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by XRS001
Sun Jan 15, 2023 1:23 am
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Long time survivalist/prepper, new to this forum- hello from Oxfordshire
Replies: 91
Views: 4279

Re: Long time survivalist/prepper, new to this forum- hello from Oxfordshire

I have no idea who you are rik whatever, but the manner in which you all bay like dogs around someone who clearly wants to leave is laughable.. I think you are hoping I insult you. Its hard to kick someone who hasn't broken your rules & that is why you haven't deleted my account yet. You are hop...
by XRS001
Sat Jan 14, 2023 12:12 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Push Bike Generator
Replies: 1
Views: 1421

Re: Push Bike Generator

During the environmental protests in the 1990s there was a mobile pedal powered PA & sound system known as Rinky- Dink.

Here is a nice little video of how they put it together.

https://youtu.be/KVRywQRM2H4
by XRS001
Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:34 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Solar ovens
Replies: 1
Views: 254

Re: Solar ovens

I have a vaccum tube solar kettle which I use for general camping.
It's effective on a sunny day. I have heard the solar ovens are good too.
by XRS001
Fri Jan 13, 2023 2:01 am
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Newbie describing my initial steps
Replies: 10
Views: 2345

Re: Newbie describing my initial steps

Groats are more filling than porridge.
by XRS001
Thu Jan 12, 2023 11:28 pm
Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
Topic: Birch bark tinder box
Replies: 5
Views: 495

Re: Birch bark tinder box

I have attended a couple of workshops on harvesting birch bark for making this sort of thing. I live in an urban environment and somehow never seem to hit the sort of woods where I could do some harvesting at the right time of year. Maybe this year I'll get the chance. I only collect bark from dead...
by XRS001
Thu Jan 12, 2023 11:19 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Newbie describing my initial steps
Replies: 10
Views: 2345

Re: Newbie describing my initial steps

Pearl barley is an excellent grain to stockpile as are oat groats. Pearl barley because you can make barley water- a nutritious drink wicj can be flavoured with fresh strained fruit puree. You can use it to thicken soups and add it to stews. I also grow barley in the garden for the grain. Barley has...
by XRS001
Thu Jan 12, 2023 5:06 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Long time survivalist/prepper, new to this forum- hello from Oxfordshire
Replies: 91
Views: 4279

Re: Long time survivalist/prepper, new to this forum- hello from Oxfordshire

Ben Laws Off-grid house in the woods

As we can see it's made from sticks, deer shit is optional

https://youtu.be/WgduN7uNGOY

Ben built this house from peeled sweet chestnut coppice wood harvested from his own woodland which surrounds the house.
by XRS001
Thu Jan 12, 2023 11:52 am
Forum: Logistics and Transport
Topic: Push bikes weight limits and luggage
Replies: 20
Views: 1499

Re: Push bikes weight limits and luggage

I do 95% of my own servicing. If something breaks on the road it's not a huge problem I can usually rig a get by to get home. I always carry a puncture repair kit and roadside puncture take me about 10 minutes to fix. I have standardised the bike to 3 Allen keys & a posidrive screwdriver the tro...