What Have You Bought Now!!!???

[FishyFolk]

Big surprise. The wife spotted a good deal on an LG Optimus 4x HD android phone, which she promtly purchased with me standing behind her, and then she handedit over to a speechless me. She called it and advance on my birthday gift (which is in september) :-) I thought it would be for our middle boy, who broke his phone last month. Now he have to make do with my old one, he he

So now I am downlaoding all sorts of stuff for it. Found a nice time lapse camera app that will be fun to play with :-)

I've had androids since 2009, so I know my way around them. Just never had something this "advanced" and fast before, so having tons of fun here in the rain...

B est of all, it may free up some funds for a gopro cam system later when I get my tax refund in August :-)

[Tony1948]

Nice one Rune.T^

[OakAshandThorn]

T^ Lucky man you are, Rune :D.

[shepherd]

Thanks Bri, your a very talented man! im made up! so pleased!

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also got my name on the handle

*edit - i can confirm, she holds beer VERY well.... i double.. and treble checked.. and the rest!*

[sausage100uk]

Military mart again.....

[Alexdermietzel97]

I just ordered a stainless opinel no.7, a fallkniven dc4 and a new stove(forgotten already:confused2:)

[David_JAFO]

hello,
Not exactly bought gifted first two items ;) Hultafors H008SV 800g Trekking Axe, Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe, bought x2 blades for my Bahco Laplander saw. Might be looking for leather crafted blade edge protectors later for either axes.
Regards
David

[suggy]

Todays purchase..

A roll of Reflectix type stuff from Wickes. (Aluminium coated bubble-wrap) for making bag /pot cozies

[JEEP]

Exped Downmat Lite 5 M; http://www.exped.com/exped/web/exped_homepage_int.nsf/0/5510CA763F0CD3DBC1257B12003E5E8A?opendocument

[Adam Savage]

Exped Downmat Lite 5 M; http://www.exped.com/exped/web/exped_homepage_int.nsf/0/5510CA763F0CD3DBC1257B12003E5E8A?opendocument

Good purchase. Been using the downmat 7 m for some time now, and very impressed with it :)

[Old Guard]

Todays purchase..

A roll of Reflectix type stuff from Wickes. (Aluminium coated bubble-wrap) for making bag /pot cozies

Sound's like a good idea T^

[JonnyP]

Not something I bought, but I was given a two foot wide Murrikka skillet. Its been seasoned and cooked on already n I love it :0)
http://www.forestskillsltd.co.uk/assets/2013/04/Muurikka.jpg
Pic taken from this site (not mine) http://www.forestskillsltd.co.uk/new-kit-muurikka/

[rossbird]

That looks fantastic Jonny.
I can see a Paella on there
T^

[biker-bri]

Thanks Bri, your a very talented man! im made up! so pleased!

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also got my name on the handle

I am glad you like it mate - it was a pleasure giving them out at the moot last weekend but it would have been even better if we could have all been together.
Cheers Bri

[MikeWilkinson]

Northern Soul Leather Beer Tankard from the very talented Biker Bri. Hand delivered to the moot. Thanks again Bri, it is awesome.
Mike AKA Moonshine Mike :)

[jus_young]

Not something I bought, but I was given a two foot wide Murrikka skillet. Its been seasoned and cooked on already n I love it :0)
http://www.forestskillsltd.co.uk/assets/2013/04/Muurikka.jpg
Pic taken from this site (not mine) http://www.forestskillsltd.co.uk/new-kit-muurikka/

I use one of those as a fire bowl, keeps the fire dry and stops the ground scorching. They are solid bits of kit.

[jus_young]

Todays purchase..

A roll of Reflectix type stuff from Wickes. (Aluminium coated bubble-wrap) for making bag /pot cozies

I bought a couple of rolls of the 'foil both sides' variety from B&Q a fair while back. I have used it for pot cozies, mug cozies, pouches for putting in the dehydrated meal packs whilst they are rehydrating, an extra layer under the hammock when the minus figures hit, a seat mat that lives in my pack and comes out whenever needed (also good under the feet in the hammock and a mat for the pack at night)

I am sure it could be used for more things but just waiting for inspiration and the need to arrive as I have loads of the stuff left.

[OakAshandThorn]

Martiini Arctic Circle puukko, Rite in the Rain spiral notebook (4 5/8 by 7 inches) and notebook cover, Classic US Army Messenger bag in brown, and lots of Pine tar soap from the Amazonian.
Also got a quart of denatured alcohol for my newly made pop-can stove. :)

[shepherd]

I am glad you like it mate - it was a pleasure giving them out at the moot last weekend but it would have been even better if we could have all been together.
Cheers Bri

ill be at the next one bud.. tankard in hand!

[Phil_R]

Emberlit Stainless Steel Camping Stove, cooking with wood without the campfire...


http://youtu.be/Z3SNjx4xARQ

[Wardy]

Just received my copy of "food for free" Collins gem. :D

[OakAshandThorn]

Emberlit Stainless Steel Camping Stove, cooking with wood without the campfire...


http://youtu.be/Z3SNjx4xARQ
T^ Been eying one of those for awhile - let us know how it holds up ;).

[Silverback]

.....100% wool army blanket - soviet bloc era - unissued/reissue grade £7.50...wool hunting shirt time :).... from Military Mart.

no ammo tin :( out of stock

[shepherd]

need to get on military mart!!!

[saxonaxe]

Dutch Army sleeping bag socks...I know, I know, but it's called advance planning. From Military Mart..don't do it Shep, you'll be skint in no time..:D :D


Still laughing at the Glock under the stove salesman's shirt....;)

[biker-bri]

Northern Soul Leather Beer Tankard from the very talented Biker Bri. Hand delivered to the moot. Thanks again Bri, it is awesome.
Mike AKA Moonshine Mike :)

AKA MOONSHINE MIKET^

I wonder why ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?

[butchthedog]

'Leather Tankard' from the very talented Biker Bri of this Parish.. this kind man also gave me free of charge a Leather Goblet with Turned Wooden Stem. You just gotta love the generosity amongst members of NATURAL BUSHCRAFT..

[Silverback]

You just gotta love the generosity amongst members of NATURAL BUSHCRAFT..

I got one too...and yes you do great isnt it ?

[Jefferson]

Big surprise. The wife spotted a good deal on an LG Optimus 4x HD android phone, which she promtly purchased with me standing behind her, and then she handedit over to a speechless me. She called it and advance on my birthday gift (which is in september) :-) I thought it would be for our middle boy, who broke his phone last month. Now he have to make do with my old one, he he

So now I am downlaoding all sorts of stuff for it. Found a nice time lapse camera app that will be fun to play with :-)

I've had androids since 2009, so I know my way around them. Just never had something this "advanced" and fast before, so having tons of fun here in the rain...

B est of all, it may free up some funds for a gopro cam system later when I get my tax refund in August :-)

I've got a GoPro Rune they are brilliant bits of kit! I take mine all over with me. I use it when I go out on my bike, mountain biking and when I go diving. They are awesome, I would definitely recommend getting the best one you can afford because the picture on the best quality is unbelievable.

Cheers Dave

[FishyFolk]

I've got a GoPro Rune they are brilliant bits of kit! I take mine all over with me. I use it when I go out on my bike, mountain biking and when I go diving. They are awesome, I would definitely recommend getting the best one you can afford because the picture on the best quality is unbelievable.

