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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:geo="http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#" > <channel> <title>Big Skies</title> <atom:link href="https://big-skies.co.uk/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://big-skies.co.uk/</link> <description>Thoughts, things and projects</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 22:23:09 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2</generator> <image> <url>https://i0.wp.com/big-skies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped-favicon-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1</url> <title>Big Skies</title> <link>https://big-skies.co.uk/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height></image> <site xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">211118107</site> <item> <title>Buying a used Mk1 Nissan Leaf – What you need to know in 3 minutes</title> <link>https://big-skies.co.uk/projects/cars/buying-a-used-mk1-nissan-leaf/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=buying-a-used-mk1-nissan-leaf</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[erikb]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 22:23:02 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cars]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sustainability]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tech]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://big-skies.co.uk/?p=788</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Recently the old family runabout came to the end of its life with us due to cam-belt failure. 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This calculator can help you make a more informed choice. Most gas canisters of the types used for trekking are now butane/ propane mix. The addition of propane gives better low temperature performance. 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Its quite heavily marketed as a “natural” choice, more on that in a mo, pretty well priced and very comfortable to wear. But does that make it a good choice for outdoor activities such as hiking or bushcraft? To answer that question we need to look […]</p><p>The post <a href="https://big-skies.co.uk/reviews/bamboo-clothing-performance/">Bamboo Clothes for hiking and outdoor sports</a> appeared first on <a href="https://big-skies.co.uk">Big Skies</a>.</p>]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">805</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Survival fishing tips – How to catch with just hook and line?</title> <link>https://big-skies.co.uk/adventures/survival-fishing-tips/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=survival-fishing-tips</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[erikb]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:44:23 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Adventures]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://big-skies.co.uk/?p=761</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Most survival tins or kits come with a bit of fishing line and a couple of hooks. 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This is a cost effective way of getting small children out cycling with adults, but is it any good? How easy is it to fit and do I recommend it? I have recently been thinking about the best way to get my littlest […]</p><p>The post <a href="https://big-skies.co.uk/reviews/oxford-little-explorer/">Child Bike Seats – Oxford Little Explorer Review</a> appeared first on <a href="https://big-skies.co.uk">Big Skies</a>.</p>]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">178</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Outboard or small engine stalling at idle</title> <link>https://big-skies.co.uk/projects/honda-bf15a-outboard-stalling-at-idle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=honda-bf15a-outboard-stalling-at-idle</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[erikb]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 28 May 2023 21:37:45 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Projects]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://big-skies.co.uk/?p=743</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Solving for stalling at idle on a Honda BF15a 4 stroke Outboard This post is a quick share on my findings when solving idling issues on my Honda 15hp outboard. 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Typical Price: £200-£250Rating: 9/10 Summary: Totally reliable and easy to use, only let down by a flimsy feeling and lightweight foot pedal. 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Whilst insulation has been the main focus of my tests so far, performance when wet is also a key consideration. Whether mountaineering, hiking or bushcrafting it is rare for it […]</p><p>The post <a href="https://big-skies.co.uk/projects/does-merino-dry-quickly/">Does Merino Dry Quickly? – Wool versus synthetic base layers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://big-skies.co.uk">Big Skies</a>.</p>]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">712</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Navigating without a compass Pt. 1 – Intro & Plants</title> <link>https://big-skies.co.uk/adventures/navigating-without-a-compass-pt-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=navigating-without-a-compass-pt-1</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[erikb]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:00:57 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Adventures]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://big-skies.co.uk/?p=701</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Of all the survival skills navigation is perhaps the most versatile. Not only useful day to day, it is essential for safe travel in the wilderness and removes a significant chance of needing the other survival skills. It’s not for nothing that whether you are training as a mountain leader or yachtmaster, it represents probably […]</p><p>The post <a href="https://big-skies.co.uk/adventures/navigating-without-a-compass-pt-1/">Navigating without a compass Pt. 1 – Intro & Plants</a> appeared first on <a href="https://big-skies.co.uk">Big Skies</a>.</p>]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">701</post-id> </item> </channel></rss> If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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