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    Just got a Blackberry

    Hi guys. I just got a Blackberry, mostly with the intention of hopefully joining the BCUK Blackberry group, but I have no idea how to do this. Can anyone help out by telling me how to do this?
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    Lichfield Apache 3 Man Tent?

    Hello. While looking for a new tent, i stumbled across a tent called the Lichfield Apache 3 Man Tent. ( http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_766219_langId_-1_categoryId_236903#dtab ) It looks good, but I was wondering if anyone on...
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    Good tent for under £70?

    Hello chaps. I am after a tent which is quite large (2-3 person, although just for me and my kit), has a porch, is easy to erect, have 2-3 poles and is under £70. Any help/recommendations would be much appreciated!
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    My Kendal mint cake just arrived!

    Hello. The Kendal Mint cake I ordered on sunday has arrived! I love the stuff, so I ordered 42 40g bars and 100 little 10g bars (individually wrapped). This post is just to say how happy I am that it arrived.
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    kit for a 2 nighter?

    Hello guys. I am going with a group of friends to a local woods for 2 nights on wednesday and was wondering what kit I need to take, as well as quantities. I know that I will forget something really obvious so I just wanted to know what you would take, so I can add and/or take away items from my...
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    Best way to clean a sandy bergen?

    Hello. I was wondering what the best way to clean a sandy bergen is? I recently got an ex-issue bergen which is quite sanded, and it would be nice if I could give it a bit of a clean. If they cannot be cleaned thats fine, it still works :)
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    Wanted-British Army DPM basha

    Hello people. I am looking for a British Army (DPM) Basha, preferably the issue one and not a copy. I would like it in grade 1 or new condition, and am looking to spend up to £25 (£30 if its new) plus postage, although would prefer to pay less! Can anyone help out with this?
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    Wanted- Israeli type FFD's

    Hello chaps. I am currently looking to get some of the Israeli style FFD's, does anyone have any spare that are surplus to requirement? I will pay postage, fees, etc. Thank you.
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    Caching supplies.

    Hello chaps. I did a quick search on here, but couldn't see a thread about people caching supplies at their regular camping spot or excrete hitting the spinning metal blade bug out spot.Has anyone ever cached any supplies, what did you cache and what did you use to store the bits in? I was...
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    My large/group first aid kit.

    Hello. I thought I may as well post some images of my large/group first aid kit. Please note, I have added 2 more pairs of gloves and ordered 2 FFD's, but I haven't included them in the images and so will list the contents as shown in the images. It is all contained in a army surplus British...
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    Wanted: British Army Bergen PLCE side pouches

    Hello. I am trying to purchase some British Army Bergen PLCE side pouches. Does anyone here have any that they wish to sell? They need to be in good condition!
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    Biscuit browns and biscuit fruits wanted!

    Hello. I am trying to get some British Army Biscuit Brown's and some Biscuit Fruit's. Does anyone have any of them spare and lying around unwanted? I don't have much I can swap, but I have some steak, veg and potato rat-packs I could swap. Can anyone help? If you don't have any, do you know...
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    Ranger lite sleeping bag?

    Hello chaps. I have been looking at sleeping bags and have come across the Ranger Light sleeping bag. Apparently it has comfortable temperatures at 0ºc. Has anyone used this before and if so, what do you think of it? Is there a better alternative that is about the same size and price, while...
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    Crusader cooking system?

    Hello chaps. Im looking into purchasing the Crusader Cooking System. Has anyone else tried it? Is it worth purchasing? I currently use a hexi cooker and a mess tin.
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    Best way to carry kit?

    Hello all. I was wondering what others feel is the best way to carry commonly used and small kit? I know some people prefer to carry this sort of stuff on a army surplus assault vest or PLCE webbing, whereas others prefer to carry a small rucksack (such as a 10l or 20l rucksack). What do you use?
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    My Bug Out Bag

    Hello all. I'm quite new to this so I decided to post my Bug Out Bag. Where I live there is a small group of us who are prepared, and we have a location in the middle of no-were with a river nearby to go to if the ****. Here is a list of contents of my BOB and because I am new to this, i would...