Cheers Dave

I think I'll be going for the GoPro Hero 3 Silver Edition. From what I've seen the Black edition does not have oomph enough to defend an extra 100£ as it is here in Norway, and what extra ooomph it has, just sucks battery time out of it. But we'll see what money is left after I have had to M.O.T my over due car with a dodgy hand brake and a suspicious "clang" sound coming from the front suspension during sharp turns...so May have to get a the White edition instead. I could downscale to Hero 2 I know, but I want the wi-fi :-)

[biker-bri]

'Leather Tankard' from the very talented Biker Bri of this Parish.. this kind man also gave me free of charge a Leather Goblet with Turned Wooden Stem. You just gotta love the generosity amongst members of NATURAL BUSHCRAFT..

Speaking of generous people - I seem to remember someone at the very same ruthin moot giving "me" an antique butchers cleaver, I also remember that same person giving someone else an axe Yungen of Bury ? Now
I can't quite remember that persons name but I do remember that he lives in Co Durham need I say more :rolleyes: :p :jumping-joy:
It was a pleasure meeting you sir and I look forward to our next chat around the campfire
ATB Bri

[Silverback]

yes that same person gave me a little kent pattern axe too

[Adam Savage]

Need to get out over winter now, just received my Snugpak Antarctica RE. All that's left to do, is wait for some -20ºC weather now :D

[ADz]

Need to get out over winter now, just received my Snugpak Antarctica RE. All that's left to do, is wait for some -20ºC weather now :D

Been looking at some Winter snugpaks too myself, Look/sound like great bags :)

[Adam Savage]

Been looking at some Winter snugpaks too myself, Look/sound like great bags :)

It's quite heavy (compared to all my other bags), but it packs down a little smaller than the British army version. Will report back once I've had chance to test it :)

[MikeWilkinson]

Wildwoods wisdom and shelters, shacks and shanties. Two reprints of 1940s books on bushcraft and woodsmanship. So far both appear to be filled with some little diamonds of information. Just a waiting a copy if horace kepharts book to complete the little set.

[ADz]

Snugpak RocketPak (£40)

Got a Lowe Alpine Strike, great pack but not keen on lack of back support.

Outdoor Living Folding Pocket Chair (£2.99) from B&M

Heavier but much steadier/more comfy then the tripod style.

[Silverback]

Wildwoods wisdom

briliant book

Umarex 850 Air Magnum XTC CO2 .22 cal rifle, beech stock, walther 3-9 x 40 scope, bipod, sling and swivels

[Pryderi]

Over the weekend I bought a large tin cup with a lid and bail.... Got it in a re-enactors stall not quite sure what they are called but it looks "useful"

[Silverback]

Over the weekend I bought a large tin cup with a lid and bail.... Got it in a re-enactors stall not quite sure what they are called but it looks "useful"

is it a wucket ?

[Old Guard]

Sounds like a civil war 'Mucket' .... so called because it's bigger than a Mug and smaller than a Bucket

[Pryderi]

I sit enlightened Thanks!

[Silverback]

Sounds like a civil war 'Mucket' .... so called because it's bigger than a Mug and smaller than a Bucket

LOL i called it a wucket ha ha ha ha ha

[Old Guard]

LOL i called it a wucket ha ha ha ha ha

.... close enough really :) .... I've called mine worse when I have burned my fingers on the 'bail' handle (ouch)

[jacko1066]

Thermarest neo xlite, karrimor sabre 45, fjallraven hunter jacket and some organ trousers!!

Nice little haul :)

[ADz]

Thermarest neo xlite, karrimor sabre 45, fjallraven hunter jacket and some organ trousers!!

Nice little haul :)


Expensive night then, Nice buys! :D

[shepherd]

9599Opinel No12

[jacko1066]

Expensive night then, Nice buys! :D

Actually not that bad mate!!

Tbh all of it was second hand or new without tags.

Neo xlite £40, rohan trews £10, sabre £45, fjallraven £45.

I think some bargains as you can pretty much double everything!!

[Adam Savage]

I was lucky enough to get the dremel for £27 brand new reduced from £49 from work and the stand was another £27 off amazon.

Ade

Finally gave in a bought a workstation and Dremel 200 series. £27 for the workstation and £29 for the 200. £56 including P&P, so pretty much the same price as your lot, but I didn't get as good a Dremel lol.
Still, I can cross it off the list for now :)

[ADz]

Actually not that bad mate!!

Tbh all of it was second hand or new without tags.

Neo xlite £40, rohan trews £10, sabre £45, fjallraven £45.

I think some bargains as you can pretty much double everything!!



Wow, not bad bud :)

[saxonaxe]

Being the last of the big spenders... 3 packs of Gelert Aluminium tent pegs, replacing the steel ones for my tents slowly. A pack of 6 only registers 4 ounces in the packet on a fishing scale, so quite light..:)

[Whistle]

Got these mugs as part of my kit miniaturisation project 9610

The little stainless mug will nest inside the Ti mug , once the handle is removed ,

and is just ripe for conversion into a miniature wood gas burning stove ...

Conventional wisdom states that normally aspirated , convection powered ,

stoves work better the larger they are and small stoves don't ...

Reckon for a fiver its worth a giving it a go hey ?

Cheers Whistle

[Silverback]

padded tactical 'style' gun bag for my latest acquisition

[shepherd]

padded tactical 'style' gun bag for my latest acquisition

T^

[Pete11]

Just ordered a new Bahco Laplander Saw (926) cracking price on Amazon , and they also do spare blades for them.

Pete

[Silverback]

Hand made personalised leather and wood goblet for my missus from Biker Bri

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the coloured detail is actually a beige colour not pink as appears in the photo

[Pete11]

Noo, that's rather neat, nice one.

Pete

[shepherd]

Hand made personalised leather and wood goblet for my missus from Biker Bri

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the coloured detail is actually a beige colour not pink as appears in the photo


thats stunnnig,,, great work bri and great present sapper

[Kernowek Scouser]

Not bought anything for a while (does that mean I have enough kit? Nah just enough for now) but arrived home last night and SWMBO had a little gift for me.
Lightweight Rucksack - 6.5L Capacity (http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/SID-EEB31885-23D68E79/www_lidl_uk/hs.xsl/our-offers-2491.htm?action=showDetail&id=4209&ar=6) £8.99
9640
She was in Lidl, saw this and thought of me.

I will not have a chance to use it in anger until the weekend, but it is seems an interesting little pack.

[Adam Savage]

Not bought anything for a while (does that mean I have enough kit? Nah just enough for now) but arrived home last night and SWMBO had a little gift for me.
Lightweight Rucksack - 6.5L Capacity (http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/SID-EEB31885-23D68E79/www_lidl_uk/hs.xsl/our-offers-2491.htm?action=showDetail&id=4209&ar=6) £8.99
9640
She was in Lidl, saw this and thought of me.

I will not have a chance to use it in anger until the weekend, but it is seems an interesting little pack.

Enough for a brew kit, some sarnies, and a pair of binos :)

[Old Guard]

from the picture it looks to be quite hi-spec

[JEEP]

Kelly Kettle Base Camp Kit


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[Kernowek Scouser]

Enough for a brew kit, some sarnies, and a pair of binos :)

My thought exactly, plus as it is meant to be a cycling bag it has a mesh helmet holder (like a zipped in rain cover, but it clips on rather than just cover the pack) which I can stow my waterproofs in, just in case the weather turn quickly, as it has done a couple of times this week.


from the picture it looks to be quite hi-spec
To be honest, the last pack I got from Lidl, a 25L - 30L pack, has be my day sack of choice since I got it over a year ago. Even done a couple of 'minimal kit' hammocking over nighters with it. Well made and sufficiently 'pockety' to serve my needs. This new bag seems to be as well made and had an equal amount of thought put into its design.

Like I say, I'll take it out with me over the weekend, if it should prove to be wanting in any way, I'll let you know.

