Ex HM forces, army. Later i joined breakaway survival school and club by doing the 5 day wilderness survival course, and was offered the job of being an instructor, which i did for 10 years, 1999-2009, this is when breakaway stopped trading. breakaway was voluntary and my paid job is trucking, HGV 1 / C+E.
i was brought up in the countryside, played on the high hills as a youngster in all weathers including the deep snow of the late 1970s with no equipment, just warm clothes and my instincts, and done wild camping since the age of 13.
i done just over 2 years in the (TA) territorial army in the mid 1980s, then the regular army, 1987--1994, and a military S type engagement in 1995.
i like traveling. bushcraft, hiking & wild camping, nature, and passing on my experiences. I hope you enjoy my videos, like, share, subscribe, and thanks for watching.
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Brilliant video, thank you for sharing this information. I am sold on getting a trangia
Your broken compass is a cheap knockoff. The pouch is complete crap compared to the first pouch you showed which is standard US Army issue with a clip to hang on your web gear. Actually, after looking again, the pouch at the beginning does not have the clip but is correct for Army issue. Mine came with the web gear clip. The glow-in-the-dark stuff is NOT tritium but the same stuff that comes on Timex watches! True tritium is slightly radioactive and never requires external illumination to make it work! There might be varying degrees of glow brightness that hinges on the amount used when painting the part. It will also fade over about 10-15 years but Camminga can refurbish it. I don't know the cost. I'd report the seller to Camminga!
Great video
Where did you get the smock
@@A14b19 ebay. I just had a look. They are still there. Reproduction and genuine.
Be good if knife videos showed what the knife was intended to do, not just feathering
@mushroomtea01 This knife and the other knives I've reviewed are not specifically made for something. It's a survival utility knive. So it can do whatever you imagine it can do, as far as it's breaking point. The feathers can rely on the angle of the grind, that's why i pick on the feather making. I appreciate your input mushroomtea01, and thanks for watching. I hope you enjoyed.
Just ordered a Fjallraven Singi in olive colour based on your review! Thanks, Andy!
@johnanon3081 you won't be disappointed. They're pricey, but you get the quality with it. And it's smart looking.
@@Andy-walkaboutnutty Just received it. You're right that it's a very sharp looking shirt for something that is meant to be used outdoors. It's a great fit, but I find the shoulders just slightly tight across the back if I go to put both arms out front. I noticed if I unbutton the underarm vents it gives me a little extra room, but not much. Still perfectly wearable, but might try sizing up if I get a 2nd one. Just wondering what you do with the underarm vents. Do you usually keep them buttoned up, or do you leave them unbuttoned?
1 x ventile smock buggered!
Great videos, thank you. Discovered today, 15/7/24, and subscribed.
@anthonyjacobs6790 thanks Anthony for the sub, I'm glad you enjoyed 👍
My go to videos when I want to buy a new jacket.Bought a hooded one of these after your vid
@iankuc6827 thanks Ian. That's one of the biggest compliments I've had. 💯👍
Thank you for posting this. In busy California campgrounds you typically have to buy firewood at the campground, to limit the spread of beetles and impact of collecting. That means I’m constantly splitting very seasoned logs of various species with two little kids around. You confirmed my suspicion that a small hatchet is probably less safe and efficient than batoning with a large knife or using a heavier axe. Beautiful hatchet though!
@Dylcandraen yes, that piece of wood was seasoned, and I had to brutally thrash it for it to cut through. That little axe is a favourite amongst many, and it is good. However, my personal choice would be the same as you roughly. A fat spined knife for batoning, and a combat knife for feathers and protection. Chopping seasoned wood was not the plan. It just happened that way. I suppose it was meant to be. I'm glad you got some answers out of the video 💯👍
As you describe, the second unit of a fake. Tritium does not need to be stimulated with light, the problems with the mechanism and other things give it away as fake. I just bought one and it also has those and other problems. They are from the same manufacturing date 19 08 77. I have three other original Cammengas and they do not have some characteristics that this fake one does have. It is better to buy it directly from Cammenga and not from Amazon.
The first assy. you queried looks like the reduction gear for one of the propellers. The props turned somewhat slower than the engine, and the reduction gear of any particular piston engined a/c was designed for maximum efficiency at whatever max RPM the engine was designed to run at. These design parameters were (are) in conjunction with the range of pitch that the variable pitch prop could operate in, all the way from fully feathered to coarse to fine. The tips of the blades were never allowed to approach the speed of sound, only the boys at Reno took this risk in more modern times. The second assy. was one of 12 steel cylinder liners. Alloy block/crankcase for lightness and steel liners for durability. Four valves per cylinder as was normal. I find it pleasing that the place hasn't been picked clean; these bits and pieces have greater value where they are, not on some bloke's mantelpiece just so he can show his mates, or stuck on ebay.
