What Have You Bought Now!!!???

[AL...]

Talking off Rolson Bri I bought one of there utyility knives The folders that take a stanley blade .
Real handy wee bit of kit too im impressed with it.

Cheers
AL

[Kernowek Scouser]

because of going for a Norway winter experience later this year or beginning of next, I have purchased myself some:
Mukluks (British army issue)
Mukluk felt liners
wristlets
Facemask
Snow shoes (British army bats (made in Sweden or Norway)

Most of the other warm clothing needed I already have.

I had no idea these existed before your post and little clue what they were after it.

So, I've put my google shoes on and did a bit of research, they look pretty cool :D

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Made from soft flexible fabricLaces to secure boot to foot
Leather re enforced band around sole area
Tough under-boot rubber sole
Worn as an over boot for warmth & comfort in the snow

It is the wrong time of year for snow here in Cornwall (monsoon like rain and near hurricane strength winds certainly, but snow no) and even when it is the right time of year, we don't get much that snow and rarely 'proper' snow. So as a trip to proper snow territory is not currently on the horizon, I could not justify buying a pair for use as intended.

But (oh there is always a but isn't there) these mukluks struck me as being rather similar in appearance as to (and don't laugh) camping slippers, like the snugpak softie tent boots for example, which I have been pondering buying for some time.
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Now before you all start accusing me of pulling a Casey and shout 'Show us yer Tartan' the main reason I am considering such a purchase, is after a long day walking, it is good to get your boots off, stretch your feet and give them a bit of air. While I was happy to pad around bare foot on the grass at various campsites last year, it wasn't always practical to do so. So in the absence of any alternative footwear, it was a case of putting the boots back on and denying my feet a bit of a breather. Camping slippers might have been a solution on such occasions.

However, when I actually manage to get out for an adventure (hopefully from the end of this month onwards) I intend to go wild and I am wondering if a slipper like the snugpak tent boot or the northface mule, would be as much use on moorland or in the woods as a chocolate teapot in a sauna?

And these camping slippers are rather expensive, so the cost plus whether they would be fit for purpose, has meant my debit card has slept snugly in my wallet, blissfully unaware that I have be contemplating abusing it once again.

But that sleep may now be disturbed as these Mukluks seem to be of a similar design, are also made from soft flexible fabric, but and this may well be the clincher, have a tough rubber sole.

So after rambling around the point, I wonder if you (or anyone else who is familiar with Mukluks) could satisfy my curiosity and let me know if these Mukluks, used in conjunction with suitable sock, would be of any use as wild camping slippers?

Many thanks,

Colin

[FishyFolk]

That is probly the best piece of kit you could have bought for a winter Norway trip. I use the Norwegian army ones . Those are ruberized to about half way up to the knee. So that you can keep your feet dry in wet snow also. If you start to feel cold on your feet, just pull them on over your boots (clean off the snow on your boots first). And then walk around a little, and your feet will be toast in no time. norwegian soldiers use them mostly on guard duty in the field in winter Sort of gets cold to guard a .50 cal when its -25 C. The UK amred forces train in Norway, so I guess they have picked up a lot of our arctic gear....and sometimes improved on it.

I use mine when I go shore fishing in the winter. Never had as much a s a pinky toe complain about the cold.

[JEEP]

Very tidy SAK there jakob Have not seen one like that before.

Cheers
AL

It looks quite cool imho. It is a brand new edition.

It is very light weight, yet feels very solid.

[FishyFolk]

So after rambling around the point, I wonder if you (or anyone else who is familiar with Mukluks) could satisfy my curiosity and let me know if these Mukluks, used in conjunction with suitable sock, would be of any use as wild camping slippers?

Many thanks,

Colin

4 years after my national service year I was in for a retraining excercise in March. It was -20 in the mountains, and we were in tents. The problem was not that really. I was the squad corporal...the problem was that my "squad" consisted of yours truely and a 40 year old taxi driver from Trondheim, who showed up with 10 litres of moonshine, and announced that he was on a holliday from his wife and kids..and proceeded to make sure he did not have to bring any of that home...well, I had to check that the quality was up to standards and helped him get rid of it...*cough*

Anyway to make a long story short....I ended up with an inflamation in the achilles tendon in both feet. Thank you army for issuing brand new boots and not give me a chance to walk them in befoire sending me into the hills. I was sent to a field hospital, whereopn I got some pills, was told by the doc to not wear boots, and sent back into the hills again. I went trough the rest of the excercise wearing mukluks, over two pairs of wool socks for 2 weeks, including the final party before signing off and going home...so yes, you can use them as wild camping slippers...

[claverhouse]

So after rambling around the point, I wonder if you (or anyone else who is familiar with Mukluks) could satisfy my curiosity and let me know if these Mukluks, used in conjunction with suitable sock, would be of any use as wild camping slippers?



Colin
For camping slippers like you described, have you considered Crocs? They do a version which has a fleece liner, and will weigh next to nothing in your pack.

[AdrianRose]

Just ordered the Czech bedroll. Thanks for all the info on if guys.

Ade.

[Kernowek Scouser]

...Anyway to make a long story short... yes, you can use them as wild camping slippers...
Cheers fella, I think I may have to have a good think about these now


For camping slippers like you described, have you considered Crocs? They do a version which has a fleece liner, and will weigh next to nothing in your pack.Hey fella, I'm not familiar with crocs, do you mean something like this (http://www.crocs.co.uk/crocs-hover-slip-on-leather/11755,en_GB,pd.html?cid=34E&cgid=men-footwear)?


Just ordered the Czech bedroll. Thanks for all the info on if guys.

Ade.Welcome to the bedroll club fella, you have a comfy nights kip to look forward to :D

[jus_young]

10m OD bungee cord to experiment with tarp hanging.

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[Peaks]

Kernowek Scouser - more this style .... really really good for camp wear. Get better prices if you shop around and there are plenty of cheap imitations (which can be really good ) around too. I've been using them summer and winter and they are brill IMO. They are one of those marmite things........

http://www.crocs.co.uk/crocs-first-edition-classic/12097,en_GB,pd.html?cid=450&cgid=men-best-seller.

I too bought a bed roll after reading your posts and am intending to try it out next week. Thanks for the info

[Peaks]

Al - what do you think of the dub dub and where can you get it from?

[Kernowek Scouser]

Kernowek Scouser - more this style .... really really good for camp wear. Get better prices if you shop around and there are plenty of cheap imitations (which can be really good ) around too. I've been using them summer and winter and they are brill IMO. They are one of those marmite things........

http://www.crocs.co.uk/crocs-first-edition-classic/12097,en_GB,pd.html?cid=450&cgid=men-best-seller.

I too bought a bed roll after reading your posts and am intending to try it out next week. Thanks for the info

Thanks for the link fellla T^

I think if my post encourages anyone else to buy a bedroll, I may have to speak to MM about claiming a commission :D

I hope you have fun trying it out.

[JEEP]

Vortex Optics Diamondback 8x42; http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-diamondback-8x42-binocular

[claverhouse]

I meant the type linked to by Peaks - although you can also buy very similar things from other manufacturers at a fraction of the price! - but was specifically thinking of these type when I first answered
http://www.crocs.co.uk/crocs-blitzen/10798,en_GB,pd.html?cid=060&cgid=men-footwear

http://www.crocs.co.uk/crocs-baya-lined/11692,en_GB,pd.html?cid=060&cgid=men-footwear

[AL...]

HI Peaks
The ones I got from Sports Direct are called USA PRO body bands
There are 3 bands in the pack Blue Red and purple. Ive used the latter of them for the Catty and Its a wee cannon of a thing. Normal price of the set is £11.99 I got them for £5.99
They work well and Im lookin forward to baggin a couple of bunnies.

Hope thats a help mate

Cheers
AL

[airbornelondon]

brand new premac water filter £2.00 charity shop

[Peaks]

Thanks Al - I'll give them a go for the catty. Thats a big help. Will be looking for bunnies and woodies too. Cheers.
ps Same price on line £5

[biker-bri]

Talking off Rolson Bri I bought one of there utyility knives The folders that take a stanley blade .
Real handy wee bit of kit too im impressed with it.

Cheers
AL
To be honest Al I wouldn't have bought it as I have so many torches as it is, but it's not a bad bit of kit. Cheers Bri

[AL...]

lol I know what ye mean I think I have about 6 kicking about in the workshop .. Oh and another one on the fireplace .
I did wonder where that one went!! :D

Cheers
AL

[FishyFolk]

I think the bushcraft kit suppliers of the UK, Canada and Denmark, should pay Natural Bushcrafts running expenses. This thread must be what keeps the indusry alive in those countries :-)

Bought a ProTec fire steel and turned it into a FF firesteel for Jakob...

[AL...]

Yer welcome Peaks.
Post a couple of photos of yer catty when ye do .

Cheers
AL

[Richie]

I've been reluctant to join in this thread for fear of being labeled a "Kit Monkey".
The wife is starting to lose what sense of humour she has now due in part to the daily deliveries!

Anyway, four items arrived today;
A lovely little stove (http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/product577.asp?PageID=99) with a trivet (http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/product590.asp?PageID=99)
A new Mora HighQ Robust (http://www.moonrakerknives.co.uk/frostsmora.htm) (for a mere £15!)
A victorinox (http://www.heinnie.com/-UK-Legal-Carry-Knives/Victorinox-UK-Legal-Knives/Victorinox-Duke-of-Edinburgh-Award-Tool/p-641-857-7089/) for my 12 year old
A cheap as chips bit of shiney (http://www.heinnie.com/Condor-Bushlore-Knife/p-0-0-4941/)
And tomorrow I'm hoping my new EDC (http://www.heinnie.com/-UK-Legal-Carry-Knives/Boker-Plus-UK-Legal-Knives/Boker-Plus-XS/p-641-765-6196/) will arrive T^

[Peaks]

Some linen thread for leathercraft from here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/wsms2010/m.html?hash=item4166d1cade&item=280897899230&pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_L

Very large bobbin of thread.

