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by Fallschirmwomble
Sat Feb 08, 2014 4:15 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: making a machete
Replies: 17
Views: 3926

Re: making a machete

http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/webtex_machete_in_sheath/?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=directory&utm_content=GBR&currency=GBP&country=GBR&SelectedBundle=154581&SelectedItem=603794&gclid=CP-PxvaGuboCFUrJtAodAh8AwQ It's closely modelled on the British Army "Golok". T...
by Fallschirmwomble
Sat Feb 08, 2014 3:19 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Airsoft
Replies: 37
Views: 7247

Re: Airsoft

Just in case, Airsoft is a sport which uses replica firearms that shoot BB pellets. They're like BB guns, but on a high calibir.<snip> I have realistic looking airsoft guns which require a licence because they LOOK REAL. What sort of velocity and footpounds are we talking? If you can't use them for...
by Fallschirmwomble
Sat Feb 08, 2014 1:40 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Backpack
Replies: 16
Views: 3499

Re: Backpack

Hey guys im looking to get a decent back pack or B.O.B. I am looking for something that will do an over nighter. Be able to carry a sleeping bag or bivi bag, small tent, among my other equipment. First aid, food, basic tools, extra clothing, stove etc etc. For a BOB, I use a self-customised medium ...
by Fallschirmwomble
Thu Feb 06, 2014 12:09 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Out of Date MREs
Replies: 9
Views: 1963

Re: Out of Date MREs

I've seen a lot of people saying that they stock/carry military MREs that are a really long time past their use by date (one guy said he'd eaten one ten years past it's use by date and it was fine) and they taste as if they were as fresh as the day they were bought. In 2005, I ate a "Lancashir...
by Fallschirmwomble
Wed Feb 05, 2014 11:51 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: 5 POUND EQUIPMENT HAUL
Replies: 4
Views: 1308

Re: 5 POUND EQUIPMENT HAUL

I have managed to find 5 Items at Poundland that cover basic (very basic) needs for survival :D 1 x 15m Heavy duty rope (To hold tarp up) http://www.poundland.co.uk/15m-heavy-duty-rope Until I checked the link, I thought this was the "paracord" style cord that they and 99p Stores were sel...
by Fallschirmwomble
Wed Feb 05, 2014 11:09 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Flint and Steels Fire Lighter
Replies: 23
Views: 4649

Re: Flint and Steels Fire Lighter

...what fire lighter would you buy? I thoroughly recommend a BCB "Fireball" ferro rod. http://www.edcgear.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CN330A http://www.bcbin.com/products/product_details.php?category=bushcraft&product=Tools The ones in those pre-made tobacco tins, to my knowl...
by Fallschirmwomble
Wed Feb 05, 2014 10:38 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Introduction: Fallschirmwomble (in Somerset)
Replies: 5
Views: 757

Introduction: Fallschirmwomble (in Somerset)

Hi All, A quick post of introduction. A former Wimbledonian currently resident in Somerset (no hosepipe ban jokes, please), I've been a Bushcraft enthusiast since childhood (past 30x years) and have a good few years military experience. I'm into outdoor pursuits but, for several years now, sadly hav...