What Have You Bought Now!!!???

[absw]

I went for the Eurohike backpacker, from millets or blacks. It's on offer for £24.99 plus a small delivery charge. the sleeping area is 2.3m long and its classed as a two person. I haven't had chance to try it yet, but I will be spending a night in it tomorrow night, so can report back with some photos.

I have a eurohike backpacker that I got on my 17th birthday, (nearly 23 now) so its pushing 6 years and it hasn't let me down at all. It survived gale force winds/torrential rain in Anglesey when other peoples tents were getting damaged and blown away. The only thing I had to replace is a section of the rear pole that snapped of its own accord on the week long summer scout camp last year, but I just duct taped it until I got home and it still worked like a champ. =]

On Brownsea Island
http://i.imgur.com/VjNqA.jpg


Edit, I notice that the style has changed over the years :/

[Realbark]

That'll be good Crazysaint. I am away next weekend and am going to use my Gelert Solo which is as snug as a sleepingbag for me (just tried in garden for a minute or two so far) - i will be taking my tarp n bivvy as well just in case i cant get on with it. The small size and weight plus some good reviews (for the money) led to my purchase - pack size is very small and weight 1.3kg. I'll get some photies as well and review it all being well.

[Adam Savage]

The only thing I had to replace is a section of the rear pole that snapped of its own accord on the week long summer scout camp last year, but I just duct taped it until I got home and it still worked like a champ. =]

I heard the poles were a little on the brittle side.

On Brownsea Island
http://i.imgur.com/VjNqA.jpg


Edit, I notice that the style has changed over the years :/


That'll be good Crazysaint. I am away next weekend and am going to use my Gelert Solo which is as snug as a sleepingbag for me (just tried in garden for a minute or two so far) - i will be taking my tarp n bivvy as well just in case i cant get on with it. The small size and weight plus some good reviews (for the money) led to my purchase - pack size is very small and weight 1.3kg. I'll get some photies as well and review it all being well.

Thats not bad, the backpacker is 2.6 kg with the heavy/cheap pegs you get with it, so twice as much. It's just a case of if you need the extra room or not. The reson i got the backpacker is the good reviews and it can be used without the inner on hot summer nights, which I'm guessing, could make it a lot lighter.

[Adam Savage]

Edit, I notice that the style has changed over the years :/

Yeah, I wasn't too keen on the "cathedral" style pole set up they have now, but if it does the job, I can live with that LOL

[Ben Casey]

I prefer single skin tents myself, as they are lighter than the doubles, and easier to erect. Glad to hear you fit into it ok though LOL.

Realbark, you may find it a little cramped in there. Could sleep diagonally for that little extra room I guess.

You wont be able to sleep diagonal in the lidl one mate :)

[Adam Savage]

You wont be able to sleep diagonal in the lidl one mate :)

That tight are they?

[Ben Casey]

That tight are they?

You have some shoulder room and could get a bit of kit in but in my opinion not much and like I said at 6' 2inches your feet are near the end :)

[paul standley]

I havent had it out yet as I have just come in the door about 5 mins ago but on the diagram it looks like you can sit up and it says the lenght is 1.90 plus 30 cm. Im 1.63 I think so I shoul fit ok. If I dont manage to get it out today I will do it first thing and post on here if thats ok with you?

I had a look in my local Lidl last evening, couldn't find the tent or rucksack and coudn't see them on any displays and can't find the tent on the Lidl web site, anyone know when this offer started ?. I'm 5ft 8" so should fit me fine if I can find one...!

Paul.

[Ben Casey]

I had a look in my local Lidl last evening, couldn't find the tent or rucksack and coudn't see them on any displays and can't find the tent on the Lidl web site, anyone know when this offer started ?. I'm 5ft 8" so should fit me fine if I can find one...!

Paul.

I had to ring the service desk to find a store that had them they came out last week so arent on the site anymore I hope thos helps :)

[JEEP]

Cold Steel Recon Tanto: http://www.coldsteel.com/recontanto.html Fancy tactical-smacktical indeed. But, I kinda' felt like comparing my leuku to something completely different - and I have a big soft spot for Japanese blades

Optimus titanium spork: http://www.optimusstoves.com/seen/optimus-products/products/katadynshopconnect/optimus-kochgeschirr-und-besteck/optimus-titan-spork/

Optimus Funnel: http://www.optimusstoves.com/seen/optimus-products/products/katadynshopconnect/optimus-zubeh246r/optimus-abf252lltrichter/

[Ben Casey]

Hi Guys as promised some pics of the lidl tent I got yesterday :) I think after having it out today I could say it is bigger than I thought but still a bit tight and you can sit up at the doorway ad have a bit of kit inside. Pricewise and weight wise it is ok well for me it is I think.

The lidl rucksack I bought with it is not too bad either the base unzips at the base so that you have more room inside. With it unzipped and the side straps loosened of I could easily get my Kelly kettle in (and it is big), some pans that I bought to (Vango single person set) a large clip box and I still had room to get a new sleeping bag in that I also got with hammock. The tarp and sleeping mat I could attach on the outside somewhere.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5222/5599782343_22c3ddfd91.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60757769@N03/5599782343/)
DSCF0476 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60757769@N03/5599782343/) by bencasey2001 (http://www.flickr.com/people/60757769@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5101/5599783463_04d9c764b2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60757769@N03/5599783463/)
DSCF0478 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60757769@N03/5599783463/) by bencasey2001 (http://www.flickr.com/people/60757769@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5228/5599785221_871358b642.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60757769@N03/5599785221/)
DSCF0481 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60757769@N03/5599785221/) by bencasey2001 (http://www.flickr.com/people/60757769@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5065/5599787409_6313fde910.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60757769@N03/5599787409/)
DSCF0485 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60757769@N03/5599787409/) by bencasey2001 (http://www.flickr.com/people/60757769@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5110/5599791945_09020f39c1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60757769@N03/5599791945/)
DSCF0492 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60757769@N03/5599791945/) by bencasey2001 (http://www.flickr.com/people/60757769@N03/), on Flickr

All in all not to bad from Lidl I wouldn’t go up a big mountain with the kit but for an overnight out or maybe a bit longer not to bad.

I’m trying to use Flickr for the pics so I hope I’m doing it right :)

Ben

[Adam Savage]

It looks better in your pics than in the lidl advert lol.

[Ben Casey]

It looks better in your pics than in the lidl advert lol.

Cheers mate I forgot to say it was easy to put up and take down :)

[Adam Savage]

Cheers mate I forgot to say it was easy to put up and take down :)

I'll be reporting back with photos tomorrow, after spending the night out in my backpacker. Millets have 20% off tents at the moment too, for anyone thats interested. Includes all tents online, price adjusted at checkout, screen price minus 20%.

[Jeime_outdoors]

it looks better than i thought, would you say it was money well invested? :D

Jeime

[Ben Casey]

it looks better than i thought, would you say it was money well invested? :D

Jeime

It will do the job I think but I wont know till I have tried it and I havent got anything planned at the moment.

[JEEP]

Two Mora Bushcraft Triflex

[resnikov]

http://www.gardenmachinesltd.co.uk/ekmps/shops/garmacltd/images/husqvarna-576-92-64-01-hatchet-2170-p.jpg

Husqvarna hatchet

[Jeime_outdoors]

well keep us updated :D

Jeime

[Adam Savage]

Cheers mate I forgot to say it was easy to put up and take down :)

Creating a review in the equipment section for the backpacker. instead of posting here. It should be on in half hour or so lol

[Fletching]

Cheers mate I forgot to say it was easy to put up and take down :)


I wish we could say the same about the government.

[Ben Casey]

I wish we could say the same about the government.

LOL Thats easy on the 5th November we could blow the houses of Parliment up :D Oh been tried already LOL

[Realbark]

Cheers for that Ben and Crazysaint -always good to know whats hot and whats not.

[Adam Savage]

Cheers for that Ben and Crazysaint -always good to know whats hot and whats not.

