What Have You Bought Now!!!???

[Realearner]

Just got my new safety throw line for the canoe, and a pair of wood paddles. Getting ready for a good year of outdoor stuff, either walking paddling or might even sort out the bike.

[FishyFolk]

Swedish army leather belt
Molle load carrying belt with removable bracers
Boonie hat
Fleece sleeping bag liner for the Jerven bag

[sblog]

Feuerhand 276 in OD and spare amber glass.

[FishyFolk]

The 12cm Zebra billy can arrived today. Tried loading the content of my solo cook set into it, and that was a no go. The only things that fit was the meths burner, and the billy is intended for cooking over a camp fire. But plenty of room for a cloth bag full of tea, instant soups, instant hot chockolates or whatever food I will bring to cook in it. So all is well. That means I won't be tempted to cannibalize my solo cook kit. :-)

Also got the fleece liner intended for my Jerven bag, and I am sitting in it right now. Combined with the jerven it should be plenty warm for the spring, summer and autumn hangs :-)

Well pleased :-)

[NedB33]

The side pockets ready for the impending arrival of my Sabre 45 rucksack. Impressed with the size of them!

[Chubbs]

Right then, what do you reckon ?. I have just put the money in the bank to buy either a Firebox or a Woodgas Wildstove and am now a bit undecided on which one to buy.

If you had the choice, what would you choose.

Cheers Neil

[NedB33]

...and my crusader cup just walked through the door!

[alvino78]

Firebox

[Silverback]

karrimor zip neck base layer £8 sports soccer

[FishyFolk]

Droped by Biltema here in Norway and picked up a bow saw blade. for 3£. Now I need to find some wood and my very first self made buck saw will be a fact :-)

May be a while, as I plan to use juniper, and all of those are under a meter or so of snow....

[JEEP]

14" Condor Eco-Sur El Salvador Machete, carbon steel; http://www.condortk.com/productos-detalle.php?producto=70&cat=22

[sblog]

The 12cm Zebra billy can arrived today. Tried loading the content of my solo cook set into it, and that was a no go. The only things that fit was the meths burner, and the billy is intended for cooking over a camp fire. But plenty of room for a cloth bag full of tea, instant soups, instant hot chockolates or whatever food I will bring to cook in it. So all is well. That means I won't be tempted to cannibalize my solo cook kit. :-)


I had the same problem with my Zebra - to give a little extra internal height, I put the lid onto the base and put the dish on top on the lid (upside down) - if you know what I mean. Have to use a strap around it to keep it all together, but at least most of it's inside.....

[admo919]

just ordered a DD 4x4 Tarp. hammock sleeve and a camping hammock on the group buy ran by Sandbag47 over on BCUK, i have a cocoon which i got from Ians first order with Snugpak a few years ago, and as i have a henessy its no use, so after some thought and reading Ashleys post about how good he thinks they are, i thought it best i give it a go!

the 4x4 Tarp i have purchased because i have a larger one made by someone off the forums, but the attachment points are all sown on wrong so when you try and make alternative shelters it doesnt work...:( to be honest.. its rubbish! so i thought i would get a proper one and have a play.

the hammock sleeve i have wanted for a long time, i will see if it works with the hennessy as well, the hennessy's have something called snake skins i believe, i dont know wheter they are any good or not, i will wait and see how i get on with the dd sleeve first.

now all i need is a spool of 'Dyneema' Cord to replace my guys and make some slings, next purchase me thinks.

Adam.

[blindgeekuk]

A fire piston, LMF fire fork like Adz posted, and a paracord bracelet kit as something to do at the meetup

[Chubbs]

Mr Postie has just delivered my new Tenth Wonder 4.5 x 4.5 metre tarp with doors. What a piece of kit it is. It is very well made and comes with two doors for each end. Taped seams are the norm for this all over and it comes with pegs, ridge line and enough guy line to go all round.

[NedB33]

just ordered a DD 4x4 Tarp. hammock sleeve and a camping hammock on the group buy ran by Sandbag47 over on BCUK, i have a cocoon which i got from Ians first order with Snugpak a few years ago, and as i have a henessy its no use, so after some thought and reading Ashleys post about how good he thinks they are, i thought it best i give it a go!



I was too late to join in with that group buy and pretty gutted i missed it. Wanted a full set-up. Well, still want.

Would be really interested to hear what you have to say about the gear when it arrives!

[snowleopard]

Two farrier's rasps, for Bowie knives.

7630,

Joel

[NedB33]

My first mora companion.

...also, my first cut. Being a lefty and wearing it backwards might not help.

[Danishbushcrafting]

Today i just received a package from naturalbushcraft, bought a new canteen cup, three miltec army sized firesteels, 5.11 tactical trousers, paracord bracelet, tinder on a rope (fatwood) and 100 Feet black 550 cord, and 100 feets of safety orange 550 cord.

[OakAshandThorn]

Wetterlings Wildlife axe, Tilley T3, US Army bivy bag, and 2 sets of 100' "gecko" coloured Atwood paracord arrived in the post :D

[Bob W]

100m of paracord and a Czech army bedroll. Weight wont be an issue as it'll be getting lunked about in the canoe.

I am in the market for a summer bag if anyone can recommend something for about £50 or less :o

THIS (http://www.nevisport.com/pr/7033/xtra-lite-800-sleeping-bag) looked OK in my local Nevisport the other day, any recommendations?

[Chubbs]

For a cheap Summer bag you can't go wrong with something like this

http://militarymart.co.uk/index.php?_a=product&product_id=436

There seems to be a few hammock users converting them into underblankets at the moment, so they can't be that bad.

[Bob W]

Cheers Chubbs.
I actually looked at that and dismissed it because I thought at such a cheap price it would tear easily, as my cheaply bought family bags have that we used in the family 6 berth.

Worth a look for a tenner!!!

[fish]

got one of these at the dump for a pound:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8390/8625523188_b063df48ff.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9228131@N07/8625523188/)
whale vertabrae (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9228131@N07/8625523188/) by fishfish_01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/9228131@N07/), on Flickr

[Bob W]

got one of these at the dump for a pound:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8390/8625523188_b063df48ff.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9228131@N07/8625523188/)
whale vertabrae (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9228131@N07/8625523188/) by fishfish_01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/9228131@N07/), on Flickr

What have got planned for that then??

I'm sure I'll be impressed when I see what!!

[fish]

i have no idea! lol

[dannyreid1978]

7618

must step away from the ebay machine maxpedition portal now.....

Love it!!!

[EJS]

Love it!!!

... didnt take my own advice sadly.

Fish: it already looks like a cool chair actually, along the Game of Bones line maybe...:rolleyes:

[Silverback]

small boot polishing kit, and brown polish for my axe mask and boots, pair of lined leather work gloves £7 wilkinsons and 40m of poundland para cord to make an under hammock gears stowage thingy, and a handy pocket sized demo emergency rope stretcher

[FishyFolk]

John Quigley fly fishing leader and Thames Mucilin Red Can Fly Fishing Line and Fly Floatant Paste Dressing

[ian c]

Yesterday i bought a stainless steel wine cooler which is double walled and at some point i might get around to turning it into a wood gas stove, i got it from a boot fare for £2 which i thought was a bargin, it wont break the bank if it does not work out.

[butchthedog]

That sounds like a plan, good luck with that. Looking forward to seeing it in action. Photo's please.

[Chubbs]

Just tried out my new Wild Woodgas Stove and it really is the business. The only concern I had with it at the beginning was the burning chamber falling through to the bottom but a tiny bit of stretching has sorted it.

I tried it with the cat litter wood pellets like others have and it burns strong for about an hour. Boiling time is also much improved with it boiling a pint of water straight from the tap in five minutes and a raging boil using the whistling kettle in just under six.

[ian c]

If i do try to make it i will take photos of it then get someone to show me how to put them on to computer, im computer ilitarate and my spelling is just as bad.
Oh and i have the wild woodgas stove that i can refer to, i have not tried it with wood pellets yet but will at some point as they sound good i have seen it on youtube burning them.

[NedB33]

Just tried out my new Wild Woodgas Stove and it really is the business. The only concern I had with it at the beginning was the burning chamber falling through to the bottom but a tiny bit of stretching has sorted it.


Just ordered my own after seeing this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bkVvwpPHhQc review, quite long but really informative. The bit that really sold it for me was not only the improved stand but the way you can easily turn this into a trangia by inverting part of the combustion unit.

I'm really 'stoked' about this arriving soon. The flat pack element to it means it will easily fit inside a 14cm Zebra with room to spare for a meth burner etc..

[Chubbs]

The bit that really sold it for me was not only the improved stand but the way you can easily turn this into a trangia by inverting part of the combustion unit.

You won't be dissapointed with it, even though it being a little expensive.

Its well worth getting some of that cat litter as well. It really burns long and hot. A bag is only about £3.50 and will last ages.

[FishyFolk]

New tweezers and tooth pick for my SAK...the kids "borrowed" it... :guns:

[Silverback]

boiled linseed oil

[Stamp]

Sevylor Adventure from amazon, 7725 My boys love it, just need to sort out the buoyancy aids before we take to the water.

Also bought a LED Lensor H7 from Go Outdoors http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/dalesman-h7-headlamp-p141233 So far I have been very impressed with it so far, Its 180 Lumens with a switch to vary the power and beam. Only down side is it has no red light option.

[Silverback]

Also bought a LED Lensor H7 from Go Outdoors http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/dalesman-h7-headlamp-p141233 So far I have been very impressed with it so far, Its 180 Lumens with a switch to vary the power and beam. Only down side is it has no red light option.

I got issued one in January, superb bit of kit

[Stamp]

Yeah, i will be putting it through its paces in two weeks time. I have a weekend of logging and maintenance of our wood/camp planned.

[Chubbs]

This is the last purchase for a while as savings are now rock bottom.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tilly-Lamp-Storm-Lamp-in-good-condition-and-working-/130881125436?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=1aT1OOeYucKf%252FiVI10UMrmMp%252Fbg%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

[Realearner]

Just got me an anchor chain and rope for the canoe, got everything now for a couple of trips up and around the local estuaries. Bring on the next few months ;)

[Kernowek Scouser]

Just go myself a new, decent knee brace, not strictly bushcraft, but if it works, it will help me to get outdoors and do bushcraft again :D

[Silverback]

a new small ferret cage for our Silver Gill, its meant for her to use to raise her kits and shes looking a bit tired thanks to the rampant nature of our hob (hes a polecat/ferret). About 40 days or so from now i should have some ferret kits :)

[JEEP]

Cody Lundin: 98-6 Degrees: The Art of Keeping Your Ass Alive!; http://www.codylundin.com/degrees.html
Cody Lundin: When All Hell Breaks Loose: Stuff You Need To Survive When Disaster Strikes; http://www.codylundin.com/Loose.html
Leatherman Style PS; http://www.leatherman.com/product/Style_PS
Jetboild FLASH Camo; http://shop.jetboil.com/index.php/FLASH-CAMO.html - I already have a black FLASH. But, i mean; come on! It's camo! :ashamed:
Exped Fold Drybag XS, olive green - for the Jetboil FLASH

[dave budd]

just spent another couple of hundred quid on sharpening stones. got 3 whole stones this time :rolleyes:

[Ehecatl]

just spent another couple of hundred quid on sharpening stones. got 3 whole stones this time :rolleyes:

Gulp...

[dave budd]

the cheapest was a little under sixty quid. There was a fourth stone on my shopping list, but it was £200 on its own!

[OakAshandThorn]

Spyderco Doublestuff arrived... and now my blades are shaving-sharp :D.

[sblog]

3 x Little Sporks (they come in packs of 3) - they acutally fit inside my Zebra ;)

[GlenM]

Polish Army mattress with a Czech Army bedroll, you would'nt want to carry it far but man is it comfy!

Total bargain for the money.

Glen

[FishyFolk]

Just got my Boonie hat and various dry bags from 1 litre up to 70 litres. Excellent stuff for packing :-)

[FishyFolk]

Got a very nice molle waist bag that can also be a small shoulder bag. The belt for it is rubbish, but this is removable, and I have ordered a load bearing molle belt and have planned to attached the wasit bag to that one instead.

Also another magazine thow puch that turned out to be a loty larger than I expected. It was intednded for my Zebra billy can, but it's configuration is all wrong. But the pold one that I use for collecting birch bark and othehr stuff I fin in the forrest turned out to be a perfect fit for the Zebra. So I can use this one for that. Also a good feature on it is that I can roll it upp when empty to get out of the way :-)

And tripple good. The rubbish waist belt for the waist bag, is a perfect shoulder sling for the too large throw pouch. So now that one turns into my possibles bag....


Does this make any sense at all. I am starting to think that my molle addiction is turning silly.

[Fraxinus]

Just arrived, a Gransfors Bruks ceramic axe stone or puck as some call them, that is just a tad fatter than a tin of boot polish and about the same diameter, weighs 160g looks like it will do dual service as a field knife sharpener :D and a leather case for my spoon knife (will probably fit two) it's okay but the stitching looks a wee bit poor.(was cheap though)
Good service from The woodsmith's store, first time I've used them, saw a link somewhere on this forum as it happens, so Ta for that guys.T^
Rob.

[butchthedog]

Polish Army mattress with a Czech Army bedroll, you would'nt want to carry it far but man is it comfy!

Total bargain for the money.

Glen

Agree with that, I have both and use in a hammock absolutely brilliant set up. T^

[JEEP]

Victorinox Cadet Alox Colors Limited Edition, orange
2x Exped Drypack Pro 25, black

[Bob W]

My Czech army bedroll arrived today, quite heavy at 7lb but I strapped it to my 25l rucksack and the whole lot, without food weighs in at 25lb, add food and water and I reckon it'll still be under 30lb so I think I'll be OK for quite long treks with it.

Well impressed with the bedroll.

[Chubbs]

I have both and use in a hammock absolutely brilliant set up. T^

What hammock do you use mate.

I have the mattress, bedroll and a TW Hornet hammock but haven't used them yet. Do you get a decent straight lay with it and a good nights sleep.

[butchthedog]

What hammock do you use mate.

I have the mattress, bedroll and a TW Hornet hammock but haven't used them yet. Do you get a decent straight lay with it and a good nights sleep.

I use a DD FRONTLINE HAMMOCK and get a brilliant nights sleep, as for a straight lay, I have the foot end of hammock higher than the head end and find it very comfortable . Only takes seconds to nod off, better than the bed at home lol.

[Ehecatl]

.... find it very comfortable . Only takes seconds to nod off, better than the bed at home lol.

Yup

[OakAshandThorn]

Mother bought me a Petzl Tikka Plus 2 (70 lumens) :D

[ADz]

Mora Bushcraft Wood Spoon Carving Chisel Crook Tool 164

[EJS]

have just got some pretty cool zombie patches.... i know i know, but theyre nice and will go on kit...and if its good enough for jeep :-)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321107663135?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

[JEEP]

have just got some pretty cool zombie patches.... i know i know, but theyre nice and will go on kit...and if its good enough for jeep :-)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321107663135?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

T^

[Hill40rt]

Just bought a new Canoe and (not sure why, now I come to think about it) the same day,a snugpac hammock:ashamed:

I love the boat, just need to see what happens with the hammock;)

cheers

Steve

[biker-bri]

Just bought a new Canoe and (not sure why, now I come to think about it) the same day,a snugpac hammock:ashamed:

I love the boat, just need to see what happens with the hammock;)

cheers

Steve

I foresee an overnight paddle trip coming up - watch this space " go on, you know you want to"
Cheers Bri

[wildish64]

just got my pair of mora robust's from woodlore,1 for me and 1for the mr's

am hoping i wont be able to snap these :ashamed:

7868

[Hill40rt]

I foresee an overnight paddle trip coming up - watch this space " go on, you know you want to"
Cheers Bri

I foresee a multi day/night, 60+ miles on the water trip, if my cunning plan comes to fruition!;)

if only these gales would back off a bit!

cheers

Steve

[Kernowek Scouser]

After exercising the knee with a gentle stroll around Mount's Bay today, before heading home I thought I would pop my head into Bushcraftland, mainly just to get three can of fizzy pop for a quid, but I wandered up to the camping section and was pleasantly surprised by all the new gear they have in.

I bought:
2 x 4 fluorescent guy ropes
2 x 6 fluorescent ground stakes
2 x Boot and shoe reproofing sprays
1 x 6 expandable cloths
1 x Fancy looking head torches
1 x Hard plastic folding water bottle &
1 x LED light stick with built in safety whistle

They are also doing little folding shovels, glow sticks and emergency shelters again and now single mess tins.

All good fun.

[Old Guard]

damn it man, now I HAVE to go into town tomorrow :wink:

[Kernowek Scouser]

Don't forget to use the promotional code KSFREESHOP at the till, so I get my commission.... ONLY JOKING :D

...or am I?

[JEEP]

Got an mazing package from our own Fish today...
A custom Spanish briar and Norwegian moose antler handled Norwegian Knivsmed Strømeng 7" leuku - and a suprise; an awesome hunter handline.
A quick snap here; http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?5604-Man-time - more later.
I can't wait to try out both! I have said before - and I'll say it again; Fish, you are an artist!

:jumping-joy:

Also got a package from Heinnie.com; a Maxpedition Pocket Organiser Beefy, khaki; http://www.heinnie.com/Pocket-Organiser-Beefy/p-0-0-9412/ - the Fatty I bought was too small afterall

And another package, from a German e-Bay vendor; http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ready-to-patch-3D-Rubberpatch-JTG-Little-Black-Sheep-m-Klett-4-versch-Farben-/181101935239?pt=Militaria&var=&hash=item2a2a843a87 - I got the glow in the dark one

[OakAshandThorn]

DD Frontline hammock (to replace my Grand Trunk Ultralight), DD 3x3 coyote tarp, 2 sets of climbing karabiners :camping:

[Wardy]

Today I revived a package from woodlore containing the canvas pouch witch is abit pricey but fantastic quality and a fox 40 micro whistle.

[EJS]

just got some back up kit for the car/ hobbits to use:

2 person tent
couple of fleece blankets
camping food storage set
sleeping bag liner

all from a large supermarket chain thats blue and white

under £45

thatll do for the 'stay in car' kit...

[EJS]

oh and to keep the postie fit and active - some black reflective paracord and small containers to keep meds/cash in with your keys off net

[butchthedog]

Hunter handline , from our very own fish. Excellent bit of kit, now where's me waders. :jumping-joy:

[Tigger004]

A nice little wind shield in a gather top bag for my wild woodgas stove for £4.35 (Including Postage) really nice bit of kit :) Flea bay

7887

[Silverback]

3 shelf brackets....5x6 ins in white

[FishyFolk]

The molle belt arrived. It's perfect from my waist bag. And also the molle canteen pouch and the throw pouch fits perfectly. And the leuku can be fitted with a carabinier, same with my Enzo knife, and the vertical carry knife I have too. So this is perfect for me. Only thing it look a little "army wannabe", specially when I am wearing that UK army jacket...well well, I am to old to care what the sheeple-zombies thinks. I'll just pull that boonie hat deeper down over my fore head, and pull my shemagh up if I meet someone....lol

[Silverback]

Neoprene Muck style boots from Aldi £16.99 :)

[bopdude]

Neoprene Muck style boots from Aldi £16.99 :)

Looked at them this morning, not keen on but that's me, looked at the Gaiters as well, non- breathable though, apart from that they seemed ok ish

[Silverback]

Looked at them this morning, not keen on but that's me, looked at the Gaiters as well, non- breathable though, apart from that they seemed ok ish

perfect for plodding about mucky campsites, pottering in the garden, and that kind of stuff, plus I have a client who's HQ is on a farm...with cows...they'll do for me. As for gaiters got several pairs and quite frankly the Aldi ones are nowhere near tough enough for what i do

[bopdude]

Good feeback thanks, yeah not a potterer myself lol, the Gaiters looked ok, just non breathable = wet wet wet .....cue for a song :)

[JEEP]

2x True Utility Keyring System; http://www.trueutility.com/pocket-tools-store/true-utility-tu45-keyring-system.html
2x True Utility KeyTool; http://www.trueutility.com/pocket-tools-store/true-utility-key-tool-tu47.html
Brunton cap and Echo Pocket Scope 7x18; http://store.bruntonoutdoor.com/optics/monoculars/echo-reg-pocket-scope-black/ - free product samples

[Silverback]

Good feeback thanks, yeah not a potterer myself lol, the Gaiters looked ok, just non breathable = wet wet wet .....cue for a song :)

I live in the Dark Peak/South Pennines...everything's wet. Will come in handy for soggy visits to Carlton Bank as well

[Kernowek Scouser]

The waterproof French army respirator bag (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121081067326?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649) I ordered of fleabay, turned up today.
78917892
And the bag is pretty much the same as the canvas version I already have, the strap and attachment points are slightly different, shorter and longer respectively.

You can get a lot (http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?623-What-Pack-does-everyone-use&p=77366&viewfull=1#post77366) of gear into these little bags, which IMHO makes them ideal for bimbles in the sunshine and at £5.90 all in, from a very friendly, helpful and speedily dispatching seller; a bit of a bargain.

[NedB33]

Celestron outlander 6x30 monocular. £17 off it, bit of a heat of the moment purchase but looks a very good bit of kit for the money and been wanting something that ticks a lot of boxes for when I go walking most weekends.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004KMMNKO/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is where someone tells me I wasted my money and there is a better option...

[paulthefish2009]

Celestron outlander 6x30 monocular. £17 off it, bit of a heat of the moment purchase but looks a very good bit of kit for the money and been wanting something that ticks a lot of boxes for when I go walking most weekends.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004KMMNKO/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is where someone tells me I wasted my money and there is a better option...
Not at all mate,got something nearly the same myself(mine are 8x25). Only thing I would say is the field of view is quite narrow and they take a bit of time to get used too,but for a quick glimpse there fine. Paul

[NedB33]

Thanks Paul!

That's all i'm after. Something that's a decent weight (although people say these are heavier than advertised) with a good zoom and good quality at the right price. I'm not looking to sit for hours staring through things, it's to get a glimpse of something in the distance in terms of navigation and wildlife etc..

