As part of the "empty my chest freezer" project, I've made a lot of extra food over the fire. And this dish, with various variations, has been breakfast really many times.

Green beans / haricots verts, edamame beans, peas from frozen. A handful of each, that's enough for many days in a couple of cheap bags like that. A sliced frankfurter (they can often be bought cheap in bulk when they're near the expiration date). A sliced onion some days, a clove of garlic another, a couple of handfuls of pasta from yesterday's dinner, when it's there.

A little salt and pepper. Plenty of fresh herbs from the garden, rosemary, chives, thyme, oregano.

The whole lot tossed around with some Palmin on the cast iron pan. I've eaten that dish for two weeks in a row, and I didn't manage to get tired of it – it just tastes good.

It's easy to prepare from home, the whole mix in a bag and into the freezer with it.

What's your go to dish to make on the fire? Any 'I could eat this every day'-dishes?

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As part of the "empty my chest freezer" project, I've made a lot of extra food over the fire. And this dish, with various variations, has been breakfast really many times.

Green beans / haricots verts, edamame beans, peas from frozen. A handful of each, that's enough for many days in a couple of cheap bags like that. A sliced frankfurter (they can often be bought cheap in bulk when they're near the expiration date). A sliced onion some days, a clove of garlic another, a couple of handfuls of pasta from yesterday's dinner, when it's there.

A little salt and pepper. Plenty of fresh herbs from the garden, rosemary, chives, thyme, oregano.

The whole lot tossed around with some Palmin on the cast iron pan. I've eaten that dish for two weeks in a row, and I didn't manage to get tired of it – it just tastes good.

It's easy to prepare from home, the whole mix in a bag and into the freezer with it.

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The Czech Mess Kit – Helikon-Tex vs. Mil-Tec

There are countless versions/copies of the classic Czech mess kit. I've had two different ones: both the Helikon-Tex and Mil-Tec versions. They weigh the same and are (almost) the same size – there are only minimal differences. I gave the Helikon-Tex set away as a gift, since someone happened to need one, and bought the Mil-Tec version instead.

Mil-Tec is a bit cheaper, and I actually prefer it, because the handle sits much tighter when folded over the lid. That's a huge difference in the quality of the set! With the handle on the Mil-Tec version, you can confidently store a bunch of things inside the pot and be sure they'll stay there.

Material

Most modern sets are made of steel, while the originals are made of aluminum – and I simply don't want to deal with that in my cookware.

Size and storage

I very rarely use the small pot in the set. You can definitely get by with the two, but on all my trips I instead use the canteen cup as pot number two, or I bring a frying pan. The advantage of having good storage space in the large pot is significant: for example, two ready-made pasta meals, or a bag of frozen food prepped at home along with the German butter dish. There's also easily room for a small stove, a Trangia alcohol burner, or a BCB stove in it.

Modification

 I've modified my pot to give it even better function. I've drilled four small holes in it opposite each other and used 4 mm stainless steel fence wire to make a handle. It was a bit tough to bend around, but it succeeded with a hammer and a vise. The handle can lie down in the pot so it doesn't get lost.

The possibilities it gives the pot are really great: It's easy to hang it on a stick over a fire and get better distance from the flames, and you're also not dependent on a grate or on placing it directly on the heat**.**

Durability I've used the pot a lot throughout the entire summer, with full blast heat and over fire – it holds.

Wish for improvement 

The only thing I could wish for – and it's truly a minimal thing – was a lock on the handle. A small steel plate like that, just like Pathfinder has on their canteen cup and similar. Then it wouldn't of course be true to the original anymore, but it would be a further upgrade.

Conclusion

For the price, there's really nothing to hold against this mess kit.

Source: Rosentjoerng International Blog.
Video of the pots and modifications can be found on Rosentjoern Youtube.

Hi axeheads! First time poster, long time enjoyer of this excellent internet place!

I am constantly changing up my gear – I love gear just as much as anyone else. I have quite a few axes; you have to have that, right? A larger forest axe from Husqvarna (which is made by Hults Bruk), a carving axe from BeaverCraft, and an axe from Hults Bruk with a handle made by Øksehviskeren Aros.

But for a long time, I have actually been missing a small hand axe for shorter trips. For a long time, I managed with a tomahawk from Cold Steel, but over time, quite a bit of my gear has changed in style and appearance. Tomahawks are pretty cool, but not particularly Nordic.

So I sold the tomahawk (mainly because it annoyed me that it didn't have a flat poll). I have had plenty of cheap machine-forged axes, so I wanted something good. That's why I bought a 600 g Hultafors hand axe. It's a really nice size, and it served me very well during the five weeks I had a camp set up throughout the summer.

I started by giving it a go with a gas torch to add a little colour to the handle. A clear sign of the quality is how much linseed oil boils out of the handle when you surface-burn it. I gave it some fresh oil and spoon butter afterwards.

The axe then got an overstrike guard. I quickly made a template out of paper and traced it onto vegetable-tanned leather. At the front, it is two layers thick. The leather got plenty of oil to begin with, and the cord at the back has also been soaking in oil. So after tying it on tightly and letting it dry a little, it grips even tighter.

The axe is also decorated with the Rosentjørn bind rune, and I added a copper eyelet to the handle for when I eventually want to attach a lanyard.

A really lovely axe, which I have already become very fond of.

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Som skolelærer har jeg en dejlig lang sommerferie. Igennem året har jeg et mål om at komme afsted på overnatning mindst én gang om måneden, og i sommerferien er der rig mulighed for flere ture.

Inden sommerferien handlede jeg Bushcraft Spains udvidelse til den polske plash-palatka. Det er et stykke grej, jeg elsker og altid har med, men som bivuak er den noget lille i sig selv. Udvidelsen kom hjem lige inden ferien, og jeg har brugt den hele sommeren.

I skoven har jeg bemærket en lavning, et lille hul i en mindre skråning. Regnslaget passede perfekt rundt langs kanten. Det gav yderligere plads inden i, og jeg kunne genbruge den seng, jeg har brugt i vinters. På træremmesengen lagde jeg et billigt oppusteligt liggeunderlag fra Lidl, som skulle testes over tid. Jeg har pustet det op to gange over de fem uger. Derpå et rensdyrskind og mit store tyske uldtæppe.

Lejren har endt med at være oppe i fem uger, og jeg har været i den hver dag. Mange overnatninger, men ikke hver nat. Men hver dag til morgenmad, eftermiddagskaffe, aftensmad eller bare en lur.

Bålstedet er blevet optimeret igennem hele perioden. En reflektorvæg af små stammer først. Efter en meget blæsende nat byggede jeg en side på den for at beskytte imod vinden. Senere beklædte jeg hele ydersiden med store barkstykker for at gøre den helt tæt, så der aldrig blæste røg ind i mit shelter.

I åen var der mange gode, flade sten, og igennem ferien blev det nærmest til en ovn, der har sikret trævæggen fra at brænde.

Noget af det fedeste ved den lange ferie og al den brugte tid er virkelig at få brugt noget grej. Jeg har færdiggjort en masse projekter: taske og skråtaske. Efter brug har jeg optimeret og modificeret både mit feltflaskesæt fra Pathfinder og min Mil-Tec-gryde.

