Fortune today:

Original USMC issue Mk2 Ontario "Ka-Bar" fighting knife; http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/usmc-knife-product,5672,1

Vietnam war style tiger stripe camo shirt: http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/tiger-t-shirt-product,1073,1 (I have always really liked that particular pattern)

[AL...]

4 Carbon Arrows and a 9 LED tortch for the Catty. and a box of natural firelighters from the Bushcraft land :D
Good days shoppin im a thunkin!!

Cheers
AL

[Dale_jonez]

Kershaw Corral Creek, Fallkniven DC4, and a small stainless steel rough rider pocket knife for Whittlin'

[cuppa joe]

Karrimor Ether 50ltr rucksack http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-Karrimor-Ether-50-reg-backpack-/190787363136?pt=UK_SportingGoods_BackpacksRucksack s_Bags_EH&hash=item2c6bd02140 came today and I like it a lot ...fits me perfectly i am only 5"6 and struggle to find a good fitting mens sack.
69786979698069816982 just a few pics of the rucksack I posted earlier .
It has dyneema sides and weighs 1.5 kg but can be stripped down to 740grms by taking the lid and belt off.
Really good fit for me I can hardly feel it on my shoulders and can feel the weight on my hips only when walking.
I dont know about its longevity yet but it seems really well made and strong ,time will tell I suppose.

[OakAshandThorn]

US Army poncho in ACU camouflage - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003WLQLZ2/ref=pe_175190_21431760_3p_M3T1_ST1_dp_1

[butchthedog]

Whoopie Slings, Tree Huggers and Carabiners from DD Hammocks

[FishyFolk]

I am scared out of my mind and so excited my legs are tingling, and once SWMBO finds out I am dead.... ;)

Just ordered:
TW Bivi Hornet Hammock (1,8m wide)
DD Snugpak underblanket
DD XL tarp Coyote brown 4,5 x 3 m
Isbjørn Jan Mayen sleeping bag - comfort temp -22, extreme temp -40

[f0rm4t]

I am scared out of my mind and so excited my legs are tingling, and once SWMBO finds out I am dead.... ;)

Just ordered:
TW Bivi Hornet Hammock (1,8m wide)
DD Snugpak underblanket
DD XL tarp Coyote brown 4,5 x 3 m
Isbjørn Jan Mayen sleeping bag - comfort temp -22, extreme temp -40

HAHA!
Brilliant
T^

You'll get a good one-time use out of them before she finds out, and kicks the shite out of you!

[alvino78]

HAHA!
Brilliant
T^

You'll get a good one-time use out of them before she finds out, and kicks the shite out of you!
well done fish!!!! but i think paul is right!! ah! well one night better than none! lol:campfire:

[Old Guard]

Nice list ........ hope you survive to use it :zombie-fighting:

[FishyFolk]

300ft of coyote brown paracord to hang that tarp with...don't wanna get cought short do we :-)

[DaveLimaPapa]

300ft of coyote brown paracord to hang that tarp with...don't wanna get cought short do we :-)

There's always need for leeway haha

[Silverback]

300ft of coyote brown paracord to hang that tarp with...don't wanna get cought short do we :-)

Yeah till SWMBO hangs you with it Rune

[AL...]

Aye its gonna be real messy!!! LOL

Look forward to the vids of the new gear Rune :D

Cheers
AL

[FishyFolk]

Yeah till SWMBO hangs you with it Rune

Luckilly she is very short, so she won't be able to reach my neck. What worries me is that she was her schools womens Muay Thai boxing champion in high school. She is fully capable of kicking the manure out of me :-)

[AL...]

haha!!! Now thats worth a vid too :D

Cheers
AL

[Silverback]

Luckilly she is very short, so she won't be able to reach my neck.

Who said anything about being hung by the neck :shocked: ;)

[FishyFolk]

DD Complete Whoopie Suspension System

I'm on a roll here...and so dead!

[f0rm4t]

DD Complete Whoopie Suspension System

I'm on a roll here...and so dead!

You're not helping yourself; you do know that don't you Rune?
You've actually just bought "The point of no return", item number 666 from DD.
It's been nice knowing you mate.

T^

Get a vid out quick mate!

[AL...]

Grave shroud comes to mind!!