Thanks Realbark. I'm pretty much a buget crafter, so anything I review is lower end of the market. I'll leave the high end stuff to Jakob and Martin with their deep pockets and contacts LOL

[Realbark]

Deep pockets and cataracts? :)

[Adam Savage]

Deep pockets and cataracts? :)

Maybe those too LOL

[cuppa joe]

British Army dpm bivi bag + army warm weather sleeping bag ..£18.00 for both including postage ..auction sight,arrived this morning ...great quality items in really good nick too .

[JEEP]

Trekmates Wanderer Trekking Pole; http://www.trekmates.co.uk/products/trekking-poles/trekmatesreg-wanderer-trekking-pole

Some bicycle inner tube, to attach a firesteel to my Mora Bushcraft

[cuppa joe]

I bought a trek-mates polar wind top and goretex gaitors last year great quality items and not expensive either ,since then i bought a waterproof hat and hiking trousers and am now to be known as trekmates man .

[Ben Casey]

Trekmates Wanderer Trekking Pole; http://www.trekmates.co.uk/products/trekking-poles/trekmatesreg-wanderer-trekking-pole

Some bicycle inner tube, to attach a firesteel to my Mora Bushcraft

Did you buy the inner tube I just asked my local store if theyhad some old ones and got a few for free?

[JEEP]

I bought it yes. Cheaply though.

[RobbC]

2 collins gem books- Food for free and Mushrooms- and a pair of craghoppers trousers.

Robb

[JEEP]

Another Trekmates Wanderer Trekking Pole; http://www.trekmates.co.uk/products/trekking-poles/trekmatesreg-wanderer-trekking-pole - for Maria

Coghlan's Pack Axe; http://www.coghlans.com/products/pack-axe-1160

Hultafors Chisel Knife STK; http://www.hultafors.co.uk/www/live/gemensam/iframe.aspx?TreeID=23981

[Adam Savage]

Another Trekmates Wanderer Trekking Pole; http://www.trekmates.co.uk/products/trekking-poles/trekmatesreg-wanderer-trekking-pole - for Maria

Coghlan's Pack Axe; http://www.coghlans.com/products/pack-axe-1160

Hultafors Chisel Knife STK; http://www.hultafors.co.uk/www/live/gemensam/iframe.aspx?TreeID=23981

How useful do you find the pack axe? I was thinking of picking one up, but had reservations about it.

Adam

[Fletching]

British Army pocket knife (http://www.militarykit.com/products/military_accessories/british_army_pocket_knife.htm) as I'm sick of using the tiny little folding tin openers and needed a decent marlin spike.

I saw Ben's and thought 'twas well made (Richardsons of Sheffield). Cheers Ben.

[Ben Casey]

British Army pocket knife (http://www.militarykit.com/products/military_accessories/british_army_pocket_knife.htm) as I'm sick of using the tiny little folding tin openers and needed a decent marlin spike.

I saw Ben's and thought 'twas well made (Richardsons of Sheffield). Cheers Ben.

My pleasure :)

[JEEP]

How useful do you find the pack axe? I was thinking of picking one up, but had reservations about it.

Adam

Quite useful; http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?1152-Coghlan-s-Pack-Axe

[Woodwose]

Another Trekmates Wanderer Trekking Pole; http://www.trekmates.co.uk/products/trekking-poles/trekmatesreg-wanderer-trekking-pole - for Maria

Coghlan's Pack Axe; http://www.coghlans.com/products/pack-axe-1160

Hultafors Chisel Knife STK; http://www.hultafors.co.uk/www/live/gemensam/iframe.aspx?TreeID=23981



Whooahh, that chisel knife, Never seen one of those before. Whats the main use of that knife, carving????

[Krill]

I just bought a new pouch for my medical gear. It has elastic strips inside to keep things in place nice and tidy and plenty of room to put larger things aswell.

I also bought a new water bottle that comes with an aluminium cup and a pouch with a small pocker for some water tabs.

Really pleased with them both. They both have MOLLE attatchments that can be used with MOLLE vests/belts/platforms etc but easy enough to just use the MOLLE straps as a belt loop.

[JEEP]

Whooahh, that chisel knife, Never seen one of those before. Whats the main use of that knife, carving????

It is meant for rougher carving jobs in the field. Just make yourself an improvised batton from a log and you are ready to go.

Mora makes them aswell, but the blade of the Hultafors is one mm. thicker and the handle looks sturdier.

[Adam Savage]

It is meant for rougher carving jobs in the field. Just make yourself an improvised batton from a log and you are ready to go.

Mora makes them aswell, but the blade of the Hultafors is one mm. thicker and the handle looks sturdier.

I got myself a Bahco wrecking knife, which is a chisel knife, Blade is 4mm thick, but the handle still looks a bit poor.

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ-TK6Syn7NfEinWdWejZNvDbInhkr4-IQyiigKbbP7cDxavRJfyQ

[bivouac jack]

I bought 2 swedish fire steels for £4.48 from Calcamp international on Ebay
Sandy

[Fletching]

Pack of 2x Rohlson mini LED keyring lights at £1.99 per pack from Homebase.

[JEEP]

Haglöfs Roc Hard backpack; http://www.haglofs.com/en-US/products/backpacksbags/mountains-backpacks/unisex/roc_hard_en-us.aspx - gotta' love that name :)

Haglöfs Foldable Toilet Bag; http://www.haglofs.com/en-US/products/backpacksbags/travel-gear/unisex/foldable_toiletbag_en-us.aspx

[Martin]

Never bought any of it, although it seems to be every where, but what's the deal with Haglofs kit? Why is it so popular these days?

Martin

[JEEP]

Because it is one of the last big producers of mountaineering/trekking gear yet to succumb into making mostly lookalike gear for the urban weekend-warrior. Haglöfs is the real deal: Expensive? Yes. But, worth every penny.

[Adam Savage]

The roc hard is a little heavy for a 30 ltr if you ask me, 1.4kg. I have a 65 ltr german pack that weighs only 1.6kg

[JEEP]

It is not exactly lightweight, that is for sure. I use my packs quite a lot and I tend to be rather rough with them, lightweight packs tend to die on me very fast.

[Adam Savage]

It is not exactly lightweight, that is for sure. I use my packs quite a lot and I tend to be rather rough with them, lightweight packs tend to die on me very fast.

LOL, thats fair enough then

[paul standley]

Bought one of these last week... Small Tri-leg folding camp stool - works a treat, cost £1

http://www.poundland.co.uk/product-range/a-z/outdoor-solutions-camping-stool/

They've also got stuff sacks. 10 Litre capacity, shower-proof fabric, £1. I bought a couple of these.

http://www.poundland.co.uk/product-range/a-z/camping-kit-bag/

[Adam Savage]

Bought one of these last week... Small Tri-leg folding camp stool - works a treat, cost £1

http://www.poundland.co.uk/product-range/a-z/outdoor-solutions-camping-stool/

They've also got stuff sacks. 10 Litre capacity, shower-proof fabric, £1. I bought a couple of these.

http://www.poundland.co.uk/product-range/a-z/camping-kit-bag/

I bought one of those stools, but found it sinks too much in soft ground, and is a little on the small side for sitting round a fire. Ideal for sitting in your tent, or under your tarp while you cook though.

[Ben Casey]

I bought one of those stools, but found it sinks too much in soft ground, and is a little on the small side for sitting round a fire. Ideal for sitting in your tent, or under your tarp while you cook though.