@thephilpott2194 you know your engine stuff by the sounds. I bet some bits have been picked away over the years. Who knows? Hopefully, it is part of the heritage of the area, which I think might give it some protection from trophy hunters. This is one of my older videos when I was just starting out. I hope you enjoyed. 🙂
@@Andy-walkaboutnutty Looking at that fragment of Merlin engine, looks like all the valves have been robbed out, possibly as trophies- certainly easily pocketed!
@@thephilpott2194 I would agree. Or stripped shortly after the crash to help with the war effort?
Actually someone needs to defend this, the uk is stupid. How long have we had them in use. They are still 100% better that anything else
@mikel6517 we haven't really lost anything mike. There are other fuels out there. And there are serious reasons behind them not being on sale anymore. Just Google it. What I would say to anyone that still has a stash of them somewhere, just slowly use them up, get your money's worth out of them.
Yes but they can make explosives with many easily bought products and I personally hate firedragon or meths. Gas is great but bulky, I have used hexi as my main and only fuel since 1988, so it’s going to be hard to change. I also just use a metal mug US or Crusader and was due to buy some more hexi. What others do you mean ? Great channel by the way😊
@mikel6517 The fire dragon fuel blocks, methylated spirits, gas, and some stoves can run on petrol from what I can remember. You've got to pump them ones up and sometimes the seals leek out the smell of petrol. Not very good. Use your hexi blocks up, and after that, you will have to adapt to something different I'm afraid. They were smelly old things anyway. You never know. You might be glad that you changed to something different.
Esbit still available, fibre eco fire lighters and making my own wax, wood chip, cardboard. That’s the future. Days research for alternatives
Hilarious- I must have inhaled a tonne of that stuff over the years but still the easiest way to make a cuppa…. Not banned here in Australia yet! They’ll be dusting those ferns for DNA mate!
@peterhoughton3770 I have to say that when I could smell them things, straight away, I had visions of boiling some water for a boil in the bag and a cuppa. Aarrr sweet memories
Serious question. Do you Brits ever stand up to your government? They took your guns. They’re taking your knives. You have no freedom of speech. Remember the Magna Carta? Now you’re burning all your hexamine tabs because they said you can’t have them. You just roll over. It’s like anyone with a spine emigrated from the UK in the 18th century and you’re what’s left.
I don't use hexi tablets anymore. They were in the garage for nearly 10 years probably and it was only 1 1/2 packets anyway. I would have chucked them eventually. I hope you noticed that the video wasn't put across in a serious way. It was just a bit of fun putting it all together, but also to state a lawful fact as well, except the bit about £100 grand. There are other fuels out there for cooking, so nobody has lost anything except terrorists. Their explosive material has reduced slightly, hopefully. Also, there are still a lot of courageous people in the UK. You just don't get to see them on social media.
I do like the alcohol based heat tabs made in Wales. Firedragon or something. They’re easier to light. They don’t contain as much energy as the hexamine though. It’s a never ending cycle trying to take things away from people that can be used for “evil”. People will always find a way to accomplish their goals. Innocent people just end up with less and less freedom. I love your channel. I’m sorry if I caused any offense.
@Maryland_Kulak no offence taken. The UK is in trouble, but I truly believe that we will deal with it and get things sorted again like others have done in the past. The goalposts of inconveniences just change slightly with technology changes. It doesn't make anything easier, just different, and the younger ones will do it their way that they've been born into. They and we have too. That's the natural order. We all need each other, rich and poor. The Western world can not be allowed to sink. And I believe it won't.
Well, you don't need the ability to exist in the woods if the Govt. provides you with electric everything. Simple plan, really. Make everyone dependent on a benevolent tyranny until all means of independent action or thought are effectively discouraged. Guess what happens next?
How about you enlighten all of us. What happens next?
@@Andy-walkaboutnutty How about I just unsubscribe instead? Oh! That's what happens next
@gardius8151 fuk off and don't come back. Unlike your first comment about everyone being independent on tyranny, I've seen it before, and I never got used to it or needed it. Therefore, I don't need a tyrannical fool that would have a wobble with a honest question. Tut tut.
Lovely❤
@@mottotravel thanks 😊
Since I got Covid pneumonia in 21 now suffer long Covid mayalgia I miss all this I get a tear miss so much . if I pushed myself to 300 yrs here at home I’m in pain fatigue .so I Love watching you and that beautiful country side. And using the kit 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@A14b19 I'm sorry to hear that the covid struck you down so badly. Hopefully, if you can drive, you could still get near the mountains and with some high ground, over the top, and have a short wander. I've waterproof the denison, so there should be another video, but when I don't know, being it is summer at the moment. Thanks for the compliment and take care
Thanks . That’s an idea . Watching mentally put me there ❤
Really enjoying the knots Andy - all very useful and good to practice. I gotta say you know your stuff. All the best. Mark
@@WyeExplorer thanks Mark. I have to admit that I had to go back and practice them before making the video. Knots are so easily forgotten. 😵💫🙂
@@Andy-walkaboutnutty A pleasure Andy. Hey, I forget these things too-you made it look so natural.