Lots of other potentially useful stuff too,,,,,,

[markal17]

iv just got some of these at £4 each http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh570/markalstig/DSCN1858.jpg
theres 2 here for crazysaint

[JEEP]

Got an awesome firesteel (http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?3735-Fire-steel-for-Jakob) in the mail yesterday :D

[moontanboy]

As its been pishing it down I bought a bronco hat by Barmah 4963

[biker-bri]

As its been pishing it down I bought a bronco hat by Barmah 4963

If it carries on raining you would be better off with a snorkel ;)

[FishyFolk]

If it carries on raining you would be better off with a snorkel ;)

:happy-clapping: :jumping-joy:

[Silverback]

brand new unissued Millbank Bag £8 inc postage from THAT auction site well pleased.

One went for £15 this evening and this morning one sold for £31 !!!!!

[Pab101]

2x 15 meter lenghts of para cord

[biker-bri]

brand new unissued Millbank Bag £8 inc postage from THAT auction site well pleased.

One went for £15 this evening and this morning one sold for £31 !!!!!

You just had to rub it in!!!!! just cos you got one cheaper than me - you jammy B----r:mad: (sorry mods) good tho arnt they. I have been toying with the idea of putting a pouch - or something similar of of activated carbon in the bottom corner of the bag
this would remove any taste from the water, this is used in Britta water filter jugs and from experience they work well Cheers Bri
more jam than Hartley's mutter mutter Oh it could be deactivated carbon Its used in fish tanks anyway:confused2:

[jus_young]

... I have been toying with the idea of putting a pouch - or something similar of of activated carbon in the bottom corner of the bag
this would remove any taste from the water, this is used in Britta water filter jugs and from experience they work

You were right first time, its activated carbon. Not sure if it will work though as I believe the water permeates from all round the bag rather than just the bottom so very little of the water flow would go through the carbon.

[jus_young]

LMF Scout
Stainless folding spork
Hexi stove and tabs
one person cookset
Mesh bag to put it all in

Not for me though, its a gift that will be given to the Scout that has given their best this year.

[Silverback]

You just had to rub it in!!!!!

Sorry bri it wasnt the intention honest

[biker-bri]

Sorry bri it wasnt the intention honest

No need for an apology mate - life,s a lottery you win some - you loose some. I am happy with the price I paid for mine and that's what counts, like you said I have also seen used ones being sold for much more than I paid
so we are both winners really T^
Cheers Bri

[biker-bri]

You were right first time, its activated carbon. Not sure if it will work though as I believe the water permeates from all round the bag rather than just the bottom so very little of the water flow would go through the carbon.

Doh! *~@@$£:mad2: brain fuddled with pills, Lucky - I was going to buy some today :)

[FishyFolk]

20 meters of hemp twine
cheap mirror compass to go with the map i recently got...

[JEEP]

EKA Combi Saw Viking 17", black; http://www.eka-knivar.se/en/products/5/outdoor/

[Kernowek Scouser]

Bushcraftland 'Response Pack (http://www.poundland.co.uk/product-range/a-z/travel-solutions-bum-bag/)' (left) x2
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- The 'response packs' can be clipped together (I experimented in the shop, boss lady was not happy- again) so along with the two waterbottle pouches (http://www.poundland.co.uk/product-range/a-z/travel-bag/) (right) I already have, I can now pop out for a wander without a pack, still carry everything I need for a day hike and look a right pillock THE BUSINESS :)

[moontanboy]

If it carries on raining you would be better off with a snorkel ;)

Well I could have done with waders or a boat on Monday afternoon, but luckliy this is big enough to keep the neck, ears, nose dry, but small enough not to look like a cowboy.

[Silverback]

well the millbank bag i ordered from that auction site has arrived :D

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as you can see from the pics its in brand new unissued condition

£8 :happy-clapping: well chuffed

[shootfive]

Looks good - tempted by one myself at that price.

[Silverback]

Looks good - tempted by one myself at that price.

not normally that price, I've seen them go for £30 !! Admittedly that was the 5 gallon one. Usually the personal ones go for about £15 - 20

[JEEP]

Wenger Ranger Nylon Case for my Wenger 52X Blackout

[FishyFolk]

Second hand 40 litre "Fjellsport" backpack. Fills the space between my 25 litre daypack, and my 80 litre Bergen :-)
Best of all, I paid 4£ and it got all the feutures anyone could need in a pack like that. And a lot of my "bushcraft" gear have finally got a home :-)

And just rumaged trough it's internal pockets, and found a nice, pocket sized led flashlight, with working batteries...lol

[AL...]

Thats a boost mate lol

Cheers
AL

[Martin]

Old Town Charles River 158 canoe. Rather looking forward to picking it up and getting out on the water as soon as possible. :)

Martin

[bikebum1975]

Not new but new to me just bought an SAK I'll get some pics tomorrow of it

[Roadkillphil]

Old Town Charles River 158 canoe. Rather looking forward to picking it up and getting out on the water as soon as possible. :)

Martin

Wanna race?? ;)

[Martin]

Wanna race?? ;)

Wanna lift?? ;)

[AL...]

Now thats a race I hope ye catch on video LOL

Cheers
AL

[Roadkillphil]

Wanna lift?? ;)

Touché :P

[Adam Savage]

Bergen long back £20 in top condition...

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/DPM-British-120L-Bergen-Back-Pack-long-back-w-yoke-/10/!BrbkepwBGk~$(KGrHqEOKj0EvMp7fcHoBLzn2Jc93g~~_3.JP G

plus yoke for rocket pouches £5...

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/DPM-British-120L-Bergen-Back-Pack-long-back-w-yoke-/02/!BrbkmPwBmk~$(KGrHqMOKiEEvMRIJbYeBLzn3GrL9w~~_3.JP G

MVP bivvi bag (90 Pattern) £5...

http://www.endicotts.co.uk/images/sleep_bivi_bag_n99_11.jpg

Top bargains from a local car boot :)

[Silverback]

Top bargain Adam..... I got a hexi cooker today for £3 cheapest i can find on flea bay plus postage £3.90 saved me 90p and my mrs found me a 10mm CCF roll mat in a charity shop for a quid !!

90p ? I hear you say......to a Yorkshireman thats alot of money ;);)

[Adam Savage]

lol. Good price for the closed cell too mate. Still the most robust form of sleep mat. They still work with holes in, they weigh nearly nothing, and they don't take 15 minutes to inflate lol. Plus when you're done with them, the foam comes in handy for lots of other things.

[FishyFolk]

Second hand 40 litre "Fjellsport" backpack. Fills the space between my 25 litre daypack, and my 80 litre Bergen :-)
Best of all, I paid 4£ and it got all the feutures anyone could need in a pack like that. And a lot of my "bushcraft" gear have finally got a home :-)

And just rumaged trough it's internal pockets, and found a nice, pocket sized led flashlight, with working batteries...lol

Just a minor correction of my original post. Scrap "and it got all the feutures anyone could need in a pack like that. And a lot of my "bushcraft" gear have finally got a home"

And replace with "and it got none the features anyone could need in a pack like that. And a lot of my "bushcraft" gear is still homeless"

The hunt is on...well there is a long list of kit I am hunting for, but a medium to large daypack is now back on the list after practical trials of this one....lol

[Silverback]

Bread Bag/ Foraging Bag £6.50 Ray Mears Bushcraft DVD series 2 £9 both from flea bay

[Silverback]

lPlus when you're done with them, the foam comes in handy for lots of other things.

Yup I've lined an old 58 patt Kidney Pouch with some to make a binos case, I've used a bit to pad out my Web Tex Bergan, which I can remove to use as splinting, padding or a sit mat.... incidentally I changed the alu frame inside too for one from a gash all arms bag, makes it much more comfy, I've used a bit for padding out the back of my Norwegian Framed Pack and a bit off the same mat for my Dog Cage in the van, oh and i got 2 sit mats out of it too....not bad for £1

[Adam Savage]

Top foamage :)

[alvino78]

anniversary przzie from SWMBO a william rogers walnut handled knifewith matching fire steel!!! RESULT LOL

[alvino78]

oh! and a new trangia burner with simmer cap and .5 ltr fuel bottle lol

[Adam Savage]

Good British made knife T^

[moontanboy]

A tripod / foldaway stool from Tesco for £1.71 !! Whooo Buddy !
Similar model in Clas Ohlson for £4.99. Think its a one off 'summer' offer and it's one of the big Tesco superstore / Hypermarket / mothership type jobbys.

[JEEP]

TrueNorth Aquatex waterproofs, black; http://www.effektlageret.dk/de/product/truenorth-aquatex-regnsaet-herrestr-5232/
LaCrosse Hampton rubber boots, green; http://www.effektlageret.dk/de/product/lacrosse-stoevle-torrential-hampton-herre-model-1085/

[Adam Savage]

A tripod / foldaway stool from Tesco for £1.71 !! Whooo Buddy !
Similar model in Clas Ohlson for £4.99. Think its a one off 'summer' offer and it's one of the big Tesco superstore / Hypermarket / mothership type jobbys.