Cheers
AL

[paulthefish2009]

Good luck mate! be really good if you made a video of you telling her how much you just spent. Paul

[Silverback]

looks like the postman has kept my catty from Justin.....not a happy bunny and neither is Justin

[FishyFolk]

Good luck mate! be really good if you made a video of you telling her how much you just spent. Paul

Ill simply hide it in the bill from the garage where the car just got new brakes...that is the expected bill was 500£ and the bill ended at 200£...after my dad had a talkk with them...lol
He's been fishing with the owner for 40 years and fixed all his cars there to....

[JEEP]

2x Esbit 2 in 1 tea press; http://www.esbit.de/en

[FishyFolk]

US style poncho...

[FishyFolk]

Thinsulate wool mittens....need a spare set.

[biker-bri]

I think we need to have a whip round for MR Fishyfolk - you know headstone flowers and such, maybe a memorial plaque, I am sure his wife will find
somewhere to put it. :happy-clapping:
Cheers Bri

[Silverback]

catty arrived....yay !! :)

[Chubbs]

I think we need to have a whip round for MR Fishyfolk - you know headstone flowers and such, maybe a memorial plaque, I am sure his wife will find
somewhere to put it. :happy-clapping:

He's a braver man than me !!

[paulthefish2009]

He's a braver man than me !!
And me,although I have just ordered some veg tanned leather leather without permission (she's in bed !!).paul

[DaveLimaPapa]

About 300ft of Paracord :/
oops haha

[Silverback]

Catty ammo 100 x 12mm lead :)

[Chubbs]

A 12cm single egg frying pan. When we had the meet down here in Cornwall one of the guys had one and I thought it was a great idea. I bought this for £1.04 plus p&p from Ebay and it is a great piece of kit for your day pack. I tried it out using the Crusader cooker fueled by meths on stove rope in a tin and it worked perfectly. It is non stick and you can buy the same for a 'Buy It Now' price here

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Colourworks-12cm-mini-non-stick-frypan-blini-pan-with-soft-grip-handles-/260947314052?pt=UK_HomeGarden_Kitchen_Cookware_GL&var=&hash=item3cc1ac0584

I took the hard plastic handle off my 'pink !!' one and it leaves a safer metal one attatched to the pan. I have kept the handle so I can stick a metal wallpaper scraper between it, sharpen it up and then I will be left with a spare knife.

[BJ]

knife sharpening block and wood carving chisels
69986999

[FishyFolk]

Norwegian army "Anna", thats sort of a middle layer trouser, like a down trouser, but no down in it I think. Incredibly warm and have saved the family jewels of many a Norwegian soldier on stag in -30 celcius thought it could do me some good in the hammock :-)

7001

And then a pull system for the pulk I will make from a kids sled....

7002

it comes with a harness as well. The harness looks like it was with Roald Amundsen to the south pole....made from leather and canvas. I can imagine that it will get wet when out in melting snow....but well, so will everything else.

[paulthefish2009]

Mate stop spending!!!

[Silverback]

Mate stop spending!!!

He's single handedly propping up the Norwegian economy ;)

[f0rm4t]

knife sharpening block and wood carving chisels
69986999

What was the damage on the chissles BJ?

[f0rm4t]

catty arrived....yay !! :)

Good result Sapper!

[FishyFolk]

He's single handedly propping up the Norwegian economy ;)

Well, most of what i have been buying is out of the UK, so i am actually saving yours :-)

Been saving up for this for a while, so no worries really. Was planning to get my gear after recovery from surgery and the light was back. Well, I am recovered enough to go out, and it's more or less full daylight at 8 in the morning, lasting to at least 4 or 5 in the afternoon now. So the time is here :-)

Rune

[Psycho]

Got some money, that had to be invested :o

1 x Ray Mears Outdoor Survival Handbook (http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/43-Ray-Mears-Outdoor-Survival-Handbook/)
1 x The Honey Stove (http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/733-The-Honey-Stove/)
1 x Grandpa's Wonder Pine Tar Soap 3.25oz - Pack of 4 (http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/758-Grandpas-Wonder-Pine-Tar-Soap-3-25oz-Pack-of-4/)
1 x Ray Mears Bushcraft Survival - Series 1 [DVD] (http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/387-Ray-Mears-Bushcraft-Survival-Series-1-DVD/)

1 x Gränsfors Bruks Small Forest Axe (http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/67-Gransfors-Small-Forest-Axe/)
1 x Ice Bear Camellia Oil - 240 ml (http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/624-Ice-Bear-Camellia-Oil-240-ml/) (for my knive and axe)
1 x Fallkniven DC4 Diamond/Ceramic Whetstone (http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/307-Fallkniven-DC4-Diamond-Ceramic-Whetstone/)
1 x B & E Beeswax Leather Balm (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bienenwachs-Lederpflege-Balsam-500/dp/B001UQWDKS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360357605&sr=8-1) (for the leather sheath of my axe)

And my wife bought me the Bahco Laplander Folding Saw (http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/73-Bahco-Laplander-Folding-Saw/) for birthday, that I will get soon (of course at my birthday) :D

[BJ]

What was the damage on the chissles BJ?