The stools are cool but it bit big to carry I think I bought a Foam mat thing for sitting on cost £2.50 :)

[Ben Casey]

I just ordered 6 CAN TIN COVERS LIDS PLASTIC Normal sized and 2 CAN TIN COVERS LIDS PLASTIC large for keep food covered that is in tins :)

[JEEP]

Getting ready to visit my parent's in the easter days, where I my mother will be hosting a course in basket making for our rover scouts:

Three 7 feet Ron Thompson fishing rodds, three Okuma reels and some spinners; Two cheap sets, for me and my sister - and a better set for Maria

Gerber Sportsman's Wood Saw; http://www.gerberuk.com/index.php/product/id/191 for my mother

Mora filleting knife; http://www.moraofsweden.se/index.php?cid=314&ssel=159 for my father

Vango Adventure DLX XL mat; http://www.vango.co.uk/sleeping-bag-accessories/adventure-dlx-mat-xl/-5cm.html for Maria

Vango Self-Inflating pillow; http://www.vango.co.uk/sleeping-bag-accessories/self-inflating-pillow-one-size.html for Maria

Jetboil Zip Cooking System; http://shop.jetboil.com/index.php/zip-cooking-system.html for me to play around with until my SOL arrives

[Woodwose]

I’ve just bought a pair of these boots, http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/tfg-extreme-boot-p182212

Well at least I think I have. They are holding back a pair in the shop for me to try on tonight. Apparently they give “absolute traction are cool but not overpadded and are ideal any season boots”,,,,, We shall see, we shall see.

[glennyb25]

Just ordered an Exped Air Pillow and a Sea To Summit Delta Insulating Mug

[comanighttrain]

I’ve just bought a pair of these boots, http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/tfg-extreme-boot-p182212

Well at least I think I have. They are holding back a pair in the shop for me to try on tonight. Apparently they give “absolute traction are cool but not overpadded and are ideal any season boots”,,,,, We shall see, we shall see.

These boots sure do promise a lot...

[Martin]

Just ordered an Exped Air Pillow and a Sea To Summit Delta Insulating Mug

I've got the Exped Air Pillow, not cheap, in fact it's down right expensive, but it is a really good pillow that will help towards a good night's sleep. :)

Martin

[Adam Savage]

I’ve just bought a pair of these boots, http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/tfg-extreme-boot-p182212

Well at least I think I have. They are holding back a pair in the shop for me to try on tonight. Apparently they give “absolute traction are cool but not overpadded and are ideal any season boots”,,,,, We shall see, we shall see.

Interesting to see how these do. I take it they are waterproof too.

[Ben Casey]

I'm just ordering some Antler and brass bits for a walking staff but if any of you have some links let me know as I would rather go through people who you would recomened :)

[JEEP]

Exchanged the rod and reel I bought the other day to this set:
Ron Thompson Steelhead Pro 8 ft. fishing rod
Okuma Tritan TTR-30 reel
The cheap set I started out with simply was too poor for my taste - I'de rather spend a bit more money and get something I know I will enjoy using

Jetboil ChrunchIt; http://shop.jetboil.com/index.php/crunchit.html

[Woodwose]

Interesting to see how these do. I take it they are waterproof too.

Good question. It says they have a waterproof membrane so they should be.
Tried them on and first impressions seem good. Very light in weight and good ankle support. They also have a nice springy step when walking. I'm on me hols next week so I'll get a chance to try them out.

[Adam Savage]

Good question. It says they have a waterproof membrane so they should be.
Tried them on and first impressions seem good. Very light in weight and good ankle support. They also have a nice springy step when walking. I'm on me hols next week so I'll get a chance to try them out.

Sounds good so far then. Even if you find they aren't totally waterproof, you could always treat them yourself. They probably are though, being fishing boots for around the waters edge and all.

[Realbark]

I havent actually bought anything today BUT ive found and adapted a pressure cooker pot to an "over the fire pot", ive scrounged a 12" diameter circular grill (folding) and ive also added a damper to my ongoing gas bottle multifuel stove - this should be finished soon and ill post on the finish. Gas bottle, flue, door and cook stand in place. Im going to test cook next weekend for heat output for cooking. For warmth its fine but i wanted more from it so ongoing.................

[comanighttrain]

Water purification tabs
Waterproof OS map

[Ben Casey]

I have just ordered the stuff below for the staff I got from the RV to make up a walking staff I just hope it all works out :)

STAG FORKS Ultra ferrules - 20.5mm Ultra ferrules - 21.5mm Brass plain & flanged connector - Plain connector (single) BEADED BRASS COLLAR - B. Brass 25mm Int diam : 1 : 1.35 Silverhook Super Epoxy - Silverhook singles

I will do a post when Im making it :D

[comanighttrain]

Web Tex webbing belt, Light my fire fire steel and alpkit base sleepmat

[Fletching]

Web Tex webbing belt, Light my fire fire steel and alpkit base sleepmat

The LMF firesteels are the best in my book (apart from my US mischmetal rod, which sparks like a welder's torch but weighs a tonne).

[Fletching]

DPx Gear Knives: H.E.S.T. Folder (http://dpgear.com/products/knives/hest-folder/). I actually order it months ago and forgot, so quite a nice surprise. I must not buy any more blades. I must not buy any more blades. I must not... :)

[Fletching]

Telescopic fishing rod for 99p.

[Edwin]

Bough another sheath knife at the RV as a companion to my existing one. It is the thinner bladed one and the maker is clearer on this one, William Rodgers.

[jbrown14]

Bough another sheath knife at the RV as a companion to my existing one. It is the thinner bladed one and the maker is clearer on this one, William Rodgers.

If you hadn't said the maker was William Rodgers, I would have sworn those were both Marbles hunting knives. They're just lovely, either way. Love the age on the blades.

Josh

[comanighttrain]

Alpkit Gourdon 30 ruck sack (for overnights) and some mini clips.

[Adam Savage]

Silverline pruning saw with sheath, for £7.95 to replace my old draper folder

http://www.toolbaydirect.co.uk/showimg.php?id=167941&position=1&size=full

[Silverback]

Tenth Wonder Cornelius Tarp - 3 x 3 m in OD - came with 4 pegs, ridgeline, guylines and bags for both for just £24.99 from ebay. :happy-clapping::campfire:

Bigger and lighter than the ex MOD basha i was issued and (up till now) was using. I'll report back when I have had a chance to use it this weekend :campfire:

[Adam Savage]

Tenth Wonder Cornelius Tarp - 3 x 3 m in OD - came with 4 pegs, ridgeline, guylines and bags for both for just £24.99 from ebay. :happy-clapping::campfire:

Bigger and lighter than the ex MOD basha i was issued and (up till now) was using. I'll report back when I have had a chance to use it this weekend :campfire:

I'll have a look for those tarps, the only tenth wonder tarps I've seen are over a kilo each, about three or four times heavier than the 58 ponchos.

[Silverback]

I'll have a look for those tarps, the only tenth wonder tarps I've seen are over a kilo each, about three or four times heavier than the 58 ponchos.

I cant get hold of a genuine 58 Poncho, all the 58 stuff seems to be high in price as it becomes rarer and my issue 58 one got wrecked . I was issued a hoochie type tarp as a replacement and thats still going strong but is smaller in sheet and heavier and is a larger packed size (when weighed in the hand) than the Tenth Wonder Tarp

[Martin]

'Tibetan' Titanium 1100 cook pot from www.backpackinglight.co.uk (http://backpackinglight.co.uk/product399.asp?PageID=100). The perfect size which fits both the Bushbuddy or a 250g gas cartridge perfectly. Weighs only 138 grammes including the lid. :)

Just, for heavens sake, don't tell Mrs Martin or I'll be in big trouble. :(

Martin

[JEEP]

Primus Micron Lantern w. mesh
Some extra mantles for the lantern (came in handy as I broke the included mantle, they sure are fragile)
Primus Power Lighter III - had to get a new one as my mother nicked my first :)
3X LMF Spork Little

[comanighttrain]

'Tibetan' Titanium 1100 cook pot from www.backpackinglight.co.uk (http://backpackinglight.co.uk/product399.asp?PageID=100). The perfect size which fits both the Bushbuddy or a 250g gas cartridge perfectly. Weighs only 138 grammes including the lid. :)

Just, for heavens sake, don't tell Mrs Martin or I'll be in big trouble. :(

Martin

I may trade in my crusader for one of those ultralight mugs... I'm turning into an ultra light convert, atleast for playing on mountains anyway

[Martin]

...... I'm turning into an ultra light convert, atleast for playing on mountains anyway

It's all Matt the Quarryman's fault!! He got me started on this obsession with lightweight kit, but having walked 20 miles over Dartmoor on Saturday with everything I needed for a day, and if necessary an uncomfortable night, out I am so pleased he did. I'm not sure what my pack weighed at the start of the day but it was the lightest I've ever walked the moors with. :)

Martin

[Adam Savage]

I cant get hold of a genuine 58 Poncho, all the 58 stuff seems to be high in price as it becomes rarer and my issue 58 one got wrecked . I was issued a hoochie type tarp as a replacement and thats still going strong but is smaller in sheet and heavier and is a larger packed size (when weighed in the hand) than the Tenth Wonder Tarp

Yeah those hoochie types are pretty narrow. I know what you mean with the price of the 58s, some places want £45 for them! I went for the DD MC tarp, it's a decent size and light, but £32 isn't very cheap and it isn't very ember resistant. Will definitely look into those tenth wonder tarps again though.