Is it the blue one, with the light blue edging? If it is, they were selling them off at the end of last season too. They dropped them to £1.25 by the time I got there :D

[alvino78]

Good British made knife T^
well impressed lovely weight and blade!

[AL...]

Good British made knife T^

Got a pic of yer new knife Crazy?

Cheers
AL

[Kernowek Scouser]

I picked up a fire steel and a bushcrafty type hat from Sports direct £1.99 & £2.99 respectively.

Another FAK from Bushcraftland (The red one, new bag design and some new contents)
Also from BCL:
2 x 15m of utility rope,
thermal camping socks,
another two neoprene waterbottle holders (as they are just so handy to put stuff in),
a couple of packet of glow sticks (which last for days)
and a 1L platypus style waterbottle (it does have mickey mouse embossed on it, but if anyone pulls me up on it, I'll just tell them a cockney mate gave it to me).

All of the above BCL bits add up to £9, but for reasons I did not question, the girl on the till only asked for £5, which I quickly handed over then made a swift exit.

Maybe they are doing frequent buyer discounts now :D

[AL...]

I reckon we should be given shares in BCL mate lol we are never out of there :D


Cheers
AL

[alvino78]

I picked up a fire steel and a bushcrafty type hat from Sports direct £1.99 & £2.99 respectively.

Another FAK from Bushcraftland (The red one, new bag design and some new contents)
Also from BCL:
2 x 15m of utility rope,
thermal camping socks,
another two neoprene waterbottle holders (as they are just so handy to put stuff in),
a couple of packet of glow sticks (which last for days)
and a 1L platypus style waterbottle (it does have mickey mouse embossed on it, but if anyone pulls me up on it, I'll just tell them a cockney mate gave it to me).

All of the above BCL bits add up to £9, but for reasons I did not question, the girl on the till only asked for £5, which I quickly handed over then made a swift exit.

Maybe they are doing frequent buyer discounts now :D
RESULT!!!! can't beat a bit of free kit!!lol

[Silverback]

viper molle pouch £4.00 ebay for my FAK and bits

[Chubbs]

I thought it would be a great idea to get a few things together ready for my first jaunt with my son. In the last week I have bought

A bright yellow .5 litre meths bottle with carabina type clip £1.95
Two WW2 sleeping mats
WW2 waterproof drawstring bag The bag and mats £10.00
Half a trangia set £4.00
Set of SS cans and lids, the largest (12cm) be ideal for a billy can conversion £1.00
A great camping frying pan £2.50
Complete Trangia and Billy set £10.98 inc postage
Spare Trangia burner £9.00
Light My Fire Army firesteel £11.00
1 litre camping kettle £2.50 Half price

I think I better slow down a bit now, whenever I walk through the door, the missus is asking what cr*p have I bought now.

[alvino78]

Hardwood folding bucksaw fleabat new £20 plus £5 postage!!!!! result:ashamed:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300729743772?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

[JEEP]

Pinewood Himalaya Trousers, green/black; http://www.pinewood.se/dk/prod.asp?prodId=182
Deerhunter Enterprise Camo trousers; http://www.effektlageret.dk/de/product/deerhunter-enterprise-camouflagebuks-5293/
Opinel No. 05, carbon; http://www.opinel.com/uk/tradition/hetre-acier-carbone/ndeg05-carbone
Mora single edge spoon carving knife, right handed; http://www.moraofsweden.se/craft/slojdkniv-164

[FishyFolk]

Molle shoulder bag from that auction website. Only forgot to check where the item was....turned out to be Hong Kong so it will be a month. Does not concern me that it is made in China.
Name a product that is NOT made ion China these days...

[JEEP]

More:

Otterbox Defender iPhone 4s case, in Max 1 Blaze camo; http://www.otterbox.com/iPhone-4-/-4S-Defender-Series-with-Realtree%C2%AE-Camo/APL2-I4SUN-CAMO,default,pd.html?dwvar_APL2-I4SUN-CAMO_color=H6&start=5&cgid=apple-iphone-4s-cases - in exchange for my green one, that broke after a few days use :(
Stanley Classic hipflask, green; http://www.shopstanley-pmi.com/product/7103 - for... ummm... trail medicine ;)

[Kernowek Scouser]

Long leg gaiters - as my ankle gaiters just aren't long enough to cope with the mud resulting from all this rain.
Camp slippers - Mukluks - erm I just fancied the look of them.
Pattern 58 poncho - I usually take a lightweight poncho out with me on my wanderings and it is good in the rain, but pap in the wind. A mate suggested I have a look at the P58 as its weight gives it greater wind repellency and it can also be used a a shelter, so I when I saw one in good nick going cheap, I had a punt.
Pattern 58 poncho roll - something to put the poncho in, I may be able to incorporate it into the KS carry system project and it only cost a pound.
Ponchoi Liner - I have heard nothing but good things about this versatile bit of kit, It can be used as a warm weather sleeping bag, a cold weather sleeping bag liner, a hammock under quilt and ... a poncho liner :)

[Adam Savage]

Lucky to get a 58 poncho cheap. Round here they are asking around £40-£50 for them :eek: Luckily I have had a couple for the last 11 years lol.

[moontanboy]

Is it the blue one, with the light blue edging? If it is, they were selling them off at the end of last season too. They dropped them to £1.25 by the time I got there :D

Unfortunately it was a less tasteful bright orange edging and dark grey seat, I was just blown away that I found something in any shop cheaper than Clas Ohlson, although my local Clas seems to have stopped selling Mora knives :(

[Adam Savage]

tesco is a great place for end of season bargains. Kettles for £2.50, cheap seat, sleeping bags down to half price, etc

I notice a lot of shops are selling the Hultafors knives now. The craftsmen is a good little knife, well worth the same price as a Mora.

[Kernowek Scouser]

Lucky to get a 58 poncho cheap. Round here they are asking around £40-£50 for them :eek: Luckily I have had a couple for the last 11 years lol. That is the other thing I have heard about them, they last for years. Have you ever used one of yours as a shelter to sleep under?

[AdrianRose]

Just got a respirator should bag off a certain auction site for £6 inc delivery.

Makes for a great brew kit bag, foraging bag etc.

Ade.

[Silverback]

That is the other thing I have heard about them, they last for years. Have you ever used one of yours as a shelter to sleep under?


All ex Army personnel of a certain age will have slept under one at sometime, theres a few ex army personnel on here that fit that criteria. Bombproof bit of kit last ages

[Adam Savage]

That is the other thing I have heard about them, they last for years. Have you ever used one of yours as a shelter to sleep under?


All ex Army personnel of a certain age will have slept under one at sometime, theres a few ex army personnel on here that fit that criteria. Bombproof bit of kit last ages

Slept under mine many times, often two under the one, with another as a ground sheet. That was in my cadet days before the Army though, so was a little more "soft" then lol.

[moontanboy]

tesco is a great place for end of season bargains. Kettles for £2.50, cheap seat, sleeping bags down to half price, etc

I notice a lot of shops are selling the Hultafors knives now. The craftsmen is a good little knife, well worth the same price as a Mora.

Nice, will bear that in mind if my Mora 911 has a catastrophic failure. There's a massive Tesco store near me so will keep an eye out, although camping stuff usually goes up in August near me due to Reading festival, then dirt cheap in September.

[biker-bri]

Waiting (not very patiently) for the post person to deliver my Helle Viking blade and some nice bits of wood n bone.

[Silverback]

Slept under mine many times, often two under the one, with another as a ground sheet. That was in my cadet days before the Army though, so was a little more "soft" then lol.

Slept under an old gas cape when I was a cadet or the 2 man canvas bivvi tents

[Adam Savage]

Slept under an old gas cape when I was a cadet or the 2 man canvas bivvi tents

Tents? We never got tents lol.

[alvino78]

Just got a respirator should bag off a certain auction site for £6 inc delivery.

Makes for a great brew kit bag, foraging bag etc.

Ade.

good stuff! you got a pic Ade?

[Chubbs]

I thought it would be a great idea to get a few things together ready for my first jaunt with my son. In the last week I have bought

A bright yellow .5 litre meths bottle with carabina type clip £1.95
Two WW2 sleeping mats
WW2 waterproof drawstring bag The bag and mats £10.00
Half a trangia set £4.20
Set of SS cans and lids, the largest (12cm) be ideal for a billy can conversion £1.00
A great camping frying pan £2.50
Complete Trangia and Billy set £10.98 inc postage
Spare Trangia burner £9.00
Light My Fire Army firesteel £11.00
1 litre camping kettle £2.50 Half price

I think I better slow down a bit now, whenever I walk through the door, the missus is asking what cr*p have I bought now.

I have just picked up the 'part' trangia set and smiled all the way home. While getting it out the guy told me that he had found the other parts apart from the burner, which I already have

A full Trangia set for £4.20, BARGAIN !!!

Cheers Neil

[Kernowek Scouser]

I have just picked up the 'part' trangia set and smiled all the way home. While getting it out the guy told me that he had found the other parts apart from the burner, which I already have

A full Trangia set for £4.20, BARGAIN !!!

Cheers Neil Bargain :D

[JEEP]

2x3 55 ml GoToob bottles; http://www.effektlageret.dk/de/product/gotoob-opbevaringstube-55-ml-4346/

[AdrianRose]

good stuff! you got a pic Ade?

Here ya go buddy. It's a damn good size for the money.

http://img.tapatalk.com/5772f7ca-813b-c0f8.jpg

It's large enough that I can carry my video gear or my motion activated wildlife camera and still have room for some foraged edibles and a brew kit.

