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    Orange-Dogs wool Bush shirt

    Purple it is. Can you PM what measurements you need please?
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    Orange-Dogs wool Bush shirt

    I'll check.
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    Orange-Dogs wool Bush shirt

    Do you still have enough material for a small one? The wife is after one if at all possible.
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    I got to handle a museum's Bren gun

    I lost the bloody barrel on one that had Bren Mk III crossed out and LMG written in its place. Just completed an ambush and was bugging out as per SOP. Got about 1/2 mile down track and realised that the gun didn't look as long as it did before. Had to halt patrol and back track it for about...
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    UK Wildflower ID Book - Recommendations please

    Another ecologist who plumps for Rose. As has already been stated, it doesn't actually require that much technical knowledge, just a knowledge of the parts of a plant. Luckily, it covers this as well. If you think plant ID is daunting; try grasses!
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    anybody near Scarborough?

    Check out the East Yorkshire Survival (Bushcraft) Group on Facebook. They have regular meets and get involved in events at Raincliffe Woods to the west of Scarborough.
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    Question to old 1980's soldiers

    We have similar ones still today although I remember all of those when I joined in 1990. We also have the advanced CFT now which is a two day event: Day 1: 12.5 miles carrying 30 kg in 3h 30mins. Day 2: 12.5 miles carrying 20 kg in 3h. Roll on when I'm 50 and the days of CFTs will finally be...
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    Swanndri, NI daysack, DPM issue bivvy bag, jungle sleeping bag

    Further reductions. Thanks for looking. Jack
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    Swanndri, NI daysack, DPM issue bivvy bag, jungle sleeping bag

    Adult's Swanndri Bushshirt and the poncho are now sold. Price reductions on remaining kit in original post. Thanks for looking. Jack
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    pre-stringing a tarp.... help please

    If you are a visual learner then you might want to have a look at McQBushcraft's youtube channel as he has a video of a pretty simple, yet effective, set up for tarps. Some good ideas in it as well. That said, if you're using the issue basha to simply cover kit and your dog then I would use...
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    Swanndri, NI daysack, DPM issue bivvy bag, jungle sleeping bag

    Hi Johnnyboy, It is, and you can. I'll PM payment details. Jack.
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    Swanndri, NI daysack, DPM issue bivvy bag, jungle sleeping bag

    For sale (need to get rid of a load of kit as we're downsizing our home) we have the following: Next up is a kids Swanndri jacket, the Brixton in blue and black check. Size 4 years. Again, although worn, I can see any holes, nicks or wear. £40.00 which includes P+P. Reduced to £35.00...
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    DD Hammocks group buy 2016

    Can't wait!
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    DD Hammocks group buy 2016

    Sandbag, I had PM'd you the t-shirt size in order to save my blushes but I'll man up and admit I need an XL.:rolleyes:
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    DD Hammocks group buy 2016

    Bank payment sent. Thank you very much:You_Rock_