[Silverback]

I may trade in my crusader for one of those ultralight mugs... I'm turning into an ultra light convert, atleast for playing on mountains anyway

I wish i could go ultra light - well in one of my other pastimes - in S.A.R everything is heavy

[comanighttrain]

I wish i could go ultra light - well in one of my other pastimes - in S.A.R everything is heavy

How heavy is your SAR kit usually? I was thinking of getting into SAR but due to insurance...they dont take help from volunteers these days...

[Silverback]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Cornelius-Ultralight-Large-Camping-Tarpaulin-3-x-3m-/370501402222?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item56439abe6e

Although on the listing it says you get 2 pegs - I actually got 4, plus ridge line, 4 white and black guylines and some other flat black line i suppose for subdued guylines and a nice little silnylon drawstring bag to put those bits in which has umpteen uses - all in all i think its great value for money :o:o:o

[Silverback]

How heavy is your SAR kit usually? I was thinking of getting into SAR but due to insurance...they dont take help from volunteers these days...


In the UK nearly all SAR are volunteers unless its military - biggest kept secret in the emergency services community - Kit weight varies dependent on conditions, but winter would see the duvet jackets, ice tools and crampons come out so thats added weight. Im a medic too so always have advanced medical kit with me. probably looking at 15 - 20 kg of kit on a regular basis, then throw on top of that things like O2 cylinders and the specialst evac stuff - 1/2 a stretcher weighs in at 15 kgs and has to be man packed everywhere - unless the RAF are around in thier parrafin budgies :happy-clapping: :happy-clapping:

anyway PM me for more info always happy to help and have contacts in several different areas

[Adam Savage]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Cornelius-Ultralight-Large-Camping-Tarpaulin-3-x-3m-/370501402222?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item56439abe6e

Although on the listing it says you get 2 pegs - I actually got 4, plus ridge line, 4 white and black guylines and some other flat black line i suppose for subdued guylines and a nice little silnylon drawstring bag to put those bits in which has umpteen uses - all in all i think its great value for money :o:o:o

Just had a look, Thank's for the link. See it's a lot lighter than their other tarps and, as you say, good value for money.

[jus_young]

Any body had any experience with their hammocks?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Hornet-Jungle-Camping-Bushcraft-Hammock-2-7m-BLACK-/390308216010?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5ae02ebcca

[Adam Savage]

Any body had any experience with their hammocks?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Hornet-Jungle-Camping-Bushcraft-Hammock-2-7m-BLACK-/390308216010?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5ae02ebcca

I use their compact hammock. Think I put a review on here somewhere for it LOL

[Ben Casey]

It looks a bit like the DD one

[Ben Casey]

I just got some antler and bras ring and made this from a piece of hazel from the RV

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5184/5691058016_c5c6a0a311.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60757769@N03/5691058016/)

I forgot the pic :(

[jus_young]

I use their compact hammock. Think I put a review on here somewhere for it LOL

Thanks, I will have a nose around

[jus_young]

[QUOTE=bencasey2001;14870]I just got some antler and bras ring and made this from a piece of hazel from the RV

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5184/5691058016_c5c6a0a311.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60757769@N03/5691058016/)


Nice one. Puts the stick I started fashioning through boredom last night to shame.

[Ben Casey]

[QUOTE=bencasey2001;14870]I just got some antler and bras ring and made this from a piece of hazel from the RV

Nice one. Puts the stick I started fashioning through boredom last night to shame.

It should not mate I just had a look round the internet and went for it. To be honest all the stuff I'm working on now woodwise is with my big ol Army machete and an old knife I have I just sit and chop away it is like a therapy.
And I'm a beginner so we all have to start somewhere :)

[Adam Savage]

Thanks, I will have a nose around

I just went to look at it and I didn't mention the quality of it. It hasn't stretched or torn yet, everything is triple stiched, and the supplied rope works well without stretching too much when new. The stiching doesn't always look pretty in places, but it's functional.

[Ben Casey]

I just went to look at it and I didn't mention the quality of it. It hasn't stretched or torn yet, everything is triple stiched, and the supplied rope works well without stretching too much when new. The stiching doesn't always look pretty in places, but it's functional.

I hope it isnt the one you had a flying leason in LOL

[Adam Savage]

I hope it isnt the one you had a flying leason in LOL

It was a skydiving lesson, and that was my conversion that let me down...literally LOL, I have the breakaway cables to solve that problem now.

[Ben Casey]

It was a skydiving lesson, and that was my conversion that let me down...literally LOL, I have the breakaway cables to solve that problem now.

Just a thought mate if your using pipe on it which I think you where you could put inner tube on the ends to stop the rubbing ;) And if you want a sky diving leason I do them for free I don't mind chucking you out of a plane I never done it before but it cant be that hard to put my foot on your shoulder and kick you out :D

[Ben Casey]

Just ordered a string and some arrows to make for my bow :)

[RobbC]

Zebra 14cm billy can, and its a lot bigger than i thought lol. Collins gem trees, shemagh scarf, crusader cup hanger and a travel boot cleaning kit.

Robb

[paul standley]

A £1 fishing pole...!

Inspired by Steve's recent 6ft telescopic fishing pole bargain I went hunting for one and found a telescopic 7ft version in Poundland.

Here's the specs and some pics...

Weight = 44 grams (1.5 ounces)
Length closed = 545 mm (21.5 ")
Length extended = 2100 mm (7 ft ...packet says 8 ft...!)
thickest pole diameter = 13 mm (0.5")
Tip diameter = 1.5 mm

I also realised that line, small hooks, swivels, shot weights etc could be stored in the hollow tube at the thick end if put in a thin sleeve.

1330

1331

[kINGPIN]

My Altberg black mountain boots arrived yesterday, a classic piece of british bootmaking.

[RobbC]

A enamel bowl and mug from poundland.

Robb

[basicbushcraft]

great pair of boots don't need break in and very waterproof on my 4th pair now

never let me down yet well worth the money guys

[kINGPIN]

I have recently got lots of titanium goodies- http://thesecretcamper.blogspot.com/2011/05/my-journey-into-realms-of-lightweight.html pics here.

Just for when I am wild camping on long hikes. Yes they cost a lot, but they should last a long time, and hopefuly my back will too.

[Silverback]

I think id rather be comfortable than surrender to the 'pressures' of light/ultralight camping

[jbrown14]

I think id rather be comfortable than surrender to the 'pressures' of light/ultralight camping

Yeah, I know what you mean. I've been to both extremes. In my youth, I was more the poshcrafter than anything, and for a 4 day weekend/20-25 mile hike my pack was pushing over 50 lbs. I had my inflatible sleeping pad, folding chair, heavier cookset, lots of comforts.

Sometime in my youth, a back injury caused me to re-think my heavy ways, and I went to the other end of the spectrum to ultra-light packing. Not many comforts, but I never hiked faster or farther than the couple of years I dedicated myself to that pursuit.

In the intervening years, I've mellowed somewhat. I've found my happy medium between posh and psycho-light, and found a comfortable way to exist out there without having to carry too much.