Just under £10.00,

[Ehecatl]

A bottle of Bader Poacher's Choice beer. I need it after the day I've had......:sad:

[biker-bri]

He's single handedly propping up the Norwegian economy ;)

He is the Norwegian economy !!

[Ehecatl]

And my wife bought me the Bahco Laplander Folding Saw (http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/73-Bahco-Laplander-Folding-Saw/) for birthday, that I will get soon (of course at my birthday) :D

Thanks Psycho - just learned how to split a log using a saw :o

[JEEP]

Herbertz Ranger US Army style compass; http://www.herbertz-messerclub.de/cgi-bin/iboshop.cgi?showd18061!,219992517925403,701500

Abu Garcia Sorön STX 40 spinning reel

[magnet]

husky hatchet best sub £30 axe imho

[Silverback]

Stainless steel dish with lid its about 8 ins across and 3 ins deep...£1 from charity shop, and 750ml of meths £3.09 from garden centre......... RESULT !!

7009 7006 7007 7008

[Hathor]

Alpaca wool socks, B1G1 Free.

http://www.thetoftalpacashop.co.uk/PD.aspx?product=SALE//-Long_Alpaca_Country_Welly_Socks

[Bob W]

Stainless steel dish with lid its about 8 ins across and 3 ins deep...£1 from charity shop, and 750ml of meths £3.09 from garden centre......... RESULT !!

7009 7006 7007 7008

A little cheaper HERE (http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/product-search/text/methylated) if you buy 5L, but not much!

[Silverback]

A little cheaper HERE (http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/product-search/text/methylated) if you buy 5L, but not much!

£17 for 5L thats £3.40 per L......as for the other item on that page thats only half a litre, I got quarter of a litre more(3/4 of a litre) factor in £4 for a discount card and the 24 miles round trip to my nearest store and it soon becomes more expensive.

As for Go......I don't shop there & I can get a discount at a couple of other outdoor suppliers anyway and all i have to do for that is produce the right ID

[Bob W]

Sorry Sapper, I've got the discount card so it's only £15.30, so 250ml more for the same £3 plus pennies. I also realised the half litre was more expensive, that's why I neglected to mention it. Just trying to help :oops:

[Silverback]

Sorry Sapper, I've got the discount card so it's only £15.30, so 250ml more for the same £3 plus pennies. I also realised the half litre was more expensive, that's why I neglected to mention it. Just trying to help :oops:

No,no,no you got me wrong... I appreciate that. I'm not trying to stick twos up at your help but if you take into consideration that I would need a 'discount' card then it makes 5L £19.30 add on the £5 worth of diesel to get there and back and its a very expensive 5L of meths.

[paulthefish2009]

Bought nothing but my son just bought me a ghille kettle,amazed at how little fuel they use to boil water.Used one little stick of wood about 4 by 1 chopped into fag size bits plus some birch bark to boil half a litre.No photo's,it was persisting down!! Paul

[Bob W]

No,no,no you got me wrong... I appreciate that. I'm not trying to stick twos up at your help but if you take into consideration that I would need a 'discount' card then it makes 5L £19.30 add on the £5 worth of diesel to get there and back and its a very expensive 5L of meths.

Lets start again ;) I wasn't trying to suggest you were dismissing my "help". Bloody forums, sometimes you come across the total opposite of how you intend to :zombie-fighting:

I remember when meths was cheap as anything, and BOM, BOM, BOM, ESSO BLUE!! Remember that?

[Silverback]

Lets start again ;) I wasn't trying to suggest you were dismissing my "help". Bloody forums, sometimes you come across the total opposite of how you intend to :zombie-fighting:

I remember when meths was cheap as anything, and BOM, BOM, BOM, ESSO BLUE!! Remember that?

Bl**dy hell aye....we used to have parrafin heaters in the house too, wouldnt be allowed now....

[Bob W]

Bl**dy hell aye....we used to have parrafin heaters in the house too, wouldnt be allowed now....

