What Have You Bought Now!!!???

[Rasputin]

I'm a long way of getting fit, I said "improve fitness" lol.

At this stage I just want to lose a stone or two and improve stamina. I have been biking and walking more than I used to so that will help. Just need to start eating better as well.

I really want to try and get out as much as possible this year and do some walking/camping in dales etc, especially in summer.

If you dont do it at your age Ad you never will !

[Valantine]

Please change the subject, I'm having a panic attack already :ashamed:

[Valantine]

Bought one of these off evilbay.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131175485270?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

I got £7 refund because the liner in pic is not included (sorry but advert has now been amended)

http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12117&d=1400072463
http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12116&d=1400072463
A bit bulky but has all the ties inside for a liner and a tie up pocket in base to fit your sleep mat.
Leaving the mat in is a good idea it was a bit of a struggle)
http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12119&d=1400073184

It has a small hole near the foot box for inflation valve access.
http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12118&d=1400073138

After further inspection I found 4 patches and a pocket in the draft flap containing 1 short and 2 long plastic tubes.
http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12120&d=1400073233
It works out these are supposed to support the mossi net (in a pocket just inside the bag) away from your face.
Can't see them working too well.
Other than that seems to be a decent bit of kit (should be better in the hammock)
I intend to use my warm weather bag inside it when the temp' drops again.

[Rasputin]

Officers always get better kit ! lol

[Valantine]

And they get someone to carry it, any volunteers :evilgrin:

[bigstan]

Didnt buy this but did a trade. Just got a Mark Hill (AKA HillBill) custom hand made knife. Very happy with it so far. This is the second of his knives i have used and they are a very high standard of workmanship. Pics to follow. Stan.
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[Ehecatl]

What's it for bud, I have a few sitting around ATM, my late father in law was a serious military collector. (Moving house was fun as I inherited a decommissioned Brennan Gun, didn't want the neighbours freaking out). If I've got an Amo can that fits your requirements, I'd give you it for the cost of the postage.

ATB Shug.

Hi Shug. Similar to Wayne, I would like something I can transport my sharps in, the largest of which is a small forest axe. On me that measures elbow to fingertips (same limb!).

I've even tried taking my hot air paint stripper to some heavy duty plastic tubing but I would quite get the axe head to fit :zombie-fighting:

Bren Gun not required though :happy-clapping:

Cheers,

M@

[Midge_Fodder]

Lol I moved Bren Gun in a locked guitar case #buggsy lol. Have you ever considered making up a lockable flight case if it's to take an axe in, I've done it in less than a day. I used to use an old travelling trunk I got for a couple of quid at a car boot. But I'll see if I've got something about that size and PM you if I do.

[Big T]

Not bought but given....brand new issue Snugpack Jungle bag and bag liner!

[Big T]

Brand new, unissued Dutch hopped bivi.....complete with poles for £65! Happy days!

[Chubbs]

Brand new, unissued Dutch hopped bivi.....complete with poles for £65! Happy days!

I didn't see no rabbit !!!.

[Chubbs]

Highlander HPX 300 Camping/Hiking Stove.

http://www.completeoutdoors.co.uk/Highlander-HPX300-Compact-Trekking-Stove

Great bit of kit. Boils half a litre of water (tested indoors) in 2 minutes flat, so nice and quick, very sturdy and lightweight. Can be used with the cheaper gas canisters if you buy one of those cheap adapters from China and will cut the price of refills down to less than a pound each if you can buy the packs of four in your area.

[Big T]

Stupid predictive txt thingy!Lol!

[janso]

I didn't see no rabbit !!!.

Pmsl

[Valantine]

I didn't see no rabbit !!!.

:jumping-joy:

[OakAshandThorn]

Just got my kuksa in the mail :cool:
T^ Big up to Ashley and Fish :D

[Midge_Fodder]

Ben Orford Ludian knife. Think Mocotaugan style but more like a traditional crook knife. I have his traditional mocotaugan, and the Ludian compliments it well.

[Blood]

Oh you lucky so n so!! Very jel!! Pics!! :)

[fish]

a buggered 6 man dome tent,its been taken apart ,now i have 6 very long double zips,spare poles that will make fruit cages,loads of pegs,tens of meters of guylines.all for 50p.

[Chubbs]

a buggered 6 man dome tent,its been taken apart ,now i have 6 very long double zips,spare poles that will make fruit cages,loads of pegs,tens of meters of guylines.all for 50p.

I like your thinking Fish.

I bought a brand new twelve man pod tent outer flysheet for about £9.00. Managed to get enough poles for it from Freecycle and I have a tent footprint tarp which is just over 8 x 7. This tent will now replace the one we lost for a cost of around £20.00.

I enjoy making stuff from old instead of paying for it.

[Midge_Fodder]

Oh you lucky so n so!! Very jel!! Pics!! :)

Well here's some pics of it bud...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/18/a7a9uver.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/18/hegusy6a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/18/ajysaram.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/18/yqu3e9er.jpg

ATB, Shug

[Valantine]

Pretty

[ADz]

Rab Silk Sleeping Bag Liner (http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/equipment-c3/sleeping-bags-c21/liners-c22/rab-silk-sleeping-bag-liner-mummy-p87)
Alpikit Hunka XL Bivi (https://www.alpkit.com/products/hunka-xl)
Was let down badly by Borah Gear for their Bivi as they cancelled orders after 3 weeks of waiting because of order/billing issue with their system/paypal. Will be getting this as temp solution until I have placed order with MLD for their Superlight.
Alpkit Shroom Silnylon Pack Cover (https://www.alpkit.com/products/shroom)



http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/images/products/thumbmini/1360339083-79895900.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/dALA7h9.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/j0Wu3IQ.png

[Chubbs]

Just been down the carboot and bought a sleeping bag. I think its quite old as it was quite fusty but it only weighs a kilo and packs down to nothing. It is made by a company called Campus and is filled with Thermaloft 6. Even if its just a Summer bag, it was worth the £2.00 I paid for it.

Does anybody know anything about these bags.

[ADz]

Just been down the carboot and bought a sleeping bag. I think its quite old as it was quite fusty but it only weighs a kilo and packs down to nothing. It is made by a company called Campus and is filled with Thermaloft 6. Even if its just a Summer bag, it was worth the £2.00 I paid for it.

Does anybody know anything about these bags.

Cant find anything on google about it. Bargain summer bag though at that price :)

Does it still loft?

[Silverback]

Thermaloft should its a MMF if memory serves....Also if memeory serves Campus was the name of a budget line of camping kit from the Khyam stable

[Chubbs]

Thermaloft should its a MMF if memory serves....Also if memeory serves Campus was the name of a budget line of camping kit from the Khyam stable

I think you are right Sapper. Looks like an early budget lightweight bag.

It doesn't loft a lot Adz. Like you said mate, its an ideal Summer bag for £2.00.

[Silverback]

I don't reckon it should loft much its a man made fibre...like you say either a summer bag or an UQ project

[ian c]

Today I bought a poncho liner for £3 at the boot fare its in good condition and all the ties are still attached, this will replace my old poncho liner.