En kæmpe fornøjelse, for det har også ført til, at jeg har ryddet op i alt andet grej og solgt (eller sat til salg) alt det, jeg ikke bruger og har for meget af. Videre med det!

Det har givet tid til at lave bål 1-2 gange om dagen med tændstål. Masser af forsøg med fatwood, birkebark, grandkviste og jutegarn. Selv på våde dage har der været god tid til at bruge det.

Jeg har også forkælet mig selv med to nye gode stykker grej igennem ferien. En Hultafors 600 g håndøkse, efter jeg solgte min tomahawk. Og en smedejernspande fra Petromax – meget lettere og større end min støbejernspande. Helt genialt stykke grej at lave mad med. Jeg har ikke brændt noget på en eneste gang.

Og maden... så meget god mad og kaffe. Jeg har eksperimenteret en masse med kaffe, friskkværnet hver dag. Når morgenmaden har været med æg, har jeg lavet ægte cowboykaffe med kaffe og skaller direkte i kedlen. Og jeg er faktisk overrasket over, at kaffen smager anderledes med æggeskaller end uden.

Andre dage (og nu er det bare blevet standarden) rører jeg rundt i kaffen med en glødende birkegren. Det gør bare kaffen lidt blødere.

Intet mindre end den bedste sommer, jeg kan huske. Der er intet bedre end at sove i en hule med sin hund. Det er fantastisk.

Jeg tænker, fordi jeg har givet alt grejet reelt og meget brug, at skrive en god stak anmeldelser af det, jeg har brugt.

Kig ind på Discorden, hvis du vil snakke grej, bushcraft og udeliv. Eller tjek en hulens masse små (ingen snak) videoer på YouTube. Kanalen hedder Rosentjoern ligesom bloggen.

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As a school teacher, I have a wonderfully long summer holiday. Throughout the year, I have a goal of getting out for an overnight trip at least once a month, and during the summer holiday there is plenty of opportunity for more trips.

Before the summer holiday, I bought Bushcraft Spain's extension for the Polish Plash-Palatka. It is a piece of gear I love and always have with me, but as a bivouac shelter it is a little small on its own. The extension arrived just before the holiday, and I have used it throughout the summer.

In the woods, I noticed a depression, a small hollow in a slight slope. The tarp fit perfectly around the edge. It gave me some additional space inside, and I could reuse the bed I used during the winter. On the wooden webbing bed, I put a cheap inflatable sleeping mat from Lidl, which I wanted to test over time. I have inflated it twice over the five weeks. On top of that, a reindeer hide and my large German wool blanket.

The camp ended up staying in place for five weeks, and I have been there every single day. Many overnight stays, but not every night. But every day for breakfast, afternoon coffee, dinner, or simply a nap.

The fire pit has been improved throughout the entire period. First, a reflector wall made from small logs. After a very windy night, I built a side onto it to protect it from the wind. Later, I covered the entire outside with large pieces of bark to make it completely airtight, so that smoke would never blow into my shelter.

There were plenty of good, flat stones in the stream, and throughout the holiday it almost turned into an oven, protecting the wooden wall from the fire.

One of the coolest things about having such a long holiday and all this time available has really been getting to use some of my gear. I have finished a lot of projects: a bag and a shoulder bag. After using them, I have also optimized and modified both my Pathfinder canteen set and my Mil-Tec cooking pot.

A huge pleasure, because it has also led me to go through all my other gear and sell (or put up for sale) everything I don't use or simply have too much of. Onwards!

It has given me time to make a fire once or twice a day using a ferro rod. Lots of experimenting with fatwood, birch bark, spruce twigs and jute twine. Even on wet days, there has been plenty of time to use it.

I have also treated myself to two new pieces of good gear during the holiday. A Hultafors 600 g hand axe, after selling my tomahawk. And a Petromax wrought iron pan – much lighter and larger than my cast iron pan. An absolutely brilliant piece of gear for cooking with. I haven't burnt anything in it even once.

And the food... so much good food and coffee. I have experimented a lot with coffee, freshly ground every day. When breakfast has included eggs, I have made real cowboy coffee, with the coffee and eggshells going directly into the kettle. And I am actually surprised that the coffee tastes different with eggshells than without.

On other days (and now it has simply become the standard), I stir the coffee with a glowing birch twig. It just makes the coffee a little smoother.

Nothing less than the best summer I can remember. There is nothing better than sleeping in a little cave with your dog. It is fantastic.

I think that, because I have given all my gear a lot of real-world use, I will write a good stack of reviews of the things I have been using.

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A report from the second game yesterday. A very fun game. Humans are a great team! Now to painting some chaos dwarves. Orcs and humans play fairly similar. So looking forward to the obstruction play of chaos dwarves.

Amazing Averland Adventurers vs. Unknown Affiliates

Good morning, sports fans! It's time for another game, and this time the Amazing Averland Adventurers are facing the Unknown Affiliates once again.

The Human team is coming into the game after their last match against the High Elves of the Evershale Eagles, and unfortunately their Thrower is still out after being injured in that game.

Luckily, the Adventurers don't need any Journeymen today. They have exactly 11 players available, although that does mean they have to play without a Thrower.

They do have an Apothecary and three team re-rolls, and with a little money to spare they decide to invest in some inducements.

A couple of Bloodweiser Kegs and some Bretonnian Pastries should help get knocked-out players back on the pitch.

Because against a Chaos team, there are probably going to be quite a few players needing a little help getting back up.

There are once again plenty of fans in the stadium. Around 120,000 spectators have come to watch the game, and the weather is perfect.

“A beautiful day for Blood Bowl, Jim!”

“Yes, Bob. Perfect weather, a full stadium and two teams who like hitting each other.”

“What more could you want?”

“Perhaps fewer injuries.”

“Don't be ridiculous, Jim.”

The Unknown Affiliates win the toss and decide to receive.

They also manage to get a re-roll from Brilliant Coaching, giving them three re-rolls for the game.

The Chaos team immediately starts pounding the Human line of scrimmage.

The Humans know that they are at a disadvantage in strength, so they try to avoid the Chaos players wherever possible.

One of the Human Blitzers has Strip Ball, and the plan is to stay away from the Chaos team while looking for an opportunity to get at the ball.

The Unknown Affiliates form a cage around the ball carrier and slowly start moving forward.

The Minotaur uses its Frenzy to push and punch its way through the Human defence, opening space for the cage to advance.

The Humans make quite a few turnovers during the drive, but there is a reason for it.

Every single turn they are trying to dodge away from the Chaos players.

The plan is simple: stay one square away from the Chaos players, keep dodging away, and wait for an opportunity.

The cage moves slowly.

The Humans manage to create several possible openings, but they just can't get a player into a position where they can seriously threaten the ball carrier.

“The Humans seem to be spending a lot of time running away.”

“It's called tactical positioning, Bob.”

“I thought Humans were supposed to fight Chaos.”

“Only when they have to.”

“Ah. So they're saving their strength.”

“Exactly.”

Eventually, the Unknown Affiliates spot an opening.

They take it.

The Chaos cage breaks through the Human defence, and in turn six the ball carrier reaches the end zone.

Touchdown! Unknown Affiliates lead 1–0!

The Amazing Averland Adventurers now have three turns to equalise.

The Bloodweiser Kegs immediately prove their worth, bringing one of the knocked-out Humans back onto the pitch.