I think a lot of people did before CH was commonplace in the 70's, we did. My mate refuses to use the CH in his house as a protest to the rising fuel costs so he uses two or three calor gas heaters spread about his house. I think there's about 75% of the population living in fuel poverty at the moment. But I digress and get political whilst doing so, so I'll stop.

[Dale_jonez]

Cold Steel Finn Bear Knife - not a bad knife for £15.

[JEEP]

Fostex OD-green boonie hat

[FishyFolk]

Pair of steel rings, carabiniers etc for the hammock gerar and for making a pulk.

Rune

[Johnnyboy1971]

Just landed a new tarp. Tatonka 4.25x4.5.

[fish]

whole shoulder of 4mm veg tan! mmmmmm lots of projects to do!

[butchthedog]

whole shoulder of 4mm veg tan! mmmmmm lots of projects to do!

Tell me your'e not making sheaths for all them spoons are ya....... :evilgrin:

[Psycho]

Bought the Whoopieslings All-In-One-System (http://shop.whoopieslings.com/All-In-One-system-AI1.htm) (an adjustable suspension-line incl. treehuggers, and a ring to stop water running down the suspension-line into the hammock) for my hammock
(I really don't like the suspension line that comes with my Clark NX-250...)

If you're also interrested in this system, you can take a look at this youtube video where Stu (from Whoopieslings.com) describes the components of the All-In-One-System:
All-In-One-System-Description (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKZuj0XFtTY)

Or you can see the system in use (also installed on a Clark NX-250) in that short video:
Clark NX-250 with Whoopieslings All-In-One-System (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1k7GfGBzaE) (You can see the system and a short description at time 1:20)

[rawfish111]

Another 100m of paracord..... oh and given a leg of mutton for sorting a fox problem out (not with the paracord) T^

[Jefferson]

Mammut MT Trail XT GTX Mountain Boots

[ADz]

Trespass Pack Away Waterproof set

Jacket - http://www.trespass.co.uk/mens-packa-jacket-01255
Trousers - http://www.trespass.co.uk/mens-packa-trouser-00051

(Thanks to Ash)

[f0rm4t]

A new Shemagh

[FishyFolk]

Sometimes it's a chore living this far north. My DD tarp and underblanket shipped from Paisley, UK on Wednesday, and arrived in Oslo on Friday morning, via Jarrow - UK, Charles de Gaulle airport in France, and Holland. And ther eit sat until this afternoion, when it got shipped on. Planned arrival....Thursday.

The thing is, it does not matter who the sender uses. Fedex, UPS, TNT, etc. on arrival in Norway they all hand it over to the Norwegian post system...who will pass it on, send it back, query, lose it, find it, subject it to public inquiry,lose it again , and finally bury it in soft peat for three months and recycle it as firelighters!

Seriously Posten, retire your donkey carts. Both the automobile and the Aeroplane has been in existence for more than a hundred years now!

Same story for the hammock itself. Brought at great speed by UPS to Oslo, and then Norwegian "Posten" got their sticky hands on it.

AAAAARGH!

[swright81076]

A couple of impressive vacuum flasks, both still piping hot after 16 hours. They'll come in handy in my local woods.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/12/aryme2un.jpg

[biker-bri]

Its been a while since I posted anything on this thread but today I splurged out the cash and bought a Tilley hat - model no Lt5B, a simmer ring for my trangia stove and some walking socks
Cheers Bri

[FishyFolk]

Woohooo...200 feet of paracord arrived at the post office... and the cat is out of the bag.
luckily some damage control in the form of something from the Jewel shop have her in a splendid mood :cool:







(some time within the next 6 months she will bring up the subject and use it against me. After all she is fenmale, and they never forget! :sad:

[FishyFolk]

Aaaaah. Thermos. Just can't be beaten :-)

[swright81076]

Aaaaah. Thermos. Just can't be beaten :-)

The thermos just pips the Stanley on heart retention, but the Stanley looks better.
Great for that early morning coffee while the woodgas fires up.... For the second coffee. ;)

[BJ]

couldn't resist these 7050

[BJ]

Woohooo...200 feet of paracord arrived at the post office... and the cat is out of the bag.
luckily some damage control in the form of something from the Jewel shop have her in a splendid mood :cool:









(some time within the next 6 months she will bring up the subject and use it against me. After all she is fenmale, and they never forget! :sad:

you certainly live life on the edge, but an excellent damage limitation ploy. :happy-clapping:

[butchthedog]

Two foldable poles for the bug net on the DD Frontline Hammock. £3.00 + £1.50 P+P. I have the older 2011 Frontline with green net and have sewn the outer ends of the outer loops on the bug net. I can now fit the poles through the loops on each end of the net (the stitching stops the poles sliding about, though they are still removable for packing away) this updates the bug net to the 2012 black net version.