[Big T]

BSA/Gamo hornet .22 air rifle and 4x32 scope. Gotta love Tragos!

[midas]

Four cans of wilkos,450g screw top Gas Cans,.500 x RWS,Superdome pellets,in .22,(got plenty .177)Pest control/bunnie bashing 5am tomoz.(Can't use anything "stronger"as shooting on a caravan park,with residents,etc.

[Blood]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/19/muby2a8a.jpg
Stainless frying pan for 50p. Hope to use and leave in a permission I am planning to get soon :)

[janso]

Yet another 20l jerry can and a another new deployment bag; £5 each - bargain!

[Midge_Fodder]

Czech bed roll courtesy of blood. Can't wait as I'm becoming so disillusioned with hammocks ATM . Might be 9kg but you'd be surprised how much weight can vanish if you set up your pack right.

[Davepr]

Got a shinny new mora 860. Looking around for a new pack something around 65ltr I reckon ready for the summer. Oh and I got a new pair of hiking poles from amazon for 12 quid, they work fine so far.

[OakAshandThorn]

Woooohoooooo! :D
Finally found me an LK-35 in excellent condition :jumping-joy:
http://www.swisslink.com/products/packs_bags/swedish_army_backpack_w_frame_new-16-2596/

[ADz]

Czech bed roll courtesy of blood. Can't wait as I'm becoming so disillusioned with hammocks ATM . Might be 9kg but you'd be surprised how much weight can vanish if you set up your pack right.

If you're disillusioned with hammocks there's probably something wrong with the setup bud.
You not comfy?

[Silverback]

....A new permission (not bought by me but have access to) in the Dordogne region of France. :)...

[Midge_Fodder]

If you're disillusioned with hammocks there's probably something wrong with the setup bud.
You not comfy?

No I'm comfy enough all be it most hammocks are a bit on the short side. I'm just finding them not that versatile in the areas I'm going to more and more these days, when I can just put a bedroll down wherever. Being in Scotland stealth camping is a non issue, a bedroll gives me more freedom with regards to terrain as I don't have to think about hanging it. So in all I'm disillusioned by the lack of flexibility for the way I tend to bushcraft now. Don't get me wrong I won't be getting rid of mine, just putting it away for a good while so I can hone my skills in other fields.

[FishyFolk]

No I'm comfy enough all be it most hammocks are a bit on the short side. I'm just finding them not that versatile in the areas I'm going to more and more these days, when I can just put a bedroll down wherever. Being in Scotland stealth camping is a non issue, a bedroll gives me more freedom with regards to terrain as I don't have to think about hanging it. So in all I'm disillusioned by the lack of flexibility for the way I tend to bushcraft now. Don't get me wrong I won't be getting rid of mine, just putting it away for a good while so I can hone my skills in other fields.

A hammocker going back to ground...the world is coming to an end!

[Blood]

That's the very reason I don't and won't even trying hanging around. I would be limited to woodland and tbh I want to get away from the dense and obvious bushcraft habitat. There's more to it than staying in the trees, I want marshland, beaches, dunes scrub and scree. To broaden my skills I feel I have to move away from what I always do.

[Silverback]

Precisely....ground dwelled last time I was out just for a change even though I was in a pine forest....It was well comfy too. Cut my teeth on mountain and moorland where hammocks were useless.

That reminds me I still have to arrange the 5 items above 500m challenge I wanted to do

[Valantine]

A 2 layer hammock can also be used as a bivi in bad weather when a tarp would be impractical, another multi purpose item ;)

[ADz]

That's the very reason I don't and won't even trying hanging around. I would be limited to woodland and tbh I want to get away from the dense and obvious bushcraft habitat. There's more to it than staying in the trees, I want marshland, beaches, dunes scrub and scree. To broaden my skills I feel I have to move away from what I always do.

But surely it depends on where you're planning to go? For example if I'm specifically planning to go to woods I would take my hammock setup. If I was planning to go to non-woodland I would take my tent, tarp or bivi setup. Although I think it would be nice to change back to ground dwelling once in a while for woods as well as a change. I'll be going back to traditional/vintage style in summer for a few trips. :)

What I mean is If you're specifically trying to avoid woodlands then obviously you wouldn't be taking your hammock anyway?

[Silverback]

Hmmmm all things considered I'd leave the TW hammock at home and stick with a bothy bag/tarp et al above 500m in bad weather.....and my DD for that matter, both douuble layer and both being as water resistant as toilet paper

[Blood]

With just a bed roll and bivi bag I can go anywhere and use the cash otherwise not spent on the hammock I'm not using and leaving at home with all the other stuff I haven't bought that I wouldn't use nearly all the time, to go to better places ;)

[FishyFolk]

Well, I am blessed with being in an area where trees are never far off. It does not matter if I am on the beach, or in some place boggy. The only place where thare are no trees are above the tree line...and I can't be bothered to hike up there. If I go there it will be by car...so no problem setting up camp bellow the tree line then. Hammocks are simply to comfy to let go off. Before hammocks, sleeping out was the same as getting little to no sleep at all, rolling around on a narrow sleeping mat with the impossible task of getting comfy. On many overnight trips, i did not bother getting in my tent at all, as I knew it would be useless, and sat up fishing all night...after hammocks I have to bring an alarm clock to wake me up!

[ADz]

With just a bed roll and bivi bag I can go anywhere and use the cash otherwise not spent on the hammock I'm not using and leaving at home with all the other stuff I haven't bought that I wouldn't use nearly all the time, to go to better places ;)

Ah I see, I was going on assumption you already had a hammock. Have you actually tried/slept in a decent setup hammock? :)

You will never have a more comfier sleep than in a properly setup hammock, in fact I would quite happily replace my double bed with a hammock for sleeping if it wasn't for obvious reasons ;)

[Blood]

Nope. Without sounding ignorant, I really just don't want to. I'm happy with being a mud dweller and have always done so. Ain't broke don't fix it, keep it simple stupid... I could go on but you see my meaning. If I had just a hammock on a walkabout I'd be limited. So I just go with the roll so I can always have a dry place to kip, if admittedly not always comfortable
I barely have the cash for the things I have, let alone adding to the list of wants :)

[ADz]

Nope. Without sounding ignorant, I really just don't want to. I'm happy with being a mud dweller and have always done so. Ain't broke don't fix it, keep it simple stupid... I could go on but you see my meaning. If I had just a hammock on a walkabout I'd be limited. So I just go with the roll so I can always have a dry place to kip, if admittedly not always comfortable
I barely have the cash for the things I have, let alone adding to the list of wants :)

In that case don't try a hammock then ;)

Don't get me wrong I do quite like ground dwelling as well and also have the same bed roll as you have and found it really nice even in october weather. I'll be using it again in summer :)

[Valantine]

Change of subject.
I just got one of these
http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/SID-157C5EC8-6F54A8C7/www_lidl_uk/hs.xsl/our-offers-2491.htm?action=showDetail&id=12539&ar=9

Only 180 x 80 mm and 260g
:happy-clapping:

[ADz]

Montane Minimus Jacket (https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/mens-clothing-c1/mens-waterproof-shell-c51/shell-jackets-c203/montane-minimus-jacket-p608)
Montane Pace Cap (https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/equipment-c3/socks-gloves-mitts-hats-c151/hats-c154/montane-pace-cap-p459)
http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/images/products/thumbmini/1360339324-29127400.jpghttp://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/images/products/thumbmini/1360339243-34668500.jpg

[Johnnyboy1971]

Czech bedroll
Toaks Ti pot
Nanmu wooden spoons
Ti windshield

[Chubbs]

A newtorch.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171335856728?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Any forum members own a cree, any good.