[JEEP]

Primus Power Lighter II, black

[Sar-ian]

A baby/toddler carrier backpack thing-ie....:happy-clapping::happy-clapping:

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag91/Sar-ian/PIC_0228_zps0d93dfdd.jpg

Not very "bushcrafty", but all part of my plan to take my grand-daughter into the woods from a very young age:jumping-joy:

[Silverback]

a 35 cl bottle of Glenlivet...and a bottle of tawny port... ;)

[Ehecatl]

a 35 cl bottle of Glenlivet...and a bottle of tawny port... ;)

You naughty man, you! :innocent:

M@

[Silverback]

You naughty man, you! :innocent:

M@

Theres a bottle of Jura superstition too, one is a reciprocal gift for a bushy mate...the NS meet should be really good ;)

[Ehecatl]

Theres a bottle of Jura superstition too, one is a reciprocal gift for a bushy mate...the NS meet should be really good ;)

:off-topic: I know, but will you guys be joining in the photo comp that the SE group and Fish are doing? It's just for fun and there are three categories:

Nature / Wildlife
Evening meal
Forum members being silly

[Silverback]

:off-topic: I know, but will you guys be joining in the photo comp that the SE group and Fish are doing? It's just for fun and there are three categories:

Nature / Wildlife
Evening meal
Forum members being silly

What photo comp ? Just got a new camera with adjustable setting and things so wouldnt mind having a go

[Ehecatl]

What photo comp ? Just got a new camera with adjustable setting and things so wouldnt mind having a go

See post #29 on "Hang 20/21 April at bush farm? wiltshire.near dorset somerset border."

http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?5533-Hang-20-21-April-at-bush-farm-wiltshire-near-dorset-somerset-border/page3


Cheers,

M@

[Silverback]

works for me SE v SW V North 'just for laughs' photo comp sounds in order

[Ehecatl]

works for me SE v SW V North 'just for laughs' photo comp sounds in order

Yay! :happy-clapping:

[Ehecatl]

Bacon!!!! Sausage, mushrooms, eggs and other less important food stuffs.

[nilo52]

I've got a large Celestron telescope and in my opinion they make GREAT optics !

[Kernowek Scouser]

Been popular with the post man the last couple of days.

BCB 25L OG Day Sack (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271186114841?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - I have a notion to use this as a cheeky overnight pack, when swinging, whether it will prove big enough remains to be seen.

MVP Waterproof Socks (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151020615279?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - ironic they arrived on the sunniest day of the year, so far (fingers x'ed)

Also, my local supermarkets is doing the 'Look What We Found' pouches for a pound a pop again so I got:
2 x Tees Valley Beef Meatballs
2 x Herdwick Mutton Stew
2 x Tees Valley Beef Chilli con Carne
2 x Cumbrian Lamb Hotpot
2 x Tees Valley Beef in Black Velvet Ale
all x 2 as I find one pouch (even when accompanied by rice or pasta) is not quite enough to qualify as a proper meal :D

[Fellows]

2 lavender chickens and a hutch!! My wife was not happy at first......but shes coming round to the idea!!!

[Tony1948]

I'v bought two more SVORD PEASANT KNIFE'S this after noon off Moonraker knives,his last black one and any other colour one.The black is for a guy at work I'v got to pimp it for him and make a sheath like I did for his Dad7899The one on the right was made for his dad a couple of weeks back,I'vbeen pimpping the handles so the sheath I'v been makeing dont fit a standard knife thats why I need a standard knife to make some sheath to fit knife's that havant been mest about7899

[Tony1948]

I'v bought two more SVORD PEASANT KNIFE'S this after noon off Moonraker knives,his last black one and any other colour one.The black is for a guy at work I'v got to pimp it for him and make a sheath like I did for his Dad7899The one on the right was made for his dad a couple of weeks back,I'vbeen pimpping the handles so the sheath I'v been makeing dont fit a standard knife thats why I need a standard knife to make some sheath to fit knife's that havant been mest about

[Tony1948]

Dont now how I did that:confused2:

[sblog]

Not at all mate,got something nearly the same myself(mine are 8x25). Only thing I would say is the field of view is quite narrow and they take a bit of time to get used too,but for a quick glimpse there fine. Paul

Got myself a Tasco 10x25 monocular yesterday for the princely sum of £5!!

[Old Guard]

Been popular with the post man the last couple of days.

BCB 25L OG Day Sack (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271186114841?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - I have a notion to use this as a cheeky overnight pack, when swinging, whether it will prove big enough remains to be seen.

MVP Waterproof Socks (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151020615279?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - ironic they arrived on the sunniest day of the year, so far (fingers x'ed)

Also, my local supermarkets is doing the 'Look What We Found' pouches for a pound a pop again so I got:
2 x Tees Valley Beef Meatballs
2 x Herdwick Mutton Stew
2 x Tees Valley Beef Chilli con Carne
2 x Cumbrian Lamb Hotpot
2 x Tees Valley Beef in Black Velvet Ale
all x 2 as I find one pouch (even when accompanied by rice or pasta) is not quite enough to qualify as a proper meal :D

Lovely Jubbly :)

[Sar-ian]

2 lavender chickens and a hutch!! My wife was not happy at first......but shes coming round to the idea!!!

It won't be that when your enjoying freshly laid eggs..... My beloved always makes scones when I get a fresh batch delivered, still warm out the oven with a slice of butter, yummmmmmmmmmm

[BJ]

Wild wood gas stove, tried it out and very impressed. It does what it says. (Sorry no pictures)
After fully burning some litter pellets there's almost no residue. :campfire:

[Big Stu 12]

Just brought some more leather working tools from Le Prevo :-)

[suggy]

A pack of groundsheet pegs from Poundland, to save my groundsheet getting blown away this weekend
7942

[allthatjazz]

A brand new DD Camping Hammock.
Looking forward for some great nights in nature, now that spring finally arrived.

[JEEP]

A bunch of Parabeads off eBay:
3x Toxic Black; http://www.ebay.com/itm/M2-PARABEADS-2-Custom-Parachute-Cord-Knife-Lanyard-Slide-Beads-TOXIC-BLACK-/360516708178?pt=Craft_Beads&hash=item53f0786752 - one was a freebie
2x Black; http://www.ebay.com/itm/M2-PARABEADS-Lot-of-2-Custom-Parachute-Cord-Knife-Tool-Lanyard-Slide-Beads-BLACK-/360516709072?pt=Craft_Beads&hash=item53f0786ad0
2X O.D. Green; http://www.ebay.com/itm/M2-PARABEADS-Lot-of-2-Custom-Parachute-Cord-Knife-Lanyard-Slide-Beads-O-D-GREEN-/200851411489?pt=Craft_Beads&hash=item2ec3ad5221 - they are a lot greener irl. than in the photo
2x Brown; http://www.ebay.com/itm/M2-PARABEADS-Lot-of-2-Custom-Parachute-Cord-Knife-Tool-Lanyard-Slide-Beads-BROWN-/200851411981?pt=Craft_Beads&hash=item2ec3ad540d - actually more bronze coloured irl.
1x Bright Silver; http://www.ebay.com/itm/M2-PARABEADS-2-Custom-Parachute-Cord-Knife-Lanyard-Slide-Beads-BRIGHT-SILVER-/360516707461?pt=Craft_Beads&hash=item53f0786485 - another freebie :)

Camelbak Talon-J, Coyote; http://www.blacksheepwarrior.com/camelbak-talon-assault-pack-review-blacksheepwarrior-com/

[Bob W]

Been popular with the post man the last couple of days.

BCB 25L OG Day Sack (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271186114841?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - I have a notion to use this as a cheeky overnight pack, when swinging, whether it will prove big enough remains to be seen.

MVP Waterproof Socks (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151020615279?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - ironic they arrived on the sunniest day of the year, so far (fingers x'ed)

Also, my local supermarkets is doing the 'Look What We Found' pouches for a pound a pop again so I got:
2 x Tees Valley Beef Meatballs
2 x Herdwick Mutton Stew
2 x Tees Valley Beef Chilli con Carne
2 x Cumbrian Lamb Hotpot
2 x Tees Valley Beef in Black Velvet Ale
all x 2 as I find one pouch (even when accompanied by rice or pasta) is not quite enough to qualify as a proper meal :D

Tasty, got them from Aldi a while back, I expect the others to be just as good.