[Silverback]

Two foldable poles for the bug net on the DD Frontline Hammock. £3.00 + £1.50 P+P. I have the older 2011 Frontline with green net and have sewn the outer ends of the outer loops on the bug net. I can now fit the poles through the loops on each end of the net (the stitching stops the poles sliding about, though they are still removable for packing away updates the bug net to the 2012 black net version.


Interesting. I bought my Frontline of my mate joe (i think its a 2011) and he had made his own spreaser bars from alloy plumbing fittings, which he gave me when I bought it

7052

[butchthedog]

These were cheap enough to have a bash at I thought and worked out exact fit. These would be very easy to copy with an old fishing rod and some shock cord Sapper.

[butchthedog]

I have the urge to copy that underquilt of yours Sapper.

[Silverback]

These were cheap enough to have a bash at I thought and worked out exact fit. These would be very easy to copy with an old fishing rod and some shock cord Sapper.

I'm happy with those I got off Joe, just wanted to compare ideas. Good idea of yours though

[butchthedog]

I'm happy with those I got off Joe, just wanted to compare ideas. Good idea of yours though

Yours look good enough to me, mine is the lazy man's option LOL

[Silverback]

Yours look good enough to me, mine is the lazy man's option LOL

Joe made a really nice job of them. I should really photo them and bob them on here

[butchthedog]

Joe made a really nice job of them. I should really photo them and bob them on here

Yep a close up shot would be good.

[Silverback]

Yep a close up shot would be good.

Ok I'll sort it later this week

[wildish64]

powdered milk

i want to have a go at making the 'bread on a stick' i think its called bannoc

does anyone know of a trusted recipe i could try?

[butchthedog]

I have only tried making it once "but not on the stick method" I used a basic recipe and added raisins. I made the mistake of making it too thick and was not cooked right through, the bit around the outside was nice enough but the middle was raw dough. Try it on the stick and not too thick, above all enjoy it. Recipes are easy to find just Google it or find some on here.

[Silverback]

If i remember rightly 3 cups of flour, 1 cup powdered milk, sugar, fruit et al as required add water and make dough

[ian c]

Yesterday i bought a new whet stone aprox 5"x2" about half inch thick it also has a rubber holder to stop it slipping, i got it from one of the kitchen supply shops that my Mrs likes going in, i used it to sharpen my leatherman and it can shave the hair from my arm oh and it only cost £5-

[FishyFolk]

DD snakeskins.... :ashamed:

[ADz]

Svord Peasant Knife (Wood) + Sheathe

£28.90 Delivered

http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Svord-Knives/Peasant-Knife-Wood/p-92-695-4444/

http://i.imgur.com/ZBy92PM.jpg

[BJ]

Svord Peasant Knife (Wood) + Sheathe

£28.90 Delivered

[url]http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Svord-Knives/Peasant-Knife-Wood/p-92-695-4444/[

http://i.imgur.com/ZBy92PM.jpg

very nice

[jus_young]

DD snakeskins.... :ashamed:

Next on the list...

A divorce!

[jus_young]

Postman has been and what a lovely surprise I had. Rune, thank you. It's a great bit of kit and I am gobsmacked. Just got to make sure I keep the parcel wrap to prove to the wife that I have not been buying again!

7067

[ADz]

British army thermal / reversible softie trousers

[suggy]

A crook knife

[FishyFolk]

Paris Expedition pulk

7068

Have put on it some ropes and bungees to secure the load, and working on a rope drag as the army drag has not arrived yet.
My hammock has not arrived yet either, but they promise to deliver tomorrow.

[alvino78]

British army thermal / reversible softie trousers
great item!!!

[swright81076]

A pristine example of a vintage vapalux m320 paraffin lantern. A good investment, and looks sublime.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/15/azahydy5.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/15/ury5ebed.jpg

[Ehecatl]

British army thermal / reversible softie trousers

Sorry but I have this vision... if you put them on one way then you're a soldier. If you reverse them then you're Walter (the softie) from Dennis the Menace.

M@

[Silverback]

Sorry but I have this vision... if you put them on one way then you're a soldier. If you reverse them then you're Walter (the softie) from Dennis the Menace.