Ade.

[Sar-ian]

Hi folks, bought a czech bed roll (to use in my wagon), also called in Asda bought a 7oz stainless steel hip flask (£2) to carry meths as I dont trust plastic bottles......

[biker-bri]

Yea my Helle Viking blade arrived this morning along with a nice piece of cherry, a piece of Bramley apple, some figured maple scales and some walnut scales, that should keep my happy for a while. Cheers Bri

[JEEP]

Helle Symfoni; http://www.helle.no/products/knives/symfoni/ - I'll have to post pictures of the actual knife later. It is, hands down, one of the most beautiful production knives I have ever seen in person.

[alvino78]

looks spot on ade, with many a trip to be had with it!!! great buy!! T^

[Silverback]

Here ya go buddy. It's a damn good size for the money.

http://img.tapatalk.com/5772f7ca-813b-c0f8.jpg



MOD issue S6 resi case - loads of room and in OG unlike the PLCE version which was DPM

[AL...]

from Bushcraft land ..... A Catapult ammo catcher ............... Ok its realy a lightwaight pet carrier made of nylon mesh sorta stuff but it does a great job of catching and holding the Ballbarings.
Ye realy got to love that shop it has almost everything ye ever need haha.
Oh aye and it folds up kinda like the pop up tents ye can buy and waighs nothing so can take it with ye and ye dont lose so much ammo when praticing. Cool Huh???? :happy-clapping:

Cheers
AL

[Kernowek Scouser]

Good find Al T^

Bushcraftland is the store that just keeps on giving :D

[Silverback]

Bought a BBQ/Firepit from Poundstretcher yesterday half price £3.79 !! I thought it may be a bit of cheap tat but its reasonably well made, ideal for those places where you cant light fires on the grass. Ok its not huge but perfect for just warming your toes round on an evening with the family, in fact im going to buy another 2 at that price as I have a 'make' i can use them for.....will post some pics later

[FishyFolk]

Not so bushcrafty, but a 12V Multi power station, with starter battery and clamps for the car, when my battery goes flat (it has happened when using our 12V cooler box, heated seats, air con heater, DVD player for the backseat for the kids all at the same time, that next morning....no fun.

Besides the car batery needs replacing too...

Anyway there is also a 220V outlet on it, 12 V cigarette plug x 2 outlets, and air compressor to inflate tires, bicycle tires, inflatable toys, air matresses, and my SIB boat. And it has a light. Quite veratile pice of kit. So it will be good to have when doing some poshcrafting, or just for light when shore fishing :-)

And whose idea was it to buy it and forked out for it?
None other than my lovely wife!
No wonder I love that woman to bits :happy-clapping:

[jbrown14]

I've gotten a few things over the last couple of months and thought I'd share them now:

Just received two hats from Duluth Trading Company; the Military Patrol Cap (http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/mens/mens-accessories/hats-and-caps-for-men/90033.aspx) which I've been wearing to work every day now, and the "Solarweave" Outback Hat. (http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/mens/mens-accessories/hats-and-caps-for-men/64108.aspx) I'd been looking for a wide-brimmed cotton hat for a while, but nothing I've tried, even the hats that cost 4 times more than this one, fit my head well. My wife is getting sick of my wearing it around the house. I love it.

I also bought a Buck 501 Squire (http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1008&bih=437&tbm=isch&tbnid=ApaLfIoUTrRMSM:&imgrefurl=http://www.amazon.com/Buck-501-Squire-Lockback-Folding/dp/B000EHYZQ4&docid=SJtq_rg_ywBQWM&imgurl=http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31MXKS13FNL._SL500_SS500_.jpg&w=500&h=500&ei=7dgOUM7cH6Lh0QHgv4D4Dw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=375&sig=117610057878393371632&page=1&tbnh=128&tbnw=128&start=0&ndsp=5&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0,i:85&tx=59&ty=50) lockback folding knife from a small consignment store somewhere in West Virginia. I don't know how old it is, but the blade edge is worn away from being sharpened, but otherwise it's in great shape. I only paid $20 for it too.

I also picked up a new hammock from Walmart (for those of you in the UK, it's a glorified Poundland. :D ) For only $25 it's surprisingly roomy and comfortable. I only bought it because I was driving from a job in West Virginia to meet my family who was vacationing on the coast in Delaware and hadn't had time to pack my hammock to bring with me. It's the "Equip Travel Hammock (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Equip-Travel-Hammock/20434439)."

[cuppa joe]

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_78 6511_langId_-1_categoryId_165650

[FishyFolk]

The prismatic compass I ordered from that auction site arrived. :-)

[markal17]

got a nice air rifle care of crazysaint and a knife not shore what make it is but id just like to say a very big thanks to crazy for bringing it all down to us

[Silverback]

Bought a BBQ/Firepit from Poundstretcher yesterday half price £3.79 !! I thought it may be a bit of cheap tat but its reasonably well made, ideal for those places where you cant light fires on the grass. Ok its not huge but perfect for just warming your toes round on an evening with the family, in fact im going to buy another 2 at that price as I have a 'make' i can use them for.....will post some pics later

as promised

5179

[biker-bri]

Just posted this on another thread but it will go hear as well, I just received one of those army bed rolls that everyone is raving about, and damn good value for money they are to. I will let you know just how good when I have spent the night out in it.
Cheers Bri

[FishyFolk]

New folding saw :-)

[Chubbs]

Just posted this on another thread but it will go hear as well, I just received one of those army bed rolls that everyone is raving about, and damn good value for money they are to. I will let you know just how good when I have spent the night out in it.

Same here. Two arrived this morning and I am mighty impressed. I'm 6 foot tall and have quite a few pounds around the belly but they have plenty of room inside. One of them did arrive with a few buttons missing but after a quick mail to Michelle at Military Mart spares are on their way.

Great service and very, very good value.

I think my next buy is going to be a Polish roll mat. They are quoted as saying that they are very, very comfortable and like sleeping on a mattress. They fit inside the Czech bag perfectly or you can buy both together for twenty five quid.

Cheers Neil

[AL...]

Just posted this on another thread but it will go hear as well, I just received one of those army bed rolls that everyone is raving about, and damn good value for money they are to. I will let you know just how good when I have spent the night out in it.
Cheers Bri

Look forward to the write up Bri

Cheers
AL

[jus_young]

The latest addition

5187

5188

Not sure what the hell to name it yet though :confused2:

[biker-bri]

there are lot's of names I call my dog, none of them repeatable hear tho, but his name is suggs cos we must have been MAD to have him!! get it - madness suggs ;) oh I blame it on the pills :ashamed:

[biker-bri]

and a lack of alcohol. (because of the pills )

[JEEP]

I have just returend from Spejdernes Lejr 2012 (Jamboree Denmark 2012): http://2012.spejderne.dk/en/frontpage - where I managed to aquire a few things:

2x GSI Nesting Red Wine Glass; http://www.gsioutdoors.com/activities/pdp/nesting_red_wine_glass/gourmet_backpacking/
2x GSI Titanium Kung Fooon spork/chopsticks combo; http://www.gsioutdoors.com/products/pdp/titanium_kung_foon/tableware/
2x "Spejdernes Lejr 2012" stamped army mugs, orange and yellow
2x "Spejdernes Lejr 2012" stamped LMF Spork, orange and transparent orange
"Spejdernes Lejr 2012" stamped Nalgene 16 Ounce Wide Mouth bottle, orange + orange carabiner; http://store.nalgene.com/Nalgene-16-ounce-Wide-Mouth-Water-Bottle-p/16%20ounce%20wide%20mouth.htm
A waterproof edition of The New Testament, Danisk translation
Bear Grylls - Mud, Sweat and Tears, Danish translation; http://www.harpercollins.com/books/Mud-Sweat-Tears-Bear-Grylls/?isbn=9780062124197
4x one pint "Spejdernes Lejr 2012" stamped glass beer mugs - in remembrance of enjoying a few snakebites and Kilkennys at The Wild Rover bar :D
A selection of pins, scarves, scarf rings. patches and souvenirs from Danish and international scout groups - I did a lot of networking and even managed to earn a badge in communication, all while taking care of my junior scouts (9-12 yo)

[Old Guard]

Well done JEEP, as an ex-scouter myself, I salute you .... I became to old and grumpy to continue scouting :-)

[Silverback]

2 Polecat Ferrets, Jack and a Jill

[Reaps72]

2 Polecat Ferrets, Jack and a Jill

Nice!

I've just ordered a pair of Mammut Mt Cascade Boots they look nuts!
http://www.google.co.uk/#q=mammut+mt+cascade+gtx+mountain+boots&hl=en&prmd=imvns&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&psj=1&ei=x9AWUO_lBuqK0AWKsoDYDw&ved=0CGIQrQQ&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=43d8f577eeb020da&biw=1280&bih=576

[Chubbs]

An inflatable pillow for 50p in a small sack from the carboot.
Two army type tin openers £1.28 from Wilko.
A very small comb and mirror set 50p bits and bob shop.

[biker-bri]

I've just ordered a pair of Mammut Mt Cascade Boots they look nuts

Are you going some place special ?

[Reaps72]

I've just ordered a pair of Mammut Mt Cascade Boots they look nuts

Are you going some place special ?

Not massively! but I am getting back into scrambling & climbing so wanted a good multi-purpose boot. I only paid £95 inc delivery!

My scarpa's are falling apart after my 155 mile trek earlier this year!

Also I'm bored of boring brown leather boots so I got bright blue & black!

