Here very soon !!!
We will soon be taking orders for these knives. In the meantime, to gauge interest, please fill in the form below (no obligation.)
Here's a quick overview:
Woodlife Tracker DJP belt knife
Specs:
Green Micarta Scales (Removable – not as picture)
Woodlife Tracker DSK neck knife
Specs:
Green Micarta Scales (Removable – not as picture)
Woodlife Tracker Nessie Camp knife
Specs:
Green Micarta Scales (Removable – not as picture)
Kydex Sheaths as standard
Here very soon !!!
We will soon be taking orders for these knives. In the meantime, to gauge interest, please fill in the form below (no obligation.)
Here's a quick overview:
Woodlife Tracker DJP belt knife
Specs:
Green Micarta Scales (Removable – not as picture)
Woodlife Tracker DSK neck knife
Specs:
Green Micarta Scales (Removable – not as picture)
Woodlife Tracker Nessie Camp knife
Specs:
Green Micarta Scales (Removable – not as picture)
Kydex Sheaths as standard
I expect it was something to do with the weather – but even so, it was just such a great weekend.
Unfortunately, I couldn't make the Essex Outbacks meet in Kelvedon. On Saturday, I took Billy and we spent about four hours just meandering around the fields and woodland edges of our local area. We took plenty of water, had plenty of stops and just chilled out when we felt like it in the shade of our favourite trees, in awe of the warmth and blue sky.
The buzzards came out to take advantage of the incredible thermals that must have been made by the superb weather. For the record, it was 29 degrees on 1st of October! Extraordinary!
Sunday saw more of the same warm weather. Again, I wandered around the fields and set up my new archery target (review soon).
I was certainly out of practice, but still had great fun pinging away at the target.
Everything seemed well with the world, despite the fact that I was on my own for the weekend…
… well, not completely on my own!
A busy two-weeks ahead as Woodlife Trails undertake two courses. More about that next time!
Thanks for the visit.
I expect it was something to do with the weather – but even so, it was just such a great weekend.
Unfortunately, I couldn't make the Essex Outbacks meet in Kelvedon. On Saturday, I took Billy and we spent about four hours just meandering around the fields and woodland edges of our local area. We took plenty of water, had plenty of stops and just chilled out when we felt like it in the shade of our favourite trees, in awe of the warmth and blue sky.
The buzzards came out to take advantage of the incredible thermals that must have been made by the superb weather. For the record, it was 29 degrees on 1st of October! Extraordinary!
Sunday saw more of the same warm weather. Again, I wandered around the fields and set up my new archery target (review soon).
I was certainly out of practice, but still had great fun pinging away at the target.
Everything seemed well with the world, despite the fact that I was on my own for the weekend…
… well, not completely on my own!
A busy two-weeks ahead as Woodlife Trails undertake two courses. More about that next time!
Thanks for the visit.
Carry
Karrimor SF Predator 45
Shoulder bag (tools and accessories)
Sleep
Alpkit SkyHigh 800
Exped SynMat 7
Highlander camp bed (with tarp)
Shelter/Rest
Tatonka Tarp 2 (3m x 3m) with DD hammock or
Terra Nova Jupiter
Torch pack
Alpkit Head Torch
Spare batteries
Small Utility pack
6 Alu tent pegs
10m paracord
2 x hi-vis guy lines
Tea light candle
First Aid kit
Clothes
Bison Bushcraft Tracker boots
Fjallraven cap
Old button-up Swaandri
Deer hunter – Games talker smock
Surplus Cargo trousers (Outer)
Tool pack
Bruseletto Stromeng
Woodlife tracker DJP
Silky Pocketboy Saw
Falkniven DC4 Sharpening
Camera
Compass/thermometer
Notebook
Tinder pouch
Belt
JP Pouch (MJ Bushcraft leather)
Kuksa
Neck Carry
Micro Torch
Jet Scream Whistle
Button compass
Cooking
Bushbuddy with Snowpeak 900 or
Mini Trangia
Primus Litech Frying pan
Plastic Thermo Drinking cup
4 litre MSR Dromedary water bag
Hygiene Pack
Collapsible bowl
Foot powder
Antispetic wipes
Hygiene liquid
Food
Instant porridge mix
Bacon, eggs, tortillas (edible plates)
Mini bars chocolate
Mixed nuts raisons
2 x instant soup
Pre-prepared stew or fresh meat and vegetables or boil in a bag
Tea & sugar
Brandy (Medicinal!!)
