What Have You Bought Now!!!???

[Adam Savage]

Pack flat top reflector for my UCO candle lanterns

I was starting to think something had happened to you. Haven't seen you on for a couple days :)

[JEEP]

We are staying at our allotment at the moment, no Internet there.

[Adam Savage]

We are staying at our allotment at the moment, no Internet there.

Oh I remember you saying now. Hope things are going well for you.

[dogrob]

Alpkit airo 180 self inflating mat

[peags]

just got this as it was a bargain http://www.millets.co.uk/product/096459/KENT.html go to a store as mine had it for 30quid even better and the weight on the web is wrong its more 3.2kg

also been out bargain hunting for misc,camping supplies at a few cheap stores here in plymouth.got loads for about 10quid will post some pics up over the next few days of some of the buys :)

[Adam Savage]

just got this as it was a bargain http://www.millets.co.uk/product/096459/KENT.html go to a store as mine had it for 30quid even better and the weight on the web is wrong its more 3.2kg

also been out bargain hunting for misc,camping supplies at a few cheap stores here in plymouth.got loads for about 10quid will post some pics up over the next few days of some of the buys :)

I like the look of that tent. You'll have to let us know how well it performs, when you get it in the field.

Adam

[peags]

yes i liked the look as well,bargain price to..going to be pitching it in the garden tomorrow,then hopefully field run at the weekend.will keep you informed :)

[Adam Savage]

yes i liked the look as well,bargain price to..going to be pitching it in the garden tomorrow,then hopefully field run at the weekend.will keep you informed :)

Look forward to it :)

[dogrob]

10 week old chocolate labrador :-)

[Edwin]

Aaah!

[Tony1948]

Wot it tast like.

[cuppa joe]

Emergency food eh ?

[Adam Savage]

Wot it tast like.

Chocolate I'm guessing :p

[JEEP]

35lb Bickerstaffe longbow http://www.bickerstaffebows.co.uk/proddet.php?id=84&prodname=basic-longbows---hickory-backed-lemonwood

[Edwin]

I am not disparaging your purchase but why so low a poundage for the bow?

[JEEP]

I can easily draw a 60lb bow, but not hold it still long enough to aim with it.

I have arthritis in my left shoulder; drawing a bow heavier than 35lb and attempting to take aim with it, will cause my shoulder to start shaking and hurt like a b***h.

[Edwin]

My commiserations and good shooting, he does make lovely bows.

[JEEP]

Gerber Warrant - http://www.gerberuk.com/index.php/product/id/614 I don't really remember why I ordered it, maybe it was the tanto shape or the digital camo. Looking at it, it is everything I do not like in a knife actually, but sometimes you just have to broaden your perspective a little

[Adam Savage]

Gerber Warrant - http://www.gerberuk.com/index.php/product/id/614 I don't really remember why I ordered it, maybe it was the tanto shape or the digital camo. Looking at it, it is everything I do not like in a knife actually, but sometimes you just have to broaden your perspective a little

You're starting to show signs of weakness, toward all things tactical lol. Turn back, before it's too late ;)

[JEEP]

I have nothing particular against tactical gear actually - as long as the quality is good. The thing is just; most gear I have seen advertised as "tactical" is anything but good quality.

It seems that "tactical", these days, is a term used to add percieved value to othervice worthless pieces of gear.

[Adam Savage]

I know what you're saying there Jakob. It is the word they use to get wannabe soldiers and people that have seen too many films, to buy practically worthless products. Well nine times out of ten anyway. Things like serrated blades, knuckle guards, glass breaking pommels, etc. All of those things stop a knife being a usable tool, and turn it into more of a weapon or display piece. I'd rather have a piece of equipment that does what it was designed for. not saying your purchase falls into this category, but many of them do unfortunately.

[JEEP]

Serrated! That was my reason; I have never actually owned a serrated blade. I ordered this knife to get some hands-on experience with a serrated blade.

[Adam Savage]

Serrated! That was my reason; I have never actually owned a serrated blade. I ordered this knife to get some hands-on experience with a serrated blade.

Ah, I see now. You'll have to let us know how well you get on with it. I really don't find them at all usable, but that is my opinion. Everyone finds these things different.

[comanighttrain]

with apologies to the budget crowd....been saving for a wee while now, found a hilleberg atko for £330 so I went for it...

[Adam Savage]

with apologies to the budget crowd....been saving for a wee while now, found a hilleberg atko for £330 so I went for it...

Taunton leisure by any chance? :)

[comanighttrain]

indeed sir :)

[Metal mug]

You're starting to show signs of weakness, toward all things tactical lol. Turn back, before it's too late ;)Maybe at the Exmoor meet, we'll dress up in berets and run around with plastic bows fighting zombies. :D

[JEEP]

Maybe at the Exmoor meet, we'll dress up in berets and run around with plastic bows fighting zombies. :D

:evilgrin:

[Adam Savage]

Maybe at the Exmoor meet, we'll dress up in berets and run around with plastic bows fighting zombies. :D

:zombie-fighting::war::tongue::shocked:

[Metal mug]

:zombie-fighting::war::tongue::shocked:Take that zombies! :)

[jus_young]

Decided to use the tarp for Dartmoor rather than the banshee to save some weight so bought some walking poles to use with the new DD 3x3 tarp. Also bought water purification tablets, 2x Opinel No 7's for the kids, burns kit, small 'biners and a tick remover.
Then whilst on a visit to Mr Budds yesterday I had an urge to visit Go Outdoors, stupid thing to do really and I new I shouldn't do it but the force was too strong! So ended up coming away with Frontier Pro water filter, Blaze Titanium stove, Folding ally windshield and a couple of 100g gas cartridges :ashamed:

[jus_young]

Oh and whilst at the Gathering I bought various bits of clothing, utility bags, books and untold bits for the kids and this http://www.tauntonleisure.com/tentipi-muurikka-48-cooking-skillett-bag-available-separately/p5953
Supposed to be used for cooking with but as all items should have more than one use I decided that it would make a very good fire bowl to use under the tripod as the damp conditions and wet wood were proving troublesome. Worked a treat in helping to maintain the heat in the fire and drying wood around the edges and will definately use at family base camps in the future.

[JEEP]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYjxdZnblsA&feature=player_detailpage

An evaluation sample of the Trekmates Flameless Cooking System. Both the food cooker shown in the video and the cooking bottle for hot bevrages

[Adam Savage]

Looks interesting. Kinda like a giant hand warmer in an ice cream tub...:)

[JEEP]

I just tried it. It did a fine job of cooking noodels.

Though, it may be flameless - it lets out a lot of steam.

[paul standley]

Interesting - do you know Jeep how much it's likely to retail for ?

Paul

[JEEP]

Not yet. But I can find out tomorrow.

[Adam Savage]

Shall we take wagers on it? I'm thinking pretty cheap, for what it is. £10-£15 for the container kit, £5-£7 for a twin pack of fuel packs. :)

[Metal mug]

Do you have to wear a safety beret while using it?