[FishyFolk]

Green and black Shemagh from that auction site. It's August tomorrow, time to prepare for winter...

[NeedABrew]

... It's August tomorrow, time to prepare for winter...

My thoughts exactly when I picked up a couple of fairly light weight fleece blankets (150cm x 130cm) from Asda earlier. Two quid a pop.

They also had walking poles for £3.50 each or, strangely, two for £10????

[Peaks]

Another Czech bedroll..........just in case they ever run out! And winter approaches.....

[JEEP]

Custom Wood Wasp and firesteel from Adam

:jumping-joy:

[Kernowek Scouser]

Got a French ressy bag, which is a bit like the British ressy bag posted a couple of pages back, but with continental sophistication (and velcro fastenings), might be handy as a day pouch.

For reasons I will not bore you with, I can not do overnighters at the moment, but I have been out walking, a lot, over the last couple of weeks (doing between five to ten miles every day and fifteen to twenty five milers on my days off) and for anyone who is a walker, if you have not done so already, get yourself down to Bushcraftland as they are selling useful, brand name, foot care product, the kind you struggle to get change back from a fiver if bought at a chemist; for one British pound. Blister sticks, cream and plasters, cracked skin / heel cream and even anti chaffing cream. Got myself a shed load (literally) of all of them :D

I also picked up another of their waterproof MP3 pouches, which if you get rid of the connector wire, are grand for putting a phone in, or your fags (or a camera, if I ever remember to take it out with me).

[AdrianRose]

Bushcraftland?

[RobbC]

Bushcraftland?

He means poundland :)

[AdrianRose]

He means poundland :)

Arhhh!

Thank you for clearing up my confusion.

Ade

[Silverback]

Took the plunge and bought a Czech bed roll after seeing ades video review :happy-clapping:

[AdrianRose]

Took the plunge and bought a Czech bed roll after seeing ades video review :happy-clapping:

Christ I really wish I was on commission for these buggers now!!

[Silverback]

Christ I really wish I was on commission for these buggers now!!

PMSL !!:happy-clapping:

[Kernowek Scouser]

Christ I really wish I was on commission for these buggers now!!
You're in luck fella.

Due to a postal system worse than our own, the Czech maid MM arranged as a thank you for me did not receive her cancellation letter, arrived last week in Ormskirk and has been kicking her heels around the (now spotless) warehouse, as she had no further destination to be sent on to.

I read your post, gave MM a call and they are happy to send her on to you with thanks (apparently the level of cleanliness is starting to freak them out).

She should be with you in two to three working days.

Good luck (explaining her arrival to the wife) :D

[SimonB]

Just about anything I buy gets the famous,(or should that be INfamous?) "What have you bought now?" question.. closely followed by " Why do you need that?".

Got rid of all my hiking gear 10 years ago , and since took it back up, so had to replace everything... And add a bit more..

Bought an un-issued army bivvi bag from the internet for £17.. Smashing bit of kit... Then a 1 man tent for the same price, again from the internet.
Next purchase was a silva military compass for £4, Which I duly dropped and bubble on first outing.. tried to steam it and ended up ruining it completely... So got another one. A Pair of Merrel boots was next at £23,goretex lined as bonus !!.

I bought a duel fuel stove after the missus 3/4 filled the motor with un-leaded when it's a diesel car....... Sadly it didn't take kindly to a diesel/un-leaded mixture, but at £25 was a bargain. A copy of the 1986 bible for the outdoorsman, AKA S.A.S survival handbook for 99p,as I had let my skills wain and needed to brush up.
Other things I have begged and traded, like a 65 ltr pack and sleeping bag,so now I am back up and running, ready for the days out on the hills, as well as the woods....

[TreeCamper]

Just bought the Bahco Laplander foldable saw.

It seemed a very popular saw with good reviews.
Have to say I am very pleased with it.
Lightweight,cuts really well,inexpensive,like the green handle with rubberised grip and lanyard. The blade locks in both the open and closed position and the saw has a comfortable cutting angle and does not wobble.
You can get replaceable blades, although I think they will last a long time for occasional use.
I think this tool will be on all my woodland camping trips, its just too useful and light not to take with you.
Paid £14.95 inc postage

[JEEP]

Helle Dokka; http://www.helle.no/products/knives/dokka/

[jbrown14]

Slightly bushcrafty, I intend to bring it with me as it's nice and lightweight:

Shakespeare Ugly Stick Spinning Rod 5'6" Lite action (http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3997990&lmdn=Brand&cp=4406646.4413993.4414792.4414795.4414814)

And

Abu Garcia Cardinal C300Ui Spinning reel (http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11306158&lmdn=Brand&cp=4406646.4413993.4414792.4414796.11467097)

Got to use them Monday night on my father-in-law's boat and was very impressed with both. We only caught a few fish (2 perch, 1 sunny, 1 walleye), but I just don't know how I've gotten along with my old pole for the last 20 years. I love this rod/reel combo.

[FishyFolk]

Helle Dokka; http://www.helle.no/products/knives/dokka/

Please lut us know what you think of it :-)

[FishyFolk]

Slightly bushcrafty, I intend to bring it with me as it's nice and lightweight:

Shakespeare Ugly Stick Spinning Rod 5'6" Lite action (http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3997990&lmdn=Brand&cp=4406646.4413993.4414792.4414795.4414814)

And

Abu Garcia Cardinal C300Ui Spinning reel (http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11306158&lmdn=Brand&cp=4406646.4413993.4414792.4414796.11467097)

Got to use them Monday night on my father-in-law's boat and was very impressed with both. We only caught a few fish (2 perch, 1 sunny, 1 walleye), but I just don't know how I've gotten along with my old pole for the last 20 years. I love this rod/reel combo.

Get yourself some Blue Fox silver colored spinners size "0" for that and you got trout weapon numero uno, and get some fireline as thin as you can find as well.

[JEEP]

Please lut us know what you think of it :-)

Will do :)

[jbrown14]

Get yourself some Blue Fox silver colored spinners size "0" for that and you got trout weapon numero uno, and get some fireline as thin as you can find as well.

Thanks for the tip. I'll look for the spinners next time I head out. I spooled the reel with Stren Magnathin 4 lb test. Seemed to give me a good feel when I was pulling in the 9 inch perch the other night. I could feel the fish tearing apart my worm on the hook, but nothing was taking the hook in. Really annoying, but still fun being out on the water.

[NeedABrew]

Load of DD kit arrived by post whilst I was on a server install job for a mates company. May have to put it to use this weekend :-)

[markal17]

just go this from bch in bath great shop http://www.bchcamping.co.uk/Products/Categories/TENTS/SPECIALIST-TENTS/STRATOSPHERE-OLIVE-HOOPED-BIVI not shore i want to go back as it seams to whip the money out me pockets they have loads of stock in store aswell as on line

[FishyFolk]

just go this from bch in bath great shop http://www.bchcamping.co.uk/Products/Categories/TENTS/SPECIALIST-TENTS/STRATOSPHERE-OLIVE-HOOPED-BIVI not shore i want to go back as it seams to whip the money out me pockets they have loads of stock in store aswell as on line

Nice piece of kit :-)

[markal17]

they have some stuff on sale in there i allso got a kettle from there http://www.bchcamping.co.uk/Products/Categories/BACKPACKING-GEAR/COOKWEAR-AND-KITCHEN/MSR-ALPINE-TEAPOT

[FishyFolk]

they have some stuff on sale in there i allso got a kettle from there http://www.bchcamping.co.uk/Products/Categories/BACKPACKING-GEAR/COOKWEAR-AND-KITCHEN/MSR-ALPINE-TEAPOT

Thats nice too. What is the volume of it?

[markal17]

it has 2 markings one at 500 and the other at 1000ml

[Alamo]

For anyone in the market for a backpacking tent, Field and Trek have the Vango Banshee 300 on sale at the minute for £98.00. So, I called at my local Go Outdoors and asked them to price match, which they were glad to do minus a further 10%.

Walked away with my new purchase for £88.20

AL

[NeedABrew]

they have some stuff on sale in there i allso got a kettle from there http://www.bchcamping.co.uk/Products/Categories/BACKPACKING-GEAR/COOKWEAR-AND-KITCHEN/MSR-ALPINE-TEAPOT

I very much like the look of that.

See this is the problem with being amongst such excellent fellows who find some great kit - I already have a perfectly good kettle but now I'm wanting one of these. Czech bed rolls first though. Yes I too have been tempted :happy-clapping:

[FishyFolk]

it has 2 markings one at 500 and the other at 1000ml

Okay...I am looking for something smaller anyway.

[markal17]

they do the little triangia kettle not shore but it looks like it will only hold 400ml maybe i better go to the shop again soon and have a look for yer thats what il tell her in doors lololol http://www.bchcamping.co.uk/Products/Categories/BACKPACKING-GEAR/COOKWEAR-AND-KITCHEN/TRANGIA-KETTLE-27-Y11

[FishyFolk]

That is one of the candidates, as i can find it locally...

[JEEP]

A set of Lifeventure Karabiners, gray; http://www.lifeventure.co.uk/htm/accessories/karabiners.html

[RobbC]

Gelert solo tent, as part of my lightweight conversion ;)
2 x Silva Ranger SL compasses, one as a birthday present
OS explorer map of my local hill and such.