Additional (Tracking)
Tracking stick; Green torch; Measuring tape
Carry
Karrimor SF Predator 45
Shoulder bag (tools and accessories)
Sleep
Alpkit SkyHigh 800
Exped SynMat 7
Highlander camp bed (with tarp)
Shelter/Rest
Tatonka Tarp 2 (3m x 3m) with DD hammock or
Terra Nova Jupiter
Torch pack
Alpkit Head Torch
Spare batteries
Small Utility pack
6 Alu tent pegs
10m paracord
2 x hi-vis guy lines
Tea light candle
First Aid kit
Clothes
Bison Bushcraft Tracker boots
Fjallraven cap
Old button-up Swaandri
Deer hunter – Games talker smock
Surplus Cargo trousers (Outer)
Tool pack
Bruseletto Stromeng
Woodlife tracker DJP
Silky Pocketboy Saw
Falkniven DC4 Sharpening
Camera
Compass/thermometer
Notebook
Tinder pouch
Belt
JP Pouch (MJ Bushcraft leather)
Kuksa
Neck Carry
Micro Torch
Jet Scream Whistle
Button compass
Cooking
Bushbuddy with Snowpeak 900 or
Mini Trangia
Primus Litech Frying pan
Plastic Thermo Drinking cup
4 litre MSR Dromedary water bag
Hygiene Pack
Collapsible bowl
Foot powder
Antispetic wipes
Hygiene liquid
Food
Instant porridge mix
Bacon, eggs, tortillas (edible plates)
Mini bars chocolate
Mixed nuts raisons
2 x instant soup
Pre-prepared stew or fresh meat and vegetables or boil in a bag
Tea & sugar
Brandy (Medicinal!!)
Additional (Tracking)
Tracking stick; Green torch; Measuring tape
The woodburning market seems to be flooded at the moment. There’s bushbuddys, bushstoves, pocket cookers and Honey stoves to name just a few. A new one on the market has to be a bit special to even make a dent. The Folding Firebox is certainly that; so I’ll show you around it a give you my opinion.
The first thing that strikes you is that when it’s folded up, it's incredibly thin, which makes it great for packing away. I also noticed that it is quite heavy, which is a bit of negative for the bushcraft and hiking market, unless you’re willing to haul around 2lbs of stainless steel. If you take into account the weight of your fuel, then this might be a little more attractive because obviously, the stove primarily relies on natural fuel found in the woods. It’s also ideal for a base-camp situation, where weight doesn’t matter too much.
The Folding Firebox is basically a wood-burning stove. Everything is hinged together and, unlike some fiddly setups, you don’t have to spend ages putting it together. The only thing that is separate is the ash pan and two metal “firesticks.” The firesticks help hold the stove together when folded up.
These metal “firesticks” also have a number of other uses. Firstly, they can be used to lift the hot firebox if you need to move it around. Secondly, you can put the sticks through any one of the drilled holes to place items (either other burners or small cups and pans) at different levels. The holes are half an inch lower on adjacent sides so there are many options. Finally, the sticks can be placed right on top of the firebox so you can cook or boil with smaller cups or pans.
The stove can also be used with other fuel sources. If you remove the ash pan from the bottom and place it on the top, you can use esbit or hexy blocks with the stove. There’s enough headroom between the fuel and the top of the firebox to allow this to happen. Meths burners like a Trangia or Evernew are a bit trickier. You can use the firesticks to put the burner on any level, but you can only use larger pans on the top of the firebox. Smaller mugs and even our ubiquitous Crusader cups won’t fit on the top easily. But, with the assistance of two handy tent pegs, you can use these to place on your cup or smaller pot with no problem.
The thing I like about the Folding Firebox is it’s ease of use. The all-round solid construction allows stable, safe and wind-proof use. It folds up remarkably thin for such a resulting sold construction. The downside is that it’s quite heavy – but I’d be willing to carry it in if I couldn’t use a ground fire for whatever reason.
One other big plus… the price. At the moment it’s advertised at $39. Even with delivery and import tax, that’s a give-away.
All in all, a big thumbs up for this interesting and innovative stove.
There’s more details and full video on http://foldingfirebox.com. In the meantime, I’ve done a short video of the Firebox in wood-burning mode below.
Thanks to Ben Probst who sent me the Firebox.