[jus_young]

Westlers/Wayferers food packs apparently have a similar system where a small amount of hot water is added to the pack to start the reaction and then left to heat. Have not seen the packs on the shelves yet but read a leaflet about it today in my local camp store. They also make reference to it on the Westlers web site but don't have much info on it.

[jus_young]

Should do some research first before posting on here really. Found an article from 2003 about these packs but they seemed to disappear, maybe didn't catch on. The leaflet I read was a new one so maybe they are looking at chucking them out again?


Edit

Found some
Beef stew and dumplings for £6.60 anyone? http://www.touring-gear.com/products/Wafayrer-Self-Heating-Packs.html

[paul standley]

Some other self heating food ideas here...

http://www.hotpackmeals.co.uk/hotpacks/starter-pack-6-action-pack-meals.html

Link to a self heating (flameless) ration heater pack that is water activated & can be used with various 'wet' sealed meal pouches and is actually a good price at £1.19 (or it would be if it wasn't out of stock with this retailer) but shows that stand-alone flameless food heaters are out there ...

http://evaq8.co.uk/FLAMELESS-RATION-HEATER-Turns-A-Wet-Meal-Into-A-Self-Heating-Meal.html

Edit... here's another type as well...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/X8-MRE-FLAMELESS-CHEMICAL-HEATERS-/250869674920?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Camping_CookingSu pplies_ET&hash=item3a68ff73a8

[JEEP]

Petzl Tactikka XP (od/camo) - http://petzl.com/en/outdoor/tactikka-series/tactikka-xp I already have the Tikka2 XP w. Core battery pack, but I needed a cheaper spare one to keep at the allotment

[JEEP]

Haglöfs Boiga Hood softshell in Strato Blue
Haglöfs Micro Top fleece pullover in Strato Blue

[Ken]

Solar Heated Shower £3.99 from QD.
Camping Seat £5.99 from QD
Various coloured glowsticks 79p each from QD
Camoflauge lunchbox sized cool bag £5.99 Sainsbury's

BARGAIN!

[Blu]

Leatherman Surge Multitool, £69.99 cheapest i could find on the web. Asking prices elsewhere are from £85 - £105, so mines got to be a bargain. Love the quality of the Leatherman and the thought that goes into the practicality and usage of each tool. Very pleased.

[JEEP]

Pinewood leather belt

[Adam Savage]

savagewolfrm blade for a project.

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/projects%20and%20equipment/IMG_4737.jpg

[Tony1948]

Nice blade saint PM me there you got it and how mutch.Atb TONY

[JEEP]

Haglöfs Roc Legend in Budgie Green/Azure Blue - http://www.haglofs.com/en-US/products/footwear/offroad/men/haglofs_roc_legend_en-us.aspx

[Adam Savage]

Items from Poundland..

2 x Alu spray bottles, for small alcohol stoves (similar to the bottle stove)

1 x Metal file, for a knife project (can't complain for £1)

1 x Epoxy twin pack, for various projects

1 x Mini baking tin, with removable base, for damper bread, etc

1 x Sound amplifier, for monitoring wildlife (well, that's the idea anyway, will see if it works)

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/projects%20and%20equipment/090920111021.jpg

[GwersyllaCnau]

I just received 2 Hunka Bivi bags from Alpkit.com (one for me one for my son). Pleased with the quality so far, was expecting worse for £30. I bought the green (pale kelp) but it's lighter than in the pic. The exterior is more the colour of the interior of the bag in the pic.

[comanighttrain]

I just received 2 Hunka Bivi bags from Alpkit.com (one for me one for my son). Pleased with the quality so far, was expecting worse for £30. I bought the green (pale kelp) but it's lighter than in the pic. The exterior is more the colour of the interior of the bag in the pic.

They are good for a one or two nighter, condensation can be a pain though so i've heard!

[GwersyllaCnau]

Next purchase will be 2 Hennessy Expedition Hammocks... My son has been telling me for a couple of months now that this is what he wants for xmas. And seeing as he's so young I can't let him go on his own, so I got to buy myself one :):):):)

[Adam Savage]

Next purchase will be 2 Hennessy Expedition Hammocks... My son has been telling me for a couple of months now that this is what he wants for xmas. And seeing as he's so young I can't let him go on his own, so I got to buy myself one :):):):)

Now that's a great excuse ;)

[markal17]

what iv just got is 1 steel swedish army trangia cook set 2 german army mess set 3 trangia cups 4 BCB Crusader Cup Lid

[Adam Savage]

Building up your collection then? :)

[markal17]

yer but seam to get the wrong stuff so it cost me loads more pluss love the bits and bobs lolol

[Adam Savage]

I know exactly what you mean mate. I don't think anyone on here has managed to get just what they need.

[JEEP]

Matt "The Miracle Scarf" Safari VD, Buff copy - http://www.matt.eu/index.php?module=descripcio&clr=4&id_tipus=25c2955197e9a9fd5703e9b3ac0a9cbc&id_cate=ee90a0b7eef5c8718a047b988ca3bc13&id=5faf8d010418c54c9b7eb57a0288a466&lang=uk (just to compare it with the original Buff)

Haglöfs Zensor 2S 200L sleeping bag - http://www.haglofs.com/en-US/products/sleeping-bags/2-season/unisex/zensor_2s_en-us.aspx (a cheap synthetic bag to spare my down bags during this extraordinarily rainy autumn)

W.R. Case reproduction USMC knife - http://www.wrcase.com/knives/view_all/browse.php?Family='Presentation%20or%20Bowie'&View='1' (just because I need one)

[JEEP]

2x Victorinox Tomo - http://victorinoxtomo.victorinox.com/en/ (a green for Maria and a red for me)

LaCrosse Mudlite Realtree AP Hunting Boots - http://www.lacrossefootwear.eu/mens/alpha-mdlt-18m-rtaphd-7mm.html

LaCrosse beanie + 2x LaCrosse t-shirts - free merchandise :D

[JEEP]

2 pairs of Pinewood Vildmarksbuks (1 dark green and 1 olive) - http://www.pinewood.dk/v2/sites/produkter.asp?sitemod=emne&myActive=34&id=81 Free workwear :p

These are roughly 60% the price of a pair of Fjällräven Karl or Greenland, but equal in materials, workmanship and imho. superior in design.

[nat110732]

40mm x 4mm x 500mm ground flat stock, 1m x 6mm dia brass bar and 1m x 300mm x 300mm sapele.......fingers crossed!

nat

[comanighttrain]

Two Yak wool/fleece type smockish things from a Doug Scott lecture!

[jus_young]

Another Tesco camping kettle that can live in my van for when I need it (the other got adopted by the wife for family trips)

[Bogusmerlin]

Found this brilliant hobo stove in stainless steel in Truro's Poundland today. Tried it out in the garden this evening and it worked brilliantly - and very efficient on wood!

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[Edwin]

That is what I use for my light overnight kit. The stove fits into an Asda stainless "billy" very nicely. They had these at Penryn on offer. As it was an offer for two I have a spare if you want it. PM me?