The Chaos Warriors position themselves out on the sides, while the Beastmen and Minotaur line up around the line of scrimmage.

The Humans set up with one thing in mind:

Make a hole.

The Ogre gets to work.

Unfortunately, the Ogre only manages to push.

But it is enough.

A small gap opens in the Chaos line, and both Human Catchers manage to get through and deep into Chaos territory.

Suddenly, the Humans have players in scoring position.

The Chaos team has also left a sizeable gap behind them, meaning they have a difficult time getting down to the ball.

The ball is deep in Human territory, so there are still a couple of turns to get it under control.

The Human captain, who is also a Blitzer, moves towards the ball.

He tries to pick it up.

He fails.

Even with his Pro skill.

“The Human captain has dropped the ball!”

“He has Pro, Bob.”

“Yes, Jim.”

“So he can try again.”

“Excellent! I like this skill.”

In the second-to-last turn of the half, the Chaos team has managed to put tackle zones on both Catchers and several other Human players.

But the Humans manage to play their way free.

The Blitzer finally picks up the ball and starts moving it towards the line of scrimmage.

The Chaos team decides that violence is the best answer.

The Minotaur goes after the Ogre.

The two big players clash.

And the result is disastrous for the Humans.

The Ogre is knocked out and badly hurt.

Casualty!

The Humans are now hopelessly outnumbered in terms of raw strength.

But there is still one turn left.

The final turn of the first half.

And somehow, the Amazing Averland Adventurers still have a chance to equalise.

The Blitzer runs through the Chaos players.

He needs either a dodge or a short pass to get the ball where it needs to go.

His Pro skill gives him the opportunity to make the pass.

He throws it.

The Catcher catches the ball...

while standing in a Beastman's tackle zone!

He dodges.

The first attempt fails.

But the Catcher has a Dodge re-roll.

He uses it.

Success!

The Catcher runs into the end zone.

Touchdown!

1–1 at half-time!

And the Amazing Averland Adventurers will receive the ball in the second half.

“I don't believe it!”

“Neither do I, Bob.”

“They were down to their last turn!”

“And they scored.”

“This is why you never give up in Blood Bowl.”

“Or perhaps why you should never trust a Human Catcher.”

Second Half

The Humans put ten players on the pitch, with the Unknown Affiliates also down to ten after one of their players remains knocked out.

The Humans receive the ball and prepare to swarm across the pitch.

They are still at a serious disadvantage in strength.

The team is young, and none of their players have Guard yet.

So the tactic is clear.

Dodge.

Play around the Chaos players.

Spread the team out.

Wait for an opportunity to get the ball to a player who is free.

But how on earth are they going to make that work?

The answer seems to be:

Punch the Chaos team.

Somewhere during the half-time break, it appears the Human players have discovered a Khorne relic.

Because over the course of just a few turns, the Amazing Averland Adventurers manage to inflict three casualties on the Chaos team.

Chaos players start falling everywhere.

Suddenly there are holes.

Lots of holes.

The Humans have space to move, and the Unknown Affiliates are struggling to stop them.

The Adventurers take full advantage.

They dodge around the remaining Chaos players, spread the field and move the ball forward.

The Chaos defence is simply too damaged to stop them.

The Amazing Averland Adventurers score.

Touchdown!

2–1 to the Amazing Averland Adventurers!

“Jim, what happened to the Humans?”

“I'm not sure, Bob.”

“They've started knocking people out.”

“Yes.”

“That's not very Human.”

“Apparently they disagree.”

The Unknown Affiliates now have to equalise.

They form a cage and start working their way towards the Human end zone.

But there are fewer and fewer Chaos players left to do the work.

The half goes quickly.

The Humans dodge away from the remaining Chaos players, keep their distance, make cheeky Blitzes whenever possible and, most importantly, keep the clock running.

The Unknown Affiliates have less and less time to work with.

They are forced to play more and more desperately.

Eventually, the Chaos team reaches a point where almost everything has to go right if they are going to score.

They need the dodges.

They need the blocks.

They need the movement.

They need the dice.

And this time, it doesn't happen.

The Unknown Affiliates fail to create the opening they need.

The final whistle blows.

The Amazing Averland Adventurers win 2–1!

“What a game!”

“A very impressive comeback from the Humans.”

“They were losing 1–0, lost their Ogre and still came back to win.”

“Yes.”

“I think the Chaos team should be worried.”

“Why?”

“Because the Humans have discovered punching.”

It was a great game for the Amazing Averland Adventurers.

They managed to survive the first half despite being heavily outmatched in strength, and then turned the second half around with a combination of dodging, positioning and, somewhat surprisingly, a lot of casualties.

The huge crowd also means that both teams make a very good amount of money from the match.

The Humans immediately put some of their winnings to good use and buy another Thrower.

This gives the team a reserve player and, more importantly, means they won't have to play another game without a Thrower if one gets injured.

There are also two skill improvements.

One of the Catchers gains Diving Catch, an incredibly useful skill for the Human team.

One of the Linemen also gains Block, giving the team another reliable player on the line of scrimmage.

The Amazing Averland Adventurers are growing stronger.

And after this game, they have also learned an important lesson:

Sometimes the best way to avoid Chaos is simply to knock them all out.

A report from yesterdays game. I didn't take any notes for this one, so no players names in the report. But still managed to write a few words about the overall game experience.

Those old metal dudes are so small compared to new plastics. The old doom bull is incredibly big though.

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The Crimson Chompers vs. Unknown Affiliates

Good morning, sports fans! It's time for another game, and this time the Crimson Chompers are facing a completely new Chaos team: the Unknown Affiliates.

This is only the second game for the rookie Orc team, and the weather is perfect for Blood Bowl. The sun is shining, and the stadium announcer confirms that it is Very Sunny. Around 130,000 fans have turned up for the game, which is quite a crowd!

“130,000 fans, Jim! That's a lot of people!”

“Indeed, Bob. Although I suspect most of them are here to see someone get punched.”

“That's why I came!”

The Unknown Affiliates bring a full team of 11 players to the pitch: four Chaos Warriors, one Minotaur and six Beastmen. They also have two re-rolls.

The Crimson Chompers also have 11 players, although one of them is a Journeyman filling in for an Orc who is out with a broken arm. The team consists of two Black Orcs, two Blitzers, a Thrower, a Troll, a Goblin and four Linemen. The Apothecary is also ready on the sideline.

With the teams ready, the Unknown Affiliates receive the ball and immediately start playing classic Chaos cage football.

The first half quickly turns into a massive brawl.

Both teams push, hit and knock each other down, but surprisingly few players actually leave the pitch. Most of the casualties are simply players being knocked down or stunned, only to get back up again a few turns later.

“There's a lot of punching going on, Bob.”

“That's generally considered a good thing in Orc matches.”

“And Chaos matches.”

“So really, nobody has to change their game plan.”

The re-rolls start disappearing surprisingly quickly, with both teams finding plenty of opportunities to make use of them. Luckily, the half is a long one, and there is still plenty of time left.

In fact, most turns go surprisingly smoothly. There are very few turnovers, and almost every player on the pitch seems to be involved in some kind of fight.

The Chaos cage slowly moves forward through the Orc defence, and halfway through the first half, the Unknown Affiliates finally manage to break through.

The ball carrier gets into scoring position, and the Chaos team scores.