Robb

[Adam Savage]

Mountainlife fishing shelter, to use with my camo net as a hide (was £24.99 reduced to £9.99 @ Mountain Warehouse)...

http://www.mountainwarehouse.com/assets/productimages/016/016947_GRN_FISHING_SHELTER_t.jpg

Optus spotting scope, from ALDI £24.99, for animal observations etc...

http://fishingandwildlife.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/wpid-2012-07-12-10-23-35.jpg?w=500&h=375

[Richie]

Took delivery of my first Dutch Oven (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300735687124?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)today. Can't believe I ordered it Tuesday and it arrives Friday from the Netherlands!
Cracking service.
Also my new Trangia arrived today, The duossal (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200794164308?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649) variety.

[Richie]

Collected 50 ltrs of 99.5% pure Methanol yesterday for a cracking £25. 50p a ltr and burns just as well as Meths but no horrid smell!

[Adam Savage]

Collected 50 ltrs of 99.5% pure Methanol yesterday for a cracking £25. 50p a ltr and burns just as well as Meths but no horrid smell!

Wow, where did you manage to get that from?

[jacko1066]

It was my birthday last weekend and have been bought, a honey with the hive stove extension, a westfalia food dehydrator and a Appy trails mark 3 tent!! Oh and a voucher ti go on a bushcraft course with wild wood bushcraft!!
Very lucky boy indeed!!
Cheers
Steve

[Chubbs]

A dutch army surplus fold up washing up bowl from here

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221062743211?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

[ADz]

Just got myself a Gelert Solo tent for my solo/lite kit as it had some good reviews and great price. Ideally though I think I would like a Vango Banshee 200 or even more ideally a Terra Nova Laser (when I have more funds). I was tempted with the lichfield treklite 200 (Cheaper Vango Banshe clone) but the color just put me off. The gelert solo should do me fine for now though :)


http://www.gelert.com/products/solo_tent

Bought from ebay for £28 (RRP £49.99).

[Chubbs]

A 1.5 x 1.2 metre cheap boot liner/groundsheet for £1.48. Ideal for sitting on damp ground.

[ADz]

A 1.5 x 1.2 metre cheap boot liner/groundsheet for £1.48. Ideal for sitting on damp ground.


Got a link?

[Chubbs]

Sorry about forgetting to put it in earlier.

I picked it up at my local Morrisons earlier today. They were selling off bits of gardening bits and It was been sold as a carboot liner for when you are getting rid of rubbish. They were selling them reduced from £2.00.

Cheers Neil

[Adam Savage]

Got a link?

Check poundland, and similar stores. They normally have tarps that size in there, listed as ground sheets.

[Adam Savage]

Took a trip to Go-outdoors today. Picked up a North Ridge Torre XL for £74.99 (RRP £180, normal selling price at GO, £139).

Not too often I use a tent, but this will be fantastic for when I do. Over 4m long overall (2m "living space" + 2.35m "sleeping space"), 1.2m high, 1.4m wide, two doors, side door has full cover fly screen + solid door, 5000mm HH ripstop fly, and packed weight with all poles and pegs is only 4.4kg. Will have to write a review when I use it.

http://www.google.co.uk/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://cdn.gooutdoors.co.uk/Products/11132-090710122807891847858.jpg&sa=X&ei=FbgeUI-tMcfP0QWS1oDgDA&ved=0CAkQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNFaIDOJCYeZ0uxxi6JQCj3JkN0z6Q

[Kernowek Scouser]

I can confirm from my many adventures there that Bushcraftland do indeed stock ground sheets, currently in a rather fetching shade of blue.

Outdoor Solutions Ground Sheet (http://www.poundland.co.uk/product-range/a-z/outdoor-solutions-ground-sheet/)
52085209 (http://www.poundland.co.uk/top-tips/camping/)

[TinkyPete]

Deal Extreme time again, some ali tent pegs, a couple of torches, a maxpedition bag copy, and a lighter. now just a waiting game :)

[AL...]

I can confirm from my many adventures there that Bushcraftland do indeed stock ground sheets, currently in a rather fetching shade of blue.

Outdoor Solutions Ground Sheet (http://www.poundland.co.uk/product-range/a-z/outdoor-solutions-ground-sheet/)
52085209 (http://www.poundland.co.uk/top-tips/camping/)

Aye but mine is green :D Real handy bit of kit

Cheers
AL

[Kernowek Scouser]

As a long standing devotee of Bushcraftland, I also have a 'classic' green ground sheet (well several actually :ashamed:) along with a couple of blue ones too as they are just so handy :D



Got a couple of interesting bits from Jim's Cash and Carry the other day (which will mean nowt to anyone who doesn't shop in Penzance or Camborne)


2 x 5 in 1 Safety whistle
5210
49p each


2 x Collapsible water carrier
5211
79p each


2 x Small microfibre towels (like the clip towels Mountain Warehouse do)
99p each


2 x Tripod torch
http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/public/mBaeSWb9GlP_y6cFDIphw5FnxIyAHexmk1MWudCinio7A-hMu25a9iQzJPFIGuys_NXiAJjMCja9cN2RRExzU45gqcl2E3xv vfWkmIUkNN2himeTYUdLkV26yKSJAiTxsrCxjXNY8aNwppQ7Sg 5H-VNEX9J6XgmIUbNpzPR88lGRz5oERML0ahC3nGYb-f4XCfvrL7Z-dSyqMqbEHi1N7TfeBKMu6YhXdAjiqjQ
£1.50 each

All of which left me enough change from a tenner for a pasty and a can of pop :)

[Chubbs]

[QUOTE All of which left me enough change from a tenner for a pasty and a can of pop :)[/QUOTE]

Classic :happy-clapping:

Which Jims did you use mate

[Kernowek Scouser]

Usually the one in Penzance, but I'll be in your neck of the woods later today (picking up another basha from Camborne Army surplus, I already have a used one which I got for a fiver which was a bargain, but matey bob has a new one still in the packaging and he is letting me have it for a tenner, which is a bargain too :D) before heading up, over and beyond Carn Brea on today's adventure; so I may pop in your one and see if there is anything in there I didn't spot in Penzance.

That was a very long sentence wasn't it :D

[Chubbs]

Nice one mate, enjoy your time on the Carn. I was up there a few weeks ago and it was blowing a gale.

[Chubbs]

I went into town today and while there I decided to check out a few charity shops for wool blankets. I am going to add them to my Czech bedrolls for winter use by using the original one as a template and cutting the new ones into the same shape, cut out some button holes and do a bit of hand sewing to make them stronger.

The first shop I walked into had a load of them, all pure heavyweight wool which were donated only this morning. I picked up three at £3.00 each.

Now that is a bargain.

Cheers Neil

[FishyFolk]

2 ppiece cook set from that Auction site...

http://img.tupianku.com/bin/4680/shop2009mb/chuli32201.jpg

[Silverback]

I went into town today and while there I decided to check out a few charity shops for wool blankets. I am going to add them to my Czech bedrolls for winter use by using the original one as a template and cutting the new ones into the same shape, cut out some button holes and do a bit of hand sewing to make them stronger.

The first shop I walked into had a load of them, all pure heavyweight wool which were donated only this morning. I picked up three at £3.00 each.

Now that is a bargain.

Cheers Neil

What a stonking idea............and yes what a bargain

[Kernowek Scouser]

I went into town today and while there I decided to check out a few charity shops for wool blankets. I am going to add them to my Czech bedrolls for winter use by using the original one as a template and cutting the new ones into the same shape, cut out some button holes and do a bit of hand sewing to make them stronger.

The first shop I walked into had a load of them, all pure heavyweight wool which were donated only this morning. I picked up three at £3.00 each.

Now that is a bargain.

Cheers Neil Cracking idea fella, definitely a bargain. It is good to see another budget bushcrafter in the making T^

I've 'pimped' my bed roll twice since I got it. First with a rectangular lightweight 'jungle' bag for warmer weather ground dwelling and more recently with a US poncho liner, which can also be used in warmer weather ground dwelling, but can also be used as an under quilt (a waterproof one, if used in conjunction with the outer shell) when swinging. My pimping efforts cost a bit more the £9 steal you made today (indeed both my efforts cost more that the bed roll itself) but as both can be used independently of the bed roll as well as with it, I don't feel to bad about it. Besides, if I hadn't spent the money on myself, my occasional lady friend would have requisitioned the money for the funding of her social life, so money well spent :D

I popped into your local Jim's on my travels, they have the whistle and the cheaper version of the tripod torch, but could not see any of the collapsible water carriers or didy microfiber towels.

I also popped into Camborne Army Surplus and picked up a new Desert Basha (still in its plastic packaging) for ten British pounds and I spotted one of these
521252135214
on his pound rail and as it fit, thought it would be rude to leave it hanging there.

And, they both actually got used about an hour later when I was up on Carn Brea and the storm hit. Set up my new basha to make a cosy cubby hole in the little garden below the castle, made a brew and slipped the thermal gilet under my shirt to keep me toasty, while the sudden hurricane ran its course (it was so bad, the little man inside the castle who was pointing, waving and shouting something other than 'Did that only cost a tenner?' at me, didn't pop his head out until the sun was out again and I had packed the basha away (TOP TIP: always carry a dry bag) climbing back up to the castle proper. All kinds of hilarity then ensued, but that would take this post even more off topic, so I'll will post the details about the rest of my adventure elsewhere, if I don't fall asleep first.

But while I am here... @ FishyFolk, that is a handy little cook set you have got yourself there. I got the Mountain Warehouse one (and me being me, it was discounted something silly) I have used it several times on day hikes. It is ace.
Useful purchases T^

[FishyFolk]

Leather belt pouch. Will have to dye it myself. Got it for 21US$ on that auction site. That should be okay for my tinder kit to live in, freeing up space for cooking stuff in my molle bag...
Will post pictures and make video as I plan to make the dye myself, just to put a personal touch on it.