I fish the Tees on the land that these are made on ;)

[Kernowek Scouser]

They do do other Tees Valley meals too, but they (and annoyingly more than half of their and similar suppliers ranges) have mushrooms in, which I'm allergic to, meaning they are a no no for me.

Very tasty meals, better than wayfarer IMO. They used to do a rabbit and red wine stew, which was a particular favourite of mine.

And as they are still selling at a pound a go at my local supermarket, got a couple more today:D

[Silverback]

Just got a pouch of Tees Valley meatballs too...i will pass verdict at the weekend

[SimonB]

New tarp for this weekend.... Cammo, 2.4m x 3 m £6.60 from fleabay.... And a bowsaw,£3.99 at B&M.

As for the meatballs, I bought some a few weeks back for the weekend, but instead with laddo coming, Pork chops are on the menu, so will have mine tonight with mushroom rice..

[Wardy]

Just received my photon micro in the post and an early b'day preset from a friend a gransfors small forest axe really didn't expect it!

[Silverback]

Just received my leather wrist strap from Adrian T^ :happy-clapping: thanks buddy, donation to H4H on its way too :happy-clapping:

[Silverback]

just bought a 32 ft PBX parachute canopy....with rigging lines.....improvised communal shelter if it arrives for the NS 2 meet, also will be used on forthcoming family hols and as an outdoor classroom for First Aid courses

[blindgeekuk]

just bought a 32 ft PBX parachute canopy....with rigging lines.....improvised communal shelter if it arrives for the NS 2 meet, also will be used on forthcoming family hols and as an outdoor classroom for First Aid coursesT^

[Sar-ian]

just bought a 32 ft PBX parachute canopy....with rigging lines.....improvised communal shelter if it arrives for the NS 2 meet, also will be used on forthcoming family hols and as an outdoor classroom for First Aid courses

Anyone for abit of base jumping then (LOL)

[fish]

just recieved 20m of dpm ripstop for making hammocks and stuff!

[FishyFolk]

Just test fired my new sling shot. You guys will call it a baby toy. But do not need a very powerfull one as hunting with them is out of the question here (it's so incredibly illegal that you won't believe it). So it's only for shooting at sticks when I get bored i the woods. Well, well, I put it with my snare wire and Yo-yo fishing kit in the get-home bag :cool: :evilgrin:

But ok, I dropped a few 6mm steel balls into the creek 100 meters away with it, so it can be all girly, can it? :ashamed::confused2:

[Dale_jonez]

Black Victorinox Spartan, Victorinox Silver Alox Farmer and a Red Victorinox Tinker.

i'm going to swap the scales from the tinker and the spartan.

[Chubbs]

A pair of brand new Dutch Army thermal hammock/tent socks

http://www.militarymart.co.uk/index.php?_a=product&product_id=2411

A cheap Swedish Mora type sheath knife.

http://www.militarymart.co.uk/index.php?_a=product&product_id=1838

[BJ]

Mkettle finally arrived today after some unkept promises for delivery and several emails and phone calls to get some answers (albeit misleading).

7974 tried it in the garden as you do.

[FishyFolk]

Found a nice cotton pouch for my Zebra billy, so that the soot on it won't dirty up the inside of my pack. But when I came home with it, found that while it was a perfect fit for the 12cm billy, I could not get the handle into it....well, well, it was pressed into service as a food bag to keep inside the billy instead keeping my tea, instant hot chockolate and soups, bannock mix or whatever I chhose to keep there, so that when I want to use the billy, I can just lift everything out. Should keep camp just a little more tidy.

The hunt for the perfect 12cm Zebra billy can pouch is on :-)
Well, well, thats what thrift stores etc are for :-)

[Silverback]

not strictly bushy but Wensleydale Cheese with cranberries, texmex cheddar and gloucester with onion and chives.....ready for the weekends meet

[Tony1948]

Dont forget the port sapper.

[Kernowek Scouser]

I've lost my Millbank Bag somewhere in the vacuum of shed space and have been keeping an eye on evilbay for one to pop up at a price that does not make me cry.

Then I happened upon the Millbank style Mk2 Bilbank Bag (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200916224166?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) from Bilmo Bushgear...
7977
...retailing at a price I liked (then I did a bit more research and found it at a price I liked more :D).

Ordered yesterday, arrived today. Very friendly, speedy service
T^
Although I have not had a chance to try it out yet, it looks like a quality bit of kit and I have every confidence it will perform as well as my lost Millbank bag, when I have a play with it over the weekend.

Happy Bunny.

As always no connection, just a happy customer

[Silverback]

Dont forget the port sapper.

...done ;)

[AdrianRose]

Just received my leather wrist strap from Adrian T^ :happy-clapping: thanks buddy, donation to H4H on its way too :happy-clapping:

Glad that you like it pal. Hope it fits ok.

All the best
Ade

[Silverback]

Glad that you like it pal. Hope it fits ok.

All the best
Ade

Like it ? I LOVE IT !! wearing it now and it fits perfectly thanks again

[sblog]

Found a nice cotton pouch for my Zebra billy, so that the soot on it won't dirty up the inside of my pack. But when I came home with it, found that while it was a perfect fit for the 12cm billy, I could not get the handle into it....well, well, it was pressed into service as a food bag to keep inside the billy instead keeping my tea, instant hot chockolate and soups, bannock mix or whatever I chhose to keep there, so that when I want to use the billy, I can just lift everything out. Should keep camp just a little more tidy.

The hunt for the perfect 12cm Zebra billy can pouch is on :-)
Well, well, thats what thrift stores etc are for :-)

I ordered the larger one of these and my 12cm Zebra fits in perfectly:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230939184913

It comes with shockcord and toggle, but the shockcord is too narrow for the toggle so it slips - I just replaced it with paracord and all is well......

[NedB33]

Helikon M65 trousers in olive.

Helikon khaki and coyote t-shirts.

[FishyFolk]

Not Bushcraft really but my mom amazingly just gifted me and my wife with an Acer tablet pc each :-)

It's not a high end thing, but good enough to play music, surf the net, read books with the kindle app, and to use as car navigation. And the kids can use them on long drives to watch a movie on.
The GPS is under par on it, so not something to bring into the woods, but again, the kindle app and to look at downloaded maps as a planning aid, perhaps?

It weighs just 320 grams... :-)

Going to look for a weather shield for it though :-)

[Tony1948]

7988Just got 2 Svord Peasant knifes in the post I orderd from moonraker knifes,I had one hell of a job to get a black one ,must be the last one in the country the agg I had getting one,the other one's to get the size of the handle to make sheath for knifes that have'ant been pimp,all the others that I'v done I'v taken the ends off.7989and a little work on the blade.

[JEEP]

Maxpedition Monsoon Gearslinger, Khaki-Foilage; http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/MONSOON-GEARSLINGER-2p11.htm
Brunton Echo Pocket Scope 7x18, black; http://store.bruntonoutdoor.com/optics/monoculars/echo-reg-pocket-scope-black/
Lifeventure Karabiners, gray; http://www.lifeventure.co.uk/products/accessories/karabiners.html

[Wardy]

Just revived 2 pouches from TheOutdoorist thanks buddy.

[snowleopard]

7988Just got 2 Svord Peasant knifes in the post I orderd from moonraker knifes,I had one hell of a job to get a black one ,must be the last one in the country the agg I had getting one,the other one's to get the size of the handle to make sheath for knifes that have'ant been pimp,all the others that I'v done I'v taken the ends off.7989and a little work on the blade.

