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A lot of (mainly polluted) water under the bridge over the last few years that has taken many of us away but hopefully people will hear this call - I'll make sure to drop by more regularly, this was...

Evening all, just checking in given these rather unusual times. Hopefully all is well. If not, shout and hopefully one of us can help, or know someone who can. Keep safe, atb, steve

Sorry to hear about your back mate, I had issues with two prolapsed discs a while back but got away with it lightly and have been ok (touch wood) since. A friend at work is an internationally...

Chubbs, still cooking on a Trangia set I bought from you years ago! In fact, will be cooking on it this weekend on a climbing trip. The complimentary amadou was incinerated by the kids long ago!...

I've noticed the same over a number of months, agreed, not time to give up yet.....

Good to see you too. There's at least one old face still on Song of the Paddle and I'm sure lots have just spread their knowledge and good will elsewhere but yes, a shame, this forum has gone quiet. ...

jus_young, I believe you were the first to reply to my post when I joined this forum and gave me great advice when I needed info on camping locations for climbing at the Dewerstone: thank you for...

I'm deeply envious, still attempting to escape! atb :)

Hi Bopdude, good to hear from you. That's a shame, the world was a better place for a thriving naturalbushcraft. Hopefully this is just a hiccup. Didn't you used to be near us in Addlestone?

I popped out for a cup of tea and by the time I get back everyone's disappeared! What's happened, have you all escaped before Brexit? Come back - this was a great supportive forum, hopefully it will...

Many thanks for that - really helpful and much appreciated. We'll try to get as close to the rock as possible but, as you say, the gradients don't look helpful.

Hi all,

We're planning on taking the kids climbing/wild camping next weekend and were hoping to pitch close to the Dewerstone (Dartmoor). We're likely to be pitching in the dark on Friday night so...

Happy to pay taxes for the good of everyone but would prefer them to go to the NHS and education - no one is in mortal danger of insufficient 'Strictly Come Dancing' so if we're going to increase...

+1 for Sole insoles - I've had the same pair in my Lowa's for years. Not cheap but very comfortable and ultra durable. I wouldn't bother putting them in the oven as per instructions in the first...

well now I feel guilty.... I've rarely contributed but hold this forum in great regard. Primarily, we climb/mountaineer/trek/camp. I've enormous respect for the skills and knowledge on this site...

Now Sold

I am selling this item as a private seller and this sale is in no way the responsibility of NaturalBushcraft.co.uk or any of its moderators. I promise to use this area to sell unwanted kit, not to...

Thanks both - really very helpful - much appreciated.

atb

steve

We're off to France next month. We'll spend the first week in the High Pyrenees where I know wild camping is permitted but will then move on and do some climbing further north. Does anyone know the...

Birch tar can be used for soap, not sure of the implications of mixing with hazel and ash though......

Yep, exactly. The precise placement will depend on pack length and activity e.g. when climbing I'd pack the heavy stuff slightly lower to avoid the possibility of a tank slapper, but the general...

Make sure heavy items are packed nearest to your back and higher up the pack and that waist and sternum straps are properly adjusted. Shoulder straps should be tensioned to subtend an angle of 45 -...

I'd suggest Nikwax Techwash if you've waterproofed it.

Excellent - both of ours have had Opinels from around the age of six and have proved to be entirely responsible with them. In fact, I'm the only member of the family to have needed to superglue...

Tung oil doesn't smell too much and safe if foodstuffs are going near it.