[Silverback]

A newtorch.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171335856728?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Any forum members own a cree, any good.

Cree x 3 had it for 6/7 years now..550 lumens - was my primary search torch

[Rasputin]

A newtorch.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171335856728?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Any forum members own a cree, any good.

Ive got a few inc head torch IMO there the doggies, nowt better out there. Only trouble with the head torch is even on low you blind anyone your talking too,but batts last ages. recomended Niel T^

[FishyFolk]

A newtorch.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171335856728?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Any forum members own a cree, any good.

I've had mine for a a couple of years now. I am happy with it. But get some extra batteries as they burn away fast...(I tend to go full blast a lot)

[Rasputin]

Japanese pull saw, and 6 F clamps for canoe build

[Rasputin]

These saws are on another level, wow they are sharp and acurate they would be great for dovetailing. T^

[Blood]

Which one did you buy Mad Monk?

[Valantine]

The japanese know how to make a saw, please don't get your fingers in the way like I did :ashamed:

[janso]

The japanese know how to make a saw, please don't get your fingers in the way like I did :ashamed:

A lesson learned mate?! On the positive; a bit of unplanned first aid practice!! Heal quick and heal well mucker

[Rasputin]

The japanese know how to make a saw, please don't get your fingers in the way like I did :ashamed:

Yeh, but its not Jap just a copy ! Made by a German Co (Connex) £8.21. Didnt want to go the whole hog and pay£40 - 50 for one as I only wanted it for fine work on the canoe. Normally Ide use my tenon saw but these blades are flexible allowing you to cut with your blade angled to 45 degrees or so (spring steel) which is helpfull for the job in hand. Having said that if I ever wear this out I will buy a good Jap blade cos I is impressed. Too late with the warning though :rolleyes: kidding. Got the clamps to make up for post and you can never have too many clamps for the gunwhales

[Valantine]

I used them for trimming bottoms of doors in situ, excellent tools.

[Midge_Fodder]

I've used them loads, especially when making cigar box guitars for cutting the fret slots. I honestly don't think I've ever found a sharper saw with a finer cut.

[ADz]

Aquapac 100% Waterproof Phone/PDA/GPS Case (PAC001-05) (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150946524765)

Yorkshire Dales 1:25,000 OS Map for ViewRanger App (http://shop.viewranger.com/product_details.php?category_id=11&item_id=303)

http://shop.viewranger.com/images/editor/475-120.jpg

[Rasputin]

I've used them loads, especially when making cigar box guitars for cutting the fret slots. I honestly don't think I've ever found a sharper saw with a finer cut.
Your not wrong Shug T^

[Blood]

About to pull the trigger on a Condor Nessmuk or a bushlore or a sapien but cannot decide. Will have to sleep on it
Also can't find a uk supplier with a cold steel pipe hawk in stock so getting the frontier hawk.... The time before making the decision and having to stick with it......

[jus_young]

About to pull the trigger on a Condor Nessmuk or a bushlore or a sapien but cannot decide. Will have to sleep on it
Also can't find a uk supplier with a cold steel pipe hawk in stock so getting the frontier hawk.... The time before making the decision and having to stick with it......

59 in stock when I just clicked on the link http://www.coldsteel-uk.com/store/Pipe-Hawk.html

I bought three of the frontier hawks for use by my Scouts for throwing. Will be using next week for a bit of carving work as well. I do rather like them.

[Midge_Fodder]

Blood bud, I'd watch the edge on those condors as they are prone to rolling and chipping. However modern knife use is different to that described by Nessmuk, he used his knife for food prep, and his axe for everything else, apart from whittling which was his canoe patterns job. Just a bit of food for thought.

[Blood]

That's literally what I fell asleep thinking on, the nessmuk doesn't have a profile I think would be any good for carving which I love doing. Also the reviews good and bad have to be taken with a pinch of salt, knowing the quality is hit and miss. Gggrrrrr now I'm back at square one.
Have just ordered the tomahawk though :happy-clapping:

[Midge_Fodder]

That's great bud

[Midge_Fodder]

Believe it or not most voyageurs used something similar to a pukko, it might be up your street to look at the wood jewel range, they aren't too deadly and the blades in them are lauri which are great in my book.

[FishyFolk]

Believe it or not most voyageurs used something similar to a pukko, it might be up your street to look at the wood jewel range, they aren't too deadly and the blades in them are lauri which are great in my book.

What you englsih speakers understand as a puukko is a whitling knife. Thats what it is designed for. The Norwegian word for it is "Tollekniv" from old norse talguknifr - talgu = to whittle/shape. knifr=knife.
The word puukko by he way is the finnish word for knife...any kind of knife.

[Midge_Fodder]

Ahhhh cheers bud

[Blood]

I was wanting to get away from that style of knife, for no other reason than to try something different but still have a sense of traditional tool. I do love my knife as it is, I've just realised I have GAS.....

[Midge_Fodder]

Ohhh and so the GASing begins. I think my next knife will be a usable Sgian Dubh, not the most common use for one but it is it's original use. Added bonus is as long as it's definitely a Sgian Dubh, and I decide to don my kilt..... Perfectly legal to carry it.

[Blood]

Nice idea. I've gone completely the opposite way now and am adding blades from English-handmade now. Cheapest way and I get exactly what I want :)

[Midge_Fodder]

That's the ticket. What handle are you looking at doing.

[Blood]

Mixed wood and horn hopefully

[Midge_Fodder]

That sounds nice.

[Blood]

I've got some birds eye maple stashed away for the hawk helve so might have to pinch some of it :)

[Blood]

Also got two wampum shell discs from a native friend in North America I might use for where the blade meets the handle....

[Midge_Fodder]

That's fantastic bud. Next your going to tell me it's an obsidian blade lol

[Blood]

Ha, no white walkers round here, they're all pickled in cheap cider n meths, scumbag gene keeps them safe lol

[midas]

About to pull the trigger on a Condor Nessmuk or a bushlore or a sapien but cannot decide. Will have to sleep on it
Also can't find a uk supplier with a cold steel pipe hawk in stock so getting the frontier hawk.... The time before making the decision and having to stick with it......
Have you tried Barrington-swords,??? think they have some,though I believe the bowls/shaft are not drilled,its only cosmeticly a pipe hawk!atb mike.

[Blood]

Hats what I'm looking for, aesthetics with the functionality :)
Thanks for the tip.... Shuffles off with melting paypal details....