In keeping with the thread, I haven't bought much recently, but just received one of THESE (http://sogknives.com/store/TFSA-98.html) as a gift. Light, good steel, interesting lock, jury is out on the durability or utility of it, but good so far.

[Sleepy]

I've been getting parcels too! More for camping than bushcraft but can be used for both i guess. Got a vaude triset 35+8 rucksack as I'm getting back into walking after 15yrs out (though no huge distances planned). Also got a thermarest style thing from alpkit. Trip to the peaks planned for the bank holiday!

[feebullet]

estwing number 8 carpenters hatchet, synthetic handled

[Silverback]

latest package to arrive was intended for my son to pick up and read - Ray Mears essential bushcraft hopefully inspiring him to get out and about with dad.....it seems to be working :happy-clapping:

[Adam Savage]

A nice 1 1/4 lb hatchet from B&Q = £15.99 Helko 2 1/4 lb felling axe = £28.99

And also painted the grip of my Silverline saw, so it is now Brooklands Green and not bright blue

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/projects%20and%20equipment/08052011648.jpg

[JEEP]

Nice choice; Helko axes are excellent value for money.

In the recent days I have purchased:
2x Buff
Rapala polarized sunglasses
2X Primus Field Cup Sets
Lifeventure Large Digital Hard Case for my GPS

[Adam Savage]

Nice choice; Helko axes are excellent value for money.



Thanks Jakob. I didn't like the red paint on the head so polished it up instead, wire wooled the varnish finish off and linseed oiled it too.

[comanighttrain]

WebTex Webbing belt

Awesome, can attach items to a belt now without my trousers dropping!

[RobbC]

Zebra 10cm billy can, Cohglans backpacker salt and pepper skaker and primus spice jar

Robb

[Silverback]

Arktis 10L side pouches for a tenner, will fit on any Mil spec bergan but more importantly will fit on my none mil spec climbing packs making a 40L into a 60L and making it easier to organise my gear

[Adam Savage]

Arktis 10L side pouches for a tenner, will fit on any Mil spec bergan but more importantly will fit on my none mil spec climbing packs making a 40L into a 60L and making it easier to organise my gear

I was going to get a set of those for my High 50, to make it into a 70. I have the side straps for alice fixings, so should fit. Have you got any pictures of the back? or are they identical to the soldier 95 onward PLCE type?

[Adam Savage]

Bought a new bush hat, to replace my lost mil-com camo one. £12.99 bergain...

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/projects%20and%20equipment/09052011649.jpg

And gave it some teeth, I made from some Italian marble (found at Dartmoor), an old length of paracord (from HM stores 1999.c. ), Pine resin and ash (for glue), finished off with some metallic paint.

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/projects%20and%20equipment/09052011650.jpg

The start of memento accessories.

[Ivan]

You liar they are my old teeth !! i see by the self portrait that the modelling career is stil on track , i like the look of that hat and may well steal it !

[Adam Savage]

LOL flattery will get you nowhere..beer however....

I'll be keeping a close eye on this one. Think the Mil-com is hanging in a tree round yours somewhere haha.

[Ben Casey]

You have a new name Mick Dundee :D

[Adam Savage]

You have a new name Mick Dundee :D

I'll be "outback" if you need me

[Silverback]

Almost identical but dont have fastex buckles, straps arent as good as PLCE yoke but lets face it they are 1/3 the price. For a tenner they are good to 'project'. the other thing is that i have some pouches from an old tac vest that will fit onto the back and make a nice little 20L or so alice style pack for short trips

[JEEP]

Antique (never used) Dania 8 Model 1935 double walled owen, for placing over a smoldering fire or a stove. I'll post pice soon.

Steel Swedish Army "Trangia"; http://www.armyvarer.dk/product.asp?product=342

Two black US canvas utility pouches; http://www.armyvarer.dk/product.asp?product=526

Fosco elastic clothing line; http://www.armyvarer.dk/product.asp?product=4434

Laken Classic Africa 1,3 L aluminium army canteen; http://www.laken.es/web/catalog/_traditional_/Africa/Africa%201,3%20L.

[Adam Savage]

Almost identical but dont have fastex buckles, straps arent as good as PLCE yoke but lets face it they are 1/3 the price. For a tenner they are good to 'project'. the other thing is that i have some pouches from an old tac vest that will fit onto the back and make a nice little 20L or so alice style pack for short trips

Thanks buddy, managed to get a pair of rocket pouches from Endicotts for £5.95 a piece, Berghaus but will do the job.

Have just purchased a Whitby walnut sheath knife for £19.99. Looks good so far apart from being stainless, but I can live with that.

http://www.fishingmegastore.com/hires/whitby/whitby-sheathknife-walnut.jpg

[kINGPIN]

That looks a nice knife crazysaint.

I bought some new tires, innertubes, and handlebar grips for my mountain bike. ....reminds me a bit of the Trigger and his broom.

[Adam Savage]

That looks a nice knife crazysaint.

I bought some new tires, innertubes, and handlebar grips for my mountain bike. ....reminds me a bit of the Trigger and his broom.

I thought so too, needs a little work on the sheath though, seems to have the loop in the wrong place. This is the actual one I bought.

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/projects%20and%20equipment/19052011663.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/projects%20and%20equipment/19052011664.jpg

Sorry for the poor picture quality.

[JEEP]

Shimano Exage 3000SRCDH spinning reel; http://fish.shimano-eu.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/nl/index/Products_2011/reels/rear_drag/exage_rc.html
Sufix 832 fishing line http://www.sufix.com/international/fishing_line/advanced_superline/832/
Sameo small forceps
Rapala line snips
Lures and silk hooks for seatrout and belone
Larger lurebox :D
LMF TinderSticks
TearAid A patch

[jbrown14]

Got myself a new hat for kayaking, fishing, and just wearing because it looks good on me: Broner Legion Hat (http://www.joesarmynavyonline.com/servlet/Detail?no=8210).

[kINGPIN]

Just got myself a North face Borealis Rucksack for study/urban use.

[Silverback]

Brand new unissued Soldier 95 fleece in olive green.....£11 !! Yes £11 I was going to try making a hunting shirt but couldnt buy a blanket for less than that....well in an other colour except baby blue and pink

[Silverback]

nice knife !

[Adam Savage]

Just got a Rolson (yeah I know it's rubbish stuff) 2 piece mini multi tool set, for £6..bargain.

In the packet...

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/projects%20and%20equipment/20052011676.jpg

In the hand...

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/projects%20and%20equipment/20052011677.jpg

Open up...

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/projects%20and%20equipment/20052011678.jpg

Only time will tell how long they keep an edge, and when they break or bend. Tiny little things, perfect for EDC though.

[cuppa joe]

Just out of interest ,I saw some Carinthia Tropen sleeping bags fore sale on fleabay £40 free postage I have a Carinthia defence bag and its really great quality.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120725225820&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
The bag's usually retail around £80 to £110 I am not connected with the seller in any way ,just thought I would pass on the bargain I had seen.

[paul standley]

"Rolson" is my middle name...! - I know that cheap stuff most often doesn't stand up over time but for the weekender bushcrafters like me it's a good way to acquire kit without breaking the bank.

[Adam Savage]

"Rolson" is my middle name...! - I know that cheap stuff most often doesn't stand up over time but for the weekender bushcrafters like me it's a good way to acquire kit without breaking the bank.

Exactly. I rarely use my multi tool or a pocket knife, so it's just a smaller option for those odd occasions.

[Adam Savage]

1940s bit and brace, from antiques dealer, for £4.50. Another bargain in my opinion.

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/projects%20and%20equipment/22052011696.jpg

[Silverback]

As an aside is that a DDR Jacket ?

Nice quality bit (scuse pun) of workmanship in that brace and bit

[Adam Savage]

It sure is, Mr Sharp eye Sapper. They had a small brace too for £16, but I wanted to be able to use bigger bits, so bigger is better (and in this case, slightly cheaper).