[saxonaxe]

A Trangia 0.6 litre kettle and two C100 Coleman gas refills ( @ £3.50 each!!! ) I'm re-jigging the day pack brew kit.. ;)

[JEEP]

A bit of classic British enamel ware for my WWII kit;

Falcon 14 cm. (1½ L) enamel tea pot (white w. blue rim); http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0090NDUMI/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

2x Falcon 9 cm (0,35 L) enamel mugs (white w. blue rim); http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0017RNYJE/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These are awesome (read my full rewievs under the product listings)! I originally bought these for my WWII re-enactment kit, but I keep finding myself using them around the house as well - and I have no doubt I will also be bringing them with me when out and about in The Nature. The mugs have thicker walls than any of my other enamel muggs (I have around eight I believe), even thicker than the original 60's one I have from my mother.

[butchthedog]

Not so much what I have bought but what I have been given:- Berghaus Munro day sack, Altberg Mc Kinley micro boots '' too small for him and like new'', and various other bits and bobs 'all handy stuff'. Thank's to my son in law......;)

[Old Guard]

A bit of classic British enamel ware for my WWII kit;

Falcon 14 cm. (1½ L) enamel tea pot (white w. blue rim); http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0090NDUMI/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

2x Falcon 9 cm (0,35 L) enamel mugs (white w. blue rim); http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0017RNYJE/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These are awesome (read my full rewievs under the product listings)! I originally bought these for my WWII re-enactment kit, but I keep finding myself using them around the house as well - and I have no doubt I will also be bringing them with me when out and about in The Nature. The mugs have thicker walls than any of my other enamel muggs (I have around eight I believe), even thicker than the original 60's one I have from my mother.


nice buy .... things always seem better after a nice cup of tea :happy-clapping:

[JEEP]

nice buy .... things always seem better after a nice cup of tea :happy-clapping:

True that :)

[jacko1066]

Not actually bought these myself but was my birthday yesterday, and I got... Deep breath - tatonka 2.5l billy, hultafors trekking axe, 2 plce side pouches for my sabre 45, cordurA sheath for my lap lander, water bottle pouch for my jetboil, bear grylls survival guide for life book, Horace kephart camping and woodcraft book, fjallraven hunter jacket, £60 in jd sports vouchers, £85 in cash, new tomtom sat nav, coupe of nice going out shirts, the dreaded socks and pants, 2 dvds that's about it really I think lol!!

I was truly spoilt by my ladies!!

[FishyFolk]

Not actually bought these myself but was my birthday yesterday, and I got... Deep breath - tatonka 2.5l billy, hultafors trekking axe, 2 plce side pouches for my sabre 45, cordurA sheath for my lap lander, water bottle pouch for my jetboil, bear grylls survival guide for life book, Horace kephart camping and woodcraft book, fjallraven hunter jacket, £60 in jd sports vouchers, £85 in cash, new tomtom sat nav, coupe of nice going out shirts, the dreaded socks and pants, 2 dvds that's about it really I think lol!!

I was truly spoilt by my ladies!!

If youy are bringing all of that to Norway your're going to need a double pulk, and i ain't helping you pull it ;-)

[sausage100uk]

Sort of bought AND made so i don't know which thread to put this :-) ....9677 9678 wickes hatchet from boot sale that i reground the edge and bevel. Then i made a sheath for it.... Total cost... 3quid

[Old Guard]

If youy are bringing all of that to Norway your're going to need a double pulk, and i ain't helping you pull it ;-)

;)

[biker-bri]

Not actually bought these myself but was my birthday yesterday, and I got... Deep breath - tatonka 2.5l billy, hultafors trekking axe, 2 plce side pouches for my sabre 45, cordurA sheath for my lap lander, water bottle pouch for my jetboil, bear grylls survival guide for life book, Horace kephart camping and woodcraft book, fjallraven hunter jacket, £60 in jd sports vouchers, £85 in cash, new tomtom sat nav, coupe of nice going out shirts, the dreaded socks and pants, 2 dvds that's about it really I think lol!!

I was truly spoilt by my ladies!!

I must be getting OLD I don't even get socks anymore :(
Cheers Bri

[Silverback]

I must be getting OLD I don't even get socks anymore :(
Cheers Bri

I was thinking the same.......for xmas i got a tin of hot chocolate powder !!

[jacko1066]

I was thinking the same.......for xmas i got a tin of hot chocolate powder !!

Oh mate, give me a tin of hot chocolate over socks and pants any day!!!

My family do it to wind me up lol, I get it every birthday and xmas!! I wouldnt mind if they were designer but normally they are the cheapest they can find lol

[Alexdermietzel97]

Some gas cartridges, another sleeping bag, more mess tins, another ali mug, a whistling kettle and my first SAK!!!!, I have zero money left from my previous article, I will have to write some more.

[jacko1066]

More birthday presents arrives yesterday!!

2 days late but that's fine, I got a hultafors trekking axe.

And a condor bushlore knife!!

Very happy indeed!!

[rawfish111]

Been mega busy with work so not been able to get on here for a bit but had to share.... My new chicken coop got here .... just got to save up for the birds now lol

I used http://www.eggshellonline.co.uk/

[Silverback]

Lifesaver bottle brand new £40 - from a mate....:)

[Chubbs]

A secondhand Roberts Sports 925 FM/MW/LW Portable Radio from Ebay. I got it for £3.20 plus P&P but it was still less than half the new price.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROBERTS-SPORTS-925-FM-MW-LW-Portable-3-Band-Battery-Radio-BRAND-NEW/261143992687?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D16727%26meid%3D247076890159729775%26pid%3D1 00011%26prg%3D7906%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D16107 5648838%26

I like to keep up with the footy season and listen to the radio, so I thought this would be ideal when out in the hammock.

[jacko1066]

A secondhand Roberts Sports 925 FM/MW/LW Portable Radio from Ebay. I got it for £3.20 plus P&P but it was still less than half the new price.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROBERTS-SPORTS-925-FM-MW-LW-Portable-3-Band-Battery-Radio-BRAND-NEW/261143992687?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D16727%26meid%3D247076890159729775%26pid%3D1 00011%26prg%3D7906%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D16107 5648838%26

I like to keep up with the footy season and listen to the radio, so I thought this would be ideal when out in the hammock.

I have a little Roberts dab radio, it's the sports model with rechargeable battery's. great bit of kit for the woods!!

[JEEP]

2x Camelbak Eddy Insulated 0,6L; http://shop.camelbak.com/eddy-insulated-6l/d/50076_c_2070_cl_2667

[KaiTheIronHound]

Finally picked up a svord peasant knife. Handle definitely needs work, as does the spine of the blade, but a quick pass on an ultra fine slate stone and she's hair popping sharp, so i am pleased overall :)

[FishyFolk]

Ressistance was once again futile...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANCIENT-WEAPON-MODERN-SPORT-ALL-LEATHER-CUSTOM-MADE-SHEPHERD-S-SLING-SLINGSHOT-/151094534302?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=RwwZe6CYGPqgcp%252FzykEWcUbpu1E%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

[MadZ]

Fishyfolk that looks amazing, see a program the other day saying that a pro slings man was hitting a target at 3000newton meters or 3kn(i maybe slightly wrong but it was 3000?nm or 3knm) the sling was all braided hemp one end was looped to fit the middle finger and the other end was straight but he was saying at that pressure you could kill a man at 30 yards, they used stones from a river bed flattened by the flow of the water and also that when the end of the sling is released it should break the sound barrier, sorry if you know this stuff already but it amazed me to think some thing so simple could be so devastating

i got myself a pair of binoculars the other day from a local antique shop nothing amazing just some old Korean made things at 10x50 magnification, with a case though they were a bit dirty so i stripped them down and give a good clean on the lenses, now they are crystal clear, for only a tenner, bit big to carry all day in the case, but does fit well if you put the neck strap over one shoulder and carry them underneath the other, dont even notice they are there 90% of the time

cheers

Madz

[Adam Savage]

i got myself a pair of binoculars the other day from a local antique shop nothing amazing just some old Korean made things at 10x50 magnification, with a case though they were a bit dirty so i stripped them down and give a good clean on the lenses, now they are crystal clear, for only a tenner, bit big to carry all day in the case, but does fit well if you put the neck strap over one shoulder and carry them underneath the other, dont even notice they are there 90% of the time


I managed to get a pair of Nikola 8-32 x 50 at a local charity shop, for £10 too :). Like yours (after your restoration work), they're crystal clear, and have a nice smooth action to them. They are quite modern, so probably a little lighter than yours, which makes them "ok" for carrying around.