The Unknown Affiliates lead 1–0!

The Crimson Chompers now have to fight their way back into the game.

The Orcs try to create an opening, but the pitch has become a complete mess of players fighting in every direction. There simply isn't enough room to get through the mass of Chaos Warriors, Beastmen and Orcs.

The Chompers push forward, but they can't find the breakthrough they need.

“The Orcs are having trouble getting through.”

“Yes, Bob. There appears to be a small problem.”

“What's that?”

“The Chaos players are standing in the way.”

“I see. Perhaps someone should tell the Orcs to move them.”

The half ends with the Chaos team still leading 1–0.

Second Half

The second half starts much like the first one ended.

There is a lot of pushing, a lot of hitting and a lot of players lying on the ground.

This time, however, a few players start staying down.

Several players are knocked out, and one of the Orcs is eventually badly hurt and removed from the game.

The longer the half goes on, the more desperate the situation becomes for the Crimson Chompers.

They need a touchdown, but the Chaos players are everywhere.

The clock keeps ticking.

Turn after turn, the Orcs try to create an opening, but the Unknown Affiliates manage to keep the pressure on.

“Time is running out for the Crimson Chompers.”

“They should hurry up.”

“That's very good advice, Bob.”

“Thank you, Jim. I have been studying the rules.”

And then, finally, in the very last turn of the entire game, the Chompers get their chance.

A Goblin dodges into a tackle zone and helps the Troll with an important block. The Troll clears the way, and suddenly there is an opportunity.

“The Goblin is going into a tackle zone!”

“He's a Goblin, Bob. That's probably the safest place for him.”

The Orc Thrower gets the ball and throws it to a Blitzer.

The Blitzer catches it...

IN A TACKLE ZONE!

The crowd goes wild.

The Blitzer now has a chance to make the impossible happen.

He dodges away from a Beastman, then dodges into another tackle zone.

But this is where the Break Tackle skill comes into play.

He makes the dodge!

He's free!

There's nobody between him and the end zone.

“He has made it!”

“One more thing to do, Jim.”

“Two Going For It rolls.”

“Ah. Well, that's probably fine.”

He only needs two Going For It rolls to score the equalising touchdown.

The first one...

SUCCESS!

One more.

The Blitzer runs for the end zone.

He reaches it...

And falls!

The ball is dropped in the end zone.

The final whistle blows.

The Unknown Affiliates win 1–0!

What a way to end the game.

The Crimson Chompers were literally one roll away from turning a 1–0 defeat into a last-second draw. The final play had everything: a Goblin dodging into trouble, the Troll making the important block, a Thrower making the pass, a Blitzer catching in a tackle zone, a Break Tackle dodge and finally the dreaded Going For It roll.

It just wasn't enough.

“That was incredibly close!”

“Yes. The Orcs needed just one more successful roll.”

“And they didn't get it.”

“Correct.”

“I think I understand this game now.”

Still, it was a good game for both teams, with plenty of Star Player Points earned and plenty of money made.

After the match, the Unknown Affiliates spend some of their winnings on an Apothecary, which should hopefully help keep their Chaos players alive in future games.

The Crimson Chompers also make some changes to the team.

They buy another Thrower, giving them a reserve player for the future.

There are also two skill improvements.

One of the Black Orcs takes Block, while the Thrower learns Leader.

That means the Crimson Chompers now have four re-rolls.

I bought a set of 3 Old World Minotaurs. One is vanilla build. But these two are converted. I've used AoS bull centaurs for the Chaos Dwarf team.

Used the Sentinel (some bull centaur alternatives) heads for my minotaurs. I like that they're with helmets.

It's not a natural fit, so I've used greenstuff to hide the seams.

One will be used with Chaos Dwarfs. The other with a chaos team. The 3rd vanilla minotaur will go in a chaos renegade teams, as he looks feral.

So over on a Discord server, there's a couple painting competitions each year. Current theme is 'dwarfs'. So I'm making a chaos dwarf team.

I bought the BB box, some AoS Bull Centaurs (three miniatures are cheaper than 2 BB miniatures, I can sell the third and have them even cheaper), a box of minotaurs.

The AoS bull centaurs are awesome! Bigger and more detailed than then BB centaurs. Might go on 40mm bases though.

I don't want any dublicates on my BB teams. Ever. So I've converted all the dublicates. Just a few arm switches and re-angling.

Combined with the 2 variations of heads, it's awesome for variety.

The sneakygits with stab have one cloak reversed.

The flamesmith I found an old zombie hand for (not having too oil lamps). And made toilet paper / super glue flames.

Now needing to do a bit of greenstuff work on the minotaur.

Played a half with my kid, it was nice. Lots of teaching and helping. It's time excellently spend.

Just snapped three photos, miniature gaming is awesome with well painted minis. It's just so cool.

Brødtasken

Jeg har brugt brødtasken i et par år, og det er en helt fantastisk taske. Jeg bruger den hver dag i skoven, til madpakke, drikkedunk og værktøj. Den har en størrelse, som faktisk er god nok til enkelte aftenture / overnatninger, så længe det er sommer.

Taskerne koster ikke ret meget på overskudslagre, men der er en risiko for at komme med en meget kort rem. Min taske har jeg opgraderet med masser af ekstra muligheder, for at passe bedst til det, den skal kunne.

Rem

Jeg har selv lavet en længere rem. Den er lavet af læderrester (det er faktisk 3 stykker), så det er ikke dyrt læder, der er brugt til den.

I midten, til over skulderen, er et bredere stykke af koskind og møbellæder. I slutningen af remmen har jeg syet en D-ring på til karabiner. Det er for eksempel her, jeg hænger læderhandskerne fra.

Vandtæthed / lukkethed

Jeg har aldrig tabt noget fra tasken, men låget er ikke overdrevet stort i forhold til åbningen i tasken.

Jeg har brugt en fransk paksæk (de koster ikke rigtig noget ved Rödastjärnan), som er skåret halvt over. Den har jeg syet rundt langs åbningen af tasken, så den nu kan snørelukkes.

Det beskytter mod skidt, snavs, grene og møg nede i tasken, forhindrer at tabe noget og beskytter indholdet mere i regnvejr.

Økseholder

En væsentlig opgradering af tasken. Det er bare et par stykker restlæder syet på forsiden af tasken og en god bred strop med trykknapper.

Den er stor nok til at passe over alle mine økser, selv når de har fået 2-lags læderoverslagsbeskytter på skaftet.

Remholdere

På undersiden af tasken har jeg syet nogle remholdere, så jeg kan spænde regnslaget på tasken.

Jeg har også på enkeltovernatninger spændt oilskintarp og tæppet, rullet sammen, fast.

Det er selvfølgelig lidt tungt, men det er fedt nok at kunne have en lille tur kun med så lille en taske.

Remmene er et bælte fra genbrugspladsen, skåret over i to remme. Nye spænder kommer fra noget hesteseletøj fra genbrug.

Feltflaske

Der er fin plads nede i tasken, men jeg har alligevel sat et par ringe på forsiden af tasken.

Ringene er fra noget hesteseletøj fundet billigt i en genbrugsbutik. De sidder, så jeg kan spænde feltflasketasken på, hvis jeg har brug for mere plads i selve tasken.

Plads alt i alt

Selv uden at have feltflasken uden på tasken er der god plads.

Inde i tasken kan være feltflaske med kogegrej, mad, sprittabletter, snor, førstehjælp og ildgrej.

Tæppe og tarp spændt på undersiden. Økse på fronten.

Alt til en lille tur.

Alternativt kunne feltflasken hænge uden på, og så en Nalgene med ekstra vand indeni.

Tungt grej eller let grej?

Nu vælger jeg jo selv at køre dumt, tungt grej i form af oilskin og uld. Men havde jeg eksempelvis en polyester tarp og en Swagman Roll / quilt / poncholiner, så vejede sættet jo virkelig ikke meget.

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The Bread Bag

I have used the bread bag for a couple of years, and it is a truly fantastic bag. I use it every day in the woods, for my lunch, water bottle and tools. It has a size that is actually good enough for short evening trips / overnight trips, as long as it is summer.

The bags do not cost much from surplus stores, but there is a risk of getting one with a very short strap. I have upgraded my bag with lots of extra features, so it fits the tasks I want it to handle.

Strap

I made a longer strap myself. It is made from leather scraps (it is actually 3 pieces), so it is not expensive leather that has been used for it.

In the middle, where it goes over the shoulder, there is a wider piece of cowhide and furniture leather. At the end of the strap, I have sewn on a D-ring for carabiners. This is, for example, where I hang my leather gloves.

Water resistance / keeping it closed

I have never lost anything from the bag, but the lid is not oversized compared to the opening of the bag.

I used a French bread bag (they cost almost nothing from Rödastjärnan), which I cut in half. I sewed it around the opening of the bag, so it can now be closed with a drawstring.

This protects against dirt, grime, branches and debris getting into the bag, prevents losing anything, and protects the contents better in rainy weather.

Axe holder

A significant upgrade to the bag. It is simply a couple of pieces of scrap leather sewn onto the front of the bag and a good wide strap with press buttons.

It is large enough to fit all my axes, even when they have received a two-layer leather overstrike protector on the handle.

Strap holders

On the underside of the bag, I have sewn some strap holders so I can attach my rain cover to the bag.

I have also, on single overnight trips, strapped my oilskin tarp and blanket underneath, rolled together and secured.

It is of course a little heavy, but it is quite nice to be able to go on a small trip with only such a small bag.

The straps are made from a belt from the recycling station, cut into two straps. The new buckles come from horse harness equipment found second-hand.

Canteen

There is good space inside the bag, but I have still added a couple of rings to the front of the bag.

The rings are from horse harness equipment found cheaply in a second-hand shop. They are positioned so I can attach the field bottle pouch if I need more space inside the actual bag.

Overall capacity

Even without having the field bottle attached to the outside of the bag, there is plenty of room.

Inside the bag I can fit a field bottle with cooking gear, food, solid fuel tablets, cordage, first aid and fire-starting equipment.

Blanket and tarp attached underneath. Axe on the front.

Everything needed for a small trip.

Alternatively, the field bottle could hang on the outside, with a Nalgene bottle containing extra water inside the bag.

Heavy gear or lightweight gear?

I choose to carry heavier gear in the form of oilskin and wool. But if I had, for example, a polyester tarp and a Swagman Roll / quilt / poncho liner, the whole setup would really not weigh much.

Source
Reddit don't like self-promotion links, that's fine, I dont sell anything. But I write a blogger called Rosentjoern and throw no-talk small videoes on youtube as well. Check it out if you like human made stuff, words and videos in a time of too much AI slob.

 

The Bread Bag

I have used the bread bag for a couple of years, and it is a truly fantastic bag. I use it every day in the woods, for my lunch, water bottle and tools. It has a size that is actually good enough for short evening trips / overnight trips, as long as it is summer.

The bags do not cost much from surplus stores, but there is a risk of getting one with a very short strap. I have upgraded my bag with lots of extra features, so it fits the tasks I want it to handle.

Strap

I made a longer strap myself. It is made from leather scraps (it is actually 3 pieces), so it is not expensive leather that has been used for it.

In the middle, where it goes over the shoulder, there is a wider piece of cowhide and furniture leather. At the end of the strap, I have sewn on a D-ring for carabiners. This is, for example, where I hang my leather gloves.

Water resistance / keeping it closed

I have never lost anything from the bag, but the lid is not oversized compared to the opening of the bag.

I used a French bread bag (they cost almost nothing from Rödastjärnan), which I cut in half. I sewed it around the opening of the bag, so it can now be closed with a drawstring.

This protects against dirt, grime, branches and debris getting into the bag, prevents losing anything, and protects the contents better in rainy weather.

Axe holder

A significant upgrade to the bag. It is simply a couple of pieces of scrap leather sewn onto the front of the bag and a good wide strap with press buttons.

It is large enough to fit all my axes, even when they have received a two-layer leather overstrike protector on the handle.

Strap holders

On the underside of the bag, I have sewn some strap holders so I can attach my rain cover to the bag.

I have also, on single overnight trips, strapped my oilskin tarp and blanket underneath, rolled together and secured.

It is of course a little heavy, but it is quite nice to be able to go on a small trip with only such a small bag.

The straps are made from a belt from the recycling station, cut into two straps. The new buckles come from horse harness equipment found second-hand.

Canteen

There is good space inside the bag, but I have still added a couple of rings to the front of the bag.

The rings are from horse harness equipment found cheaply in a second-hand shop. They are positioned so I can attach the field bottle pouch if I need more space inside the actual bag.

Overall capacity

Even without having the field bottle attached to the outside of the bag, there is plenty of room.

Inside the bag I can fit a field bottle with cooking gear, food, solid fuel tablets, cordage, first aid and fire-starting equipment.

Blanket and tarp attached underneath. Axe on the front.

Everything needed for a small trip.

Alternatively, the field bottle could hang on the outside, with a Nalgene bottle containing extra water inside the bag.

Heavy gear or lightweight gear?

I choose to carry heavier gear in the form of oilskin and wool. But if I had, for example, a polyester tarp and a Swagman Roll / quilt / poncho liner, the whole setup would really not weigh much.

Source
Reddit don't like self-promotion links. But I write a blogger called Rosentjoern and throw no-talk small videoes on youtube as well. Check it out if you like human made stuff, words and videos in a time of too much AI slob.

The Crimson Chompers vs. Evershale Eagles

Good morning, sports fans! It's time for another game, and this time it's between two rookie teams: the Orcs, The Crimson Chompers, and the High Elves, Evershale Eagles.

As newly formed teams go, the orcs bring a full 11-player roster, including every specialist, three re-rolls, and a goblin for those one-turn touchdown attempts.

The elves have already played one game. With one player still out injured, they're bringing a journeyman. They field two Dragon Princes and two White Lions but are still missing their Phoenix Guard thrower.

A healthy crowd has turned up on this sunny day. Seventy thousand fans have packed the stands, ready for Blood Bowl.

First Half

The Crimson Chompers receive the ball and start the first drive. They line up in classic orc fashion, ready to beat on the elves.

Perhaps it's first-game nerves, but orc thrower Urk Deathstrike fails to pick up the ball!

---

“Well Jim, that's one way to start a Blood Bowl career.”

“First games are always messy, Bob.”

“Not always. I once saw Morg 'n' Thorg's debut. Twelve casualties. No ball handling required.”

