Only a short time for this... Not something you see everyday ..read more

I just want to express my sadness at the forum shutting down, and I wanted to say goodbye and good luck to everyone. I thoroughly enjoyed my time on BushcraftOz, and hope the best for everyone involved with the forum ..read more

survivalsuppliesaustralia dot com au OK , just shelled out $169 bananas for a Carbon Garberg from WA .. With free standard shipping ! This knife will not arrive in time for this forums closure .. But a review will be posted on bladeforums dot com . This price is competitive with importing said knife . I mean , I have been window shopping for a long time now . & this knife is priced all over the place from said 169 to over 300 bananas .... + shipping ! So it pays to google what your... Read more ..read more

I love using a kero lantern around home (outside) every chance I get, that quiet, warm glow, nothing compares! I had a few nights away camping recently and, because it had been so long, I decided to treat it as a “Let’s try lots of things in the hopes of refining your standard/favourite kit again”, I was travelling by car, so space & weight didn’t matter, this meant I packed a tent, bivvy AND hammock (not knowing where I was heading and so what would be best, but also to see which I... Read more ..read more

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Merry Christmas everyone ! No Bushcraft Oz in 23 ! Oh well , & a happy new year ..read more

On 2nd of June put a potato in the ground that had sprouted and today was pleased to dig it up. A good batch of potatos , 11 in all and just in time for Christmas dinner. This is the first time I have ever grown potatos. Have three other bushes going strong, all flowered to guess the plants will die off in a few weeks and be ready for harvesting ..read more

I imagine many of us here have had more than our fair share of injuries. The big ones for me are hips and shoulders - they often stop me from sleeping because I can't stay in one position for long. Those into outdoor activities or physical labor will know what I mean. One of my interests is mtb. I've been following this youtuber for years. Her popularity is due to her being like the majority of us - she is just someone who enjoys mountain biking and has her ups and downs along the way... Read more ..read more

Stumbled across these whilst shopping. A complete igniting match and fire lighter in one. Certainly not bush crafty but would be handy for someone who needs to light a fire in a hurry ..read more

Bought this cheap Wanderer brand collapsible fire place to take on long car camping trips where space and weight were a consideration. The whole thing comes to pieces and packs away flat making it easy to store in the car. A carry bag with handles is provided for ease of storage. Has good ventillation slots and burns well. Quite reasonable priced and bought from the local BCF. On a cold night burning brightly. Then a few months later at a camping display came... Read more ..read more