[Adam Savage]

40mm x 4mm x 500mm ground flat stock, 1m x 6mm dia brass bar and 1m x 300mm x 300mm sapele.......fingers crossed!

nat

I'll be looking forward to the progress :)

[Pryderi]

I wondered how those drainers would work as a stove... its the poundshop for me tomorrrow

[paul standley]

- Got a decent wood turning Skew chisel and a 4 jaw chuck for my little wood lathe and some needles and linen thread to make my leather knife sheath

- A great charity shop bargain, a book for 50p called " The easy way to tree recognition" by John Kilbracken. It's a great book that works by answering a series of questions to get to the correct tree, it's very clever.

[comanighttrain]

ahh does it fllow some sort of deductive logic type pattern? that sounds like how i usually figure stuff out....

[paul standley]

ahh does it fllow some sort of deductive logic type pattern? that sounds like how i usually figure stuff out....

Exactly that, e.g...

1. Are all it's leaves needle-like - Yes/No
2. Do the Needles grow singly - Yes/No

6. Is the bark very soft and spongy - Yes/No

93. Are the leaves pointed at each end... etc.. etc

[GwersyllaCnau]

I just received 2 Hunka Bivi bags from Alpkit.com (one for me one for my son). Pleased with the quality so far, was expecting worse for £30. I bought the green (pale kelp) but it's lighter than in the pic. The exterior is more the colour of the interior of the bag in the pic.

Went for an overnighter in my local woods to try the Bivi's. They did exactly what I bought them for... keeping me dry in my tent. I have a Vango Tornado I bought vango because I knew them when I was a kid as superb tents I also recommended 2 other people get them they both bought the tempest.... all 3 leak! my advice if your thinking of getting a vango tent, either DON'T or get a bivi bag.

[comanighttrain]

They leak? no way....my vitesse doesn't leak... gets condensation but no leaks

[Adam Savage]

- Got a decent wood turning Skew chisel and a 4 jaw chuck for my little wood lathe and some needles and linen thread to make my leather knife sheath

- A great charity shop bargain, a book for 50p called " The easy way to tree recognition" by John Kilbracken. It's a great book that works by answering a series of questions to get to the correct tree, it's very clever.

I'll have to have a look for that book.

[Realearner]

Just got a mini Alice pack from evilbay, but for twenty quid don't think it will be to bad, just liked the look of it and the three outside pockets.
Good for a one day/ night.

[bushcraftboy]

Just ordered a DC4 stone, hope it's as good as people say.

[JEEP]

Just ordered a DC4 stone, hope it's as good as people say.

It is :)

[jus_young]

Went for an overnighter in my local woods to try the Bivi's. They did exactly what I bought them for... keeping me dry in my tent. I have a Vango Tornado I bought vango because I knew them when I was a kid as superb tents I also recommended 2 other people get them they both bought the tempest.... all 3 leak! my advice if your thinking of getting a vango tent, either DON'T or get a bivi bag.

I have a Vango Banshee 200 for my own outings and an Icarus 500 for the family woodland trips and don't have any issue with leaks from either. I think you have had a bit of bad luck there! The only problem I have just found with the Banshee is, due to limited space, I can quite easily push the inner against the outer during the night which then draws the moisture through. This has only happened once though and that was on Exmoor when the rain was a little excessive.

[JEEP]

Exped Crush Drybag S and XS/3-D - http://www.exped.com/exped/web/exped_homepage_int.nsf/0/822467D8F71C9A55C12575A20047AF3A?opendocument free product samples :D

[rich290185]

Free thats a good price!!!!

[JEEP]

Indeed :D

More goodies at the scout meeting this evening:

The infamous yes/no cap - dreaded by all junior scouts!
KFUM Scout songbook
KFUM Scout patch (for my pack)
International Scout patch (also for my pack)
A few scout pins w. antropomorfic pieces of gear (yes, it is as strange as it sounds)
KFUM Scout pendant for Maria's Pandora bracelet

[JEEP]

2X Primus Outdoor Cup (1xgreen and 1xblack) - http://www.primus.eu/Templates/Pages/3_cols_white_middle.aspx?SectionId=5888 (should fit inside my Trangia 27)
2X Light My Fire Spork (1xgreen and 1xblack) - http://www.lightmyfire.com/230-147-spork.htm
Deerhunter Wakefield bonded fleece w/hood, palm green - http://www.deerhunter.dk/Default.aspx?ID=435&PID=0&ProductComp=2916 (much nicer than the picture suggests, this would make a nice Natural Bushcraft shirt)
Pinewood Ottawa fleece "canada shirt" - http://www.pinewood.se/dk/prod.asp?prodId=229

[Silverback]

Hatsan 85 XTH Air rifle in .22 - look out bunnies, squirrels, pidgeons and corvids.

[Adam Savage]

Hatsan 85 XTH Air rifle in .22 - look out bunnies, squirrels, pidgeons and corvids.

Which scope did you go for?

[Silverback]

Which scope did you go for?

cheap and cheerful Hawke 4 x 40 Mil Dot on a single piece mount

[JEEP]

cheap and cheerful Hawke 4 x 40 Mil Dot on a single peice mount

Good choice!

[Adam Savage]

Good choice!

What he said :)

[Adam Savage]

Timex Expedition Compass, cloth strap green model

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/812d13KqrxL._AA1500_.jpg

One olive and one orange, cotton bandannas.

2 x plastic kuksas, from mountain warehouse (clearance, 99p each)

http://www.mountainwarehouse.com/assets/productimages/015/015832_GRN_F_l.jpg

battery powered lantern, from mountain warehouse (clearance, £3.99)

http://www.mountainwarehouse.com/assets/productimages/011/011795_org.jpg

[jus_young]

I have some of those plastic kusas. Handy bits of kit, and mine have measurement increments inside.

[Adam Savage]

I have some of those plastic kusas. Handy bits of kit, and mine have measurement increments inside.

I have been using my Swedish army one for ages, and love it so much. Don't think these ones have measurements, but thy still do the job. Metal mugs can burn the lips :(

[comanighttrain]

Metal mugs can burn the lips :(

heh...but you'll only make that mistake once eh? ;)

[Adam Savage]

heh...but you'll only make that mistake once eh? ;)

Well actually.... lol

[comanighttrain]

Got myself a set of boreal joker climbing shoes

[Silverback]

Butler Creek flip up scope covers

[jus_young]

... Metal mugs can burn the lips :(

I'm not sure I would want to get that close to him to find out :D

[Adam Savage]

I'm not sure I would want to get that close to him to find out :D

There is that, nut sadly (this is for Jack) I was referring to the cylindrical vessel, intended for facilitating the consumption of liquids ;)

[Mouldsy]

Just received my Svord general camp knife, a new Mora 510 and two Light my fire camp boxes for my two girls, and a opinel for my boy.
The missus just tut's and sighs now, she knows not to ask.

http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss311/mouldsy/005-1.jpg

[tinkers]

a brunton stove stand, a very well made piece of kit that improves stability and allows you to fully enclose the stove with a windshield for greater efficiency whilst allowing you to place the gas cannister away from the direct heat of the stove.

http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x456/tinkers64/BruntonStoveStand.jpg

[Adam Savage]

Remote cartridge systems are great. Nice bit of kit tinkers.