[AL...]

Looking forward to that mate

Cheers
AL

[blindgeekuk]

Tesco's plastic camping spork, 99p (looks exactly like a Light My Fire one)

[ADz]

Tesco's plastic camping spork, 99p (looks exactly like a Light My Fire one)

You can get a actual LMF one for 99p from ebay, I got one a while back..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330761169542?var=540069367207&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

[alvino78]

I can confirm from my many adventures there that Bushcraftland do indeed stock ground sheets, currently in a rather fetching shade of blue.

Outdoor Solutions Ground Sheet (http://www.poundland.co.uk/product-range/a-z/outdoor-solutions-ground-sheet/)
52085209 (http://www.poundland.co.uk/top-tips/camping/)
:happy-clapping:

[alvino78]

right ! where to start!! lol a german smock a folding hardwood bucksaw,molle ruck 50 ltr trangia triangle ,trangia fuel bottle and new trangia stove!! best swmbo not see my bank statment this month lol oh and a credit card light bulb light jobby lol

[Kernowek Scouser]

right ! where to start!! lol a german smock a folding hardwood bucksaw,molle ruck 50 ltr trangia triangle ,trangia fuel bottle and new trangia stove!! best swmbo not see my bank statment this month lol oh and a credit card light bulb light jobby lol
Has your credit card cooled down yet :wink:

Couldn't sleep last night, ended up on MM and got a few bit and bobs:

Swedish army shemagh £1.99
Czech shoulder bag £2.50
German folding sleeping Iso Mat £7.99
Sharpening stone £0.99
Tick remover £0.99
British army mosquito Head Net £1.99
All weather waterproof notepad £2.00
IMCO triplex storm lighter £3.99

My debit card is so hot after recent use, I could include it in my fire kit :ashamed:

[alvino78]

Has your credit card cooled down yet :wink:

Couldn't sleep last night, ended up on MM and got a few bit and bobs:

Swedish army shemagh £1.99
Czech shoulder bag £2.50
German folding sleeping Iso Mat £7.99
Sharpening stone £0.99
Tick remover £0.99
British army mosquito Head Net £1.99
All weather waterproof notepad £2.00
IMCO triplex storm lighter £3.99

My debit card is so hot after recent use, I could include it in my fire kit :ashamed:

lol friction always wins T^

[JEEP]

Brusletto Kniv Rognald; http://www.brusletto.no/index.php?artikkelID=13502&ledd2=166
2 slabs of grade one curled birch wood for knife handles

[JEEP]

Nassau Army Pullover, 80% wool, navy; http://uk.id.dk/army-pullover-1069060.aspx - the classic, as used by the Danish armed forces since the 1950s. I liked them better when they were 100% wool though.

[Psycho]

I have bought a Mora Signal and got it today.
That's my first bushcraft knive and I hope it will not disappoint me =)
But I don't think so ;)

Kind regards,
Thomas

[FishyFolk]

A no-brand trangia burner with pot stand
A no brand folding wind shield to be used for the above
2 mantle for my Kovea gas lantern...its getting dark again, winter is coming!

http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?3371-My-daily-bushcraft/page29

[NeedABrew]

Bit the bullet and followed recommendations on here and picked up a Czech army bed roll. I like very much but at 6'2" I'm a bit tall to fit in it comfortably when it's completely zipped up.

[FishyFolk]

Ollicamp space saver steel cup and Nalgene 32oz bottle that fits in the cup.

5240

[Chubbs]

A Stanley Jetcut Handsaw for a fiver, brand new. The same as below
http://www.directbrandtools.com/Detail.asp?qsFullScr=Yes&qsProd=2-20-556&qsCat=49&qsSubCat=

An expresso stove top coffe maker, brand new, two quid.

[ian c]

Wild Country Gortex bivi bag (new) £4 , Multiplier fishing reel £7 , stainless steel fish hooks various sizes (approx 200 hooks) £8 everything bought at boot fair, but the best buy is the bivi bag.

[JEEP]

Got a package from ozhaggishead/Alan Ainsworth, from Australia, today :happy-clapping:

3x custom antler handled firesteels; one large and two small
Custom kangaroo hide sporran style possibles pouch
Custom sheath for my Bacho Laplander

Photos later :)

[FishyFolk]

Eagle Products 0,7 litre stainless steel/ copper bottom camp fire kettle. Comes in a nice little bag.

Will appear in a video soon...

http://eagleproducts.no/eagleproducts561_no/kokeutstyr/st_lartikler/b_l_kaffekjele/content_1/filelist_289ec7ab-e614-41f7-8fee-7b58271155b0/1290162260003/st400_sj_en.jpg

[JEEP]

These are quite awesome - but very expensive here in Denmark unfortunally. I have been wanting one for a while though.

[FishyFolk]

These are quite awesome - but very expensive here in Denmark unfortunally. I have been wanting one for a while though.

How much are they on your side of Skagerrak Jeep?

[Adam Savage]

Have you got a link for that kettle? I too am after a small stainless kettle, and rather like the design of that one :)

[FishyFolk]

Have you got a link for that kettle? I too am after a small stainless kettle, and rather like the design of that one :)

Yes but only for Norwegian online shops. They come in 3 sizes. 0,7L, 1,5L and 4 litres...the small one is 199NOK (around 20£) while the 1,5litre model is 250NOK (25£)
But I do not think Eagle products make them, they only slap their logo on it and market it, as I have seen a lot of "their" stuff on Ebay under other brand names.

[JEEP]

The 0,7 L is DKr 199, here in Denmark (approx £31,50)

[FishyFolk]

The 0,7 L is DKr 199, here in Denmark (approx £31,50)

Okay, then you save nothing by buying it from here...it excactly the same price as NOK and DKR have the same value...(but I think you have the wrong exchange rate there, Jakob)

[JEEP]

That's because I wrote DKr 199 instead of DKr. 299, which is the actual price :p

[FishyFolk]

Yikes! @jakob

Just checked and it will cost 140NOK to send one to you...same for Crazy I am afraid...

[JEEP]

Thanks for checking anyway :)

[Adam Savage]

Thanks for the info on them my friend.

[Ken]

Rab Storm Bivi from Cotswold's. They have a massive shop in Ipswich.

[jus_young]

After breaking the bite valve mechanism on my Frontier Pro Filter :confused: I decided it was time to simplify things so went looking for the Millbank Bags. Picked these up today from a local chap

5255

Unused but been stored since 1999 so a couple have some fade marks but I don't care :) And at £8 a peice I can do without the rather expensive looking Frontier Pro.
Good timing aswell as Ashley was after one - yours is on its way soon!!!

[alvino78]

After breaking the bite valve mechanism on my Frontier Pro Filter :confused: I decided it was time to simplify things so went looking for the Millbank Bags. Picked these up today from a local chap

5255

Unused but been stored since 1999 so a couple have some fade marks but I don't care :) And at £8 a peice I can do without the rather expensive looking Frontier Pro.
Good timing aswell as Ashley was after one - yours is on its way soon!!!

awesome!! do you have a link for the supplier please?? best regards Al

[jus_young]

Heres the link (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MILLBANK-WATER-FILTERBAG-sas-sbs-para-commando-bushcraft-survival-/160864364183?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item2574436697)

An Evilbay special, nice chap though. He lists them as used because they have been stored so long that some have water marks/fading etc. He is honest about it and looking at mine there is nothing wrong with them and pretty soon they will look a hell of a lot worse after a few muddy puddles!

[alvino78]

Heres the link (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MILLBANK-WATER-FILTERBAG-sas-sbs-para-commando-bushcraft-survival-/160864364183?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item2574436697)

An Evilbay special, nice chap though. He lists them as used because they have been stored so long that some have water marks/fading etc. He is honest about it and looking at mine there is nothing wrong with them and pretty soon they will look a hell of a lot worse after a few muddy puddles!
cheers!T^

[Chubbs]

Various files for making catapults easier.

A cracking little 9 LED aluminum torch.

A very thin/light travel alarm clock.

A 6 piece drill/saw bit set.

[Silverback]

British army independent shower bag. Basically a big water bladder with a non spill cap and one with holes in. Can be used for carrying storing water in camp or filled with warm water and used as a shower. Comes in its own bag

[ADz]

Wild Country Zephyros 1 (2012) tent.

Basically its the slightly heavier version of the Terra Nova Laser 1 (Both made by terra nova). Got it for £99 from ebay/sports direct. Was hoping to get the Vango Force 10 Helium 100 (2012) but opted to get the Zephyros as it was £80 cheaper but both decent and close designs. May treat myself in few month and see which I prefer and flog other.

[FishyFolk]

Molle pouch for that Nalgene bottle and cup I ordered last week...

[Silverback]

Mora companion 360mg from original outdoors gear in Ruthin. Presented with pride to my son as his first fixed bladed bush knife

[alvino78]

Mora companion 360mg from original outdoors gear in Ruthin. Presented with pride to my son as his first fixed bladed bush knife
T^

[Silverback]

Mora companion 360mg from original outdoors gear in Ruthin. Presented with pride to my son as his first fixed bladed bush knife

He even gave me a silver coin in return :happy-clapping:

[Ken]

UCO replacement 'chimney' (glass), UCO Candle Lantern Cocoon and a UCO candle lantern reflector, oh and some citronella candles. I am very pleased with this purchase :)

[FishyFolk]

Spare battery for my camera: 2,50US$ :-)
Looking for a good deal on a 16gb memory card as well :-)

[FishyFolk]

He even gave me a silver coin in return :happy-clapping:

Good boy you have there, Sapper :-)

[dannyreid1978]

5258
I just bout this from mike dixons hunterscampingandbustcraft site for £10 it's 14cm but stainless and really good quality definately worth a look at!