[Martin]

Two Bear Grylls micro fleece tops from M&M Direct. £11 each, a proper bargain. :)

Martin

[Adam Savage]

Two Bear Grylls micro fleece tops from M&M Direct. £11 each, a proper bargain. :)

Martin

I notice a lot of his labelled stuff is coming down in price. Can't think why... :rolleyes:

[jbrown14]

1940s bit and brace, from antiques dealer, for £4.50. Another bargain in my opinion.

That's a great buy! I got a similar brace in a lot of tools from an estate sale a couple of years ago. A little clean-up and you'll be crankin'!

[Silverback]

6cm x 2 tiffin tins, £6.00 from ebay - smaller than expected but still satisfied ;) with my purchase.

Can be used to store things in as well as small boiling vessels ideal for a brew and much more versatile than my metal mug, not quite big enough to cook food in though

[CanadianMike]

Even though I've had and loved my hemp Tilley hat for years, I bought something else today after seeing it while out for exotic wood, a Henschel oilskin hat.

http://www.henschelhats.com/images/5137_95.jpg

[JEEP]

Shimano Force Master AX 270M spinning rod; http://fish.shimano-eu.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/nl/index/Products_2011/rods_and_poles/spinning/spinning_casting/forcemaster_ax_spinning.html

10 cm. Rapala Fish ´n Fillet Superflex Knife by Marttiini; http://www.rapalaworld.com/knife.php?s=aWQ9NSZzaXZ1PWtuaXZlcyZ0eXBlPTAmcD0xJm g9NlVFeU5WTTA%3D

DAM brass priest

Esbit extra long titanium spoon; http://www.esbit.net/product-detail/items/LSP215-TI-long-titanium-spoon.html

[Metal mug]

I this the longest thread now? :D

[comanighttrain]

Microfleece - going for £10 just now in tiso!
Quick dry knickers

[JEEP]

Ron Thompson Fieldgear XP Gamebag L

A couple of Danica tackle boxes

[Silverback]

600 ml folding swedish army style cup £2 bargain oh and 2 tins of sweets 69p each from Aldi - TINS !!!

[CanadianMike]

Well, didn't buy it, but is new to me, my very own Facebook STKR Knives page. Check it out in it's initial simplistic stage.....

https://www.facebook.com/pages/STKR-Knives/117036668380871?ref=hnav

[Silverback]

Opinel No 9 for a robust little pocket knife whilst pottering in the garden, bottom of pack etc. £8.75 from amazon

[Woodwose]

Quick dry knickers

Too much information :rolleyes:

[comanighttrain]

Too much information :rolleyes:

they are a gift from zues himself

[Woodwose]

they are a gift from zues himself

;)

[Woodwose]

Half price tent in Argos. Spect it's better than those boots I bought. More on that story later.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3401699/c_1/1|category_root|Sports+and+leisure|14419152/c_2/2|14419152|Camping|14419397/c_3/3|cat_14419397|Tents|14419414.htm

[comanighttrain]

lol 13kg!!

[Woodwose]

lol 13kg!!

Just come back from trying it up as I've no garden. No way will it go back in it's original bag. Also bought one of these http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/trail-blazer-barrow-p182178
So if you see a tramp looky-likey pushing it full of tat in the woods say hello, it's probably me. I'm no lightweight lugger. :tongue:

[comanighttrain]

haha they never do do they?

Today I bought
Keela Genesis Waterproof fleece
Walking Poles
2 microfleeces for the mrs

... this months "forecast" gear budget gone in one go....

[comanighttrain]

2 750ml bottles and 1 500ml stainless steel bottle.... and we are over the budget....feck

[JEEP]

ABU Garcia Cardinal 503ALB spinning reel

Lawson Telescopic Net size. L; http://www.lawson.dk/?p=45

2x white Hansen Stripper Spoon (en 12 and one 15 g); http://hansen-lures.com/productBig.asp?id=444

A tub of Berkley Gulp Grassy Green Trout Bait; http://www.berkley-fishing.com/products/soft-bait/dough-baits/biodegradable-trout-bait

A pack of Okuma no. 8 Norwegian Snap Swivels

A pack of okuma no. 12 hooks

2x medium sized orange fishing floaters

A round of Split Shot Sinkers (lead free of course)

[JEEP]

ABU Garcia Cardinal 503ALB spinning reel

Lawson Telescopic Net size. L; http://www.lawson.dk/?p=45

2x white Hansen Stripper Spoon (en 12 and one 15 g); http://hansen-lures.com/productBig.asp?id=444

A tub of Berkley Gulp Grassy Green Trout Bait; http://www.berkley-fishing.com/products/soft-bait/dough-baits/biodegradable-trout-bait

A pack of Okuma no. 8 Norwegian Snap Swivels

A pack of okuma no. 12 hooks

2x medium sized orange fishing floaters

A round of Split Shot Sinkers (lead free of course)

[paul standley]

Jeep - we shall of course expect in due course to see this gear put to use and the resulting Danish wild trout proudly portrayed on the forum just before it goes onto the outside grill...!

Paul

[Silverback]

haha they never do do they?

Today I bought
Keela Genesis Waterproof fleece


What do you reckon to it ?

I have both a Quantum softshell (personal one) and a zenith (issued). Love the quantum - hate the zenith generally i find Keela gear good quality, robust and affordable

[JEEP]

Jeep - we shall of course expect in due course to see this gear put to use and the resulting Danish wild trout proudly portrayed on the forum just before it goes onto the outside grill...!

Paul

Rest assurred :)

[comanighttrain]

What do you reckon to it ?

I have both a Quantum softshell (personal one) and a zenith (issued). Love the quantum - hate the zenith generally i find Keela gear good quality, robust and affordable

Will let you know when I get to play with it! Pretty happy with the waterproof trousers i got from them though

[comanighttrain]

Cancel that...went for the Belay Advance Jacket instead... OutdoorGb were out of the rainproof fleece and I read that this jacket was better for damp conditions...

[JEEP]

Ultra light fishing set, to carry in my bag when out and about:

Shimano Exage BX STC TE 2.4 m/8"; http://fish.shimano-eu.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/nl/index/Products_2011/special_concepts/stc_shimano_travel/stc/stc_spinning/exage_bx_stc_mini.html

Shimano 1000FC; http://fish.shimano-eu.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/nl/index/Products_2011/reels/front_drag/exage_fc.html

[JEEP]

Three Tasmanian Devil lures; http://www.wigstonslures.com.au/

[jus_young]

Dutch oven box set with 4 ltr oven, griddle, skillet, lid lifter and trivet

http://www.ronniesunshines.com/4ltr-dutch-oven-bushcraft-camping-western-gift-p-1194.html

Excellent service from Ronnie Sunshines, now I just have to find a spot in the garden for a fire to start practicing my cooking :happy-clapping:

[jus_young]

In preperation for the Poshcrafting event at Cornwall RV (well I have got the family this time):

New Vango air beds
Coleman Hudson double sleeping bag
Single ring gas stove
25 litre water carrier
Table for inside the tent

Which means that I was then able to buy myself:

Vango ultralite thermarest mat
Atom X sleeping bag

Tried out the mat and sleeping bag over a 4 day 3 night Scout jamboree during the long weekend break. Used in the Vango Banshee with wind and rain but I was happy. Lovely bits of kit, sleeping bag was cosy and I found myself getting a little too warm on the last night (or that could have been the berry cider), and the mat was so comfortable that I slept better than in my bed at home.

[JEEP]

Jetboild Sol Advanced Cooking System (aluminium version); http://shop.jetboil.com/index.php/sol-cooking-system.html

Somewhat of af disappointment; http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?712-Jetboil&p=17216#post17216

[RobbC]

Swedish M39 canvas nd leather 40ltr rucksack, a wool blanket shouldve arrived at the same time,but they decided not to tell me it was out of stok and wrote it on the invoice insted, needless tosay Robbie aint happy.