[Midge_Fodder]

Most 1700s pipe style hawks were solid ended it was called a long polled axe, it was quite common on the trade axes and the basis of the riggers axe. I can definitely see a nod to that design in the Les Stroud Wetterlings model.

[Rasputin]

Not bought but recieved unexpectedly off my son in law by courier and as it happens I had recntly been looking @ the very same one (happy coincidence ? ) well now Ive got one ! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Highlander-Outdoor-Seat-Blue/dp/B002WUJC5U/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1400841987&sr=1-1&keywords=highlander+outdoor+seat

[Tony1948]

Just got in the post my new 4-5x3 DD tarp, cor its big.Now whens the Kent&Essex jollyboys having there next meet?

[Valantine]

Not bought but recieved unexpectedly off my son in law by courier and as it happens I had recntly been looking @ the very same one (happy coincidence ? ) well now Ive got one ! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Highlander-Outdoor-Seat-Blue/dp/B002WUJC5U/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1400841987&sr=1-1&keywords=highlander+outdoor+seat

Nice - lucky you

[Ferrell freddy]

another 14cm billy of sir Ray's site, just because it was a tenner...

[Grotzilla]

another 14cm billy of sir Ray's site, just because it was a tenner...

Bargain! I'm going to have to get one of these

[Ferrell freddy]

Have a look http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/224-14-cm-Zebra-Stainless-Steel-Billy-Can/

[Rasputin]

Just got in the post my new 4-5x3 DD tarp, cor its big.Now whens the Kent&Essex jollyboys having there next meet?

Got yourself a bungalow Tony ! nowt like having a bit of room to let ya braces dangle T^

[Rasputin]

Nice - lucky you

I put it on the chair in the kitchen and SWMBO came in looked at it and said those famous words..... no not them ! that was Eamon Andrews. The other ones...... what have you bought now, .......I dont think she believes me even now, its gonna take a phone call ! Doh

[Valantine]

:happy-clapping:hahaha

[rik_uk3]

Sawyer Mini filter for my daughter who's off to Tunisia in a few weeks.

[RobD]

Folding plastic/rubber colander from home bargains. £2.50. Now I can strain my noodles with out loosing them all over the floor!

[Midge_Fodder]

One of those Zebra billies on Woodlore, can't argue at that price.

[Ferrell freddy]

Few bits from TBS:

DD Underquilt
Strop and compound
10cm Zebra

[Ferrell freddy]

The new 14 cm Zebra came today, i'll be getting rid of the old one (Minus the inner insert bit) if ayone is interested?

[simonkent]

just picked up a second hand warbonnet superfly tarp in digicam :jumping-joy:

[ADz]

just picked up a second hand warbonnet superfly tarp in digicam :jumping-joy:

Congrats, The superfly is an awesome tarp :)

[Blood]

This week, oh holy ones, I have suffered from Awful GAS. Material for a tarp. 2, yes 2 knives. A kettle. A draw knife. Many items at a military auction. A lantern with parrafin insert. The cost has been high, the remorse has been low. And the postman is just plain taking his merry time......

[Midge_Fodder]

That's privatisation for you....

[Silverback]

....Nothing, but I did manage to salvage a couple of square yards of brown leather from a settee

[OakAshandThorn]

Yaaaay! Got my LK-35 in the post :D

[MikeWilkinson]

A new house... and broadband again...

[Rasputin]

Yaaaay! Got my LK-35 in the post :D

So ya like a dg with 2 tails then..... dont know which to wag 1st, photos when it arrives ?

[Rasputin]

A new house... and broadband again...

Wondered where you were Mike, good to see you back. Nowt worse than movin !,atb Ken

[Blood]

Not sure of these but I may well buy them later on, two Swedish made primer stoves. Worth a punt???http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/29/2aga7yqa.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/29/veme7eta.jpg

[midas]

Aluminium wire stock with hammer spring adjuster for Crossman2240,also custom made,BRASS,Hammer spring adjuster,n heavier spring for crossman 2250.

[OakAshandThorn]

So ya like a dg with 2 tails then..... dont know which to wag 1st, photos when it arrives ?
Both, of course! :D

[Valantine]

I was in Lidl today and I came across some self inflating sleep mats for £14, expensive, possibly but they measure 188 x 66 x 5 cm. Yes 2" thick.
In green, grey or blue.
Not advertised on website :confused2:

[Chubbs]

I was in Lidl today and I came across some self inflating sleep mats for £14, expensive, possibly but they measure 188 x 66 x 5 cm. Yes 2" thick.
In green, grey or blue.
Not advertised on website :confused2:

Somebody told me about them last week and I forgot all about them.

I thought I had a bargain today when I received a Eurohike hiking airbed through the post from Ebay. Opened it up and found it had been patched twice and when I blew it up one of the reeds went straight down. I got my money back straight away and then bought a brand new Gelert one for £9.99 from Sports Direct.

I then went over to Mountain Warehouse as they had a sale on. Was just about to pick up a Coleman gas canister when I saw they were charging £9.99 compared to my local store price of £4.75. So much for a sale.

[Midge_Fodder]

4m of heavy 18oz cotton canvas for the craft cupboard. No concrete plans yet on any projects, a few ideas though. Time will tell I suppose.

[Rasputin]

4m of heavy 18oz cotton canvas for the craft cupboard. No concrete plans yet on any projects, a few ideas though. Time will tell I suppose.

Do I hear the sound of a motorised thread injection machine chomping at the bit in the background ? :p

[Blood]

Two polar carbon blades arrived today. Described as scandi :(. Nope got secondary bevel on them. Sigh.... Anyhow, here they are getting some new handles in them, English oak, leather and some antler http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/31/yrejutup.jpg
MSR kettle, off BCUK.... Sorry..... Cheap as chips, couldn't say no really. Made a wee trivet from a cheap ally mess tin. Incidentally how soft is that stuff!!!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/31/uby7ynar.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/31/myma5y9e.jpg

[Midge_Fodder]

With the Polar Nordics, what I've found them to benefit from is taking the secondary grind out and then Stropping them on a belt strop to a micro convex or scandivex. It's the problem with most commercial blades now, I've found anything with a Scandi Grind is always secondary bevel, it's called Scandi zero otherwise.

[Silverback]

A packet of bungees

[tigerbrew]

A Polish Army Lavvu for winter wooding, along with British Army arctic down bag and Softie top and trousers. Let Jack Frost take that lot on.

[Blood]

Plan number two for the blades. Some reason the leather didn't bond. Antler handles here we come with araldite pack number two.

[OakAshandThorn]

Got me an el-cheapo Coghlan mozzie had net and an Esbit stove with some fuel tablets...will probably end up using it more as a pot stand for my pop-can stove.

[Chubbs]

Two cheap walking poles from Aldi to hold the tarp up when ground camping.