[Martin]

a brunton stove stand, a very well made piece of kit that improves stability and allows you to fully enclose the stove with a windshield for greater efficiency whilst allowing you to place the gas cannister away from the direct heat of the stove.

http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x456/tinkers64/BruntonStoveStand.jpg

I really like that. Where did you get it from and how much did it cost??

Martin

[tinkers]

I really like that. Where did you get it from and how much did it cost??

Martin

hi martin
heres a direct link http://www.springfields.co.uk/camping/cooking-and-eating/brunton/?id=5379 its on sale at the mo and it cost £7.50 plus £3.99 p&p they normally retail for double this so even taking the postage into consideration its still a good buy. there are similar items on ebay but this brunton one stands head and shoulders above them it is very well made and comes with an aluminium wraparound heatshield.

tinkers

[Martin]

Thanks Tinkers, that's great mate. Could be just the thing to sit my pocket rocket on.

Martin

[rich290185]

Just got a 8ft x 7ft DPM british army basha off Ebay ;)

[JEEP]

The rep. from Vango dropped by today, with the trunk of his car filled with collection samples and discontinued items. We ended up taking the whole lof off his hands, a lot of it for ourselves :D

I came home withe the following:
Vango Nitestar 450; http://www.vango.co.uk/adventure/nitestar-450-l.html A big and heavy sleeping bag, but I needed a new bag for winter camping - and the price was very good
Vango Storm Shelter 200; http://www.vango.co.uk/tents/storm-shelter-200.html Got this one for free, I will probably never need it, but it is nice to have
Vango Camp Rope; http://www.vango.co.uk/accessories/rope.html Another freebie - will come in handy for putting up my tarp
Vango Cargo 65 (black); http://www.vango.co.uk/rucsacs/cargo-65.html The rep's own bag for product samples, like new, given to me as a personal gift

[markal17]

got dd hammock 2506 thanks martin for your help

[bushcraftboy]

Fallknifen DC4 ^_^

[Woodwose]

Just received my Svord general camp knife, a new Mora 510 and two Light my fire camp boxes for my two girls, and a opinel for my boy.
The missus just tut's and sighs now, she knows not to ask.

http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss311/mouldsy/005-1.jpg

Where did you get the Mora 510 from? I've got a few stashed away in a draw. I thought they where unavailable now.

[JEEP]

Original Buff 10111 CAMUFLAJE-2; http://www.buff.eu/en/GBR/products/-/c/H/s/A/f/9
Original Buff 10030 KAKI; http://www.buff.eu/en/GBR/products/-/c/H/s/A/f/9
Wool Buf 33017 CEDAR; http://www.buff.eu/en/GBR/products/-/c/H/s/A/f/93

I really like Buff btw... ;)

[JEEP]

Victorinox Outrider w. brown Victorinox leather pouch; http://www.victorinox.com/content/product_details?code=0.9023 This on will reside on my scout's belt. I like the larger saw in this one, compared to the Huntsman I carry on a daily basis

Gerber Mark II; http://www.gerber-tools.com/gerber-mark-ii-22-01874.htm This one will reside under my bedroom pillow :evilgrin: (no, not really)

[Ashley Cawley]

.... Gerber Mark II; http://www.gerber-tools.com/gerber-mark-ii-22-01874.htm This one will reside under my bedroom pillow :evilgrin: (no, not really)Jesus! Did you buy that one then or no? lol... I thought bloody hell what's he gona use that for!... then I thought I don't want to know :p

[BushcraftCambsUk]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-MILITARY-STYLE-HEAVY-WOOL-BLANKET-/150613015929?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item68c7bcb380

This is a Heavy wool military style blanket. As it is wool and a close weave it should have some level of water resistance and warmth with it. Anyone use one of these and if yes are they as good as i have been told? I have even had someone suggest i try using one of these instead of a sleeping bag which i am happy to do but dont really want to test it only to find out i should have taken a sleeping bag lol.

[markal17]

just got a dd 3x3 tarp will put up pic later

[JEEP]

Jesus! Did you buy that one then or no? lol... I thought bloody hell what's he gona use that for!... then I thought I don't want to know :p

For poking.... What else? ;)

I collect various bladed weapons - and I used to teach martial arts (WMA). The Gerber Mark II is, together with the Fairbairn Sykes, the pinnacle of fighting knives.

I understand your reaction though; it is one mean looking knife!

[JEEP]

Haglöfs Isogon bonded fleece, Sunset; http://www.haglofs.com/en-US/products/clothing/layers/mid-layer/men/ISOGON-JACKET.aspx More free workwear :D

[JEEP]

Smartwool Lil' Guy Beanie; http://www.smartwool.com/lil-guy-beanie-3.html
Olive/black shemagh; http://www.sturm-miltec.de/1180/en/Clothing/1000/Scarves/1180/HALSTUCH-_SHEMAGH_-110X110CM-OLIV-SCHW./12610000/HALSTUCH-_SHEMAGH_-110X110CM-OLIV-SCHW..htm
Khaki/black shemagh; http://www.sturm-miltec.de/1180/en/Clothing/1000/Scarves/1180/HALSTUCH-_SHEMAGH_-110X110CM-KHAKI-SCHW./12611000/HALSTUCH-_SHEMAGH_-110X110CM-KHAKI-SCHW..htm

[RobbC]

Just ordered from greenman bushcraft: Sami Coffee / Tinder Bag Making Kit, tick remover, silva gripa tweezers, Key Ring Release. From lakeland bushcraft a fenix LD10 R4(and im not quite sure why:ashamed:;)) And a bahco laplander from amazon :).

Now im skint:D, Robb

[Whistle]

Hi you crafty lot ! I have just got a 5.11 Rush 72 in Sandstone colour .
hope linky thing works
http://www.511tactical.com/All-Products/Bags-Backpacks/Backpacks/RUSH-72-Backpack.html
Brilliant bag , plenty of room , plenty of pockets , takes summer weight overnight gear easily and you can hide all the crafty tools and bits in the huge admin front compartment , all safely secured in their own pockets ... No more searching in the bottom of your ruck for bits , you just have to remember which pocket you stowed it in !!! Ha ha ha !!!
The sandstone is a perfect match for Maxpedition khaki so i can use the extra pockets from my sabercat waist pack system on it too ! Even more pockets hey !!!
But the best thing for me , is that as it is a Quasi Military Style pack , it rides quite high on the back and allows me to use my Canon waist pack camera bag too ...
There is a nice review on you tube by this guy for those who are interested http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNz8DfSf64c

[Whistle]

Wow Jeep !!! Now thats ORANGE !!!
Really nice , you wont get lost this winter hey !!!
Cheers Whistle

[comanighttrain]

Hi you crafty lot ! I have just got a 5.11 Rush 72 in Sandstone colour .
hope linky thing works
http://www.511tactical.com/All-Products/Bags-Backpacks/Backpacks/RUSH-72-Backpack.html
Brilliant bag , plenty of room , plenty of pockets , takes summer weight overnight gear easily and you can hide all the crafty tools and bits in the huge admin front compartment , all safely secured in their own pockets ... No more searching in the bottom of your ruck for bits , you just have to remember which pocket you stowed it in !!! Ha ha ha !!!
The sandstone is a perfect match for Maxpedition khaki so i can use the extra pockets from my sabercat waist pack system on it too ! Even more pockets hey !!!
But the best thing for me , is that as it is a Quasi Military Style pack , it rides quite high on the back and allows me to use my Canon waist pack camera bag too ...
There is a nice review on you tube by this guy for those who are interested http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNz8DfSf64c

