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  1. reddave

    For Sale Rucksacks

    hi, could I take this one, please ? Savotta Jääkari L with rain cover - used once  now £100 any chance of an update, please ?
  2. reddave

    What do you lot do for a living?

    Non destructive testing technician - surface and subsurface disciplines. So, looking predominantly in carbon steel welds or structures for things that shouldn't, or should be there. Looking for things you can't see, with sound you can't hear. Good innit ?
  3. reddave

    BATCO Sheet

    Good afternoon Ollie, I'd love a copy please. Cheers Dave
  4. reddave

    Scientists revive an ancient virus

    What's becoming apparent nowadays is that conspiracy theorists are actually 9 to 18 months ahead of the curve. And with our advances in 'medicine' these viruses may escape from labs after having been manipulated to be DNA specific. Which could make you and JohnD the kind of people that I'd love...
  5. reddave

    Sad news, RIP Ogri the Trog

    Dear Lord....... just NO My first experience of him was that his height and frame was 'intimidating' until he opened his mouth and was the friendliest and most helpful person I'd met. For his family n friends, I'm sorry for your loss. The world needs many more of his calibre and demeanor.
  6. reddave

    Sold Snugpak Advanced Patrol Poncho

    VERY quick delivery and cheers. Not catwalk chic, but I'll take this over a gautier blouson when I'm on the moors when hurricaine milton hits
  7. reddave

    Sold Snugpak Advanced Patrol Poncho

    I'll take that, please. Could you send your Paypal info, please ?
  8. reddave

    Sold Tora KTM Maharaja Kukri For Sale

    Hi, I can't find my post about this purchase, but you stated it would be sent royal mail 24hr delivery. I've had nothing from royal mail or even a note from you saying it's been sent or a reference no, for tracking. What's happening with this ?
  9. reddave

    Tora KTM Maharaja Kukri If it's still available, I'll take this one please. Can you send your...

    Tora KTM Maharaja Kukri If it's still available, I'll take this one please. Can you send your paypal details, please ? Cheers, Dave
  10. reddave

    KHHI Chitlange Kukri If it's still available, I'll take this one please. Can you send your...

    KHHI Chitlange Kukri If it's still available, I'll take this one please. Can you send your paypal details, please ? Cheers, Dave
  11. reddave

    Industrial sewing in Manchester

    Thank you all for the top tips and whilst I like to 'have a go', I have no idea on what would be classed as a rugged enough set up for the task. I'll be on the look out for a sailmaker / repairer in the area. Loads of thanks for the help . No sarc
  12. reddave

    Industrial sewing in Manchester

    Good evening all. If this is the wrong place, could someone please advise me as to where it SHOULD be, please ? I bought 2 of these https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15905536/westlake-fragment-2-man-bivvy-15905536 and I'd like to enhance the velcro fastening between the ground sheet and the bottom...
  13. reddave

    If you had no ties and money wasn’t an issue, where would you move to?

    aboard a seawind 1370 or an HH44 and choose from multiple destinations
  14. reddave

    Climate Change & Survival.

    I'm really sorry admins, I only posted the links to these videos. I don't know how this jamboree happened. If anyone can get rid of the big bits and leave the links for others to follow, I'd be very appreciative. Again sorry and if you can alter the post, please do
  15. reddave

    Climate Change & Survival.

    The climate models that we use only register and log 'Total Solar Irradiance' as natural heat input. ALL other forms of energy input are attributed to man made input. In this video, from 0 to 3 mins it shows how other, published papers are now showing the erroneous disparity. So the sun...
  16. reddave

    Bushcraft shelters in winter - no tent/sleeping bag

    Insulation trumps fire every time it’s perfectly possibly to sleep in winter without a fire ,look at the homeless small\tiny body heat retaining shelters are key to this. Thank you 1pot. That's the nail on the head. REALLY look at actual homeless bods. They're wearing pile/ sherpa lined coats...
  17. reddave

    For Sale 5.11 BDU & Craghoppers Kiwi Zip Off Trousers

    Brown 5.11 TDU trousers XL/R £27, please.
  18. reddave

    Returning to bushcraft after almost 9 years

    What's all this welcome backstuff ?? The man went for a bimble and got sidetracked / waylayed / distracted by the daisies. Bushcrafters never get lost, or leave. It's in their blood. They just get preoccupied with summat else. So tell us stories of your 9 year wander
  19. reddave

    Ground Coffee as Mosquito Repellent?

    I read that if Permetherin is not available, then spraying diesel on clothing keeps pretty much ALL bitey, crawly, stingy things away for a very good while. Just don't go snuggling into a camp fire eh ?