[Rasputin]

Saw this at the right price... http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0037CF6DY/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_3p_dp_1 go to more buying choices on the right £7.30 + .02p P + P my lad paid £16 for his

[Adam Savage]

Saw this at the right price... http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0037CF6DY/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_3p_dp_1 go to more buying choices on the right £7.30 + .02p P + P my lad paid £16 for his

I got one of those from Tesco a couple years back. End of season price was £5, but the next time I saw them they were back to £9.99

[ADz]

Montane Terra Pants (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250797272732)
Crocs Flip Flops (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140685059919)
Robens Discover Portable Folding Stool (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201047772578)
POD Airstream Lite Compression Sac (http://www.podsacs.com/i/q/CCPDACS/pod-airstream-lite-compression-sac)
Slik Compact II Travel Tripod (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251385082798)

[Midge_Fodder]

Some Bawbags Cool de Sacs. That's seriously the name of them..........

[Silverback]

6 purse nets, ferret box for 2 ferrets

[ADz]

Evernew Water Carrier 2x2ltr Pouches
Evernew Water Carrier 900ml Pouch (http://www.traildesigns.com/accessories/water-bags/evernew-hydration)
Got these to replace Sawyer filter pouches as they're more robust, have stow string with lid attached.

[ian c]

Today I ordered a stainless steel mora for when I go sea fishing.

[Blood]

Just placed my order for this tiger stripped Hawk. Limited number of them made I am assured. Comes forge finished and has to be profiled personally so will soon be an intimate piece. Will have it by the end if the week :)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/09/e2u4ama7.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/09/aqyse7a6.jpg

[alvino78]

Just placed my order for this tiger stripped Hawk. Limited number of them made I am assured. Comes forge finished and has to be profiled personally so will soon be an intimate piece. Will have it by the end if the week :)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/09/e2u4ama7.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/09/aqyse7a6.jpg

T^ nice that Blood!!

[Midge_Fodder]

A bison tweed bush shirt. It's my kind of jacket, tweed has been used in terrible weather for centuries and copes very well. I'm not one for the whole Ventile thing, I tried it once and for one got soaked and secondly it was like wearing a shoe box.

[ADz]

A bison tweed bush shirt. It's my kind of jacket, tweed has been used in terrible weather for centuries and copes very well. I'm not one for the whole Ventile thing, I tried it once and for one got soaked and secondly it was like wearing a shoe box.

Very nice :) The price is a heart stopper though, but they do make some really nice gear :)

[Midge_Fodder]

Very nice :) The price is a heart stopper though, but they do make some really nice gear :)

It's actually not to bad when compared to a few other market competators. It's about the same price for Stormy Kromer, Filson, most of the double ventile numbers and a lot of goretex stuff.

[Valantine]

Just purchased one of these
http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12204&d=1402314775
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00691GHT2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Plus some other bits so I can get out on the water again and travel

[Midge_Fodder]

Nicely done, I was thinking about a canoeing again. Just have no idea what I'm after lol

[Valantine]

I went for the inflatable due to storage shortage and it's easier to transport

[Rasputin]

I seriously considered that model myself when I started looking @ canoes again, and may get one yet for occasions when a solid cant be used ie to keep on the catamaran for exploring creeks

[Valantine]

Nice idea Ken

[Rasputin]

Just got a good deal on 9 sheets of wbp 6mm ply, gonna bang out 3 different size canoes b4 I re-set about the cedar strip because of the time involved.

[Big T]

Just got a good deal on 9 sheets of wbp 6mm ply, gonna bang out 3 different size canoes b4 I re-set about the cedar strip because of the time involved.

Nice one mate! I'm champing at the bit to make mine but I got a knackered back at the moment.....! Gd luck with the build!:)

[Blood]

If we didn't have the move on in the next fortnight I would have given one of these ply boat a go. Really do fancy having a paddle and seeing what the fuss is all about

[Midge_Fodder]

Well I can tell you this, it's a great experience. I used to use my uncles canoe when I first started but alas he's since sold it.

[Sylvanbilly]

It's fantastic, we took my Royalex Novacraft Pal last year down the wye in hereford and did a four night camping trip, all our kit in the boat stopping and camping on our way down, we did stop at riverside sites on the way, which was good for the laddies, but all sites had open fires that we cooked over, it was great, only been out 7 times this year so far, hope to do another trip where we left off on the wye down to Monmouth. Get on the water it's great!! Al if you fancy a meet down Eccleston to try your boat out let me know I'll come with ya

[Blood]

Missed out on this a week ago by hours
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/10/9aveje4a.jpg
Gutted

[Rasputin]

I went for the inflatable due to storage shortage and it's easier to transport

Ime hoping you got a PFV for it ?12209

[Valantine]

Ime hoping you got a PFV for it ?http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12209&stc=1

Did you mean PFD like this one which is on its way

http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12210&d=1402388258

I already have an auto inflator for out at sea but its too heavy for inland use.
Looking forward to getting back out on the water
:jumping-joy:

[Blood]

Wow that's tasty!!

[Rasputin]

Did you mean PFD like this one which is on its way
Yay, but ive never been comfortable calling them a device, I mean thats a vest! isnt it ? :confused2:

[Rasputin]

Wow that's tasty!!

Never ate one ! I'll take your word for it Mike, :evilgrin:

[FishyFolk]

Some 9/0 stainless steel hooks for Halibut fishing.
A new gukse

http://www.skittfiske.no/Media/Cache/Images/5/7/WEB_Image%20Eagle%20Trekopp%20stor%20-%20%20go-koppen%20%20Eagle%20P717423763.Jpeg

I know it's bad form to buy one from a shop instead of making my own. But they claim it's "hand made" and comes with a "No cracking" guarantee :-)
I chose a clean one, without the little flag...

[Sylvanbilly]

Some 9/0 stainless steel hooks for Halibut fishing.
A new gukse

http://www.skittfiske.no/Media/Cache/Images/5/7/WEB_Image%20Eagle%20Trekopp%20stor%20-%20%20go-koppen%20%20Eagle%20P717423763.Jpeg

I know it's bad form to buy one from a shop instead of making my own. But they claim it's "hand made" and comes with a "No cracking" guarantee :-)
I chose a clean one, without the little flag...

Very nice!!
Loving this kukse, it doesn't matter if you've made it or not, I love it, plz forward the site!

[FishyFolk]

Very nice!!
Loving this kukse, it doesn't matter if you've made it or not, I love it, plz forward the site!

I bought it at my local supermarket. But can be had here. Dunno if they will ship overseas. I am in Norway.

http://www.skittfiske.no/Search?department=products&q=trekopp

Their e-mail is: serviceBEEEEPskittfiske. no

Replace beeep with @

Rune

[Manic Stram Poacher]

I've just obtained a Swanndri Bush Shirt, well Mrs Poacher bought it for me so it doesn't count. :ashamed:

[Valantine]

I bought it at my local supermarket. But can be had here. Dunno if they will ship overseas. I am in Norway.

http://www.skittfiske.no/Search?department=products&q=trekopp

Their e-mail is: serviceBEEEEPskittfiske. no

Replace beeep with @

Rune

Had a look for shipping - and found it
No they don't ship outside of Norway but they plan to in the future.