Very nice bit of kit....i am rather impressed by their stuff in general

[jus_young]

Hi you crafty lot ! I have just got a 5.11 Rush 72 in Sandstone colour .
hope linky thing works
http://www.511tactical.com/All-Products/Bags-Backpacks/Backpacks/RUSH-72-Backpack.html
Brilliant bag , plenty of room , plenty of pockets , takes summer weight overnight gear easily and you can hide all the crafty tools and bits in the huge admin front compartment , all safely secured in their own pockets ... No more searching in the bottom of your ruck for bits , you just have to remember which pocket you stowed it in !!! Ha ha ha !!!
The sandstone is a perfect match for Maxpedition khaki so i can use the extra pockets from my sabercat waist pack system on it too ! Even more pockets hey !!!
But the best thing for me , is that as it is a Quasi Military Style pack , it rides quite high on the back and allows me to use my Canon waist pack camera bag too ...
There is a nice review on you tube by this guy for those who are interested http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNz8DfSf64c

I like the look of that pack, pockets everywhere. I do have a thing about an organised pack.

[JEEP]

Wow Jeep !!! Now thats ORANGE !!!
Really nice , you wont get lost this winter hey !!!
Cheers Whistle

I am quiet fond of orange. It goes well with my red beard :P

I have made a habit of always carrying at least one orange piece of clothing when out and about. It is good for making yourself visuable, if you suddenly find yourself in the middle of a hunt, where the hunters have forgotten to put up signs at the entrence to the forest - I have tried that a few times, once while being responsible for 15 scouts, aged 10-12.
And, if an accident should happen, it is always nice to be visible from a distance.

[Whistle]

Nice one Jeep , never been caught up in a hunting area myself , but sometimes , if I'm going up in the hills I carry a four by one metre panel of really high viz magenta neon pink spinaker cloth , like front line troops used to mark friendlys for air strikes , reckon if i get in trouble or come accross others who need help , the rescue teams should be able to see that clear enough by day light and at night a stove burning will act as a heat beacon for the I.R.camera... it doubles as a low windbreak and groundsheet too ... so long as your not trying to be stealthy !
Cheers Whistle

[RobbC]

Ranger pace beads and Paracord bracelet kit - double stitch - from the bushcraft store :)

Robb

[Silverback]

An 'all arms bergen' brand new and unissued from that auction site £12 inc p&p for a bit of a project. Im going to add 25 mm webbing a la molle straps and add some volume adjusters and see what i come up with

[paul standley]

More woodcraft than bushcraft... but I just bought a very old drawknife in lovely condition made by Thomas Ibbotson, sheffield, who were taken over in 1905 by William Marples so guessing it's at least 100yrs old, a modern spokeshave, a set of new German made carving tools (from Aldi), a large used skew chisel and a cheapo billhook and now I'm off to make me a shavehorse.

Paul.

[Adam Savage]

4mmx40mmx500mm O-1 steel for the next batch of neck knives :)

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/projects%20and%20equipment/111020111143.jpg

[Martin]

4mmx40mmx500mm O-1 steel for the next batch of neck knives :)

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/projects%20and%20equipment/111020111143.jpg

I went on a training course to Callywhite Lane, Dronfield in 1984. That brought back memories. :)

Martin

[Reaps72]

4mmx40mmx500mm O-1 steel for the next batch of neck knives :)

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/projects%20and%20equipment/111020111143.jpg

How much if not a rude Q? I am thinking of making some flat-pack stoves!

[Adam Savage]

I went on a training course to Callywhite Lane, Dronfield in 1984. That brought back memories. :)

Martin

As long as they are good memories. ;)


How much if not a rude Q? I am thinking of making some flat-pack stoves!

I would say O-1 is gunna be way too heavy, and not particularly rust resistant, for stove material. You would be much better off with some thin stainless. This piece was £16.79 inc delivery, from Cromwell Industrial Tools (http://www.cromwell.co.uk/category_page/160202).

[andy202wr]

I went on a training course to Callywhite Lane, Dronfield in 1984. That brought back memories. :)

Martin

I lived 1/2 a mile away in Dronfield

[andy202wr]

Just got through the post 2 bivies Ex army desert DPM and a T12 parachute. Hope to use them soon.

[cuppa joe]

Paramo mountain pull on in a large....4 quid charity shop....fits just right and in really good nick.

[Realearner]

Well went to my local Axminster tools and in their returns section found a box of carving tools with bits missing, normally £79.00 got it for £30.00 as I asked nicely, instead of the £50.00 they wanted.

[dave budd]

arrived yesterday, a new silky saw :) I'm a big fan of silky's, they realy are the saw of the woods!

I've been lookign for something a biit bigger than my Zubat (300mm blade) for cutting limbs from trees when I don't fancy being up a ladder with a chainsaw. So I have just got a Sugoi (http://www.silkyfox.co.uk/sheathed/sugoi.html)with a 420mm blade. When it arrived the comment was made that it is basically a saw-sword :lol:

[Martin]

Paramo mountain pull on in a large....4 quid charity shop....fits just right and in really good nick.

Blimey!! That must be bargain of the millenium so far!! :)

Martin

[Silverback]

paramo mountain pull on in a large....4 quid charity shop....fits just right and in really good nick.

wow !!!

[JEEP]

Zippo 24408 Weathered Chrome

[rossbird]

Mora 164 crook.

Can finish my first spoon now:D

[tinkers]

the postie just dropped of my new clikstand S-2g for my trangia meths/gas burner, i've wanted one of these for years, i've even made my own diy versions which work great, then just by chance someone was selling the windshield for the clikstand on ebay, so i snapped that up then i thought to myself i'm just gonna have to have one now seeing as i already got the windshield, well thats what i told the missus anyway:wink: and just 12 days later (now thats what i call quick service) and i now have yet another shiney piece of kit:cool: but i really did need this one guys honest, i mean i already got the windshield:innocent:

http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x456/tinkers64/clikstandS-2G.jpg

[Adam Savage]

Never seen those before. Looks interesting though :)

[tinkers]

Never seen those before. Looks interesting though :)

here it is assembled adam, if you've not seen one before i suppose the pic of it as it was packed in the box can make one wonder a little. i think its a great idea, as its so compact when packed yet so sturdy once assembled, and you have the option of either meths or gas. next time i'm out maybe i'll try and do a review of it, ie, boil times with a kettle and a pot.

http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x456/tinkers64/clikstandS-2Gassembled.jpg

[Adam Savage]

Thanks tinkers. It's like a fancy Trangia triangle. Would be great to see a review of it in action.

[cuppa joe]

tesco alloy kettle 1 ltr...£2.50....bargain thanks guys.

[jus_young]

tesco alloy kettle 1 ltr...£2.50....bargain thanks guys.

