Recent content by Shiny Kit Syndrome

There are versions of the NI pack made in MTP - but none are issued to my knowledge. I've seen good quality ones, with external straps for molle attachments.

Indeed - just been issued one of these. I usually take a 180/104 size, and was issued a 190/110 smock. I anticipated a tent, but it was quite snug on me. So if you are picking these up surplus, be careful and try on prior to buying. Having a snugpack softie (well, the Army issue version)...

That is a an extremely professional job you've done there mate. I have a one like that and the only thing which put me off it at start was the flapping lid. The lid clips are a pain in the backside, I presume you've just put normal berg-buckles on? As for the elastic, I presume you have...

Fair point; but I can't remember a chance the Army didn't take to thrash you and get you soaked! I've three green and a black one stashed away courtesy of HMG. God knows where they come from. They've done me well as warm kit to be changed into, but you wouldn't want to walk a distance...

Long Time Lurker so I thought I would join and contribute what little knowledge/experience I have. But will wind my neck in most of the time. Love the hills and countryside of the UK and whilst I don't have much experience of exotic places, but to be honest I'd rather be tramping around home...

Ah, thing of beauty there mate.:You_Rock_ Had one of those (for civllian use). Lived out of it at university and nights out on the ulu tramping around by myself. Best to pack shelter/thermarest/etc in one side pouch and then your waterproofs, etc in the other side pouch. I would keep the...