M@

dunno but i reckon when wearing the set light side out they male you look like morph

[Tigger004]

I got a pair of softie reversibles the other week, they are great but thr fly being open stops use as outer trousers, nice and warm though

[Kernowek Scouser]

I got a pair of softie trousers the other week too and when my little lady saw me in them she said "You look like MC Hammer" which made her chuckle.

Then later on when she was watching TV, an advert came on featuring a little rotund fella, in balloon pants dancing about to 'Hammer time'

"That's you that is!" she announced with glee and since then, whenever it has been a bit bass monkey weather outside, she's been asking me "is it hammer time yet?"

I will have my revenge yet...

[ADz]

I got a pair of softie reversibles the other week, they are great but thr fly being open stops use as outer trousers, nice and warm though

Never really thought about wearing as outers, I had sleep kit in mind when buying them. Will go nice with my Xero 350 and heat holder socks on cold/Winter nights :)



I got a pair of softie trousers the other week too and when my little lady saw me in them she said "You look like MC Hammer" which made her chuckle.

Then later on when she was watching TV, an advert came on featuring a little rotund fella, in balloon pants dancing about to 'Hammer time'

"That's you that is!" she announced with glee and since then, whenever it has been a bit bass monkey weather outside, she's been asking me "is it hammer time yet?"

I will have my revenge yet...



lol, classic!

[FishyFolk]

Postman has been and what a lovely surprise I had. Rune, thank you. It's a great bit of kit and I am gobsmacked. Just got to make sure I keep the parcel wrap to prove to the wife that I have not been buying again!

7067

Now go and hang that thing where it belongs....over a camp fire :-)

If you thread a stick trough the metal "d-rings" on the side and trough the "d-ring" on the lid, it will hold the lid in place so it does not rattle in you back pack.
Also those D-rings will hold the handles down when you pack it away to prevent them from rattling. And third. You can use thiose D-rings to tie it to the outside of your pack to prevent the insides from beeing sooted up from the kettle. But you got the stuff sack for that too.

Rune

[jus_young]

Thanks for the tips Rune

[dannyreid1978]

Not so much of what I've bought but what I'd like to buy!!
Does anyone know where I could pick up a folding buck saw please??

Thanks
Danny

[ADz]

Plenty of links here (http://bit.ly/WMqBQE) :D

[Chubbs]

Not so much of what I've bought but what I'd like to buy!!
Does anyone know where I could pick up a folding buck saw please??

Thanks
Danny

I took the kids down the beach to cook their lunch today and on the way back picked up a blade so that I can make my own. There are plenty of plans on the web including this one I have been looking at

http://paulkirtley.co.uk/2011/how-to-make-folding-bucksaw/

[Silverback]

some cable joint blocks so i can put wire handles on my £1 charity shop stainless pot bargain

[rawfish111]

4 x carabiners for the hammock and a folding saw

[Bob W]

some cable joint blocks so i can put wire handles on my £1 charity shop stainless pot bargain


I'm surprised nobody has tried THESE (https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=fishing+crimps&rlz=1C1AVSA_enGB459GB459&aq=f&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=GHAeUYKYJubi4QT5hYDYCg&biw=1440&bih=781&sei=WXAeUaLGIPH74QSEwoHgDw) for their pot handles. Normal long nosed pliers will suffice to squeeze the crimp.

[dannyreid1978]

Plenty of links here (http://bit.ly/WMqBQE) :D

I had googled but was wondering if anyone had found some cheap bargains anywhere cheers for the reply though all the same! 😁

[dannyreid1978]

I took the kids down the beach to cook their lunch today and on the way back picked up a blade so that I can make my own. There are plenty of plans on the web including this one I have been looking at

http://paulkirtley.co.uk/2011/how-to-make-folding-bucksaw/

Brilliant that's a lot this looks brill reckon I have a project on the cards!!!

[wildish64]

Brilliant that's a lot this looks brill reckon I have a project on the cards!!!

+2 on that T^

[Silverback]

A swanny ranger £30 on that auction site

[Silverback]

I'm surprised nobody has tried THESE (https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=fishing+crimps&rlz=1C1AVSA_enGB459GB459&aq=f&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=GHAeUYKYJubi4QT5hYDYCg&biw=1440&bih=781&sei=WXAeUaLGIPH74QSEwoHgDw) for their pot handles. Normal long nosed pliers will suffice to squeeze the crimp.