Robb

[Silverback]

a huge length of 60" wide wool cloth in dark blue - £2 from a charity shop......i detect a shirt in the making

[JEEP]

Two vintage (1950-70) bamboo fishing rods w. reels. Mostly for display, but maybe I will be going out for a vintage camping/fishing trip someday

[JEEP]

Vango Sherpa 60+10 in green; http://www.vango.co.uk/rucsacs/sherpa-60+10.html - I needed a cheap load carrier for this weekends medieval re-enactment fair, I carry a way smaller pack when hiking

[Adam Savage]

Vango Sherpa 60+10 in green; http://www.vango.co.uk/rucsacs/sherpa-60+10.html - I needed a cheap load carrier for this weekends medieval re-enactment fair, I carry a way smaller pack when hiking

2.7 kg isn't far of a long pattern Bergen. looks comfortable though.

[JEEP]

It's an allright pack; cheap, comfortable, sturdy and not too heavy.

[Notredame11211]

I very recently bough a used Swiss rubberized Canvas rucksack-this thing is bomb proof!;)

[Ben Casey]

A camping wash bowl £4.99 in Aldi it folds down really small and yesterday I got given a big wood stump to carve on and stuff :)

[Adam Savage]

A camping wash bowl £4.99 in Aldi it folds down really small and yesterday I got given a big wood stump to carve on and stuff :)

Ok, enough of the bragging about the size of your stump ;)

[Ben Casey]

Ok, enough of the bragging about the size of your stump ;)

We could have the seven dwraves Ill be stumpy LOL

[scorpian]

pair of danner acaidia boots, second hand off ebay, but look like new and supposedly only worn a couple of times, not here yet, but they are a replacement for my old matterhorns that have given me years of use on a weekly basis.

[KarlUpNorth]

I bought a Carinthia Tropen 200 sleeping bag of Evilbay, at a stupidly silly low price with free P+P, which did make me wonder, but it came super fast, and is bang on perfect. Also I bought a Norwegian Army unissued nylon external frame pack and a few little bits and bobs from Military Mart, which is perfect and also good service from them as usual.

[JEEP]

Jetboil Flash

[jus_young]

Not bought but birthday pressie today included Trangia 25 cook set.

[Adam Savage]

Microlite sleeping bag, ready for Ten Tors challenge. 0.9kg packs down to 175mm x 125mm. -12 to +15.3 comfort, extreme 0.2 (however they work that out?)

[cuppa joe]

Saw these ..just thought someone may be interested.

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/ontheboxtonight/m.html?_trksid=p4340.l2562

Drawknives.

[Edwin]

Non-stick 21cm cake tin with a lid that should do as frying pan from Asda for £1.

[JEEP]

Sea to Summit Aluminium Pocket Trowel, in orange from Leave No Trace; https://store.lnt.org/explore

Together with a pile of patches and refrence cards, for my scouts who took on the Bigfoot Challenge yesterday evening :D

[comanighttrain]

How is the trowel JEEP? I need to get something a bit lighter than the cheap 1kg thing I have.

[JEEP]

I haven't tested it yet, but it feels quite well made and sturdy.

[Adam Savage]

Mountain life 1 person cook set, weight 200g (ready for the TTC...

http://www.mountainwarehouse.com/assets/productimages/014/014223_CHA_F_L_t.jpg

...and Tesco (made by mountain life) 6L hydration pack (1.5L fluid capacity, rest is space for...things:))

http://direct.tesco.com/pi/Enlarge/1/SS07100-0611TPS75780.jpg

[MikeWilkinson]

US Army BDU Shirt in black. Very impressed, good quality stitching, heavy duty cotton/poly mix. Makes a really good bush shirt and cheaper than most other Tactical tops I've seen - £17.99 inc P+P. Think I will invest in an Olive drab one next and maybe a coyote brown one too.

[JEEP]

Vintage Trangia 27 with rare all steel pots and pan

The two last Trangia 25 Doussal pot sets in Denmark! These are without comparison the best Trangia pots ever made, but costly and time consuming to make - therfore they were taken off the market years ago. My supplier dug out two sets for me at their warehouse :D

[Edwin]

From Truro Poundland: enamel plate, mug, bowl, stainless steel cutlery drainer for Hobo Mk 2 and a pack of three 1/4 pint collapsible beakers.

[Adam Savage]

Under Armour heatgear base layer. Again, ready for Ten Tors.

[Metal mug]

Mountain life 1 person cook set, weight 200g (ready for the TTC...

http://www.mountainwarehouse.com/assets/productimages/014/014223_CHA_F_L_t.jpg

...and Tesco (made by mountain life) 6L hydration pack (1.5L fluid capacity, rest is space for...things:))

http://direct.tesco.com/pi/Enlarge/1/SS07100-0611TPS75780.jpg


Under Armour heatgear base layer. Again, ready for Ten Tors.Lol, how do I get the feeling that my gear's going to look a bit outclassed. :D

[Adam Savage]

I doubt that very much, well unless it's against Martins. At least your gear will actually work ;)

[paul standley]

How is the trowel JEEP? I need to get something a bit lighter than the cheap 1kg thing I have.

Check out this folding trowel mate...

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/mini-folding-trowel-p184992

Weighs 180 grams for a fiver.

Paul.

[Adam Savage]

Check out this folding trowel mate...

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/mini-folding-trowel-p184992

Weighs 180 grams for a fiver.

Paul.


Poundland here are selling those trowels minus the case, and as always, £1

[paul standley]

Poundland here are selling those trowels minus the case, and as always, £1

Thanks Adam, haven't seen those in our Poundland and I pretty much know all their stock by now..! - I'll take another look tomorrow as I fancy one.

[Adam Savage]

They are in little cardboard boxes, you know the usual green coloured ones everything camping is in.

If you can't find any, I will buy a few here and send you one.

[Adam Savage]

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae248/tinkererer/randoms/foldingshovel.jpg

[paul standley]

Searched their web site and can't find it on there, looked under camping and gardening sections. for sure, as per your photo, it's identical (minus the pouch) to the Go Outdoors one.

Could be NEW stock and we are a little slow here in Wales...!

[Adam Savage]

I checked their web site too, no sign. Unless it's in limited areas. Will grab a few tomorrow :)

[JEEP]

Vortex Optics Solo 8x25 monocular; http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-solo-8x25-monocular

[paul standley]

Vortex Optics Solo storage monocular; http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-solo-8x25-monocular

Hi Jeep - do you rent a storage warehouse by any chance :-)

Paul.

[comanighttrain]

Check out this folding trowel mate...

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/mini-folding-trowel-p184992

Weighs 180 grams for a fiver.

Paul.

Cheers I'll go for one of these...possibly from poundland like cs said...

[Adam Savage]

Searched their web site and can't find it on there, looked under camping and gardening sections. for sure, as per your photo, it's identical (minus the pouch) to the Go Outdoors one.

Could be NEW stock and we are a little slow here in Wales...!


Cheers I'll go for one of these...possibly from poundland like cs said...

Just managed to secure the last two they had in stock at my local bushcraftland...sorry...poundland.

So if you guys can't find one at your local store, I can post one out to you. Ivan was after one, so might only be able to send one to you Paul, but if you can find one then I can send to coma.

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/projects%20and%20equipment/21062011790.jpg

[Metal mug]

Adam's become our little errand boy. ;)

[JEEP]

Hi Jeep - do you rent a storage warehouse by any chance :-)

Paul.

I ought to though :D

[JEEP]

A few poshcrafty items for my vacation:

Trangia Gas Burner
Trangia 25 nonstick frying pan
Lifeventure Thermal Mug, Army Green; http://www.lifeventure.co.uk/htm/cookware/thermal-mug.html These are being issues to the Danish special forces now btw.

[JEEP]

I have just tested the Trangia gas burner (which is made by Primus), it is - not suprisingly - a lot faster than the classic meths burner - but also a lot noisier. This is definitly not a quiet stove! My Jetboil makes less noise actually.

