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Yep, been to the last 2, love it a real old school craft fair vibe.

Two bottles of single Malt ( Ardbeg and Talisker Sky ) and 5 large kilner jars full of home pickled veg!!

Endicotts Army Surplus, Exeter. It's the real deal, I spent days taking lengths of it off parachutes!!

GEC, but then I am a gentleman of a certain age, also they look great, in a traditional, even retro way. They hold a great edge and are very well made. No sensible cop is going to bat an eyelid should you have to turn out your pockets ( in my case, of my Barbour Tarras bag ). Sub 3, none...

Endicotts. Hands down. Opened in 1953.

Bison Bushcraft. British design, materials and build I think I am right in saying.

Gortex if I am exposed ,hill walking and such. Wax cotton over wool if in the woods or static camp. Ventile over wool if a bit of both.

Bison Bushcraft Yukon Vest. Oilskin over wool lining.

Is that the standard size spoon knife Rob? Thinking of having a go and wondering if they are the right tools for a beginner?

Great to hear the update. Here's hoping all goes well. Stay in touch! C

So linen base layers under wool Mary? Simple crew neck, like a long sleeve t-shirt.....that would be fabulous ( possibly!!?) Wonder if anyone makes such a garment. C

See you Cats there.

Well thanks for that OB, do like the look of that ME bag.

Thanks Wg, pretty sure I have a pal I could borrow one from if it came to it.

Got the kit Chris thanks, done a few winter arctic camping trips, I use a tarp or build a shelter, so have the keeping warm part generally, covered. I think, reading the helpful replies, that I just have to accept that £200 will probably not get me a decent down bag. Thanks again, as I said...

Agree. May just have sell one of my knives and put the money towards. Don't want to end up with a bulkier or heavier system than I already have. Cheers. C.

Thanks pal, but for the spec I need its well North of £200.

Pretty sure the price cap of £200 will be my nemesis!

Thanks, I shall have a look at Marmot. Cheers for that.

As I said, I have plenty of cold weather experience, and more than adequate kit, its the down bag part that I have no experience of. Yours sounds interesting, but hard to find without a name, cheers.