I was practicing the taught line as you were speaking Andy - I've never used that knot - well easy once you get into it. I was hoping you would improvise with the poles and show us how to set up in the clear with poles foraged from the area. An A frame always does the job. Good video mate. Have a good week ahead. Mark
@WyeExplorer yer, the taut-line hitch is a good one to know. It can be used with a guy line as well. So, instead of it wrapped around a tree, it would be wrapped around a tent peg. I've never used a stick as a basha pole. I think it would be easy to work out. The grommets are big enough to have a whittled stick poking through without breaking, and I don't fancy cutting off a couple of hazel branches on video on some authorities' land and encouraging others to do the same. We never cut live branches in breakaway. Anything that was taken from the land was either dead or it would grow back. I'm really glad that you practised it with my video mark. To me, that's the number one reason why I make the videos. To say and show what I know so others can get out there with some confidence and know how. 💯🤟🙂
@@Andy-walkaboutnutty Yeah, I imagine it's fairly versatile Andy. Re-the stake I wouldn't take it from a live tree either. You make good videos bro. Take care.
Andy, do you buy these true to size? Or, recommend sizing up or down?
The fjallraven shirt on the left is true to UK size. The other, I'm not sure. I can't remember buying it, and it hasn't got a label in it due to it being reversible. Hope this helps 👍
used this set up in winter fine fantastic video
Thanks 💯👍
Thanks! Helpful tip 👍
I have a CS Survivalist for about €90,-- Now, I really like the looks of Esee6 a lot, but they cost more than 2 times the price, about €210,-- over here. Sincere question : Is the Esee6 really 2 times 'better'? Stronger? Tougher? Stays sharp longer? Or are there better options for that kind of money? Thanks in advance to all responders! Greets from the Netherlands 🇳🇱, TW.
I googled cs survivalist, and the closest I got was cold steel drop forged survivalist. I'm not sure if that's what you've got. I have the srk cold steel and going by that, I would say no to your question. Double the price doesn't mean Double the quality. The esee 6 is good, and the sheath is OK, but it has no combat ability, clipped point. The handle isn't ergonomic on the sides. It's rectangular when looking down on it, and it affected my crutch of my hand between the thumb and finger, which took some of my strength away with a small pain. That's the real reason I made a video on wrapping paracord on a knife handle and chose the esee 6 to make it. I hope this answers your question. There's 100s of knives out there, and it can be a nightmare finding the right one.
@@Andy-walkaboutnutty : I meant the Drop forged Indeed. Thank you very much, I appreciate it a LOT 👍
You need to change the blade angle of the Blade when your making feather sticks..because you just Polishing the wood going back and forth....
Thanks for that. 👍
I would close one end up for bad weather
If wool generates heat when wet, does that mean wet wool is actually warmer than dry wool? Should I wet my merino baselayer when going out in winter 😂? Do you wet it? I recommend you google "wool warm when wet debunked" and look for woodtrekker blog. He has done good experiments on that.
That's the Gortex parker i prefer the other one. But i had one of these in 2011 and i was homeless out in torrential rain and they don't keep you dry for long.
I'm sorry to hear that you were homeless. It's heavily laden with cotton, which is not ideal. But it is of It's time.I hope you enjoyed the video 💯
@@Andy-walkaboutnutty I prefer the cotton version which i used to wear but really what kept me dry was the USGI woodland camo poncho i still own two of these from 2011 and i was literally out all day in these in bad weather and bone dry, i could literally sit there all day on top of a mountain and not care they double as shelter that's why i had two and they also pop together, just use silicone spray on them to keep them in good condition. As you can imagine you see preppers online and personally i don't think much of these people harping on about survival because unless you have actually been homeless with no one to turn to they don't have the experience to give such advice. Reason is a prepper can do some camping and go home afterwards a homeless person does this 24/7 and it really is about survival. Forgot to mention i am from and in the UK and not the USA.
Good video! Wish i had seen this afew weeks ago as ive just purchased one of these smocks..
That is unfortunate. This particular one was dirt cheep. £36. I think. If yours cost a lot more, then maybe it's a better type. Anyway, good luck with what you got brian.
You really know what you’re doing! Great channel!
Thanks 👍 I suppose I've done a bit of dirt time. You just learn stuff on the way. Though I did have to re-learn the knots.
Do you water it down or use it neat ?
I use it neat. I now use the ordinary fabsil. It's the same thing but doesn't smell so much as the fabsil gold. A 5 litre can covers 10 jackets. Hope this helps.