You just can't go wrong with it!

[LandRoverMatt]

a highlander 1x2 meter ground sheet for 3.95 was on offer as the 3x4 was 21.95!

[Bigmikejenkins]

I bought an Osprey Nalgene 2ltr Hydraform yesterday, tried it out today. It's certainly a lot more hard wearing than others on the market and the sternum magnet is a god send. Got it from Trekitt for £20.

[RobbC]

20cm cast iron skillet from home bargains, now the best part it was only £3.99!!

Robb

[Adam Savage]

20cm cast iron skillet from home bargains, now the best part it was only £3.99!!

Robb

Nice one mate. I got a cast iron wok from family bargains a while back for about £3. Still haven't used it yet though lol.

[RobbC]

Nice one mate. I got a cast iron wok from family bargains a while back for about £3. Still haven't used it yet though lol. You had to go one better didnt you ;). I just need to season it. Anyone got any tips?

Robb

[Adam Savage]

You had to go one better didnt you ;). I just need to season it. Anyone got any tips?

Robb

I think you got the better piece of kit mate. Woks are ok on the embers, but the round base makes it hard to sit on a grill lol.
I guess I should season mine too, so will be listening for that advice :)

[jus_young]

Been looking out for a little skillet, Metal Mug had a lovely looking one ( :ashamed: ) at Exmoor and been keeping my eyes open ever since.

[Adam Savage]

Just been reading about seasoning, and looks like the easiest way (if you can remove the handle, if it's wooden or plastic) is to pour polyunsaturated cooking oil into it, pop it in the oven at 150 degrees C for four hours, with taking out every hour, to brush the oil up and around the sides.

Think I'll give that a go before my next meet :)

[RobbC]

I think you got the better piece of kit mate. Im quite impressed with it tbh, especially for the price. One piece of solid cast iron, 4-5mm thick round the rim, pouring lip either side, 4.5 cm deep. So all in all the same as you would get on an outdoor website but for a tenner less:). And cheers for the seasoning tips, think il do that tommorow:D


Been looking out for a little skillet, Metal Mug had a lovely looking one ( ) at Exmoor and been keeping my eyes open ever since.
http://www.homebargains.co.uk/default.aspx Thats the company i bought it from, but i cant find it on the website, so its either a new product and hasnt been added yet, or it was left over old stock. You could use the store finder to see if there any near you and check it out :)

Robb

[Adam Savage]

If you can't find one from them, this company sells them for slightly more. Only trouble is the postage cost. http://www.kcm-catering-equipment.co.uk/acatalog/Cast_Iron_Skillets.html?utm_source=GoogleShopping&utm_medium=comparison&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping

[jus_young]

Thanks gents

[Wrighty28]

just got 2 foil blankets off fleebay for £2.50.

i think hammockers are maybe missing a trick. there heat reflective, are non breathable, small, light and can be compacted to a pack of playing cards. im thinking i may try and intergrate it into the base of my hammock, possibly underneath a ground mat. so layers speaking. hammock, foil blanket, ground mat, sleeping bag, myself, sleeping bag, fleece blanket.

an idea for winter anyways, il report on how it pans out.

anybody herd of such method?

[Martin]

just got 2 foil blankets off fleebay for £2.50.

i think hammockers are maybe missing a trick. there heat reflective, are non breathable, small, light and can be compacted to a pack of playing cards. im thinking i may try and intergrate it into the base of my hammock, possibly underneath a ground mat. so layers speaking. hammock, foil blanket, ground mat, sleeping bag, myself, sleeping bag, fleece blanket.

an idea for winter anyways, il report on how it pans out.

anybody herd of such method?

Layering doesn't work underneath you in a hammock. The reason layering works normally is because it traps layers of air that warm up which then keep you warm. Underneath you, in a hammock, everything is compressed thus eliminating the layers of trapped air and you get cold through the conduction of heat from your warm body to the cold air around you (it's simple physics).

Now, the foil blanket will reflect some of heat back to your body and, to a far lesser degree, will reflect some of the heat that passes through your 'ground mat' back to the 'ground mat' but it won't get through that and back to your body. I would go so far as to say that you won't get any benefit whatsoever from the foil blanket in the configuration you have mentioned.

Anyway, let us know how you get on.

Martin

[Adam Savage]

Layering doesn't work underneath you in a hammock. The reason layering works normally is because it traps layers of air that warm up which then keep you warm. Underneath you, in a hammock, everything is compressed thus eliminating the layers of trapped air and you get cold through the conduction of heat from your warm body to the cold air around you (it's simple physics).

Now, the foil blanket will reflect some of heat back to your body and, to a far lesser degree, will reflect some of the heat that passes through your 'ground mat' back to the 'ground mat' but it won't get through that and back to your body. I would go so far as to say that you won't get any benefit whatsoever from the foil blanket in the configuration you have mentioned.

Anyway, let us know how you get on.

Martin

I agree with Martin on this one. Plus (like you point out) it's not breathable, so you would more than likely end up with a damp back. As we all know, you loose body heat 25 times faster, when wet. Nice thought though. If you could find a thermally reflective, breathable membrane, that would be ideal. Maybe there is such a product on the market?

[JEEP]

Petzl Tactikka Plus (camo/green); http://www.petzl.com/en/outdoor/tactikka-series/tactikka-plus For Maria
Petzl Adapt Tikka 2 system; http://www.petzl.com/en/outdoor/headlamps/tikka-zipka-tactikka-accessories/adapt-tikka-family To use w. my Petzl Tikka XP2 and Tactikka XP
Victorinox brown leather belt pouch; http://www.victorinox.com/ch/product/Swiss-Army-Knives/Category/Accessories/Pouches-for-Multi-Tools/Belt-Pouch/4.0531 For my huntsman (the cheap black Victorinox pouches wear out way to fast imho.)
Victorinox mini screwdriwer. I have gotten a habit of attatching these to all my SAK's. They are great for fixing glasses and small electronics (like my camera/lenses) when out and about
Slightly used Vango Orchy 400 - at less than a tenth of the retail price

[Ken]

Thought I'd have a look to see what Trangia were like as I haven't used alcohol cookers yet. Bought the Mini Trangia cooking set and must say I was quite impressed.

[JEEP]

Brown rabbit fur muff handwarmer for Maria - she has been wanting one for ever

[Adam Savage]

Hultafors craftsman knife £3.99 from Greenman Bushcraft (http://email.nsltr.com/t/r/l/tulildk/nlrijpir/k/)

Svord peasant, green £12.95 from Heinnie Haynes (http://www.heinnie.com/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=0&P_ID=5057&strPageHistory=search&numSearchStartRecord=1)

Will be making new scales for the peasant, but will be testing it thoroughly beforehand :)

[RobbC]

For my Peru exped' - jack wolfskin 22l day pack
Snugpak travelpak Xtreme
Tiso microfleece

Robb

[JEEP]

Pinewood Cap Novosibirsk; http://www.pinewood.se/dk/prod.asp?prodId=240 - Because in Soviet Russia, bush crafts you!

