I’ve been laid up with some kind of virus for the last few days, so it was good to get out for a few hours today.

My main mission was to try out some new kit. (That’s what happens when you’re bored at home with only a laptop for company).

First on the test rig was a new tarp. I purchased this from www.genuinearmysurplus.co.uk. Excellent service and only a fraction of the price Mr Mears sells the same ones for at £40. Size wise, it’s exactly the same as my small tarp 2.75m x 1.75m but it is much more flexible with extra ties, poppers and eyelets and of course it’s in Auscam.


I’ve had this Jaavenpaa leuku and puuku set for a few weeks now. I love the sheath system but the jury’s still out with regard to the stainless steel 7in leuko. I’ll do a full review soon, but I think I’ll try and get a carbon version of the leuko at least. There’s already a little dink in the blade and that’s with what I consider normal use.

 


I couldn’t resist this bargain gas burner from the local surplus shop. I’ve seen smaller but for £10 you can’t go wrong. Am I going hi-tech? Well, I couldn’t help being impressed with the speed and cleanliness of the system (I’ve never used a gas burner at all); and of course the ability to vary the flame. I’m not going to ditch the bushbuddy yet though.


While in the surplus shop I picked up some black goretex high leg boots almost brand new for £35. Ideal for next winter. I also picked up two German army shirts for £10. These will be nice and cool but robust for the summer and one of them will be ideal for tracking being flektarn camo (who’s that handsome bloke modelling it?)


No wander in the woods would be complete without the usual sighting of a fox cub or kits as they are sometines called (well, these days it seems to be true). Today was no exception. This little fella was wandering about on his own. Despite following him for a while, I couldn’t locate the earth but it couldn’t have been too far away. Looks like this will be one for another day. I was just content that despite many fox sightings in my little patch, I now know there must be a den as well.

Thanks for the visit.

Pablo.