Didnt know they existed Bob.........but i do now thanks T^

[Bob W]

Didnt know they existed Bob.........but i do now thanks T^

They'll make a permanent job, I can imagine, rightly or wrongly, that the screw clamps from electrical "chocolate blocks" could work loose after being heated and cooled over fires numerous times, but maybe that's the pessimist in me. :confused2:

[Silverback]

They'll make a permanent job, I can imagine, rightly or wrongly, that the screw clamps from electrical "chocolate blocks" could work loose after being heated and cooled over fires numerous times, but maybe that's the pessimist in me. :confused2:

No its good thinking and safe too. Not had one come loose in 2 years....... yet

[Bob W]

No its good thinking and safe too. Not had one come loose in 2 years....... yet

I'd normally say "Don't fix it if it aint broke" but I can recommend crimps for their strength, I use them to make wire traces for Pike fishing.

71057106

I catch a few biggies and need to have more confidence in them than their ability to hang a pot of coffee :cool: Plus they're cheap T^

[Silverback]

I'd normally say "Don't fix it if it aint broke" but I can recommend crimps for their strength, I use them to make wire traces for Pike fishing.

71057106

I catch a few biggies and need to have more confidence in them than their ability to hang a pot of coffee :cool: Plus they're cheap T^


Nice fish...VERY nice fish. How much is cheap just bought a 12 x 10mm choc block for 99p obviously that gets me 12 brass fittings

[Bob W]

Nice fish...VERY nice fish. How much is cheap just bought a 12 x 10mm choc block for 99p obviously that gets me 12 brass fittings

The crimps I personally use are THESE (http://www.dlstshop.co.uk/shop/article_33/DLST-Trace-Crimps.html?sessid=XRvikWlyc7YxzwrHhEQOrBGkWos9LEa N899dMtbhaBE4HuUDxAnm4sgHF15XVNSz&shop_param=cid%3D42%26aid%3D33%26) but they'd be too slim for a double thickness of clutch/brake cable, but you get the idea. 100 for £2.50.

You'd need double barrelled crimps which are slightly more expensive.

Having said that all that, I think it's all academic anyway, for the amount of times that you're going to mod' a cup or pot, the cost is going to be cheap enough whichever method you use. Like I nearly said, not broke, don't fix ;)

[Silverback]

cheers Bob

[jus_young]

I use electrical crimps, basically the same thing but always in the van anyway.

[Hathor]

A tin of those Marks and Sparks curiously strong mints.

Good tin, thanks for the tip.

PS - the mints aren't too bad either.

[BJ]

Swedish army wind-proof snow smock in off white, 900 gms petroleum jelly, 454 gms pure beeswax, and 2 packets of olive green dye. I have seen a really good example of one of these snow smock dyed brown and made water proof and thorn resistant. So inspired by this I have decided to make an olive green one.
7108 (Not my photo this one from the supplier). I thought I could keep this project low keyhttp://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/secret/t9005.gif (http://yoursmiles.org/t-secret.php) but when I had to use the washing machine for the dying I had to confess my purchasing sins.http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/home/t6034.gif (http://yoursmiles.org/t-home.php?page=2)

[Silverback]

Swedish army wind-proof snow smock in off white, 900 gms petroleum jelly, 454 gms pure beeswax, and 2 packets of olive green dye. I have seen a really good example of one of these snow smock dyed brown and made water proof and thorn resistant. So inspired by this I have decided to make an olive green one.
7108 (Not my photo this one from the supplier). I thought I could keep this project low keyhttp://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/secret/t9005.gif (http://yoursmiles.org/t-secret.php) but when I had to use the washing machine for the dying I had to confess my purchasing sins.http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/home/t6034.gif (http://yoursmiles.org/t-home.php?page=2)

Yup i have one too. Dyed green & waterproofed with fabsil, added wool cuffs from old army socks and changed all the cords for Para cord with toggles. Next amendment planned will be chest pockets and a removable fur hood trim for winter - I have it on in my profile picture

[dannyreid1978]

1000ml 1L Plastic Polycarbonate Drinking Drink Water Bottle - Cobalt

http://bit.ly/YB9TQY

[Stamp]

A new bivi bag and a soft shell jacket from the local army surplus store, £75 for the two with a little discount (I'm a frequent spender!)
http://www.premiersurplus.co.uk/more/on/details/0807

It seems like a good jacket and supposed to be waterproof, well we shall see....

[Realearner]

Figure 9 tent line kit set of four from nite ize, brilliant things and reflective so will be looking forward to seeing how they work out, also got two figure 9 caribiners from the same company, along with 30mtrs of 550 cord for £14.00 so I'm happy. Now got to wait about three weeks to play.