[markal17]

well iv just got my new crazysaint knife http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2698&d=1319288198 its the dogs its well made and the customer service was the best. the knife was sharper than all the others iv had out of the box nearly cut me finger

thanks crazysaint222

[Realearner]

Just got myself a little tea infuser, sen it used on YouTube for making fresh coffee on the trail so I had to have one, now can't wait to get out and try it :o

[cuppa joe]

Heres the £4 bargain i found in a charity shop...2709
and heres a link to the item at retail.http://hillandmountain.paramo.co.uk/Baselayers/Mens-Baselayers/Mens-Reversible-Shirts/7977-/Mountain-Vent-Pull-on

[comanighttrain]

lucky mofo!

[Silverback]

Just got myself a little tea infuser, sen it used on YouTube for making fresh coffee on the trail so I had to have one, now can't wait to get out and try it :o

link ? Sounds like a great idea

[JEEP]

Victorinox Forester for Maria; http://www.victorinox.com/ch/product/Swiss-Army-Knives/New-Arrivals/Forester/0.8361.C These new large size Victorinox knives, with frame lock and modular rubber/plastic handle, based on the '08 Swill Soldier's Knife, are really nice - they appear a lot more sturdy than the classic large size ones with the side lock.

[Realearner]

link ? Sounds like a great idea
Can't find it yet will keep trying:zombie-fighting:

[Realearner]

Found it


http://youtu.be/gGP_nY3kMGA

[comanighttrain]

Dutch Forest Shirt, Shemagh scarf, Shooting mits... no bad for £20

[rossbird]

Found it


http://youtu.be/gGP_nY3kMGA

Thanks Realearner, just ordered one.

[Edwin]

I thought that tea infusers generally had larger holes because tea-leaves are bigger than coffee grounds. Don't the grounds escape through tea-leaf sized holes?

[Realearner]

Edwin see the link, I thought that until I saw the you tube video T^

[Edwin]

Oh yes, but I would call that a coffee infuser not like my Granny's tea-ball.

[Silverback]

cool. Want one

[JEEP]

Coghlan's Camp Stove Toaster; http://www.coghlans.com/products/camp-stove-toaster-504d Brilliant piece of kit, makes better toast than my electrical toaster
Pinewood Lumberjack flannel shirt, red; http://www.pinewood.se/dk/prod.asp?prodId=167 I have a thing for these classic shirts

[Realearner]

Well mine was sold as a tea infuser, who am I to challenge the makers and markateers :happy-clapping:

[Adam Savage]

Insulated work gloves from Lidl for £2.99 (or £2.49, can't remember)

10 piece diamond file set, from Lidl, £4.99...

Bargains :)

[Edwin]

Sure, they could call it George if they wanted.

[Notredame11211]

Bought a new Victorinox One-Handed Trekker, and a brand new Victorinox Swisstool to go with it

[Realearner]

Or a tea infuser, either way it works as shown in the video.
And I like it so got one, if you think it is pointless don't buy one.;)

Also just picked up a mora 511 knife from axminster tools for £4.99 great deal as a second knife. Also I can have ago at putting a new handle on T^

[rich290185]

cheep folding shovel £5.99 T^

[markal17]

here gos
2 ponchos 1 army jacket 1 a5 map case 1 kids army jacket 1 knife sharpner 1 water proof note pad 1kids dapy hat 1 mini torch 2x12 jell fuels all from http://www.surplusplus.co.uk/ great little shop the guy has some of the stuff in the shop but not all so your be better off to get it on line all the stock there was realy good gear not a load of tat like some places

[Adam Savage]

Looks like a great little shop. Thanks for sharing that with us Mark. :)

[JEEP]

SealSkinz Performance Activity Gloves; http://www.sealskinz.com/gloves/performance-activity-glove

[JEEP]

LMF Firesteel Army, oak handle
Fox Light Visor Light

[JEEP]

MagLite 3 D-Cell, black; http://www.maglite.com/D_Cell_LED.asp - got inspired by the MagLite thread :)
Gerber Bear Grylls Survival Series Fire Starter; http://www.gerbergear.com/Survival/Gear/Survival-Series-Fire-Starter_31-000699 - got curious, expect a review soon

[JEEP]

100 ft Rothco 550 Type III Paracord, green
Rothco Paracord Bracelet, black

[Realbark]

One of these to use with my old style rucksack

http://www.militarymart.co.uk//Camping/Sleeping/Sleeping-Bags/czech-army-bed-roll/prod_1772.html

[jus_young]

One of these to use with my old style rucksack

http://www.militarymart.co.uk//Camping/Sleeping/Sleeping-Bags/czech-army-bed-roll/prod_1772.html

Whats your thoughts on this one? They say it is 'water resistant' but just wondering if from looking at it how resistant it is (I know its just a guess as its hard to say without trying). I am after something that is easier to use in the banshee as the one I have at the moment is only accessable from the top end so makes it very awkward to get in. Could also use as quick cover if the need arises depending on how good it is.

[Realbark]

I havent used it yet - will let you know :)

[jus_young]

I havent used it yet - will let you know :)

Thanks.

[Adam Savage]

Paul Webster used one for our lads trip out on Dartmoor (when it rained quite a lot), but I'm not sure how well it coped. Will try and find out for you.

[cuppa joe]

I havent used it yet - will let you know :) i will look forwards to it ,been looking at them for a while.

[cuppa joe]

27852786Hi gear hunter 1 person aluminium cookset,Fleabay.

[Adam Savage]

27852786Hi gear hunter 1 person aluminium cookset,Fleabay.

That looks cool :)

[cuppa joe]

That looks cool :) ive been after one for ages ...just got it this morning.

[jus_young]

Paul Webster used one for our lads trip out on Dartmoor (when it rained quite a lot), but I'm not sure how well it coped. Will try and find out for you.

Thanks Adam.

[JEEP]

27852786Hi gear hunter 1 person aluminium cookset,Fleabay.

Nice looking set!

[cuppa joe]

Thanks Jakob .

[Adam Savage]

Thanks Adam.

Heard back from Paul about the Czech bedrolls, he says the outer was 100% waterproof on our trip. He used a Snugpak Softie, instead of the blanket, but I'm guessing the blanket would be plenty warm enough.

[Metal mug]

Heard back from Paul about the Czech bedrolls, he says the outer was 100% waterproof on our trip. He used a Snugpak Softie, instead of the blanket, but I'm guessing the blanket would be plenty warm enough.Yeah I've got one and it's waterproof. The only thing is you don't want to do is over insulate yourself, otherwise you end up stewing.

[jus_young]

Heard back from Paul about the Czech bedrolls, he says the outer was 100% waterproof on our trip. He used a Snugpak Softie, instead of the blanket, but I'm guessing the blanket would be plenty warm enough.

Thanks Adam, looks like something else for the wish list then. :)


Yeah I've got one and it's waterproof. The only thing is you don't want to do is over insulate yourself, otherwise you end up stewing.

Did you use that on Exmoor? Didn't see that one. Going to use a sleeping bag rather than the blanket but hopefully shouldn't have a problem with overheating as I can open this bivvy up. The Milcom one I have at the moment is a pain in the rear as you climb in and out of the top so overheat during the night as you can't regulate the temperature properly

[Kieran]

Just got a small gas stove for less than £4 on ebay
www.ruralsurvival.webs.com
for our personal review on it!