[alvino78]

Some 9/0 stainless steel hooks for Halibut fishing.
A new gukse

http://www.skittfiske.no/Media/Cache/Images/5/7/WEB_Image%20Eagle%20Trekopp%20stor%20-%20%20go-koppen%20%20Eagle%20P717423763.Jpeg

I know it's bad form to buy one from a shop instead of making my own. But they claim it's "hand made" and comes with a "No cracking" guarantee :-)
I chose a clean one, without the little flag...

nice that Rune! T^

[ADz]

3W 200 lumens 3 Modes adjustable Camping Lantern Flashlight mode Torch Flashlight Light Lamp (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/3W-200-lumens-3-Modes-adjustable-Camping-Lantern-Flashlight-mode-Torch-Flashlight-Light-Lamp/1457952959.html)

This is very similar to the UCO and Alpkit plastic lanterns/flashlights but 1/4 and 1/2 the price from China (same place as theirs are made). Already got a head torch so in no rush and decided to go with longer delivery for cheaper price. At £5.69 it was a bargain :)

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

[Blood]

Here is my tiger stripe hawk. Feels so light compared to my wetterlings axe.
Re profiled the edge, deburred all the edges, sanded and gave a liberal coat of Danish oil to the hickory haft. Seems to take the edge well and after a wee test of splitting and chopping I'm really liking it.
Hope to do a write up in the near future. Cheers all
Beforehttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/14/y8aqatar.jpg
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After a little tickle.
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[ammo]

That is nice that Mike.

Here is my tiger stripe hawk. Feels so light compared to my wetterlings axe.
Re profiled the edge, deburred all the edges, sanded and gave a liberal coat of Danish oil to the hickory haft. Seems to take the edge well and after a wee test of splitting and chopping I'm really liking it.
Hope to do a write up in the near future. Cheers all
Beforehttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/14/y8aqatar.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/14/qybe6ubu.jpg
After a little tickle.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/14/ysezavev.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/14/edyja7at.jpg

[Blood]

Thanks Ammo. You get the text I sent ya?

[ammo]

I didn't no mate. I've just tried to pm you, make sure you've the got right number, but you're inbox is full.
Thanks Ammo. You get the text I sent ya?

[Sylvanbilly]

Lovely that Mike !! Are you going to use it for general axe work? and how does it compare to say your other axes? Did u get my text Ammo? Hope I got the right number mike

[Blood]

Yeah billy it's hopefully going to replace the wetterlings axe I have. Needs a good few field tests to confirm it's place but I'm hoping so! Something different from the crowd and sort of period for the type of kit I like to use.
Ammo, inbox is clear :-)

[OakAshandThorn]

Now THAT is a proper demahigan :).
Been looking to replace my Wetterlings as well with such a tool.

[Blood]

New USMC issue boots. A steal off eBay. Goretex too :) :)http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/15/ze7u5una.jpg

[Blood]

OAT. Have a look at thrower-joe.co.uk. If you get intouch with him tell him I sent you :)

[OakAshandThorn]

Will do, thanks :).

[Tony1948]

Not very Bushy but I'v just bought me miss'es and me a new house down on the East coast.

[Midge_Fodder]

OAT. Have a look at thrower-joe.co.uk. If you get intouch with him tell him I sent you :)

I take it you decided on one of the CB forge ones. Hope it works well for you.

[Blood]

It's from one if his other suppliers in the states I think. It comes ok to use as a thrower but for our purposes needs a little thinning on the profile an a good honing. Mines still a little thick on the bevel, it felt maybe a bit soft on the file so will see how it goes.

[ChrisP]

Have been enjoying my Fathers Day gift from the children of Opinel no8 and Ghille Kettle. Lucky Me!!

[Midge_Fodder]

It's from one if his other suppliers in the states I think. It comes ok to use as a thrower but for our purposes needs a little thinning on the profile an a good honing. Mines still a little thick on the bevel, it felt maybe a bit soft on the file so will see how it goes.

Axes with that thin off a bit need to be a bit softer.

[FishyFolk]

A Cold Steel Trail Hawk :-)

Been wanting a Tomahawk since I was about 5 years old :-)

A normal scandi type hatchet would probably be a lot better, but this will be fun to own and modify :-)

[Big T]

Have been enjoying my Fathers Day gift from the children of Opinel no8 and Ghille Kettle. Lucky Me!!

Nice!

[Blood]

Nice one rune! You got big plans for it?

[FishyFolk]

Nice one rune! You got big plans for it?

Just strip the paint off, give the handle some nice oil and the edge some love. Oh yeah, and force a patina on it to give it some protection :-)

[SimonB]

Went to the range with the better half, and picked up 8x small pots for supposedly holding glitter for crafts... i thought salt, pepper, chilli flakes, curry powder, Herbs, and also pott pat for fire starting, water purifying.... £1. Bargain. :)

[ADz]

Egg Box (https://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/bushcraft/OC102andOC104.html)
Protects eggs in backpack
Bio-Degradable Toilet Paper (https://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/personal/LA113.html)
Saves having to burn you paper when burying your deposit
Lyons Coffee Bags (http://lyonscoffeeuk.com/)
Real filtered coffee without a press :)

http://i.imgur.com/91NbYq8.png http://i.imgur.com/4dPx3zV.png http://i.imgur.com/JTG8iHV.png

[Davepr]

Oh cheers ADz just going to order the six eggs holder very nice.

[Silverback]

Karrimor trekking trousers 2 pairs for 32 quid at sports direct

[ADz]

Karrimor trekking trousers 2 pairs for 32 quid at sports direct

Got link? :)



Oh cheers ADz just going to order the six eggs holder very nice.

You're welcome.

They do them cheaper on ebay but sent from China so will be a delay.

[Silverback]

No.....they were in my local store...don't know if they are available online

[OakAshandThorn]

Sawyer Mini-Squeeze :D

[ADz]

Sony DSC-QX10 (http://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/cyber-shot-compact-cameras/dsc-qx10)

I have been contemplating getting a dedicated camera so I could have a optical zoom etc but then came across this and thought why not? Saves having to carry another bulky item on my person. Instead I just connect via wifi to my phone and have a fully fledge smart camera. Also has a tripod mount :)

http://i.imgur.com/ND1i0EH.png

[jus_young]

Anyone like to post some contact details on here while they are listing all their rather expensive gear?

Just thought I would ask as there does not seem to be much thought about the info that is being put in the public domain :rolleyes: By all means let us know of your purchases, bargains and gadgets that you have bought folks but there is a little concern growing about just how much info is being posted. A little thought prior to listing all your worldly goods and Tesco shopping list may not go amiss, we don't want anyone leaving themselves vulnerable.

[Silverback]

T^

[ADz]

Anyone like to post some contact details on here while they are listing all their rather expensive gear?

Just thought I would ask as there does not seem to be much thought about the info that is being put in the public domain :rolleyes: By all means let us know of your purchases, bargains and gadgets that you have bought folks but there is a little concern growing about just how much info is being posted. A little thought prior to listing all your worldly goods and Tesco shopping list may not go amiss, we don't want anyone leaving themselves vulnerable.


lol, Sorry mine did look a bit like a tesco shopping list (eggs box, bog roll, coffee) so have updated it a bit with some descriptions to show relevance :D


If not mine, which were you referring to?