[FishyFolk]

Fishyfolk that looks amazing, see a program the other day saying that a pro slings man was hitting a target at 3000newton meters or 3kn(i maybe slightly wrong but it was 3000?nm or 3knm) the sling was all braided hemp one end was looped to fit the middle finger and the other end was straight but he was saying at that pressure you could kill a man at 30 yards, they used stones from a river bed flattened by the flow of the water and also that when the end of the sling is released it should break the sound barrier, sorry if you know this stuff already but it amazed me to think some thing so simple could be so devastating


Madz

Ha ha, I doubt I'll hit anything. But that thing looks so easy to make that if I get the hang of it I can probably make my own later :-)

Anyway, this has been on the list of things I wanna try for a while. :-)

[FishyFolk]

Found this on ebay and ordered:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ARMY-SURPLUS-SILVA-4-54-FULL-BASEPLATE-COMPASS-HIKING-CADETS-EXPEDITION-/251313667338?ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:3160

And Army surplus Silva 4-54 full baseplate compass :-)

[Whistle]

Went to the local boot fair today ... Couldn't help myself being a " Bright n'shiney " addict !!!

Got these stainless storage pots and three stainless steel trays , all for five an a half quid !!!

971397149715

More raw material for stove making ... and I thought I'd try making a windshield ...

a nimblewill slotted panel style from the trays !!!

Cheers Whistle

[ian c]

Today I bought 2 trangia meths burners for £2 one of them has not been used also bought a epi gas lamp and burner for £3 and a new coleman multifuel stove but that was £10 so not a bad haul from the boot fare.

[jus_young]

It decided to rain today whilst out shopping with the family. I had forgotten to pick up my coat which meant I had to go into Millets and buy a Berghaus Monsoon AQ2 Jacket :happy-clapping:

[Chubbs]

It decided to rain today whilst out shopping with the family. I had forgotten to pick up my coat which meant I had to go into Millets and buy a Berghaus Monsoon AQ2 Jacket :happy-clapping:

Thats the way to do it :happy-clapping:



Today I ordered an early Birthday present

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380692356572?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Wanted one for ages but the prices put me off. Not allowed it until October though :(

[Chubbs]

Have also bought these light up tent pegs.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390631010143?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

They were only three quid so worth a punt. They might even turn out a good buy !!.

[Kernowek Scouser]

Have also bought these light up tent pegs.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390631010143?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

They were only three quid so worth a punt. They might even turn out a good buy !!.

I've got a couple of sets of these Neil and they are not a bad bit of kit. if you have florescent guy lines and fiddle about with them to get the angles right, they provide enough illumination so you can see where you are camped, but do not light up the night like a lantern, announcing to anyone else near by "HERE I AM."

The only downside I have found with them is, if you are trying to use them in very hard ground and end up having to use a mallet to give them purchase, the lights have a habit of coming out of their housing, as you are pounding the pegs into the ground. The lights still work and they fit back in there housing, but after they have popped out once, they tend to pop out all the time.


I have not bought anything of consequence for a little while now, but I did pick up a pack of 3 light sticks, a multi purpose mat and a 4 pack of instant beef noodles in the 99p Store yesterday.

[Big T]

Where would we be without the 99p store!

[Kernowek Scouser]

We'd just have to make do with Poundland, Lidl and Aldi :D

[Big T]

Fair one!:)

[FishyFolk]

GoPro Hero 3 Silver Edition - Action cam :happy-clapping:

[ADz]

Been looking at one of these for a while now as its a much better filter and more compact then my Travel Tap.


Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter SP129 (http://sawyereurope.com/filters/biologic/sp129) (£59.45 Delivered)

http://i.imgur.com/TFIJxFi.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/fQLm9yv.png

[roberts]

Not yet but gonna pop into endys in Exeter tomorrow and have a good brows round as am after a pair of desert pants for my next trip to oz camping with friends

[Silverback]

Savage Bushcraft BeeDC EDC friction folder - cheers Adam :)

97739774

[saxonaxe]

Pair of Peter Storm lightweight walking boots £40-(Millets sale) Seem well made and a very nice fit..They make my old Berghaus Attaks feel like Diver's weight boots..:D :D

[Adam Savage]

Savage Bushcraft BeeDC EDC friction folder - cheers Adam :)

97739774

Did it arrive today? :)

[Silverback]

Did it arrive today? :)

It did !!! Made my son a spoon this afternoon to try it out :)

[Pete11]

Just ordered a DD Tarp (3x3 in Olive ) decided against the Storm Tarp ( Sargasso ) . More options with the DD.

Being able to have items delivered to me at work is really useful, :D.

Pete

[henryvii]

mora 2000 knife

[Adam Savage]

It did !!! Made my son a spoon this afternoon to try it out :)

Hope it performed ok mate ;)

[Silverback]

Hope it performed ok mate ;)

oh yes !! Now to make a sheath for it :)

[Adam Savage]

oh yes !! Now to make a sheath for it :)

Great stuff. Look forward to seeing the pouch sheath.

Today I won myself a quad frame on that auction site, for the pricely sum of £10 :)

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/QUAD-FRAME-/00/s/ODQwWDYzMA==/z/YcoAAMXQE9hR~Sg-/$(KGrHqJHJE0FHllQ+yiIBR+Sg-UOTw~~60_12.JPG

This will be the base for my 200cc bushcraft aid ;)

[butchthedog]

Great stuff. Look forward to seeing the pouch sheath.

Today I won myself a quad frame on that auction site, for the pricely sum of £10 :)

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/QUAD-FRAME-/00/s/ODQwWDYzMA==/z/YcoAAMXQE9hR~Sg-/$(KGrHqJHJE0FHllQ+yiIBR+Sg-UOTw~~60_12.JPG

This will be the base for my 200cc bushcraft aid ;)

Brill, Mum's the word lol T^

[Adam Savage]

Brill, Mum's the word lol T^

lol, decided to go with a quad style, rather than buggy style, as I can fit it in the back of the motor with the seats down. Already have a loading ramp to get it in and out when on my own.

[butchthedog]

lol, decided to go with a quad style, rather than buggy style, as I can fit it in the back of the motor with the seats down. Already have a loading ramp to get it in and out when on my own.

Saves leaving a trailer in remote places and it getting nicked. Not a bad price, bargain of the century.

[shepherd]

an old hobby caravan, never toured only been a seasonal tourer on a site for 20 year.. very little rust. slight damp in the front - £50

and a beautiful hob ferret of Sapper... made up with him! a real beauty!

[jacko1066]

an old hobby caravan, never toured only been a seasonal tourer on a site for 20 year.. very little rust. slight damp in the front - £50

and a beautiful hob ferret of Sapper... made up with him! a real beauty!