I need to get a svord sometime,

Joel

[JEEP]

Orca Industries Echo Base morale patch; http://www.ebay.com/itm/150956240088?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 - I guess this is quite self explanatory :)

[alvino78]

Orca Industries Echo Base morale patch; http://www.ebay.com/itm/150956240088?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 - I guess this is quite self explanatory :)

"jakob.....Iam your father" lol great patch!!T^

[JEEP]

"jakob.....Iam your father" lol great patch!!T^

Yeah, it's pretty neat isn't it? :)

I also have an imperial seal, in the same colour scheme, on the way.

[ian c]

Today i went into that p----d l--d shop and bought some pouches 8 in a bag called pour & store they have a measurement on the side of the pouch from 250ml to 1000ml and was thinking that they would be good to use as a water bag after filtering water through a mill bank bag, they could even be used for keeping documents dry, they have a snap seal on them and are definatly water proof also they do stand up when they have water in them.

[AdrianRose]

Today i went into that p----d l--d shop and bought some pouches 8 in a bag called pour & store they have a measurement on the side of the pouch from 250ml to 1000ml and was thinking that they would be good to use as a water bag after filtering water through a mill bank bag, they could even be used for keeping documents dry, they have a snap seal on them and are definatly water proof also they do stand up when they have water in them.

They are also excellent for using as boil in the bag meals.
Just pop some left over stew etc in them and freeze for later use.

Ade

[Ehecatl]

They are also excellent for using as boil in the bag meals.
Just pop some left over stew etc in them and freeze for later use.

Ade

Yup - done that. I am told they are also good for freezing unused red wine but I don't know what that is.

M@

[sblog]

As my foraging skills don't really extend further than the supermarket shelves, I decided to do some reading. I bought a copy of: The Thrifty Forager by Alys Fowler for £5 from a 'budget' bookshop.......

[alvino78]

Yeah, it's pretty neat isn't it? :)

I also have an imperial seal, in the same colour scheme, on the way.

awesome pal...........i now have the amusing thought of sneaking through the forest startling people talking like vader!!!!! lol

[JEEP]

awesome pal...........i now have the amusing thought of sneaking through the forest startling people talking like vader!!!!! lol

I have done that a few times to our scouts, while wearing my long black Driza Bone, on night runs. They tend to be a lot less amused about it than me.

[jus_young]

I have done that a few times to our scouts, while wearing my long black Driza Bone, on night runs. They tend to be a lot less amused about it than me.

I have got to try that one :happy-clapping:

[alvino78]

I have done that a few times to our scouts, while wearing my long black Driza Bone, on night runs. They tend to be a lot less amused about it than me.

crying out for a video!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

[alvino78]

where do i get a svord mini from please?

[Silverback]

a very nice, well prepared reindeer pelt.....in a 'deal' I paid less than £20 but more than £10 ;)

[rawfish111]

Antler dog chews for the cheeks of the kids knives

[fish]

3 x eurohike mummy sleeping bags£1 each from the dump,book on self sufficiency and veg growing20p, 2x Diawa fly rods,£3.

[alvino78]

3 x eurohike mummy sleeping bags£1 each from the dump,book on self sufficiency and veg growing20p, 2x Diawa fly rods,£3.

good day!!!!!T^

[paulthefish2009]

Cor you got a posh dump,my local is a nightmare,garbage nazis wont let you take a thing.

[JEEP]

Eräpuu antler handled puukko

Laguiole en Aubrac folder

http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?5695-Two-traditional-European-blades-Er%E4puu-and-Laguiole

Wenger Army 70

Wenger Eloxy 11

http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?5589-For-the-love-of-Victorinox-Alox/page2

New patch for my CamelBak Talon-J: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jakobeep/8693489662/in/photostream/

[Silverback]

Cor you got a posh dump,my local is a nightmare,garbage nazis wont let you take a thing.

same with ours...'elf and safety

[butchthedog]

Cor you got a posh dump,my local is a nightmare,garbage nazis wont let you take a thing.

Ours would sell anything if it means profit for them and a few beer tokens, I bet they would even sell their Grannies. LOL

[Ehecatl]

This is more of a "What have you been bought now???". A lovely gift from my daughter...

8063

[Kernowek Scouser]

Just saw these on eBay and they tickled my fancy
Angled Turbo Jet Flame Windproof Coney Lighter (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360626864684&var=630103218005)
8064
£2.99 + Free P&P

Worth a punt.

[biker-bri]

A set of whoopie slings from the guys at DD - should make setting up easier T^
Cheers Bri

[sblog]

Feurhand 276 lantern off fleabay for £4.99.....in pretty good condition.

[fish]

a mint copy of Rabbit on a Shovel: Aussie Cooking Around the Campfire by Herb Lummis generally selling for up to £120 online book seller £20!

[OakAshandThorn]

Lamson Konic II fly reel to replace an older and useless piece of junk, and Rio Gold WF line for my fly rod :D.

[Yungen of Bury]

just ordered my Highlander new forces 88 olive rucksack!! (http://www.highlander-pro-force.com/partnumber.asp?cid=29724&pnid=302627) been eyeing it up for quite a while, and found one online, new, for £49.49 inc P&P!!!

[FishyFolk]

200 6,35mm steel ball bearings as catapult ammo.
Hunting with them is illegal here, so just for fun shooting in the woods, so no need for higher caliber balls :-)

[OakAshandThorn]

Nagelene Oasis 32 oz in blue

[snowleopard]

10 brass buckles, a bottle of oil dye, and some daubers from leprevo.

Joel

[JEEP]

Deerhunter Champ Waistcoat; http://de.effektlageret.dk/product/deerhunter-champ-waistcoat-solid-leftright-6040/
Deerhunter Escalate Gun Cover; http://de.effektlageret.dk/product/deerhunter-escalate-gun-cover-6043/

[JEEP]

Nagelene Oasis 32 oz in blue

The Nalgene Oasis is rad! I have been close to pulling the trigger on one more times than I can remember.

[FishyFolk]

The Nalgene Oasis is rad! I have been close to pulling the trigger on one more times than I can remember.

And it fits perfectly inside a US G.I stainless steel cup. Got that and a molle pouch to keep it in. The bottle is a little soft though...

[snowleopard]

A whole load of camping gear from the sixties! Used by my Latin teacher in Uganda for six months. It includes a few gas stoves, a heavy tent, and a old brass primus. A bargain for helping clear out their loft!!

Joel

[JEEP]

A whole load of camping gear from the sixties! Used by my Latin teacher in Uganda for six months. It includes a few gas stoves, a heavy tent, and a old brass primus. A bargain for helping clear out their loft!!

Joel

That sounds awesome! I dig vintage camping gear :)

[f0rm4t]

Popped into ASDA last night to pick up a cheap garden hose. They have their seasonal aisle which was dedicated to camping.

Bought:
An aluminium mug with a carabiner as a handle (thought that was very cool idea, I can just clip it to the outside of my pack)
Small LED torch
Small dark green ground sheet with mesh bag (perfect for under my hammock)
Several other bits.

All were at most a couple of quid.

[snowleopard]

That sounds awesome! I dig vintage camping gear :)


I tried the primus to cook lunch, it sounded like a jet trying to take off, it blackened the bottom of Mummy's best saucepan:ashamed:, and cooked two cans of baked beans in 3mins!

Joel

[blindgeekuk]

My lovely wife bought me a Frontier stove for my birthday!

[Silverback]

My lovely wife bought me a Frontier stove for my birthday!

Happy Birthday BG

[fish]

one of those rucksack/stool afairs,in good condition in green for 20p at the dump.

[blindgeekuk]

Happy Birthday BG

It's not till next weekend, but she couldn't find anywhere to hide the big box.