[Silverback]

Finally joined the digital age and bought a sat nav for the car....Garmin Nuvi cost 60 quid....Not because I can't navigate but because I'm travelling further afield and more often with work

[ADz]

Finally joined the digital age and bought a sat nav for the car....Garmin Nuvi cost 60 quid....Not because I can't navigate but because I'm travelling further afield and more often with work

T^

If you've not used one before make sure you update the map, especially if it's used, as a lot of people tend to just buy them and keep same map so it could be out of date and find it directs you into dead ends :D

[Silverback]

T^

If you've not used one before make sure you update the map, especially if it's used, as a lot of people tend to just buy them and keep same map so it could be out of date and find it directs you into dead ends :D

Thanks for the advice.....but yes I have used sat nav before just never owned one. Its not because I'm a technophobe but because I simply didn't need one and I have had to rescue the end result of blindly following 'dashboard doris' more than once.....

Funnily enough I remember the first GPS units..they were that big they were vehicle mounted and only gave position info in Lat/Long......you wouldnt have been very old back then....come to think of it you may not have been born lol

[ADz]

Thanks for the advice.....but yes I have used sat nav before just never owned one. Its not because I'm a technophobe but because I simply didn't need one and I have had to rescue the end result of blindly following 'dashboard doris' more than once.....

Funnily enough I remember the first GPS units..they were that big they were vehicle mounted and only gave position info in Lat/Long......you wouldnt have been very old back then....come to think of it you may not have been born lol


Indeed, I have seen some news about numpties in big lorries getting stuck in narrow lanes because they blindly followed the satnav. Dave and myself got directed to a dead end more than once in Bury when trying to pickup yungen on way to Ruthin, The map was uptodate but just shows how much things can change in between updates.

Civilian GPS arrived in early 80's so I was definitely around, I may be young but not that young ;)

[ADz]

I wasn't always a civillian... ;)

Ahh yes good point :D

[Silverback]

Back on track....8gb micro SD card to add european mapping to sat nav.....ready for the first drive to the new site in France :)

[jus_young]

lol, Sorry mine did look a bit like a tesco shopping list (eggs box, bog roll, coffee) so have updated it a bit with some descriptions to show relevance :D


If not mine, which were you referring to?

Not being specific Adam, just relating to posts in general. It is something that has often crossed my mind about forums and the type of info placed for all to see. Another one is the meets that are organised and everyone announcing 'I'm not home on these dates folks!'.

[Adam Savage]

Very good points Jus. Publicly accessible, personal information, could be used by the less than desirables.

[FishyFolk]

Do people really put their adress on the internet for all to see?

[jus_young]

Do people really put their adress on the internet for all to see?

Not really, but in reality its not that difficult to obtain details on people these days.

[Blood]

For a princely sum of 40p I rescued these common hops from the bin! Outside tesco on the last chance shelf. They might be past it but you never know. Will plant them in our new house, since it's got a huge veg plot :). They need a good soak and a some feedingn but I may get a bit of beer next year from them.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/20/ypu7e2u4.jpg

[Chubbs]

What hops are they Blood.

Grow them up a fence or up the side of your house. They will grow to roof height once established and you might get a few ounces dried.

[ian c]

Today I bought 3 water resistant pouches from poundland 1 =A4, 1 =A5, 1 =A6, in the set clear one side and silver/ white the other with a eyelet so you can attach a lanyard, they seem quite good.

[Davepr]

My tarp got wrecked so got me a cheapo one from ebay for a fiver.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FESTIVAL-VANGO-NYLON-FLYSHEET-BROWN-IN-COLOUR-IDEAL-FOR-SHELTER-AT-FESTIVALS-ETC/261503429852?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D22046%26meid%3D7547509847663961324%26pid%3 D100011%26prg%3D9537%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D25 1555159822

[Blood]

What hops are they Blood.

Grow them up a fence or up the side of your house. They will grow to roof height once established and you might get a few ounces dried.

The common hops mate. There's a low fence I was going to train it along, or up, along and Over the covered workshop area I'm going to make. The missus has gone and given me her support and blessing to get carving and fettling since a lot of her customers follow my fbk page and have asked for alsorts if stuff :)http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/20/gaga6ege.jpg

[ADz]

RaidLight Bottle with Flexible Valve (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003U9CUDI/)
Retractable USB Charger Cable (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261150199917/)

http://i.imgur.com/TDbew1o.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/EziYvxc.png

[Pootle]

My tarp got wrecked so got me a cheapo one from ebay for a fiver.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FESTIVAL-VANGO-NYLON-FLYSHEET-BROWN-IN-COLOUR-IDEAL-FOR-SHELTER-AT-FESTIVALS-ETC/261503429852?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D22046%26meid%3D7547509847663961324%26pid%3 D100011%26prg%3D9537%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D25 1555159822
Did I read the description right on this? "8feet 9inches inc the bell end"

[ADz]

Did I read the description right on this? "8feet 9inches inc the bell end"

...lmao

[AJ]

Well, you wouldn't want to forget the bell end in any important calculation, would you?

[Silverback]

The bell beong the back of a traditional bell type ridge tent behind the pole or a ferame like the vango in the listing for example....useful for storing kit rather than impinging on the sleeping space

[ADz]

Carbon Steel Folding Saw (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121367251596)
Handy Log Caddy/Carrier (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181384910026)

http://i.imgur.com/10erIwh.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/cCfcQEf.png

[Davepr]

Top 10 woodland walks in the Lake District, pocket size. Really good book.

[Chubbs]

British Army MK2 Artic Sleeping Bag which was stuffed inside an old Eurohike bag cover. bought it from a local second hand shop for £4.00.

Bargain !!!

[Valantine]

British Army MK2 Artic Sleeping Bag which was stuffed inside an old Eurohike bag cover. bought it from a local second hand shop for £4.00.

Bargain !!!

Jammy

[Chubbs]

Ray Mears Essential Bushcraft for 50p from charity shop. It looks to be in unused condition so I gave her a pound for it.

Army sew in fireproof tent chimney. Will be sewn into a Blacks Of Greenock Major tent for Winter camping.
With the homemade burner.

[f0rm4t]

Water Filter
Sawyer Squeeze Mini (http://www.trekitt.co.uk/3050/products/sawyer-mini-filter.aspx)

£26.96 delivered

[Ehecatl]

Two bottles:

http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/sainsburys-price-comparison/Red_Wine/Porcupine_Ridge_Cabernet_Sauvignon_South_Africa_75 0ml.html

[Chubbs]

Two bottles:

http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/sainsburys-price-comparison/Red_Wine/Porcupine_Ridge_Cabernet_Sauvignon_South_Africa_75 0ml.html

I bet they tasted nice :happy-clapping:

[Midge_Fodder]

Victorinox Ranger SAK, from Tesco of all places. It was £30 which when I put all the various bits of paper they give you against it I paid a princely sum of £9.50.