Are you planning anything cool for the caravan?

I'm thinking epic man cave lol

[shepherd]

going to track down a very small wood burner for it - out of a gypsy bow top caravan.. then rip everything out and set it out how I want it. - ur right basically a man cave!

[Adam Savage]

going to track down a very small wood burner for it - out of a gypsy bow top caravan.. then rip everything out and set it out how I want it. - ur right basically a man cave!

I have a very small wood burning stove if you're interested. It's the smallest one Clarke make for sheds and small workshops.

Edit: found a link for one of them here (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLARKE-POT-BELLY-CAST-IRON-STOVE-woodburing-coal-fire-10-000-Btu-3KW-new-/251243949974)

[jacko1066]

Proper chuffed!!!

Git a great deal today on ukhammocks winter down under quilt to replace my synthetic snugpak.

And a very nice warbonnet blackbird hanmock!!

My warbonnet superfly tarp should be with me next month too!! Happy days!!!

[FishyFolk]

My new main Navigation tool arrived today. A well used Silva 4/54 compas I found on that auction website. No cracks, no air bubble, needle points to north etc...

9820

[FishyFolk]

Proper chuffed!!!

Git a great deal today on ukhammocks winter down under quilt to replace my synthetic snugpak.

And a very nice warbonnet blackbird hanmock!!

My warbonnet superfly tarp should be with me next month too!! Happy days!!!

Congrats :-)

[jacko1066]

Congrats :-)

Thanks mate!!

I think it's also cut my weight down by 2-2.5 kg!!

The snugpak under quilt and dd hammock and tarp are really heavy!!

[Rasputin]

Thanks mate!!

I think it's also cut my weight down by 2-2.5 kg!!

The snugpak under quilt and dd hammock and tarp are really heavy!!
you cant say that when ya tryin to flog em,lol

[Silverback]

Snugpak sleeper elite doss bag.....not because of its weight, colour, or temp...but because it has the right diameter for my flipping chest !!

[jacko1066]

you cant say that when ya tryin to flog em,lol

Thats a very good point lol!!

But that figure does include my tarp too!!

[Kernowek Scouser]

Snugpak sleeper elite doss bag.....not because of its weight, colour, or temp...but because it has the right diameter for my flipping chest !!

Wayne, do you know if they do a version of this bag, suitable for barrel chested Hobbits or are they just catering for the longer legged Silverback market?

Atb.

Colin

[Silverback]

165 cm chest and 220 cm long according to the blurb, measured my cheast and arms and i come in at 150 cm so 15 cm spare :)

....oh and its the Sleeper Extreme not elite doh !

[Kernowek Scouser]

Cheers fella
T^

[Silverback]

I'll fill you in with more details when it turns up Colin

[Adam Savage]

Wayne, do you know if they do a version of this bag, suitable for barrel chested Hobbits or are they just catering for the longer legged Silverback market?

Atb.

Colin

Sungpak do expansion panels for some (if not all) of their range. Might be worth keeping in mind. Obviously doesn't change the length of the bag, just the girth :)

[jacko1066]

Have a look at this Col - http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/snugpak_elite_5_olive_sleeping_bag/?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=directory&utm_content=GBR&currency=GBP&country=GBR&SelectedBundle=137943&gclid=COmmstjk_bgCFbIPtAodbXkAIA

5 season bag rated for minus 20 with built in expander panel!! Iv used the Elite 4 and they are massive!! And Im a big guy

[Kernowek Scouser]

Cheers fellas,

Expanda panels are definitely something I've been considering for a while. I've even gone so far as to get a hold of a couple of spare not fit for use, surplus bags to have a crack at making a couple of expanda panels of my own (but like several other projects, this idea is currently stuck in the planning stage, due time constraints, procrastination, slipping into the habit of doing things dreckly and general excuse making).

I look forward to hearing how you find your new bag suits you Wayne.

Atb.

Colin

[shepherd]

Snugpak sleeper elite doss bag.....not because of its weight, colour, or temp...but because it has the right diameter for my flipping chest !!

not easy being a silverback wayne? lol

[Silverback]

not bought but have been given a krab, 4 maillons and 4 fall arrest strop hooks great for hammock set up i reckon

[ADz]

ThermaRest NeoAir Xlite (Full length) (£75)

http://i.imgur.com/pl4M2Gm.jpg

Sil-Mini Peak (http://www.equipoutdoors.co.nz/contents/en-us/p2535_Luxe_Sil-Mini_Peak.html) (£153)

http://i.imgur.com/hC7jGML.png


Been looking forward to getting/trying one of these :D

[BJ]

Very nice, T^

[Rasputin]

great ! 1 1/4 kg for a - 2 man is very good at that price

[ADz]

great ! 1 1/4 kg for a - 2 man is very good at that price

Indeed, plus you can leave the inner nest out and save 480gm, plus change pegs for titanium etc :)

I love my Zephyros 1 but this has more space, lighter and smaller pack size :D

[jus_young]

Used my Mini Peake a few times now and am very impressed with it. I use the walking pole setup rather than the bespoke pole and makes for a very light and spacious shelter when out hiking.

Prefer it over the Zephyros 1 any day and I have both to compare.

[ADz]

Used my Mini Peake a few times now and am very impressed with it. I use the walking pole setup rather than the bespoke pole and makes for a very light and spacious shelter when out hiking.

Prefer it over the Zephyros 1 any day and I have both to compare.


Yeah that was my thought also, Use a walking pole instead of the one they sell.

Good to hear an opinion on the minipeak from another zephy owner :) Do you use it with the inner nest or without?

[jus_young]

I like to have the inner nest for bug protection. I do have a tendency to get eaten alive. I also take an old poncho to lay out in the other half as a bit of protection from the floor particularly if its wet. I do like the space for getting dressed, cooking in inclement weather and gear storage. I really can't say that I have come across anything better and certainly not at that price.

Just a quick note for those contemplating one of these, if you do use the walking poles for the tent, an adaptor is needed to join two poles together. This is also available from Backpackinglight.

[Adam Savage]

How do you find the mini peak in heavy rain? Notice it only has a 2500 HH fly and 4000 ground sheet.

[jus_young]

Did have some pretty good showers when at Talland Bay couple of weeks back and had no problems. The inner nest is well away from from the fly. Couldn't say that I have been in any torrential downpours yet but so far so good.

Just remembered they have a podcast about the standard mini peek on Backpackinglight where they were out in horrendous weather and survived.

[Adam Savage]

Sounds good to me :) Might consider purchasing one, but was never sure what the weatherproofing was going to be like. All my tents are 4000-6000 HH and 10000+ ground sheets. Might explain why they are so heavy lol.

[ADz]

I like to have the inner nest for bug protection. I do have a tendency to get eaten alive. I also take an old poncho to lay out in the other half as a bit of protection from the floor particularly if its wet. I do like the space for getting dressed, cooking in inclement weather and gear storage. I really can't say that I have come across anything better and certainly not at that price.

Just a quick note for those contemplating one of these, if you do use the walking poles for the tent, an adaptor is needed to join two poles together. This is also available from Backpackinglight.


Out of curiosity wouldn't one pole plus extender be enough?

[jus_young]

It's not so much a pole extender more a linking section that joins two poles together by replacing the bottom sections of the walking poles. I will take some photos later and post it up.

[Silverback]

Ray Mears Wild Food... in hardback.... and in excellent condition £12

[MikeWilkinson]

Brand new colins gem wild flowers - 89p. The postage at 2.00 was more expensive.

[shepherd]

Ray Mears Wild Food... in hardback.... and in excellent condition £12

my mrs got me this abit ago, only just started it, a very good and informative read.