I roughly timed the boiling time for half a liter of water in the Trangia kettle vs. the same amount in a 0,5 L Trangia Duossal pot with the frying pan as a lid. When using meths, the kettle is significantly faster than the pot, when using the gas burner the diffrence is hardly noticeable. I don't think I will bother to bring the kettle when bringing the gas burner - aside maybe for sheer convinience.


Regards.

Jakob

[paul standley]

Just managed to secure the last two they had in stock at my local bushcraftland...sorry...poundland.

So if you guys can't find one at your local store, I can post one out to you. Ivan was after one, so might only be able to send one to you Paul, but if you can find one then I can send to coma.

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/projects%20and%20equipment/21062011790.jpg

Adam - I had a look in my local poundland store today and they don't stock the trowel but for now, let Coma have the spare one that you have if he wants it and I'll try a different Poundland store next week. Thanks for the offer. If Coma doesn't want it though then I'll take it, let me know...

Paul.

[comanighttrain]

Adam - I had a look in my local poundland store today and they don't stock the trowel but for now, let Coma have the spare one that you have if he wants it and I'll try a different Poundland store next week. Thanks for the offer. If Coma doesn't want it though then I'll take it, let me know...

Paul.

You're too kind!

I insist that you take this one, as you were first and I haven't even checked poundland yet

[Silverback]

new pair of 6 pocket US BDU style trousers in OG arrived this morning..with a natty little waistcoat thrown in for free...never get into it in a million years but the material would make a nice bag or pouch. Oh and a belgian army seynetex bivvy bag for a tenner

[paul standley]

You're too kind!

I insist that you take this one, as you were first and I haven't even checked poundland yet

Thanks Coma - OK Adam, I'll have the other trowel - I'll PM you my details when you get back from Dartmoor.

[Edwin]

Firesteel from Trago in Falmouth, £2.99. I confess it is the first time I have used one and was pleased when cotton wool tinder lit at first spark

[paul standley]

A Stainless Steel wide neck screw-top drinking bottle with 700 ml capacity for £5.94 from Wilkinsons.

5 metres of Ripstop nylon fabric for £5 from evil bay to make my first hammock...!

[JEEP]

Accessorising for tomorrows wedding of two of my best and oldest friends :D

One pair of black Smartwool On The Job light cushion socks - bacause wearing my usual grey Smartwool socks with a black suit is a mortal sin

A Victorinox Ambassador; http://www.victorinox.com/content/product_details?code=0.6503 - because I am civilised enough to leave the Huntsman at home, but there is no way I am leaving the house without some kind of SAK

[Silverback]

USMC M94 shirt I know they are commercial repro but cheap and robust and comfy. Highlander forces 33 daysack perfect for overnighters and mybe longer with some additional utility pouches - shame i could only get it in DPM, hey ho it has an OG cover

[Adam Savage]

Trekmates Volcano stove, 105g (so 20g more than the MSR pocket rocket), but only 2.34 minutes to boil 1L, against the MSR 3.5 minutes.

Another Trekmates Trigger lock trekking pole = second pole for tarp setup.

[Ben Casey]

Im of to buy two coach bolts as I'm making a washing pole I know it isnt bushcraft but I was practising my carving on some Hazel I have and the idea came to me to make one :)

[Adam Savage]

It could be bushcraft if you need to wash your kecks in the woods...:)

[Silverback]

It could be bushcraft if you need to wash your kecks in the woods...:)

but dont real men go commando ?;););)

[Metal mug]

Im of to buy two coach bolts as I'm making a washing pole I know it isnt bushcraft but I was practising my carving on some Hazel I have and the idea came to me to make one :) That's a point, what you bought doesn't have to be anything to do with bushcraft. :D


Right let's look through my receipts..... On the 6/6/11 I bought from tesco.....


1 tin of beans
1 tin opener
1 box of corn flakes
1 bowl
1 spoon


(Continues for 10 minutes)

[RobbC]

Dutch Army wool blanket, Climate X base layer top, web-tex collapsible water bowl

[Martin]

Gentlemen...

:off-topic:

Thank you!!!

Martin

[RobbC]

Hey i wasnt ;)

[Martin]

Hey i wasnt ;)

You are now. :p

Martin

[Metal mug]

Yeah Robb, you're always dragging threads off topic. ;););)

[JEEP]

2x Providus+ LM400 Gas Lamps. Which I will be returning tomorrow! These are really poor quality; inconsistent gas flow, faulty ignition, the included mantles are worthless, noisy burn, poor light quality. They are, to be fair, less than half the price of my Primus Micron Lantern, but still I had expeted them to be actually working.

Two 450 g Optimus gas cartridges, Meant to be used with the lamps at our new allotment; http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=da&geocode&q=aal%C3%B8kke+horsens&aq&sll=55.880737%2C9.829653&sspn=0.00104%2C0.00327&ie=UTF8&hq&hnear=Aal%C3%B8kke%2C+8700+Horsens%2C+Danmark&ll=55.880737%2C9.829653&spn=0.001034%2C0.00327&t=h&z=19&layer=c&cbll=55.880737%2C9.829653&panoid=keDqFfWTLkTmB0LwPnsiyg&cbp=12%2C19.49%2C%2C0%2C0

Trangia 27-3HA w. non-stick frying pan - the famous Tactical Trangia!
1830

Trangia 27 Multidisc
Trangia 27 nylon bag
Trangia 25 nylon bag

[Jack Russell]

Yeah Robb, you're always dragging threads off topic. ;););)

Now the words pot kettle and black all spring to mind Jack...........

Firesteel blanks have arrived while I've been out playing for a couple o' days and we've got brass tube for tinder tubes so I'm a busy bunny making stuff for trades - I owe a couple of locals for stuff and hereabouts we still barter for our goodies.
I feel a "pimp my firesteel" entry coming on and a thread on traditional English tinder tubes!!

[comanighttrain]

Smartwool heavy crew socks! woop!

[CanadianMike]

Likely buying a Panasonic Toughbook 29 tomorrow............. not quite bushcraft, but it can be. ;)

[JEEP]

Trangia Multifuel X2 (manufactured by Primus)

[comanighttrain]

Midge net and a quick dry towel...need to get a utility bag to stuff my wash kit in now

[Martin]

Midge net and a quick dry towel...need to get a utility bag to stuff my wash kit in now

I got one of those microfibre towels. Used it for the first time last weekend and they really are good, in fact surprisingly good. :)

Martin

[scorpian]

I got one of those microfibre towels. Used it for the first time last weekend and they really are good, in fact surprisingly good. :)

Martin

:happy-clapping:no excuse for running around :campfire:naked now, unless its a very small towel!

[Martin]

:happy-clapping:no excuse for running around :campfire:naked now, unless its a very small towel!

Oops, it is a very small towel. :(

Martin

[scorpian]

:shocked:wouldnt be the first time bracken has saved dignity, so guess you will be ok, bracken is the non prickly one btw.

[comanighttrain]

I got one of those microfibre towels. Used it for the first time last weekend and they really are good, in fact surprisingly good. :)

Martin

ahh yeah thats the one i got...glad to hear its ok...was worried itd be like trying to dry yourself witha fleece

[Martin]

Seriously, the microfibre towels are really very good. Let's face it, it's a towel and nothing more but as towels go, it's very good and dries the water off your skin. :)

Martin

[CanadianMike]

Seriously, the microfibre towels are really very good. Let's face it, it's a towel and nothing more but as towels go, it's very good and dries the water off your skin. :)

Martin

At least next year you get to try it on real Canadian water, unlike that dehydrated stuff you Brits are used to: Just add tea to rehydrate..... ;)

[Metal mug]

Just add tea to rehydrate..... ;) Isn't that just tea? :)

[Silverback]

Pair of '58 patt kidney pouches £3 !! fit perfectly to my 33 L sack giving about 10 extra litres of space.

[JEEP]

POE Pneumo 5L drybag

[Silverback]

2 stainless steel utensil holders. 10cm across and 17cm high 99p from fleabay !!!

[JEEP]

Orange LMF Spork XM

[cuppa joe]

Three pairs of thermal undies ...xl