[Adam Savage]

Nice website you have there mate, well done

[GwersyllaCnau]

WOW very impressive

[Kieran]

Hopefully be on a .co.uk domain name soon! :)
Just need to save up enough money.

[Kieran]

Nice looking set!
where is it from?

[Kieran]

27852786Hi gear hunter 1 person aluminium cookset,Fleabay.

how much did this cost?

[Kieran]

Don't be affraid to make a account and post on the forum
http://ruralsurvival.webs.com/apps/auth/signup

[cuppa joe]

how much did this cost?Hey there kieron ,i bought it from ebay for £8 inc postage off a private seller ...tried to buy one years ago but could not source one.

[JEEP]

Helle Temagami designed by Les Stroud; http://helle.com/Default.aspx?tabid=8564&language=en-US :D

[GwersyllaCnau]

Sewing machine.. Home made underquilt and weather shield here we come.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4602466/Trail/searchtext%3ESEWING+MACHINE.htm#pdpFullProductInfo rmation

[rossbird]

Sewing machine.. Home made underquilt and weather shield here we come.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4602466/Trail/searchtext%3ESEWING+MACHINE.htm#pdpFullProductInfo rmation

Looks like a interesting project, hope there'll be pics at some point:)
They say your not a skilled machinist until you have put the needle through your finger:confused2: So from that perspective, stay a learner:)

[Adam Savage]

Sewing machine.. Home made underquilt and weather shield here we come.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4602466/Trail/searchtext%3ESEWING+MACHINE.htm#pdpFullProductInfo rmation

Making a leather shield using a sewing machine may be a little difficult :). Are you planning on making a traditional hardened leather shield? If so I may be able to offer some advice

[GwersyllaCnau]

Making a leather shield using a sewing machine may be a little difficult :). Are you planning on making a traditional hardened leather shield? If so I may be able to offer some advice

LEATHER??!!!

WEATHER shield to go under the underquilt to protect it from driven rain and spray. Made out of Pertex.

2794

[Adam Savage]

LEATHER??!!!

WEATHER shield to go under the underquilt to protect it from driven rain and spray. Made out of Pertex.

2794

I need to read these post more carefully lol :ashamed:

Looking forward to seeing the UQ and leather...I mean...weather, shield :)

[Ben Casey]

I just ordered some Whoopie Slings Hammock Rings from DD Hammocks to see what they are like :)

[Silverback]

a coffee infuser !! ;) Oh and some camo wrap for my rifle

[GwersyllaCnau]

I just ordered some Whoopie Slings Hammock Rings from DD Hammocks to see what they are like :)

I am VERY interested to know what they are like as I'll be ordering a set very soon.

[Adam Savage]

I am VERY interested to know what they are like as I'll be ordering a set very soon.

If they are from DD, they will be great value for money (DD, feel free to send me free stuff :p)

[Adam Savage]

a coffee infuser !! ;) Oh and some camo wrap for my rifle

talking of rifles, I found the photo of my old BSA :)
Being a break barrel, and having the bipod, it never really suited a wrap. Tried it, but it kept either falling off, or tangling in things haha.

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[Realearner]

Just ordered 3 mora 511 from Axminster tools. Very cheap £4.66 each, already had one I am re-handling. And they have taken them off the shelves so got in quick.
They are not the best mora knives, but for that money if I mess up I won't be to upset.
Really more of a child's knife but as with mora they are still sharp out of the box as they say ;)
So first one should be posted within the week as nearly finished.

[Adam Savage]

Just ordered 3 mora 511 from Axminster tools. Very cheap £4.66 each, already had one I am re-handling. And they have taken them off the shelves so got in quick.
They are not the best mora knives, but for that money if I mess up I won't be to upset.
Really more of a child's knife but as with mora they are still sharp out of the box as they say ;)
So first one should be posted within the week as nearly finished.

Look forward to seeing the work of art you produce from it mate.

[Realearner]

Well work of art might be a stretch of imagination, but when posted all comments will be awaited with baited breath ;)

[jus_young]

Paramo Velez Smock and UCO 9 hour candle lantern.

Wife cringed at the cost of the smock but its going to outlast the cheaper coats I keep buying. Not sure why I bought the lantern, it was just sitting there all on its own looking nice and shiney. Next thing I know its on the counter :confused:

[JEEP]

UCO Lanterns are great gear. You won't regret getting one.

[bushcraftboy]

Did go to buy a Swedish aluminium meths stove set, but something went wrong so I bought a small handy axe from B&Q for £15. Much easier to chop and split wood now, and so I don't have to use my Clipper, so it's sharper for longer too.

[Ben Casey]

Hi guys I just got one of these and thought it could be good as an extra layer in my Hammock (I read about it in a post somewhere) anyway at £1.99 worth a try :)

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/special_buys3_21755.htm

[Martin]

I wonder if this thread will self destruct when it gets to 100 pages??

Martin

[RobbC]

Not really bushcraft stuff, but i got a Bikehut shock pump, top peak tyre pump and a free set of mud guards for my Mountain bike.

Robb

[Ben Casey]

I wonder if this thread will self destruct when it gets to 100 pages??

Martin

Hmm strange that it is still going you must have missed the delete button mate LOL Anyway I hope your okay :)

[Martin]

Hmm strange that it is still going you must have missed the delete button mate LOL Anyway I hope your okay :)

LMAO!!! I know what you're referring to. "Chat for A and B". :D :D :D

Martin

[Ben Casey]

LMAO!!! I know what you're referring to. "Chat for A and B". :D :D :D

Martin

LOL I wonder where it went to I miss it now and then the new one just wasnt like the old one ;)

[Adam Savage]

I better post quick, see what happens? lol

[Ben Casey]

Still not on a 100 mate :)

[Martin]

Booooommmm!!!!!!

[Metal mug]

What's that distant sound from Cornwall?

[Ben Casey]

Its still here I thought it would have brought the end of the world I had my car packed and warmed up ready to do a runner oh well I better unpack now :)

[Adam Savage]

OOOOw, triple figures :).
Back on topic...I have purchased two original space blankets (all weather blankets) and three sheets of Kydex, in digital camo, coyote brown, and olive green :)

[markal17]

crazy sarah said have you got pink lol

[Adam Savage]

crazy sarah said have you got pink lol

If I put an order in, they do hot pink lol. Would cost me around £30-£40 just to get one sheet delivered though haha.

[markal17]

lol forget that one then lol

[CanadianMike]

PSE Kingfisher bow, a dozen carbon arrows, etc.

http://www.pse-archery.com/products/category/Kingfisher+-+Kit/445.5.1.1.5882.46091.1003073.0.0

[Metal mug]

PSE Kingfisher bow, a dozen carbon arrows, etc.

http://www.pse-archery.com/products/category/Kingfisher+-+Kit/445.5.1.1.5882.46091.1003073.0.0Beret? :D

[CanadianMike]

Again?!? Non! But wouldn't it be funny if a series of spoof videos were made of Mountainous? LMFAO!!!