[Silverback]

my mrs got me this abit ago, only just started it, a very good and informative read.

and teamed with the DVD is a mine of useful information.....forgot to mention this week I was also given 3 tickets to see Sir Ray of Mears in Leeds in October - 3rd row centre :)

[Rasputin]

czech army bedroll and a dutch 44 pat ss mug, 'damn' them rolls are heavier than the UQ I was trying to replace. Still its another sleep system,lol :shocked:

[jacko1066]

I recieved my winter down underquilt and warbonnet blackbird hammock!!

Now I just need to get out and test it lol

Also got an alpkit 750ml Ti mug, very nice indeed!!

[Chubbs]

czech army bedroll and a dutch 44 pat ss mug, 'damn' them rolls are heavier than the UQ I was trying to replace. Still its another sleep system,lol :shocked:

Them 'rolls' are worth their weight in gold for the price. They are definitely a car camping bedroll, but I can't see that there is anything better available for a tenner compared to it. There is an extra wool blanket available on a site I saw somewhere that buttons in like the original one.

[Chubbs]

Two Aluminum 1 litre camping/hiking water bottles from the car boot for £1.50. While there I also bought a nearly brand new cast iron griddle pan with pouring lips on each side for £2.00.

A large army issue microfibre towel for a fiver off Ebay.

[shepherd]

Two Aluminum 1 litre camping/hiking water bottles from the car boot for £1.50. While there I also bought a nearly brand new cast iron griddle pan with pouring lips on each side for £2.00.
.

i need to hit up some car boots soon

[BJ]

i need to hit up some car boots soon

I heard on the news recently that there's a crackdown on driving too close. :evilgrin:

[biker-bri]

I heard on the news recently that there's a crackdown on driving too close. :evilgrin:

OUCH :happy-clapping:

[ADz]

Couple of tickets for the "Evening with Ray Mears" show.

[Rasputin]

I heard on the news recently that there's a crackdown on driving too close. :evilgrin:
LOL, :happy-clapping: £60 on the spot fine. Tailgating ist verbotten Shep

[Rasputin]

I just got a pair of snowshoes for £7 on the sunday market. Sfunny how the locals were looking at me like I was mad in the sunshine. Dont suppose it helped wearing them back to the car, lol (post a pic l8r)

[Rasputin]

Them 'rolls' are worth their weight in gold for the price. They are definitely a car camping bedroll, but I can't see that there is anything better available for a tenner compared to it. There is an extra wool blanket available on a site I saw somewhere that buttons in like the original one.

Dont get me wrong Chubbs, I too think its a great deal. Especially as the liner and blanket appear to be unissued. Its in the back of the truck already with a Gelert microfibre SB liner in it, its just that.... god there heavy,lol. Dont know why I complain when I think back to when I first started Hiking 46 years ago. Steel framed canvas & leather napsack, primus #5 paraffin cooker, canvas ridge tent/wood poles, the list is endless of heavy kit. So why moan ?

[Silverback]

A pyrography pen....

[ian c]

Bought from boot fare this afternoon a mountain and artic warfare aide and a AMF document bag both for £1.

[ADz]

Osprey Exos 46 (Jungle Green) (£75).

Already have this pack and love it but wanted the Jungle Green version.

[Rasputin]

QUOTE=Sapper;93959]A pyrography pen....[/QUOTE]

Isnt that a soldering Iron with a fancy name,lol :evilgrin:

[Chubbs]

Dont get me wrong Chubbs, I too think its a great deal. Especially as the liner and blanket appear to be unissued. Its in the back of the truck already with a Gelert microfibre SB liner in it, its just that.... god there heavy,lol. Dont know why I complain when I think back to when I first started Hiking 46 years ago. Steel framed canvas & leather napsack, primus #5 paraffin cooker, canvas ridge tent/wood poles, the list is endless of heavy kit. So why moan ?

Agree with you, they are really heavy.

I might start using mine in my hammock as a top layer when it gets a bit cooler, but there again, I have just bought a brand new Softie jacket to go with the trousers I already have. Now they are really warm and I don't think I will need anything else down to about -20 degrees C when I use them with my home made underquilt !!.

[ADz]

A pyrography pen....

Isnt that a soldering Iron with a fancy name,lol :evilgrin:

Yeah, I have two "pyrography" pens :D

[Rasputin]

Yeah, I have two "pyrography" pens :D

Why would you want too write on a fire, ? :evilgrin:

[ADz]

Why would you want too write on a fire, ? :evilgrin:


.......?

It was a joke, I have two soldering irons.

[Silverback]

Isnt that a soldering Iron with a fancy name,lol :evilgrin:

no because it has interchangeable tips and gets hotter than a soldering iron

[ADz]

no because it has interchangeable tips and gets hotter than a soldering iron

Soldering irons have interchangeable tips and all different watts/temps depending on the job in question. ;)

[Silverback]

Soldering irons have interchangeable tips and all different watts/temps depending on the job in question. ;)

not tips for writing with...mind you I bow to your considerable experience in all things pyro/fire related

[Rasputin]

.......?

It was a joke, I have two soldering irons.

Pyro pen ! fire writer! ;) that was a joke also Adze,lol

[ADz]

Pyro pen ! fire writer! ;) that was a joke also Adze,lol

Ah right, sorry bud. :p

[MikeWilkinson]

not tips for writing with...mind you i bow to your considerable experience in all things pyro/fire related

lol! :d

[BJ]

not tips for writing with...mind you I bow to your considerable experience in all things pyro/fire related


http://yoursmiles.org/bsmile/fun/b0201.gif (http://yoursmiles.org/b-fun.php)

[David_JAFO]

hello,
A couple of these Steel Cutlery Holders £3.00 from (slap my back pocket store) used for cooking incl' Trangia Burner works as a support & wind shield too.
Regards
David

9871

[ADz]

It's not so much a pole extender more a linking section that joins two poles together by replacing the bottom sections of the walking poles. I will take some photos later and post it up.


I checked bud and one decent sized pole should suffice as the Luxe height is 140cm. Those extenders must be for smaller poles or higher tarp setups?

[jus_young]

I checked bud and one decent sized pole should suffice as the Luxe height is 140cm. Those extenders must be for smaller poles or higher tarp setups?

A standard pole at full length is 135cm. When set at full length they are not at their strongest which is why it is best to use two poles linked together. The weakest part of the pole, ie the bottom section, is not used and the overall structure is much more secure and stable.

[ADz]

A standard pole at full length is 135cm. When set at full length they are not at their strongest which is why it is best to use two poles linked together. The weakest part of the pole, ie the bottom section, is not used and the overall structure is much more secure and stable.

Ah I see now. Although I cant really see the tent putting too much strain on pole even at full length?

I have ordered a 144cm LEKI Makalu for use with the tent, hopefully it should be ok. If not will get another and adapter.

[roberts]

Just had a good day on fleabay got my self some new dutch army issue sunglasses and a new pair of Steiner binos 10x26

[sjl14]

MSR pocket rocket stove. Been eyeing it up for a while and gave in to the temptation today. Only went in for a bottle of meths! :)

[Rasputin]

MSR pocket rocket stove. Been eyeing it up for a while and gave in to the temptation today. Only went in for a bottle of meths! :)

Ive got a chinese copy, Its a cracking little stove

[Adam Savage]

MSR pocket rocket stove. Been eyeing it up for a while and gave in to the temptation today. Only went in for a bottle of meths! :)

lol, welcome to the club Stephen :)

[Sar-ian]

Spent the afternoon with a really top bloke, and came away with a few bits of wood.........

