I to was thinking about getting one of these, purely as a weight reduction. But last week I did a two day hike along the River Medway in Kent, and as I didn't know where I would be camping I presumed...
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I to was thinking about getting one of these, purely as a weight reduction. But last week I did a two day hike along the River Medway in Kent, and as I didn't know where I would be camping I presumed...
I also have watched all of Paul Kirtley's video's, I'm also a member of his blog. I've only been practicing bushcraft for just over a year now, as some of you know. But I find Mr Kirtly absolutly...
Do you still have the Basha or is that still reserved?
Yeah good stuff that jungle formula.
I've got the 'orrible tasting, eye stinging, sticky, coffee bad tasting bloody spray on stuff "YEEUCK!" Can't get the roll on stuff on this backwoods island...
For me it would have to be Alaska, right out in the wilds long enough to build a log cabin and live in it (at least a year). Hunting, fishing, trapping and all the proper mountain man stuff. That is...
I brought a Highlander Pro-forces 88litre after seeing Paul Defitter's one.
Got mine online from WWW.OUTDOORVALUE.CO.UK and that was in May last year it cost £64.49 and only took a few days to...
I must admit that water is definately a problem as I'm not sure where I could fill up, there are streams on route but not sure of the condition of the water ie still and stagnent or full of real...
"Yeah e' can't elp avvin a small one":oops:
Thanks Alan,
I totally agree with what you say about the Czech Bedroll (You just can't beat £10 now can you?)
Cheers Buddy
Atb Simon
Hi alvino,
I've actually been chatting with johnnyboy, couldn't believe his kit was so small.
Thanks any way matey Atb Simon
Thanks Rik, I havn't had a propper read of his blog but I will do it really looks good thanks for the heads up Atb Simon
Thanks Tent peg, I'll have a look round I appreciate your help. Do you think ebay would be the best place as far as prices go?
Hi Tent peg
as far as my cook kit goes its ok, its a small light weight home made kit so no probs there.
SLEEP KIT:
Czech Army Bedroll
or
British Arctic sleeping bag
or...
Thanks Ehecatl, really interesting vid definately gave some food for thought.
I could also do with info on kit available in UK at budget prices and possibly where to buy them.
Thanks again Buddy...
Hi Guys, I could do with a little assistance. I have some great kit to cover nearly all eventualities as far as bushcraft is concerned, but most of it is military surplus and it does add up to a fair...
Hey Vev, not met you before, its great to see people who are maturing in years doing what you are doing. You're not alone I myself am just coming up to 27 for the second time ( for those with not...
Hi Marv, glad you had a good time at Blaze good to know there is other like minded nutters like us in this area, I look forward to meeting you buddy
Atb Simon
I was starting to get worried reading that, the beers wern't mentioned until right at the end looks like you were almost trying to hide something.
Glad you both had a good time, ya know I'm sure I...
Hey Midge, beleive it or not a few years ago I was watching a TV program about the Lake District and on camera a couple came across striding edge in windy wet weather, wearing trainers, shorts and...
Ha Ha mate, they were really the Wombles grandchildren but don't tell them i told you:shocked:
La, La, La "Under ground over ground wombling free the wombles of wimbledon common are we"
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Hay Midge-Fodder,
Thanks for your helpful coments all taken on board and shall be put into practice asap (the wife is convalesing after having an operation at the moment).
Just went onto your...
Hiya mate,
Looks like you had a good time yet again "WHERE'S THE VIDEO"? Now you've got a camera there's no excuses.
Good news about your knife, is that the one with your name engraved on it?
All...
Hi Rob, thanks for your help I guess its something I've got to keep playing with.
Tell me do you do any river canoeing, and do you use an open topped canadian type canoe?
I would love to give river...
Hi Fraxinus
Please forgive my ignorance as far as GPS is concerned, I was most interested to see you're thread.
Now I am of the old, old school and have only ever used a map and compass, but...
Fantastic Bri what a brilliant result your cloud certainly did have a silver lining, I'm so pleased for you mate and Sugg's
ATB fella