Amazing piece of kit, lit really easily, boiled a pan of water for hot chocolate in a few minutes without blackening the pan, and best of all, no smoke in your face but loads of heat. Now to adapt the caravan awning to take the flue

[EJS]

have just unwrapped the maxpedition kodiak gearslinger...now have face ache from grinning so much, havent been this impressed with a bag (or a gift actually) for a long time

[Ken]

A small foldaway shovel for £1 and 15 metres of paracord also £1 from Poundland!

[snowleopard]

A small foldaway shovel for £1 and 15 metres of paracord also £1 from Poundland!

Very nice!

Joel

[Silverback]

I think I've just talked my missus into letting me have a savage bushcraft woodbee with black palmira scales and red fibre liners with a dangler sheath to celebrate getting some days as an assistant instructor :)

[snowleopard]

I think I've just talked my missus into letting me have a savage bushcraft woodbee with black palmira scales and red fibre liners with a dangler sheath to celebrate getting some days as an assistant instructor :)

An achievement !T^

Joel

[Ehecatl]

Cooking set from Tesco - £9.

8359


8360

Need to keep them away from Paul and Ian though :happy-clapping:

[EJS]

Very nice!

Joel

nice

[JEEP]

Jaeger Elite weapons cleaning kit; http://de.effektlageret.dk/product/jaeger-elite-vaaben-rensekit-4172/

[rawfish111]

I think I've just talked my missus into letting me have a savage bushcraft woodbee with black palmira scales and red fibre liners with a dangler sheath to celebrate getting some days as an assistant instructor :)

T^

[TreefrogGB]

Exped Scout Hammock combi (hammock, tarp and straps) off a well known auction site for forty four quid. Get in. :)

[Silverback]

Exped Scout Hammock combi (hammock, tarp and straps) off a well known auction site for forty four quid. Get in. :)

:happy-clapping:

just bought 15 pigs...apparently they go through bones like butter errol

[paulthefish2009]

:happy-clapping:

just bought 15 pigs...apparently they go through bones like butter errol

Sorry mate but when you say pigs?:confused2:

[Silverback]

Sorry mate but when you say pigs?:confused2:

Its a joke....... TreefrogGB probably gets it

[paulthefish2009]

Phew ! I had visions of you turning up at home with them :happy-clapping:

[Silverback]

Phew ! I had visions of you turning up at home with them :happy-clapping:

Mrs wouldnt mind...neighbours would....our ideal retirement would be on a smallholding

[paulthefish2009]

Me too mate,oh and my missus would do her f###ing nut :zombie-fighting:

[TreefrogGB]

:happy-clapping:

just bought 15 pigs...apparently they go through bones like butter errol

Bloody Hell mate, where are you going to park them all ?

http://www.mvt.org.uk/gallery_files/sutton_s_2.jpg

[Silverback]

Bloody Hell mate, where are you going to park them all ?

http://www.mvt.org.uk/gallery_files/sutton_s_2.jpg


T^ ha ha ha anywhere I like ;)

[fish]

visited nthe dump today,got a 1940's Vintage Bell & Howell Filmo Sportster Double Run 8 Movie Camera and a Vintage 8mm Kodak Brownie Movie Camera II circa 1940 ,a 2 man dome tent with no damage,pair of wilkinson sword succateurs all for £3.00!

[snowleopard]

visited nthe dump today,got a 1940's Vintage Bell & Howell Filmo Sportster Double Run 8 Movie Camera and a Vintage 8mm Kodak Brownie Movie Camera II circa 1940 ,a 2 man dome tent with no damage,pair of wilkinson sword succateurs all for £3.00!

BargainT^

Joel

[butchthedog]

visited nthe dump today,got a 1940's Vintage Bell & Howell Filmo Sportster Double Run 8 Movie Camera and a Vintage 8mm Kodak Brownie Movie Camera II circa 1940 ,a 2 man dome tent with no damage,pair of wilkinson sword succateurs all for £3.00!

Need to visit this Aladdin's cave/dump, there's gold in them thar hills. T^

[JEEP]

Two Rough Rider barlow knives from eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261185133035?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/310628446634?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

[snowleopard]

Two Rough Rider barlow knives from eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261185133035?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/310628446634?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Looks nice!



I have seen a few like that at flea markets.

It looks a good user.

Joel

[Ehecatl]

British Army Jungle Sleeping bag - under-blanket here we come!

[JEEP]

Looks nice!



I have seen a few like that at flea markets.

It looks a good user.

Joel

It's the classic american folder - as described by Mark Twain in a few of his novels.

[snowleopard]

It's the classic american folder - as described by Mark Twain in a few of his novels.

I thought I recognised the name!

THanks

Joel

[butchthedog]

4.25 litre dutch oven with free carry bag, from MR.SUNSHINE'S

[FishyFolk]

Optimus NOVA+ w. both 0.6 and 1.0 fuel bottles

Already considering an Optimus Svea 123R, just becuse it is so retro awesome - and quite shiny aswell :)

Maria doesn't mind me buying loads of gear, as long as she get's to play with it aswell.

Been drooling at those too, and best part is that they are not all that expensive compared to others, and reportedly very reliable

[jus_young]

Thermarest NeoAir XLite from Go Outdoors. £85 after the price match + 10%

[JEEP]

Taylors Eye Brand Amboina Burl Barlow - handmade in Sheffield; http://www.herbertz-messerclub.de/cgi-bin/iboshop.cgi?showd11018!,673377238118722,229109

[snowleopard]

Taylors Eye Brand Amboina Burl Barlow - handmade in Sheffield; http://www.herbertz-messerclub.de/cgi-bin/iboshop.cgi?showd11018!,673377238118722,229109

Nicer, but a lot more expensive than the last ones, eh?

T^ knife

Joel

[JEEP]

Been drooling at those too, and best part is that they are not all that expensive compared to others, and reportedly very reliable

I quickly sold the NOVA+ on, it is a good stove, but I prefer my Trangia Multi Fuel or Primus OmniLite Ti for their superior simmering capability.

The Svea 123R is still one of my favourite stoves.

[JEEP]

Nicer, but a lot more expensive than the last ones, eh?

T^ knife

Joel

Quite. It is the most well built and finished folder I have ever owned.

I have two W.R. Case barlows on the way as Well :)

[OakAshandThorn]

Lamson Konic II 1.5 fly reel with Rio Gold 3 WFF line arrived at me door today, already spooled and complete with backing :jumping-joy:
Thank you, Red's Fly Shop :D.
Now where are them brown trout?... :evilgrin:

[ian c]

Have just received some off cuts of stainless steel that i plan on turning into a small flat pack stove at some point.

[snowleopard]

Have just received some off cuts of stainless steel that i plan on turning into a small flat pack stove at some point.

Remember to post pics!T^

Joel

[butchthedog]

Lamson Konic II 1.5 fly reel with Rio Gold 3 WFF line arrived at me door today, already spooled and complete with backing :jumping-joy:
Thank you, Red's Fly Shop :D.
Now where are them brown trout?... :evilgrin:

Who's a lucky boy then, I'm jealous :p

[JEEP]

Vortex Optics Binocular Harness Strap; http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-binocular-harness-strap

[snowleopard]

Vortex Optics Binocular Harness Strap; http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-binocular-harness-strap

Looks like it will do a good job!

T^

Joel

[Silverback]

not bought but 'foraged' 8 ft bough from a yew tree approx 4 ins think along its length...plus another 200kgs of yew of various thicknesses......i sense a bow and some rune discs coming on ;)

[Sar-ian]

not bought but 'foraged' 8 ft bough from a yew tree approx 4 ins think along its length...plus another 200kgs of yew of various thicknesses......i sense a bow and some rune discs coming on ;)

any pics fella

[Silverback]

any pics fella

Its a pile of timber mate...cut it down today ;)

[hillm]

the problem with me is not the "what have you bought now?" but a simple
"absolutely not
you dont need another knife"
:(:(:(:(:(h

[snowleopard]

the problem with me is not the "what have you bought now?" but a simple
"absolutely not
you dont need another knife"
:(:(:(:(:(h

Start making your own! You can amass quite a collection. If you want any help with the basics, pm me. I'm afraid I can't help you much further than that though!

Joel

[FishyFolk]

30 meters of 3X tippet for the leader on my fly fishing rod...paid 10£ for the pleassure. Me thinks that was the last time I support my local tackle shop unless i need what I buy yesterday...
I simply cant afford shopping there.

[OakAshandThorn]

30 meters of 3X tippet for the leader on my fly fishing rod...paid 10£ for the pleassure. Me thinks that was the last time I support my local tackle shop unless i need what I buy yesterday...
I simply cant afford shopping there.
I know what you mean - tackle shops are quickly turning into places where you need to have hundreds of $ to purchase good kit :(.

[snowleopard]

I know what you mean - tackle shops are quickly turning into places where you need to have hundreds of $ to purchase good kit :(.

Aldi sometimes has good fishing deals, also check out go outdoors!

All the best

Joel

[shepherd]

mrs got me a new folder :D

[snowleopard]

A new tent!

8476

Joel

[fish]

couple of 19th C draw knives,£20 for the two!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7349/8728438891_16b5919d46.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9228131@N07/8728438891/)
19C draw knives (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9228131@N07/8728438891/) by fishfish_01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/9228131@N07/), on Flickr

[snowleopard]

Very nice draw knives there!

Joel

[JEEP]

First ever drunk eBay purchase; http://www.ebay.com/itm/Civil-War-reproduction-mucket-boiler-all-stainless-steel-/251155494073?redirect=mobile&nma=true&si=W71w4mPqJF1prdwSxYTKgfijJSc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Well, I guess I could have done a lot worse :)

[alvino78]

First ever drunk eBay purchase; http://www.ebay.com/itm/Civil-War-reproduction-mucket-boiler-all-stainless-steel-/251155494073?redirect=mobile&nma=true&si=W71w4mPqJF1prdwSxYTKgfijJSc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Well, I guess I could have done a lot worse :)
lol it definitely could of been worse!!!!T^ least its useful

[JEEP]

I have been wanting one for a while actually.

I am playing with the idea of putting together an ultra simple 18/19'th C. trapper/pioneer kit.

[shepherd]

@ jeep - iv had far too many drunk ebay purchases!

[snowleopard]

I have been wanting one for a while actually.

I am playing with the idea of putting together an ultra simple 18/19'th C. trapper/pioneer kit.

Remember to post pics of the kit!

Joel

[shepherd]

@ jeep, id be very interested in seeing that kit when finished.,..

[Andy Sherwood]

Mora Companion

Army surplus Canteen and Cup in DPM

[snowleopard]

Mora Companion

Army surplus Canteen and Cup in DPM

Use them well...:)

Joel

[Silverback]

3 x 4 m poly tarp in green ideal groundsheet for my trailer tent - good quality with reinforced plastic corners £6.99 Lidl..also at Lidl a cracking bendy gorillapod type mini camera tripod for £5.99

[ADz]

Decided to get myself a wood gasifier to go with my growing collection of stoves :D

I found a clone for half price but I dont fancy waiting 1-2 month for it to get from China and the clones sold in UK are same price as original and heavier. Plus the MK IIt comes with some books etc. I have heared the newer model pot support can be a pain so I may get them to send me the older.

Does anybody use this or other woodgas stove that can recommend a decent brand of wood pellets from say Asda/Tesco et?

Wild Woodgas Stove MK IIt (http://wildstoves.co.uk/wood-cooking-stoves/wood-gas-camping-stoves/new-wood-gas-stove/) £49.95
Hammaro lighting paper (http://wildstoves.co.uk/hatchets-knives-and-firelighting/biodegradable-lighting-paper/) £5.00

http://i.imgur.com/PPBUTT9.jpg http://i.imgur.com/VaOPlKD.jpg



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWh21tjAe9g

[Chubbs]

Adz

I have one of the new ones and to be honest, I don't seem to think that there is much wrong with it at all. The new pot support design is fiddly for the first minute or so and then you are used to it. The only problem I had with mine was the fire grate part of it. When I used it for the first time the grate use to fall through the bottom. I don't know if was just the one I bought but it was very, very slightly too small and once filled up with wood pellets it would fall through. I contacted wild stoves and had a reply within the hour. A new grate was sent out no questions asked and they were brilliant.

These stoves are very compact and if using cat litter wood pellets, it will burn solid for over an hour, plus more time if you include whats left when it has burnt through. They are expensive for what they are but in my opinion they are worth it just for the power output. When I take mine out in the woods for an overnight camp with the boy again I might even take pellets with me. I know it defeats the object but one charge will cook a decent meal without having to top up all the time.

Get one mate, if you don't like it I have seen them go for forty quid on Ebay if you wan't to sell it on. There is somebody else on Ebay selling copies of this so be aware.

Cheers Neil

[Tigger004]

Great little write up Chubbs (Neil)

I use these:- (ANIMAL DREAMS WOOD BASED CAT LITTER) bought 60litres for £20 quid delivered....lazy shopping on fleabay They are the brand in the wild woodgas video,
Someone on here and I can't remember who, had a Sainsbury's version which may have had fire retardants inbuilt and was struggling to get them to burn, no such problem with Animal Dreams. just a small amount of cotton wool and vaseline. could probably use hexamine (I'll try that next trip out)

[ADz]

Adz

I have one of the new ones and to be honest, I don't seem to think that there is much wrong with it at all. The new pot support design is fiddly for the first minute or so and then you are used to it. The only problem I had with mine was the fire grate part of it. When I used it for the first time the grate use to fall through the bottom. I don't know if was just the one I bought but it was very, very slightly too small and once filled up with wood pellets it would fall through. I contacted wild stoves and had a reply within the hour. A new grate was sent out no questions asked and they were brilliant.

These stoves are very compact and if using cat litter wood pellets, it will burn solid for over an hour, plus more time if you include whats left when it has burnt through. They are expensive for what they are but in my opinion they are worth it just for the power output. When I take mine out in the woods for an overnight camp with the boy again I might even take pellets with me. I know it defeats the object but one charge will cook a decent meal without having to top up all the time.

Get one mate, if you don't like it I have seen them go for forty quid on Ebay if you wan't to sell it on. There is somebody else on Ebay selling copies of this so be aware.

Cheers Neil

Thnx for reply/review m8, appreciated.

I had already got one before putting topic up bud, looking forward to trying it out :) I too will likely take pellets with me simply because how dense and how long they burn, I guess it depends on where/how I'm getting there.

I noticed those copies on ebay, They're selling for half the price (£20-23) on a Chinese site and tbh I have heard good reviews about them, Only thing with me is I'm too impatient with delivery's and it also seems to weigh more then the original UK version.




Great little write up Chubbs (Neil)

I use these:- (ANIMAL DREAMS WOOD BASED CAT LITTER) bought 60litres for £20 quid delivered....lazy shopping on fleabay They are the brand in the wild woodgas video,
Someone on here and I can't remember who, had a Sainsbury's version which may have had fire retardants inbuilt and was struggling to get them to burn, no such problem with Animal Dreams. just a small amount of cotton wool and vaseline. could probably use hexamine (I'll try that next trip out)

Thnx bud, For some reason I missed the brand or forgot to look on vid, not sure how must have been drunk when watched video lol, I'll hunt down a bag :)

[rawfish111]

not sure how must have been drunk when watched video lol, I'll hunt down a bag :)

Often wake up with the card on the keyboard and wonder what drunk me has bought sober me...............