Those little tabs in the Keb trousers end bit is what I use to keep them from rolling up when im in deep snow. It works as a sort of gaiter. You can pass a string and tie them :)
Thanks for that 👍
Wax on wax off😂
Very good Raymond 👍
Great video ❤
Thanks. 👍
If you check the top of the Adapter its flat the gas cannisters are slightly more rounded for a flush fit to the o ring in the stove or the screw on fitting for stoves that have a remote can. Just beware of them they are all Chinese with no safety compliance markings. Some are crap I've got a few and only one i trust!
OK. Thanks for that Roger 👍
Thanks for Sharing.
Thanks for Sharing. I also use the Mimi Sawyer in addition to Boiling the water and using Aqua Tablets.
Yes, they are a good choice 💯👍
Thanks for sharing, excellent information
You're welcome 😊
Excellent Review. I have the Becker BK-21 and the Becker Bk-2; love them both. Stay Safe
Thanks. They are excellent knives 💯👍
Good film. Cheers fella.
Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed 💯👍
Thanks
Great video! I just bought the same jacket at a local vintage shop. Really like it!👍🏼
Nice one. They are a good jacket 👍 I'm glad you enjoyed 😊💯
U can use a wind screen if gets too windy.
Yes, I agree 👍
I use an axe as it is more versatile.
I like axes as well. I enjoy making videos on outdoor stuff I like.
Really helpful video, thank you.
Thanks. You're welcome 😊
Job well done! I did a test a couple of years ago between my old Barbour Beaufort ( 23 years ) and Fjällräven Sarek Trekking in the storm Ciara, when it hit Sweden. Me and my friend were out in about 4 hours in the storm. I was dry as sand in my Barbour and my friend completely soaked wet. Although I believe the Fjällräven Sarek Trekking jacket would perform much better in a winter climate when rain turns into snow.
Yer, that's what I discovered. For us UK folk, the trousers are king when it comes to fjallraven. The jackets are a little below average when it comes to our rain. Unless you add a waterproof to it. I hope you enjoyed the video Peter 👍
@Andy-walkaboutnutty Nice one, I enjoyed it. Denison smocks are always over-sized. My issue smock was size 5 but as surplus Denisons were as cheap as chips in the 1970s most blokes bought a much smaller size (size 2, in my case) for cutting about camp. My size 2 was still a comfy fit but didn't look like a sack of (insert expletive). As we all know, tacti-cool is better than tactical. 🙂 As for the absence of draw cords we almost always wore a 58-Pattern belt over the smock to cinch in the waist for day-to-day wear. There is some debate about the purpose of the tail. The most commonly cited reason is to prevent the smock billowing when parachuting. Anyone who has ever parachuted knows that all the webbing straps make such an occurrence impossible. More recent research into the origin of the smock suggest that the adjustable tail compensated for the absence of draw cords and helped one to reduce heat loss.
Thanks for that. It's interesting to hear what the guys did. What you say makes sense about the flap.
@@Andy-walkaboutnutty To be honest, when I was serving I never really thought about the tail. I was far too concerned as a youngster with fast cars and fast women! But looking back, and recalling being trussed up like Buxted chicken for military jumps the notion of a billowing Denison smock is fanciful. Despite the efforts of my family to dispose of them, I still have a smallish collection of 1959-pattern Denisons. With a snug-fitting Denison the tail makes perfect sense; it takes the slack out of the garment and makes it very useable for everyday, country stuff.
With reference to your first line, same. Now it's just the wild world I'm after. What has happened to me 😳
What's the best stuff to wash it in. Pre proofing
I'm not sure what you're saying. Best stuff to wash what in?
@@Andy-walkaboutnutty You can't use detergent and Nikwax wash isn't great. I wondered what you use
Oh, I see what you meant. I've never washed my jackets yet with fabsil on it. I just presume you just wash the jacket normally, let it dry, and give it a light respray.
I’ve just bought Fabsil after watching another of your videos. I normally use Tent proofer from Mountain warehouse. Coincidentally, I ordered a winter hood the same as yours for my M65 2 days ago. I knew they were sized to go over a helmet so expect to modify it.
Nice one. I've got a video on how to apply the fabsil, but what you need to know is, what you're waterproofing with the fabsil will smell, so you've got to air it outside, or in a garage or shed for a few days. I've also done another video with the m65 that was waterproofed with fabsil and tested in the rain. You could make a video on modifying the hood. I'm sure you will get a lot of views. The m65 videos are very popular 👍
@@Andy-walkaboutnutty Thanks Andy, I’ll take a look 👍
A great resource Andy - saved it for future reference. A lot of work put into this one. Appreciated. Mark
Thanks Mark. I'm glad you enjoyed 💯 👍
@@Andy-walkaboutnutty A pleasure Andy - I admire your knowledge mate.