---

It takes a little time, but the orcs eventually secure it and begin caging their way toward the elven end zone.

By turn 3, the orcs make a costly mistake. Blitzer Bruk Skullripper throws an awkward blitz, shifting the cage sideways along the line of scrimmage instead of driving forward. The cage gains only a single square and becomes trapped against the sideline. A bad play.

---

“That's poor positioning.”

“You're right, Jim. Reminds me of Gouged Eye against the Caledor Dragons back in '93. They marched sideways for six turns before realizing they were attacking the wrong end zone.”

“I believe that was coaching rather than tactics.”

---

The Evershale Eagles waste no time punishing it.

Dragon Prince Ethaldir dodges in and blocks Urk Deathstrike. He rolls a Both Down, but thanks to Block, only the orc thrower hits the turf. The ball pops loose... and bounces straight into the hands of Bruk Skullripper!

The ball stays with the orcs.

---

“Now that's lucky.”

“Nuffle likes to remind elf coaches who's really in charge.”

---

Turn 4 sees the cage continue its slow advance. The elves are pushed around and knocked over, but neither side has caused any real damage yet. The cage remains dangerously close to the sideline, and Skullripper is one push away from the crowd.

The elves respond with more elegant play.

White Lion Gil-Galad Lightwhisper blitzes the orc blitzer and drags him to the ground with Wrestle. The ball narrowly avoids flying into the crowd and stays in play.

Then Dragon Prince Theration reminds everyone why Dragon Princes are so dangerous. He dodges away from one orc, into another tackle zone, picks up the ball inside the orc tackle zone, then dodges twice more to escape with it.

---

“Look at that movement!”

“That's what years of elven training will do.”

“Years of avoiding real work, you mean.”

---

By the end of turn 4, the elven counterattack is on. The cage is broken, and the elves have the ball.

Not for long.

Bruk Skullripper gets back to his feet. He blitzes, Goes For It, dodges with Break Tackle, smashes Theration to the ground, scoops up the ball, Goes For It again, dodges away, and suddenly he's racing toward the end zone.

The orcs have the ball once more.

---

“Now that's Blood Bowl.”

“A remarkable recovery.”

“Recovery? He solved the problem by punching it.”

---

The elves answer immediately.

Gil-Galad blitzes again, uses Wrestle once more, and the ball bounces into the crowd.

The spectators have an absolute blast.

The ball is thrown in from one sideline, sails into the end zone, bounces back toward the opposite sideline, then travels eleven squares along the goal line before landing in the hands of Rattlebones the goblin.

He can't hold onto it.

Out of bounds again!

---

“Best passing sequence of the match.”

“None of them are even on either roster, Bob.”

---

Eventually the crowd throws it back into the middle of the pitch, with very few orcs nearby. Suddenly this looks like the elves' chance to launch a decisive counterattack—and it's still their turn.

White Lion Eiwendil Lightfeather picks up the ball and declares a Long Bomb.

It's a true Hail Mary.

Thirteen squares. Bright sun. A goblin marking him.

He fumbles.

End of turn 5.

---

“He actually tried that?”

“Elves do have confidence.”

“That's not confidence, Jim. That's optimism.”

---

Rattlebones, being both Stunty and slippery, darts in, picks up the ball, runs forward, and hands it off to Urk Deathstrike, who strolls into the end zone.

Touchdown, The Crimson Chompers!

1–0!

The elves have three turns left in the half to equalize.

The kickoff lands near the line of scrimmage. The elves secure it and form a cage—they have plenty of time.

A White Lion attempts to dodge into the orc half...

...and falls.

No re-rolls left.

Can the orcs steal a two-turn touchdown?

There is only one option.

The goblin has to fly.

Troll Snork grabs Rattlebones and launches him through the air. The goblin soars across the pitch and lands close enough to score...

...but fails the landing and knocks himself out.

---

“Throw Team-Mate never gets old.”

“You say that every single match.”

“Because it's true every single match.”

---

The Crimson Chompers settle for a little more violence, although, much like the rest of the half, they struggle to hurt anyone. The Evershale Eagles finish the half with an easy completion to earn a few Star Player Points.

Second Half

The orcs receive an extra re-roll thanks to Brilliant Coaching.

They stack the line of scrimmage, bringing all their strength to bear. Rattlebones has recovered after consuming an impressive amount of Bretonnian cookies and is back on the pitch.

The elves are in no hurry. They collect the ball and retreat behind the line.

Dragon Prince Theration blitzes lineman Urg Warcrusher and breaks his arm.

Now that's unexpected violence from the elves.

---

“An elf causing casualties?”

“Write down the date, Bob.”

“Already have.”

---

Snork answers by knocking out White Lion Eiwendil Lightfeather.

Turn 12 belongs to the elves, and they seem determined to win the casualty battle as well.

The unnamed journeyman—just some nobody—knocks out orc blitzer Borg Darkblade, while Gil-Galad Lightwhisper follows up by knocking out Big 'Un Gruk Warbringer.

Huge gaps are opening in the orc defense.

Most of the orcs are lying on the ground, trying to stand back up, while Snork decides this is the perfect moment to spend a turn eating his own snot.

---

“What's the troll doing?”

“Thinking.”

“…That explains why he lost his activation.”

---

The next couple of turns see the Evershale Eagles marching steadily up the field behind a cage while knocking orcs over left and right.

By turn 14, however, the orcs finally spot an opening.

Lineman Vrag Doomfist dodges in to provide an assist. Blitzer Borg Darkblade follows up with the blitz, knocks down the elf ball carrier, and the ball bounces wildly between several prone players before ending up in Borg's hands.

He catches it.

The orcs have stolen the ball!

---

“Just when you think the elves have it won…”

“…an orc catches the ball.”

“Now that's something you don't see every day.”

---

The celebration is short-lived.

Turn 15 sees Gil-Galad Lightwhisper blitz Borg and shove him straight into an enthusiastic section of elven fans. They waste no time sending Borg Darkblade off the pitch with a Badly Hurt result.

The ball is thrown back into play, landing deep in orc territory.

No orc can reach it.

The elves recover it, make a quick hand-off, and lineman Maegin Whisperwind runs in the equalizer.

Touchdown!

1–1. End of turn 15.

---

“Respectable High Elf supporters...”

“Until an orc lands in their lap.”

“Every fan has limits, Jim.”

---

Final Drive

Things might have looked different had Rattlebones not eaten quite so many Bretonnian cookies.

The elves still have all eleven players on the pitch.

The orcs are down three players, including a blitzer and a Big 'Un.

They have two turns to score.

The kickoff is a High Kick.

Perfect.

A free chance to secure the ball.

Urk Deathstrike drops it.

---

“Free catch.”

“…For somebody else, apparently.”

---

The orcs begin by trying to create some violence on the line of scrimmage, but all they manage is a series of pushes. Not a single knockdown. No gaps open in the elven line.

Once again, it comes down to Snork and Rattlebones.

A flying goblin is the only hope.

But first Urk has to pick up the ball.

Even with Sure Hands...

...he fails.

---

“Sure Hands?”

“It's more of a suggestion than a guarantee.”

---

Game over.

After the Match

Both teams decide to spend their winnings on hiring an apothecary.

Star Player Points were scarce.

The Evershale Eagles leave with a touchdown, a casualty, and a completed pass.

The Crimson Chompers earn only a single touchdown, worth fewer Star Player Points, and fail to inflict a single casualty.

A great game nonetheless.

---

“A draw seems fair.”

“The elves got the result.”

“The orcs got to punch things.”

“Everybody goes home happy.”

Source: Bloodbeards Garage https://bloodbeard.blogspot.com/2026/07/bloodbowl-orcs-vs-high-elves.html

Check out all the orcs here: https://www.reddit.com/r/bloodbowl/comments/1usmd17/orc_team_the_crimson_chompers/

Used gear made from indestructible materials

I have had a Pathfinder water bottle, hobo stove and cup for a long time, the round model. It is the same one that Survival Store sells under their Cuma Gear brand. I have been really happy with it and used it a lot on many trips. I bought it used back then, and it has served me well - but the Pathfinder US Canteen version holds much more water.

And on several shorter trips, I have been missing exactly those extra 300 ml of water. Now I have found a used canteen version, although I had to buy another lid for the cup. With a little bending and adjustment with a multitool, it fits perfectly.

All in all, I have upgraded from one used set to another "used" set (which had never actually been used) - and sold my old used one for the same price I bought it for back then. 350 kroner, really cheap.

Used gear made from indestructible materials is the way forward for me.

Modifications

I have seen this modification online, so I cannot take credit for it. But I drilled a couple of small holes in the Pathfinder cup, so a bottle hanger can now be fitted to it. They cost next to nothing, but you could also just have a piece of steel wire in your bag - it does the same thing.

In the lid, I have cut two small slots so it can be removed and put back on even when the bottle hanger is attached.

But with this simple trick, I can now hang the cup over the fire and do not need to use the hobo stove. Soup with lots of filling does not burn as easily. It works really well. With two bottle hangers, I can boil water in the bottle for coffee and cook food in the cup at the same time. After eating, there is therefore water ready for a quick wash and coffee. It is perfect.

Canteen pouch

I have made my shoulder bag and backpack from old WW2 webbing, which in Denmark is called M/58. We received endless amounts of webbing equipment from our allies in the UK and US - it lasts forever and costs almost nothing.

I bought a canteen pouch, and the Pathfinder set fits perfectly inside it. But I had to move the fastener higher up on the pouch, so the set could be closed inside. It was a fairly straightforward operation. I drilled out the rivet on the back of the fastener. Cut an M3 machine screw with a hacksaw, and used an awl to make a hole in the webbing. A drop of superglue inside the brass insert, and then I screwed the machine screw in. It holds.

Now I can fit both bottle hangers, the entire Pathfinder set and solid fuel tablets in the pouch. There is room for either 6 small Fire Dragon tablets or 3 large Fire Dragon tablets and 1 small one in the bottom.

Cooking

I have made different things with the set. Ready-made pasta meals are easy. Fish soup and noodles. Of course, it is super easy with ready-made cooking meals. But I have also fried sausages in the bottom of the cup and heated bread above them - for a couple of outdoor hotdogs.

Modified bags

I have modified both my backpack and my shoulder bag so they can carry the canteen pouch on the outside. This frees up space inside. It could also hang from the belt. But when fully filled, the set weighs around 1.5 kg, and that is a bit much to have hanging from the belt.

For single-day trips, this set is perfect. It gives me exactly enough water in one bottle for dinner and breakfast - pasta meal, coffee and oatmeal.

Recipes

Any good recipes, tricks and such to try out with a canteen set like this? Just saw someone use it as a miniature smoker, need to try that. But interested in other tricks.

Source

This Reddit doesn't allow links and such, which is fine. But I have some video clips of the above on youtube and the blog. Source: Rosentjoern, it's findable.

I've been working on this backpack for a couple of years, and I've used it on trips throughout that time. Little by little I've kept adding more details until it can do everything I want it to.

I've built the pack from old materials, using bags dating from WW2 onwards, together with the webbing system known in Denmark as m/58, which we inherited from our Allied friends in Britain and the USA. I love the thought of how old these pieces are, and that I can give them a little more life.

And yes, if I wanted to hike really long distances (I don't), my 120-litre Lowe Alpine Saracen would have been the smarter choice – but not the cooler one. This pack looks like something heroes like Nessmuk or Kephart would have carried into the woods. Or perhaps a hobbit setting off to help throw a ring into a volcano.

Sewing this pack has been hard work. Heavy needles, waxed linen thread, and pliers to pull the needles through the thick layers.

The whole pack

Here it's fitted with a reindeer hide and a wool blanket, loaded up with axes, saws, an oil lantern, a water bottle, and plenty of room left for more. I could probably roll the reindeer hide a bit tighter, but it's mainly for winter anyway. During summer I usually carry a sheepskin for sitting or keeping my torso warm.

I've sewn leather onto both the top and the bottom of the pack so I can thread straps through and lash gear on. Many of the straps are made from old belts rescued from recycling centres and thrift shops, along with buckles salvaged from old bags. It's either free or very cheap.

All the leather scraps have been treated with brown edge dye and oil so they have a reasonably consistent look.

Shoulder straps

The original shoulder straps are gone. I made new ones from leather. For comfort, the side against my shoulders is cowhide with the hair left on, while the outside is smooth leather. Between the two layers I've added a piece of old wool blanket, making them surprisingly soft on the shoulders.

The length adjusts through buckles at the bottom. There are a few D-rings for small items while walking (for example my gloves), and I can add a small strap across my chest if I'm walking longer distances.

Side pockets

These originally served as chest pouches in the military load-bearing system, and they're almost the perfect size.

• A Nalgene bottle fits inside with about 7 cm (3 inches) to spare.
• The Pathfinder canteen set, including the stove, cup, and lid, fits perfectly, with room underneath for plenty of fuel tablets.

One pouch is sewn onto the main pack with a long tunnel running down the middle. This lets me slide a full-sized axe through it so it stays tight against the pack instead of swinging around.

The other pouch is sewn on in a U-shape, leaving a pocket between it and the backpack itself. That's where my Silky BigBoy saw rides. It sits securely and can't fall out.

Front pocket

The front pocket is an old bread bag with two compartments inside. It's sewn onto the pack with another tunnel through the middle. Here I've added a thick leather strap. Just like on the side pocket, I can carry an axe or my cast iron frying pan through this tunnel, keeping it tight against the pack instead of bouncing around.

I also had a couple of old French military kit bags lying around. They're simply large cotton sacks. I used half of one to make a drawstring liner inside the backpack, so nothing can spill out. Once it's been waxed it should also become nicely water resistant.

The pack originally came with straps underneath for carrying extra gear.

Canteen holder

With a small modification, the old military canteen pouch will fit the Pathfinder canteen set with all its accessories. I only had to move the closure, which was easily done by replacing the original rivet with a machine screw.

The holder can be attached or removed in seconds, and with a couple of small carabiners at the bottom it stays firmly in place instead of swinging around.

Oil lantern holder

I always bring a Feuerhand lantern into the woods. It's wonderful in camp, but awkward to carry. I've sewn a small carabiner loop onto the top of the backpack and drilled a hole in the lantern's reflector. At the bottom I've added a leather strap, made from an old horse harness I found at the recycling centre, to stop the lantern from swinging. The reflector sits on the outside, protecting the lantern's glass.

Drawstring closure

Once again I used a French military kit bag, this time a complete one. That gives me plenty of extra fabric if I ever need to seriously overpack the backpack.

I've also moved the original closing straps. The buckles have been moved higher up the backpack, while the straps on the lid have been moved forward. That gives me enough room to carry something like a rolled-up blanket underneath the lid while still being able to close it properly.

All in all

This backpack can carry an incredible amount of gear. One thing I really like is being able to strip things off depending on the trip. For a short day hike, the canteen simply goes inside the main compartment, together with the blanket, and suddenly the whole pack has a much slimmer profile.

The last thing left to do is waterproof it properly. I'll melt together some beeswax, paraffin, and linseed oil, then brush the mixture into all the webbing (except the back panel). The cotton from the French military bags will also get a coating of beeswax and paraffin.

Blog:
I have a bunch of homemade stuff over at my blog, if you want more reads. Just search for Rosentjoern blogspot

I've been working on this backpack for a couple of years, and I've used it on trips throughout that time. Little by little I've kept adding more details until it can do everything I want it to. Now it's finished.

I've built the pack from old materials, using bags dating from WW2 onwards, together with the webbing system known in Denmark as m/58, which we inherited from our Allied friends in Britain and the USA. I love the thought of how old these pieces are, and that I can give them a little more life.

And yes, if I wanted to hike really long distances (I don't), my 120-litre Lowe Alpine Saracen would have been the smarter choice – but not the cooler one. This pack looks like something heroes like Nessmuk or Kephart would have carried into the woods. Or perhaps a hobbit setting off to help throw a ring into a volcano.

Sewing this pack has been hard work. Heavy needles, waxed linen thread, and pliers to pull the needles through the thick layers.

The whole pack

Here it's fitted with a reindeer hide and a wool blanket, loaded up with axes, saws, an oil lantern, a water bottle, and plenty of room left for more. I could probably roll the reindeer hide a bit tighter, but it's mainly for winter anyway. During summer I usually carry a sheepskin for sitting or keeping my torso warm.

I've sewn leather onto both the top and the bottom of the pack so I can thread straps through and lash gear on. Many of the straps are made from old belts rescued from recycling centres and thrift shops, along with buckles salvaged from old bags. It's either free or very cheap.

All the leather scraps have been treated with brown edge dye and oil so they have a reasonably consistent look.

Shoulder straps

The original shoulder straps are gone. I made new ones from leather. For comfort, the side against my shoulders is cowhide with the hair left on, while the outside is smooth leather. Between the two layers I've added a piece of old wool blanket, making them surprisingly soft on the shoulders.

The length adjusts through buckles at the bottom. There are a few D-rings for small items while walking (for example my gloves), and I can add a small strap across my chest if I'm walking longer distances.

Side pockets

These originally served as chest pouches in the military load-bearing system, and they're almost the perfect size.

• A Nalgene bottle fits inside with about 7 cm (3 inches) to spare.
• The Pathfinder canteen set, including the stove, cup, and lid, fits perfectly, with room underneath for plenty of fuel tablets.

One pouch is sewn onto the main pack with a long tunnel running down the middle. This lets me slide a full-sized axe through it so it stays tight against the pack instead of swinging around.

The other pouch is sewn on in a U-shape, leaving a pocket between it and the backpack itself. That's where my Silky BigBoy saw rides. It sits securely and can't fall out.

Front pocket

The front pocket is an old bread bag with two compartments inside. It's sewn onto the pack with another tunnel through the middle. Here I've added a thick leather strap. Just like on the side pocket, I can carry an axe or my cast iron frying pan through this tunnel, keeping it tight against the pack instead of bouncing around.

I also had a couple of old French military kit bags lying around. They're simply large cotton sacks. I used half of one to make a drawstring liner inside the backpack, so nothing can spill out. Once it's been waxed it should also become nicely water resistant.

The pack originally came with straps underneath for carrying extra gear.

Canteen holder

With a small modification, the old military canteen pouch will fit the Pathfinder canteen set with all its accessories. I only had to move the closure, which was easily done by replacing the original rivet with a machine screw.

The holder can be attached or removed in seconds, and with a couple of small carabiners at the bottom it stays firmly in place instead of swinging around.

Oil lantern holder

I always bring a Feuerhand lantern into the woods. It's wonderful in camp, but awkward to carry. I've sewn a small carabiner loop onto the top of the backpack and drilled a hole in the lantern's reflector. At the bottom I've added a leather strap, made from an old horse harness I found at the recycling centre, to stop the lantern from swinging. The reflector sits on the outside, protecting the lantern's glass.

Drawstring closure

Once again I used a French military kit bag, this time a complete one. That gives me plenty of extra fabric if I ever need to seriously overpack the backpack.

I've also moved the original closing straps. The buckles have been moved higher up the backpack, while the straps on the lid have been moved forward. That gives me enough room to carry something like a rolled-up blanket underneath the lid while still being able to close it properly.

All in all

This backpack can carry an incredible amount of gear. One thing I really like is being able to strip things off depending on the trip. For a short day hike, the canteen simply goes inside the main compartment, together with the blanket, and suddenly the whole pack has a much slimmer profile.

The last thing left to do is waterproof it properly. I'll melt together some beeswax, paraffin, and linseed oil, then brush the mixture into all the webbing (except the back panel). The cotton from the French military bags will also get a coating of beeswax and paraffin.

Reddit is weird with making NSFW flags, but I have a blog Rosentjoern if you want to check out more homemade stuff.

Blood Bowl: The Crimson Chompers

 Finished painting an orc blood bowl team, the orcs are from the first core set and was given to me for free. As always, no monoposers in my house. So I've converted each miniature: Arm swaps, spikes, reangling on the base and it just looks awesome. 

I've tried painting for variation as well, checkered patterns and steel in various places. Difference skin colors. 

White base coat, washes, speed paint, varnish, drybrush Dark Sand (vallejo). So fairly simple work flow.

Troll: This miniature is weirdly posed, so I reangled the arm - because it's by standard blocking the trolls face. Very weird design. 

Big Uns: Hand swaps and spike on helmet.

Blitzer: Arm swap and one is angled forward like his blitzing hard! 

Thrower: Re-angling of the arms and handswap. 

Linemen: Arm swaps galore! So there's in fact 8 different line men on the team now. 

Very happy with how this team turned out! I made them a logo with ChatGPT, based on the team colors and the 'gouged eye' logo. I like how it came out, good fun. 

Source and more photos (not collages): https://bloodbeard.blogspot.com/2026/07/blood-bowl-crimson-chompers.html (also has link to Discord server)

After a long time of looking I got myself a pathfinder canteen and cooking set. I like this over the round version i had before, as it has 300ml more water. Which is a lot on a day trip.

But the cup didn't come with a lid (I bought it super cheap second hand), luckily the original US size lid fits - with a bit of multitooling (otherwise is clicks on way to hard).

I have a couple of cheap bottle hangers, work with the flask no problem - so you can boil water directly in it.

But I wanted to upgrade the cup. Drille a couple of holes in it, så now the bottle hanger also works with the cup. But then the lid doesn't fit. So I used the angle grinder and cut two places.

Now the lid can be removed easily with the bottle hanger is on.

I like that I'm able to hang the cup over a fire, let's me leave the stove og grill at home. Super easy upgrade for more redundacy options in the kit.