Bonjour and welcome!:welcome:
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Bonjour and welcome!:welcome:
Thats great to hear, not surprised you feel chuffed. next time you go ( hopefully soon) hope you take some pics as would be good to see your set up. T^
Wow thats sounds like a great start to your first overnight solo camp out! How did it feel being out there with your faithful friend? There is nothing better to waking to bird song I don't think....
Hi Demus, Welcome to the forum!:campfire:
Thanks Tommy for such positive comments about my vids. Well the esee 6 is a really great knife I really do love it BUT although it really can be very versatile and has a great steel which keeps a...
Hi Tommy,
Thanks for the interest in the youtube channel I set up. Its only been up and running for a few weeks so only have 5 vids, the most popular my wild camping overnighter. My channel is...
Hi guys, maybe someone out there can give me some advice. I have created a new youtube channel on which I have uploaded some bushcraft camping outings. I am very happy as have had alot of positive...
Hello and welcome ! I joined here a few weeks ago and its a great place to get tips and knowledge from kindred spirits and its put a smile on my face too :o :campfire:
Thanks nilo for your uplifting comment.! Thanks to you have decided i wont use that depressing stupid term again and will take on yours instead as thats what i FEEL... young! Yeah!
I was about 22 years old, decided to go for a first time two day solo hike in the Torridon mountains whilst staying with my dad. I packed enough supplies to get me across the polar ice cap ( it was...
For what its worth, I think the step by step approach is the best way to learn about not only the practical sides of wilderness camping but also to learn about your own limitations. I made the...
Hi Nilo,
update on the mora right handed sheath annoyance. Well I tried the carrying sheath on left side but back to front and it bugged me big time, so I came up with an idea to turn right sheath...
Today I successfully converted my mora companion right handed sheath so that I could wear it on my left side with the use of inner tube strips and a bit of paracord. It rides higher than the original...
I got myself a mora clipper carbon steel last week. It is really sharp and I have already been feathering and slicing and generally having fun with it. HOwever, I am a leftie and didnt think about...
Mine is a Gerber compact 400 Sport. I love it. Has great scissors and all the other basics you need. You can also open pliers one handed with a flick of the wrist which i have found very handy. Seems...
Ditto re waist belt its a complete waist of timefor daypack sizes and if the pack is like the rush 12 it sits perfectly on the back. Glad theres another pockets zips fan here!
Not exactly lying around the house but sometimes i get in mailorder packages those little silicon gel anti moisture bags to protect the goods inside. I put one of these in my first aid kit as i find...
Oh in my dreams ! One day though .....
i have a 5:11 rush 12. Which I got secondhand which I use as a day sack. I can fit my large knife, cooking set, food/snacks, binos, and loads of bits first aid kit, torch, tinder, fire steel etc....
Thats very interesting info thanks. I am a novice really as have always had a knife or two, mainly for game prep and general purpose but never really looked into the greater details about knives,...
Hi Nilo52, thanks for your comment and I agree about Mora knives I am about to get a clipper. I have just seen that you are from California. It is my 'bucket list' dream to get out to California and...
Thanks beermaker that useful advice about sharpening as a novice theres alot to learn about knives , grinds and sharpening but some of it is just common sense really and learning is life long. Cheers
Thanks Martin that website looks good. Although I would ideally love to go wilderness camping I thought I should get to know my gear and set up in a more campsitey mode ( also being a woman its a...
Hello and welcome , i am new here today too. Vee
Mmm thats quite a challenge but maybe one day :confused: