First post here just looking for some advice on what's a good chest bag to have for my bushcraft? Any info appreciated

Hi all,

So I'm looking to build a permanent firepit area with a covered tarp. I'd like it to be reasonably big so it can accommodate lots of people sitting around the fire in all weathers. Maybe 15-20 feet long and about10 feet wide.

I'm thinking the firepit could just be a long rectangular raised pit with large logs used for the walls.

For the cover, just a V shaped tarp cover?

Any general ideas or thoughts appreciated.

Particularly around:

- Will a V shaped tarp cover allow the fire smoke to escape ok?

- What to look for when buying the tarp material? Ideally I'd like it to be kept up permanently.

Thanks!

im a teenager, ive always wanted to get better at bushcraft but i dont really know what to do. the only thing i can barely do is a shitty little fire

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Not that don’t trust them, I already have a DD Tarp and it’s decent. But I’m shopping around for something more substantial than my super light 3x3 and there’s lots of websites just sell DD tarps. I’m hoping to find something tougher, I’ll mainly be used car camping so not bother by weight.

I like the look of the outhaus but still trying to find more options Doesn’t help that I’m looking for a 3x4m

I am looking to buy my first hot tent and stove, pomoloy loco 20 or 30 seems to fit the bill for the tent. Big enough for me and the dog, plenty of space in the vestibule area and a full inner which is a essential request for if my wife ever joins me. Would I quickly regret buying one of the cheapest stoves off of amazon ? Don't really fancy spending 200/300 on a good titanium straight away. Any other tips on hot tenting much appreciated.

I live in the East of England with no hill in site, so good camping shops are few and far between. I’m not expecting to do a round trip to the the other side of the country just for a camping shop but it would be good to know where they are so I can build it into a trip at some point. Bush craft items would be great but would also love to know any decent camping and hiking shops generally

Does anyone have a wool blanket anorak pattern like Simon a bloke in the wood's one? I have a blanket that a friend burnt a hole in on the corner 😭

I wonder if anyone can recommend a sleeping bag for me.

I am looking to do some overnighters just with a tarp/bivvy set up and really need a compact sleeping bag to go with this set-up. Something i can easily fit into a smallish backpack with the rest of the gear.

Ideally around the £100 mark.

I enjoy carving with my camp knife to improve my skills. The coffee maker and cup were both made using only the knife in the picture and a bit of sandpaper. It's a UK maker (Origin Knives) so I thought that I would share it here.

Hi all, Just wondering what the goto is for genuine paracord in UK. Be good if it was on amazon.

I am looking to expand my MRE taste adventures and wondering which country has the best MRE packs. I am familiar with the UK rat packs but have been looking at other countries recently but unsure which to try. All advice appreciated.

Anybody have any links to a UK based supplier who sells the real deal 550 cord?

Preferably via amazon .. but any info appreciated

From what I’ve read so far, it’s really not easy to freely do bushcraft in and around London due to restrictions and safety regulations. Where exactly does one go to practise the basics? Creating campfires seems to be pretty much a no-no unless you go to a campsite and rent a fire pit or sign up for a bushcraft course.

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Does anybody have ANY advice on what I can put my Coleman fuel in. My original containers have some rust on them. Thanks.

Hello all.

I've dabbled in bushcraft and survival on and off, mainly because I find it 10x more fun with other people. As i want to take it more seriously/ do it more, i'm wondering how y'all go about finding/ joining a bushcraft community, IRL. What's the best way to meet like minded people, without having to pay for one of these courses that cost £100 for a day of whittling? I'm currently in Cambridge, heading Bristol soon, so if anyone knows of any communities/ groups in these areas, let me know! thanks

Hi good folks, I've been using an old Belgian ML55 forever and I'm looking for something similar but with modern conveniences like a sternum strap, some padding, and most importantly lighter, stonger, waterproof material.

When I saw TA Outdoor's bag he released it looked perfect, but they're £200 quid and never in stock. I bought a 40l Wild Rocket bag from One Tigris which is great, I took it round France with me for 10 days in June, but it's a bit more than I need usally as I like doing overnighters without too much kit. The TA Trekker is basically my ideal bag, but I'm skint and sick of waiting, so if anyone could recommend me some alternatives then that would be massively appreciated.

What I love about my ML55:

• Wide, flat, design, with space above and below for a blanket and a mat.
• Full height side pockets. Big enough for a 1.5l bottle on one side, and my 10cm zebra and first aid kit on the other. All stuff I prefer to have easy access to.
• Bucket style main compartment.
• Straps below for tying on your wool blanket, sleeping bag, tent, whatever.

I can do without the straps but it's the wide and short, horizontal design that I'm most interested in. Usually I go camping with a tarp and a blanket. When you strap something onto the outside of a standard modern hiking style rucksack it's down by your arse, not on the small of your back, and there's too much wasted space inside the actual bag. If someone could point me in the direction of a modern bag that fits my criteria it would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!