9909

[Silverback]

nice haul there Ian

[Rasputin]

A couple of pints owing there Ian, some nice grains there,!, Ken. T^

[David_JAFO]

hello,
From the USofA forged by a friend a 'C' Steel Striker, a set of Ferro type Fire Steel Strikers, ordered similar from Shark Designs (packet), from the UK a replacement/spare Navy 2 piece Knife (Blade/Marlin Spike) my own knife is on loan just now had it since early 1980's pre-dates that was National Service Issue 1950's.
Regards
David

[David_JAFO]

hello,
Very Nice :wink:
Regards
David
T^

[QUOTE=Sar-ian;94330]Spent the afternoon with a really top bloke, and came away with a few bits of wood.........

[ian c]

Today I bought two more padbolts so I can secure my garage as there have been tea leafing gits breaking into the garage block that I use and I don't want anyone breaking into my garage.

[biker-bri]

This arrived this morning -http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tatonka-Stainless-Steel-Litre-Teapot/dp/B000FSEWK6/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1377610796&sr=8-25&keywords=tatonka along with this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321026325589?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648 handy for that early morning hangover cure :p
Cheers Bri

[woodsman]

This arrived this morning -http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tatonka-Stainless-Steel-Litre-Teapot/dp/B000FSEWK6/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1377610796&sr=8-25&keywords=tatonka along with this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321026325589?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648 handy for that early morning hangover cure :p
Cheers Bri

Perfect for birch leaf tea !
:happy-clapping:

[Adam Savage]

This arrived this morning -http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tatonka-Stainless-Steel-Litre-Teapot/dp/B000FSEWK6/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1377610796&sr=8-25&keywords=tatonka along with this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321026325589?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648 handy for that early morning hangover cure :p
Cheers Bri

If you bring the Tatonka to NSB 4 I'll show you how to shape the handles so it will hang from a pot hanger, or tripod ;)

[Rasputin]

This arrived this morning -http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tatonka-Stainless-Steel-Litre-Teapot/dp/B000FSEWK6/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1377610796&sr=8-25&keywords=tatonka along with this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321026325589?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648 handy for that early morning hangover cure :p
Cheers Bri you planning to get hammered again Bri. :ashamed:

[biker-bri]

you planning to get hammered again Bri. :ashamed:

If your offering to supply a bottle I would deem it my duty to help you empty it, after all I wouldn't want you to make yourself ill now would I :wink:

[biker-bri]

If you bring the Tatonka to NSB 4 I'll show you how to shape the handles so it will hang from a pot hanger, or tripod ;)

Will do T^
Cheers Bri

[Chubbs]

This arrived this morning -http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tatonka-Stainless-Steel-Litre-Teapot/dp/B000FSEWK6/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1377610796&sr=8-25&keywords=tatonka along with this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321026325589?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648 handy for that early morning hangover cure :p


Cheers Bri

Good purchase Bri.

I bought one of those last year and they are even better for making fresh coffee. Very well made and I always include mine in my hot drink bag with fresh coffee.

I bought mine from this place on Amazon. Exactly the same but a little cheaper

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nothing-but-Tea-Infuser/dp/B0074FRDZY/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1377616272&sr=8-15&keywords=coffee+filter

[Rasputin]

If your offering to supply a bottle I would deem it my duty to help you empty it, after all I wouldn't want you to make yourself ill now would I :wink:

Would a 10 yr old macallan single malt fit the bill or would you prefer Bells,lol :evilgrin: Actually I hear lidl do a nice little scotch ,ha ha.

[MadZ]

got a Cliimo compass from regatta or tog24 one of them shops in the local outlet village thingy, a bargain price of a single british pound reduced from seven quid or something, nothing special though as i only need to know my general direction of heading pretty hard to get lost round by me, i'll purchase a nice one when the funds a more equipped for it, a nice compass is bloody expensive

Cheers

Madz

[Rasputin]

got a Cliimo compass from regatta or tog24 one of them shops in the local outlet village thingy, a bargain price of a single british pound reduced from seven quid or something, nothing special though as i only need to know my general direction of heading pretty hard to get lost round by me, i'll purchase a nice one when the funds a more equipped for it, a nice compass is bloody expensive

Cheers

Madz

I have always found Silva to be good value for money and accuracy !

[Silverback]

I have always found Silva to be good value for money and accuracy !

+1 for silva..still have my Mils/Deg one from '86.....

[biker-bri]

Would a 10 yr old macallan single malt fit the bill or would you prefer Bells,lol :evilgrin: Actually I hear lidl do a nice little scotch ,ha ha.

We could go halves on a bottle if you want - but I would have to drink through yours to get to mine T^:p

[Silverback]

We could go halves on a bottle if you want - but I would have to drink through yours to get to mine T^:p

I'll be fetcing a 1/2 bottle of Jura to NSB4

[biker-bri]

I'll be fetcing a 1/2 bottle of Jura to NSB4

Thats only half a headache :jumping-joy: Nice and smooth Jura , as are many of Scotland's finest falling down waters T^

[jus_young]

Ferret number two. An albino to keep our rescued one company. Just going through the introductions now, so far so good

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[Rasputin]

We could go halves on a bottle if you want - but I would have to drink through yours to get to mine T^:p

Its already in my pack bud, and BTW I put yours at the top of the bottle so no probs for me. 3 more sleeps to go, :jumping-joy: bet its persisting it down on Friday Just checked the weather and it looks not too bad F. 10% chance rain, S 30 % S 0% cudda been a lot worse.

[Silverback]

Ferret number two. An albino to keep our rescued one company. Just going through the introductions now, so far so good

9923

Cool we now have 4....

[Ferrell freddy]

A few bits and bobs purchased recently; my new shed/ man cave complete with work bench and shelving, hooks for the gardening tools and made a hook board for the every day use tools, bought an awesome DPB1 blank from Mark Hill himself along with cocobolo scales and pins, also for this I bought (commando) green liners and epoxy.. Looking forward to some quality shed time to get the knife made!! Will post pics very soon!

[MadZ]

not really a purchase more a gifted item from a generous NBUK member, i received it this morning, a 3" northern soul bushcrafters patch, bumper sticker and window sticker.

i must say the patch is really nice, well made and the colors are great to, if this will fit my soldier 95 hat, thats its new home.

thank you

Madz

[Silverback]

not really a purchase more a gifted item from a generous NBUK member, i received it this morning, a 3" northern soul bushcrafters patch, bumper sticker and window sticker.

i must say the patch is really nice, well made and the colors are great to, if this will fit my soldier 95 hat, thats its new home.

thank you

Madz

Welcome to the gang

[jus_young]

Ferret number two. An albino to keep our rescued one company. Just going through the introductions now, so far so good

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Cool we now have 4....

Nearly went back to one, the newbie clamped on to the wifes fingertip this morning. I had to jamb my thumb into the side of its mouth to get her to release - blood pouring out. It really did have her good!

I have a little work to do.

[butchthedog]

EKA 21" folding saw, looks well made and light to carry. Takes standard blades apparently, with slight modification.

[Chubbs]

A brand new pair of Softie reversible trousers for a tenner plus p &p.

[Big T]

They to wear in your hammock mate!?:-P

[ADz]

A brand new pair of Softie reversible trousers for a tenner plus p &p.

They're great. I have the jacket and trousers to use with 3 season down bag as a modular approach in winter. Plus its nice to be still warm when jumping out of bag/hammock :)

[Chubbs]

They are mate. I have an old pair but they have spread out that much I look like MC Hammer in them !!.

I might chop them up and turn them into a matching pillow.

[Silverback]

I had 6 purse nets and pegs through the post frr gratis from a contact on facebook :)

[Adam Savage]

I had 6 purse nets and pegs through the post frr gratis from a contact on facebook :)

Never eaten a purse before. Do you need to remove the cash first, along with the plastic?
I'd imagine they are pretty hard to catch, so a net would be a logical step. Especially in Yorkshire :p

[Silverback]

Never eaten a purse before. Do you need to remove the cash first, along with the plastic?
I'd imagine they are pretty hard to catch, so a net would be a logical step. Especially in Yorkshire :p

:happy-clapping:

[ian c]

Today I received a DVD Dick Proenneke Alone in the Wilderness from Ashley so a BIG thank you Ashley.

[Adam Savage]

Today I received a DVD Dick Proenneke Alone in the Wilderness from Ashley so a BIG thank you Ashley.

He's a good lad is our Ashley. The Proenneke DVDs are good watching.

[Ferrell freddy]

Few bits on antler from the furry friends in the house shop, a pillar drill from that auction site, a motion sense light for the shed from the LIttLe low price supermarket and loads of meat and beer for the Bday BBQ tomorrow!

[MadZ]

from the surplus store, i managed to get a soldier 95 pattern sewing kit £7, a 3 season roll mat £5, a mora companion £13 (needed a replacement i bent my other blade), 2x tiny tin openers £1 and a four season sleeping bag for £22.50, looking around the net its possible to get all this kit a bit cheaper

Edit: tested the 4 season bag last night, 5 degrees only jeans and a base layer long sleeve t shirt was fairly warm did have to put a jumper on at about 3 ish this morning as the fire had died off, roll mat is ok, and the mora is alright too

[SimonB]

Bought myself an Opinel no.8 from a seaside shop £8.95... I love it already. Tickled the edge up on the steel, one shaved arm. Now making a sheath for it.

I also bought a cheapo "Black widow" type slingshot.. £1.50. The metalwork feels ok, broke the handle, so will be making another one for it...

[Sar-ian]

I also bought a cheapo "Black widow" type slingshot.. £1.50. The metalwork feels ok, broke the handle, so will be making another one for it...

Ham-fisted PARA'S, LOL..... see you at Ruthin....

[SimonB]

Ham-fisted PARA'S, LOL..... see you at Ruthin....


Not ham fisted.... Just have the natural ability to quickly find faults with things... My excuse an stickin' to it !! LOL.

[ADz]

Trangia 27-6 UL (Non-stick with Kettle) (£53).

I have had this set before but ended up flogging it so I could try another that I liked the look of. I always knew I would probably get it again as its a great set to have as its less then 1Kg, great set of pans and packs away really good.

http://www.trangia.se/english/5612.25_series_ul.html

http://i.imgur.com/4QxicqO.png

[shepherd]

german wire haired pointer for shooting and beating

[jus_young]

german wire haired pointer for shooting and beating

He won't last long if you keep doing that too him...

[shepherd]

He won't last long if you keep doing that too him...

lol, i walked into that one!

[shepherd]

also an 'old hickory' full tang carbon butcher knife off amazon..

[Rasputin]

He won't last long if you keep doing that too him...

PMSL :happy-clapping: :jumping-joy:

[Rasputin]

lol, i walked into that one! Yud 1st lad, :o

[ADz]

Julie Diane Food Hydrator (£10+7 P&P)

http://i.imgur.com/l9Jv7S0.png

Will come in handy for trail snacks/meals or general home use. Will also be great for doing biltong snap sticks as they're difficult to do in normal hanging dry box.



Elitech Vacuum Bag Sealer (£20+10 P&P)

http://i.imgur.com/jHpFZ1E.png

Bought this for general use at home aswell as packing food for trips.

[Rasputin]

Julie Diane Food Hydrator (£10+7 P&P)

http://i.imgur.com/l9Jv7S0.png

Will come in handy for trail snacks/meals or general home use. Will also be great for doing biltong snap sticks as they're difficult to do in normal hanging dry box.



Elitech Vacuum Bag Sealer (£20+10 P&P)

http://i.imgur.com/jHpFZ1E.png

Bought this for general use at home aswell as packing food for trips. I presume the dehydrator pre-owned ( at that price ), if not where did you get it. Ken

[Silverback]

Swiss Army camo trousers......OK i know camo is frowned upon in Bushy circles but they were £8 and have waterproof knees...and a red and white shemagh for £2

[ADz]

I presume the dehydrator pre-owned ( at that price ), if not where did you get it. Ken

No bud, its brand new. I just happen to win the auction on eBay :)

[Rasputin]

No bud, its brand new. I just happen to win the auction on eBay :)

Well done, great price

[Rasputin]

Swiss Army camo trousers......OK i know camo is frowned upon in Bushy circles but they were £8 and have waterproof knees...and a red and white shemagh for £2

Sorry Wayne I dont see whats wrong with camo, I love my flecktarn ! its great quality, warm and as its made for armed forces its usually tough as old boots. But most of all its cheap ( lol ), In comparison to specialist bushy gear. Are they the swiss flecky ?

[Big T]

I love my camo gear, DPM or Flektarn!:)

[ADz]

Well done, great price

Indeed, was surprised nobody made better offer. Their loss is my gain :D

[Rasputin]

Indeed, was surprised nobody made better offer. Their loss is my gain :D

Are you a sniper or do you just put in a price your prepared to pay ? Ime a sniper !

[Rasputin]

I love my camo gear, DPM or Flektarn!:)

Great kit innit T^

[Silverback]

Sorry Wayne I dont see whats wrong with camo, I love my flecktarn ! its great quality, warm and as its made for armed forces its usually tough as old boots. But most of all its cheap ( lol ), In comparison to specialist bushy gear. Are they the swiss flecky ?

Yes mate...some folks frown on camo...personally I dont, cheap hardwearing and functional..and ..I used to wear it for ahem...work ;). ....actually and I love Danish Flecktarn....perfect camo IMHO. When I buy military surplus i tent to look for unusual camo patterns rather than good old DPM

[Rasputin]

Yes mate...some folks frown on camo...personally I dont, cheap hardwearing and functional..and ..I used to wear it for ahem...work ;). ....actually and I love Danish Flecktarn....perfect camo IMHO. When I buy military surplus i tent to look for unusual camo patterns rather than good old DPM

Yay, I like the Danish but they all say.... 'rare Danish fleck' and then double the price, grrrr. Dont like the US digi very much

[Big T]

I think that camo gear is awesome! Cheap, hardwearing and comfy! Would love to see someone attempt a stealth camp or a bit of hunting in their luminous North face gear!

[Rasputin]

I think that camp gear is awesome! Cheap, hardwearing and comfy! Would love to see someone attempt a stealth camp or a bit of hunting in their luminous North face gear!

When you say CAMP gear !...............lol

[Big T]

Lol! Yeah, camp is deff a man's choice! Pmsl! Saying that I always carry something luminous just in case I get lost or the SAR boys have to come locking for me as it must be a nightmare trying to fond someone wearing decent camp gear if they need rescue!

[Rasputin]

Lol! Yeah, camp is deff a man's choice! Pmsl! Saying that I always carry something luminous just in case I get lost or the SAR boys have to come locking for me as it must be a nightmare trying to fond someone wearing decent camp gear if they need rescue!
yeh I have one of those reflective gilets, only a quid from the £ shop and I can wrap round my pack if I have to walk down a lane at night, T^

[Big T]

"camp" was a typo, stupid predictive txt! Lol!

[Rasputin]

"camp" was a typo, stupid predictive txt! Lol!

I know its quicker but I switched it off on my phone, T^

[Silverback]

Saying that I always carry something luminous just in case I get lost or the SAR boys

....and girls.....and thats a good bit of advice worth following for those that dont. A hi viz vest costs nowt, and weighs nowt and could save your life