[Silverback]

Not bought but received today free gratis courtesy of butchthedog 2 A4 size pieces of plastic cable armouring to make a mask for my axe and hatchet...cheers dude !!

[FishyFolk]

Recieved the DD Snakeskin today. Naturally it is to short to be used for my DD XL tarp. So will have to make one...
And to narrow for my TW hammock as well...

[David_JAFO]

hello,
I picked up a number of these same bottles December 2012 from Nevis Sport Glasgow.
Set a task during a recent Survival Training Course to see how many useful items you
could fill it with for a survival situation. Each item has to be of a size suitable for extraction
with ease & won't damage the bottle in doing so :wink:
Regards
David

1000ml 1L Plastic Polycarbonate Drinking Drink Water Bottle - Cobalt
http://bit.ly/YB9TQY

[OakAshandThorn]

Northwest Woodsman folding bucksaw :D
http://nwwoodsman.com/Product/Tools/EdgedTools/WoodsmanFoldingBucksaw.html

[VEV]

A laplander folding saw. Works a treat. Neon pink paracord bought last week .. Made a small lanyard for the zip of my rucksack pocket where first aid kit is .. Easy to identify in emergencies. Plus other bright lanyards for other kit so dont keep losing them on ground! . Vee

[wildish64]

just had a chat with the mrs... dd frontline ordered :jumping-joy:

[Ehecatl]

Bushcraft by Mors Kochanski

Cheers,

M@

[Silverback]

2 padded check shirts £12 should look nice with 'northern soul' badges on them

[Bob W]

2 padded check shirts £12 should look nice with 'northern soul' badges on them


Make sure there's a bit of green in the check, wouldn't want them to clash ;)


We know we have poshcrafters, but is there such a thing as bush-tarters? :rolleyes:

[Silverback]

Make sure there's a bit of green in the check, wouldn't want them to clash ;)


We know we have poshcrafters, but is there such a thing as bush-tarters? :rolleyes:


If you knew me you wouldn't say that.....They are actually perfect for work

[Bob W]

Tongue in cheek Sapper, it was supposed to be a bit of a laugh and no offence intended, hence the smilies.

Just trying, perhaps too hard, to be one of the boys!

I've actually worn them for work myself, until I started using long johns :ashamed:

[dannyreid1978]

Just per chased this! Quite happy with the price as a upgrade to my other cook kit for when I'm out for

Tatonka Stainless Steel Camp Set Large http://amazon.co.uk/dp/B000G4XJ1W

[Silverback]

Tongue in cheek Sapper, it was supposed to be a bit of a laugh and no offence intended, hence the smilies.


As it was taken.....Outer warm layers are better for me its a bit difficult to strip off thermals in public

[FishyFolk]

Turns out the DD hammock snakeskin was perfect for my TW hammock when I removed the mozzie net spreader bars. So i had to order two more skins to fit my DD tarp in. I only ordered one before and those are to short for the 4,5 meter tarp so I needed two.

[rawfish111]

Laplander saw, new box of puritabs, fresh bag of cw balls and a box of candles

[wildish64]

dd frontline has arrived :happy-clapping:

[Sar-ian]

its a bit difficult to strip off thermals in public

Now that really does worry me, And I'm gonna be sharing a wood with you.... DOCTORRRRR fetch the medication I've come over all giddy likeeee....

[epa611]

2 new Trangia mess tins

[butchthedog]

British Army clasp knife with marlin spike, from Silvermans

[nilo52]

Just got a Maglite pro plus led flashlight. LOVE it ! It's VERY bright and cost ( do Not tell my wife ) $20 I already have several led lights..... I could be becoming a flashlight junkie or something. I am currently looking @ the uco candle lanterns, just to try and taper off :confused2: nilo 52

[nilo52]

Hey ! I'm a peasent now ! O.K. but I'm NOT wearing the blouse !!

[jus_young]

Bought a couple of the Karrimor Urban Jackets

http://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-urban-jacket-mens-442053?colcode=44205390

These are going to be Woodland jackets for when around the fire rather than my down jacket getting too exposed. Will also see some abuse when out with the Scouts in the woods.

[Silverback]

Survivability of the common man book by Dave C from evilbay

[Shiver]

Just picked up a grilliput for putting a small open fire in ... Nice piece of kit ... Will try it out at the weekend and see how it performs. Looks like a multi use piece of kit, may even use it as a wind shield