Danny

[dannyreid1978]

Ha ha was that excited I forgot how to spell!! Bought!

[alvino78]

5258
I just bout this from mike dixons hunterscampingandbustcraft site for £10 it's 14cm but stainless and really good quality definately worth a look at!

Danny

got a linky??

[AL...]

A pair of Trekmates Gaiters from TK Max RRP £25 I got them for £12 nice tough Waterproof and breathable
Real pleased with them

Cheers
AL

[dannyreid1978]

http://www.hunterscampingandbushcraft.co.uk/outdoor-cooking/pots-pans-cups/hcb-14cm-billycan/

Hope this works 😁

[Chubbs]

'Bushcraftland' Pill box and pouch., reduced 50p!!.
'Bushcraftland' Travel wash bag.
'Bushcraftland' Emergency blanket, two pack.

'Chavworld' (sports direct) Karrimor waterproof trainers/walking shoe size 13 !!, £26.99, knocked down from £54.99.

[FishyFolk]

16gb memory card for my cam, so I can make better movies...(more footage to choose from)
Mini octopuss tripod....my old not so cheap gorilla pod rip-off broke, so I am getting an even cheaper rip off to replace it.


Molle Zipper Camo Water Bottle Utility Medic Pouch w Small Mess Pouch, hoping it will fit the nalgene bottle and steel cup i bought earlier.

[Pab101]

a silk sleeping bag liner, a new kfs set

[Pryderi]

Is it sad that I am really happy to have finally managed to get a bushcraft land tiffin tin

[Chubbs]

Is it sad that I am really happy to have finally managed to get a bushcraft land tiffin tin


Its not sad mate !!. I was in there yesterday and the shelf was loaded up with them. I resisted buying any because the lids wouldn't come off.

Today in Aldi I bought a Hexi type burner, reduced in price to £1.99 along with a couple of boxes of fuel tablets also reduced down to 99p.

[twosmokeforever]

http://uk.images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=A0PDodmkgjJQBREAPmRNBQx.;_ylu=X3oDMTBlMT Q4cGxyBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDaW1n?back=http%3A%2F%2Fuk.im ages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3Dfx%2 Bverminator%26ei%3DUTF-8%26fr%3Dyfp-t-702%26tab%3Dorganic%26ri%3D2&w=620&h=620&imgurl=www.airgunbuyer.com%2FcommonImages%2Fvermin ator600.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.airgunforum.co.uk%2Fforums%2 Ftrade-commercial-sales%2F43554-fx-verminator-online.html&size=100.9+KB&name=FX+Verminator+Online&p=fx+verminator&oid=312d5e0d82bd453cd01e6721e06fe21e&fr2=&fr=yfp-t-702&tt=FX%2BVerminator%2BOnline&b=0&ni=84&no=2&ts=&tab=organic&sigr=12qkiqm9p&sigb=136pecsvv&sigi=11ihphc8o&.crumb=xSdbM2pPPGc

a great bit of kit maybe not that natural, but it is easier than asking rabbits & pigeons to walk into the oven

[airbornelondon]

nearly new camelbak hawg in black with bladder £1 bootfair yesterday

[airbornelondon]

nearly new camelbak hawg in black £1 complete with bladder yesterday At local boot fair

[Chubbs]

nearly new camelbak hawg in black with bladder £1 bootfair yesterday

Nice find T^

[jus_young]

http://uk.images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=A0PDodmkgjJQBREAPmRNBQx.;_ylu=X3oDMTBlMT Q4cGxyBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDaW1n?back=http%3A%2F%2Fuk.im ages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3Dfx%2 Bverminator%26ei%3DUTF-8%26fr%3Dyfp-t-702%26tab%3Dorganic%26ri%3D2&w=620&h=620&imgurl=www.airgunbuyer.com%2FcommonImages%2Fvermin ator600.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.airgunforum.co.uk%2Fforums%2 Ftrade-commercial-sales%2F43554-fx-verminator-online.html&size=100.9+KB&name=FX+Verminator+Online&p=fx+verminator&oid=312d5e0d82bd453cd01e6721e06fe21e&fr2=&fr=yfp-t-702&tt=FX%2BVerminator%2BOnline&b=0&ni=84&no=2&ts=&tab=organic&sigr=12qkiqm9p&sigb=136pecsvv&sigi=11ihphc8o&.crumb=xSdbM2pPPGc

a great bit of kit maybe not that natural, but it is easier than asking rabbits & pigeons to walk into the oven

Got a link for that supplier? :guns:

[twosmokeforever]

purchased mine second hand for £575 it took a couple months of web searching, would of prefered .177 but i'm more than happy with what I got

if you do buy anything like this second hand, run plenty of pellets through it before handing over the cash

[FishyFolk]

Key chain 1 LED flashlight
10 aluminum carabiniers (not for climbing) to secure knives/bottles etc off my packs or to hang tarps etc..

[paulthefish2009]

camera adapter to allow me to screw my camera to a bank stick and take self takes when fishing alone(gardener tackle around £3.50). Paul

[allytk]

I nearly bought a verminator but ended up grabbing a BSA hornet .22. I wish I had the multi shot though. How smooth does the mech on the multi shot work?

[Kernowek Scouser]

An extra bright 9 LED hand torch from Tescos £1.99

It is very bright and also fairly water resistant T^

[twosmokeforever]

I nearly bought a verminator but ended up grabbing a BSA hornet .22. I wish I had the multi shot though. How smooth does the mech on the multi shot work?

its a lovely action, I fired through 8 to empty the mag (2" group at 30yards, so poor but I was rattling them through) before my mate got the pellet in for his second shot in the springer.

what about bsa super ten? shoots just as well as mine, I guy I met at 'camp dave' had one and we got bored shooting the bulls eyes on paper targets so opted to shoot the 4 map pins that held the A4 to the tree at 35yards. we could do this in 30seconds often without reloading

[Chubbs]

A zippo camping/bushcraft match

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110931759181?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Not a bad piece of kit for the price.

[Chubbs]

A Litchfield Combat tent for two quid from the carboot. Opened it up and it looks like it hasn't been used considering its age.

Also bought a piece of deer antler to mod my Light My Fire Firesteel. Again from the carboot and also two quid.

[AdrianRose]

A Litchfield Combat tent for two quid from the carboot. Opened it up and it looks like it hasn't been used considering its age.

Also bought a piece of deer antler to mod my Light My Fire Firesteel. Again from the carboot and also two quid.

Excellent bargains. Well done. Don't forget to show us some pictures of the modded firesteel.

Ade.

[JEEP]

A "pocket size" hand forged medieval style hatchet by Jesper Rydahl Jørgensen/Ildsmeden; http://www.ildsmeden.dk/

[Chubbs]

Excellent bargains. Well done. Don't forget to show us some pictures of the modded firesteel.

Ade.

Will do mate

[Adam Savage]

A Litchfield Combat tent for two quid from the carboot. Opened it up and it looks like it hasn't been used considering its age.

Also bought a piece of deer antler to mod my Light My Fire Firesteel. Again from the carboot and also two quid.

Which combat is it? I have a Combat 5, that I've had for 15 years, which is still usable. I also saw a combat 1 at my local recycling centre, which looked in ok condition.

[Chubbs]

Hi there Crazysaint.

The tent is a Combat 1, which looking at the original instructions was made in 1985. I remember around the same time having the exact same tent. I was fourteen at the time and these tents were all the rage 'up north', because they were affordable and very easy to put up. When I decided to open it up, it brought back all those great memories of camping when I was a kid. I did wonder if the original spacers for between the main tent and the flysheet were with it because they were very easily lost. They were both there but one of the discs that support the upright poles is missing. It has the original mud marks from back garden camping on the sewn in groundsheet but there is not a spot of mould in sight. I can't wait to use it, and if I am camping by myself I might give the flysheet a go as a basha/tarp.

As promised I said that I was going to mod my Light My Fire Army Fire Steel by attatching it to some antler I bought for a couple of quid. Its my first attempt so please be gentle.

http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx103/aneray/PIC_1180.jpg

http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx103/aneray/PIC_1183.jpg

I used a Dremmel type tool to cut the antler to size. I have never in my life smelt anything as bad as the smoke that was coming from it when I was cutting. The back door was open, the extractor was on, and my six year old daughter had her PJ's over her nose moaning for dear life !!. I ended up popping around to a neighbour who has the best superglue and activator spray which I used to stick the firesteel in. I will be changing the striker and lanyard soon because its not long enough and its an excuse to try out cordage for the first time.

Cheers Neil

[AdrianRose]

No shame to you there buddy. Excellent modding job there fella.

Ade

[Adam Savage]

The firesteel looks great Neil. Still haven't got round to making an antler one myself. The smell it gives off, is the same as with horns. They're made of keratin, which is the same thing your hair and finger nails are made of, which is why they smell so bad when they get hot.
With the tent, it's great when those memories come back. Might dust off my combat 5 and give it a go :). Also, might pop to the local recycle centre and grab the 1 they had there (if it's still there). Any parts that are missing can be made up easy enough in the workshop, as long as there's no big tears or mildew anywhere.

ATB

Adam