[Valantine]

Just ordered this Gamo Whisper IGT .22 Air Riflehttp://www.pellpax.co.uk/airguns/air-rifles/nitro-piston-air-rifles/gamo-whisper-igt-22-air-rifle/185

[midas]

Just ordered this Gamo Whisper IGT .22 Air Riflehttp://www.pellpax.co.uk/airguns/air-rifles/nitro-piston-air-rifles/gamo-whisper-igt-22-air-rifle/185

Work quite well even though Thin rifled barrel is encased in plastic.Can be improved by "melting off that plastic blob on end of barrel,then one is able to fit an 15.5mm adapter,and a Silencer.

[Rasputin]

Just ordered this Gamo Whisper IGT .22 Air Riflehttp://www.pellpax.co.uk/airguns/air-rifles/nitro-piston-air-rifles/gamo-whisper-igt-22-air-rifle/185

Looks like a good value rifle Al :war:

[jus_young]

I used to have a synthetic stock Gammo and it was a pretty good rifle. The grouping was very consistent for a budget break barrel

[Valantine]

Work quite well even though Thin rifled barrel is encased in plastic.Can be improved by "melting off that plastic blob on end of barrel,then one is able to fit an 15.5mm adapter,and a Silencer.

Nice tip, will look at that.
The reviews were pretty good and at the price...well no contest

[Blood]

Went to woodfest this weekend and had my pockets felt by Nick Westerman. Will have some pics up later, what a knife!!

[Silverback]

Karrimor self inflating mat..25 quid.....Gelert doss bag 3 season square 20 quid

[midas]

12298Here a picture of my Gammowith thier plastic blob removed.an an a adapter fitted.

[midas]

12299oops !heres another view.
Springers n gas rams take a little getting used to as apposed to PCP's,but are a lot of fun
to shoot.especially for plinking!
Perfer my CARREER 11 707 Carbine, for pest control though.

[Silverback]

Couple of stainless caddies for tea and sugar about 4 inches across and 6 high...50p each from the charity shop

[FishyFolk]

Came over a wood eating plate at the Salvation army charity shop in town today...1£

Also the replacement wood bowls and cup from Eagle products arrived today. So their "no-crack" guarrantee is for real :-)
Best part, they let me keep the old ones, wich are perfectly serviceable, just won't hold soup anymore :-)

[Midge_Fodder]

K and R mirror sighting compass. Well my old friend the Silva Ranger died it's death. The needle somehow detached from the centre and was laying on the bottom of the capsule. Got this as a replacement, I'll report back when I've had a good go with it, see how it holds up.

[Chubbs]

British Army sleeping bag compression sack for my Artic bag.

[Johnnyboy1971]

Bivvy bag from the USMSS this one is to mod with a mozzi net in the top.

[Silverback]

A new timing belt, set of brake pads, cam position sensor, and EGR blanking plate for my van....pricey !

[FishyFolk]

A new timing belt, set of brake pads, cam position sensor, and EGR blanking plate for my van....pricey !

MOT time?

[Silverback]

No...belt slipped eeek luckily valves still ok

[alvino78]

A new timing belt, set of brake pads, cam position sensor, and EGR blanking plate for my van....pricey !
woahh!! i got away with only buying new 210 cm boot laces this week thank god!! lol

[Midge_Fodder]

Nothing worse than dear car parts

[Ehecatl]

I'm very pleased to say that Wayne beats me on the car parts. I only had to buy a rear wiper blade for a Peugeot 306. Wait a moment! I don't even own a 306? :confused2:

[jus_young]

I will beat you all, Fiat Ducatto van as my current Vivaro has knackered turbo, EGR valve fouling up, clutch nearing end of life which usually means that the gearbox is not far behind on these vans. I would be looking at close to £3500 to sort it out. Oh, and then there's the suspension that was an advisory on the last MOT...

[FishyFolk]

On my old Ford Scorpio, I must have changed all the parts of the front suspension (bad road up here), all the brake parts including calipers, only to have the traction control sensor die, wich meant no ABS. The clutch started to smell burned, and when the front wind screen cracked, I gave up and traded it in...I had spent about 1500£ in repairs...they gave me 500 for it...

[SimonB]

Local flea market day.... Picked up a Vango Fusion 3 season bag, like new, for £7. And in theh post this morning I got my theraband gold.. TWANNNNG !! :)

[Chubbs]

Its the same sort of thing here in the UK Rune. Unless you break it yourself and sell it on, the older cars are pretty much worth nothing.

We now drive a 2002 Passat 1.9 TDI. Compared to most people we know, its pretty old but its a great car and for the well under book price we got it for, we couldn't say no. If it lasts us ten years like our old one, we will be happy.

[FishyFolk]

Yeah we got a 2005 VW Touran Highliner 2.0 TDI now. The seats could be more comfortable but it will hopefully carry us for a number of years. And with half the fuel consumption. One previous owner, all services followed at the brand garage. And the kids got more space in the back...

[David_JAFO]

hello,
You making a catty or have one ready to add the bands?
Regards
David


Local flea market day.... Picked up a Vango Fusion 3 season bag, like new, for £7. And in theh post this morning I got my theraband gold.. TWANNNNG !! :)

[laika]

Yeah we got a 2005 VW Touran Highliner 2.0 TDI now. The seats could be more comfortable but it will hopefully carry us for a number of years. And with half the fuel consumption. One previous owner, all services followed at the brand garage. And the kids got more space in the back...

1972 MGB GT with a stage II head, lowered springs and negative camber wishbones - cheap to maintain, cheap insurance, no road tax and very little to go wrong - no air con, no PAS, no ABS, no servo, no electric windows and, as of 17.20 last night, no near side rear wheel on the way to After School Club, I hate it when that happens, very disappointing........ if anyone has a spare hub in the shed........

[FishyFolk]

I think a mod can move all the car bragging posts to a more fitting space now :-)

[midas]

1972 MGB GT with a stage II head, lowered springs and negative camber wishbones - cheap to maintain, cheap insurance, no road tax and very little to go wrong - no air con, no PAS, no ABS, no servo, no electric windows and, as of 17.20 last night, no near side rear wheel on the way to After School Club, I hate it when that happens, very disappointing........ if anyone has a spare hub in the shed........
Best of luck with your hub search.
Can remember driving round a large roundabout in my Ford 100e side valve Popular,and remarking to the wife."ow look a wheel !!it just missed us?!?!?!"it wasn't untill we reach our exit n I turned left,that the car fell on to its hub/brake drum.ploughing a groove in the road.But as you say easy to fix.ATB.mike

[Silverback]

A new heavy duty sleeping bag zip...repair needed :(

[laika]

Best of luck with your hub search.
Can remember driving round a large roundabout in my Ford 100e side valve Popular,and remarking to the wife."ow look a wheel !!it just missed us?!?!?!"it wasn't untill we reach our exit n I turned left,that the car fell on to its hub/brake drum.ploughing a groove in the road.But as you say easy to fix.ATB.mike

Bought: one hub, studs, aluminium wheel nuts, and a split pin : Cost: a pint..... well probably several.......