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There's been some threads about poor service people have had, so I thought it was worth mentioning something on the positive side. I've ordered from Fact Surplus ( http://www.factsurplus.co.uk/ ) several times and always had good service. When I got a jacket that was faulty it was replaced...

Has anyone ever had a coat or jacket made from felt? Or has anyone made a garment from felt? I saw some listed on a webshop and it occured to me that it could be a useful material for making a jacket.

For gloves, that is. I'm looking for a pair of gloves for moderate warmth and hand concealment, I'm considering these http://www.fmtc.co.uk/cgi-bin/web_store.cgi?details=on&cart_id=1569255_29635&referrer_id=FLY&db=&product=Clothing%20Gloves%20-%20Camo&product_id=Deben-Gloves-HS6432M...

I'm thinking of getting a sewing machine - I'm after one that can do heavy duty sewing like cordura and webbing etc. I was looking at the machines here http://sewingonline.co.uk/hints7.html The models I'm looking at are the Singer 99, 99K, 201K and 185K. The prices are £105 - £135, though...

I've just found this on Surplus and Outdoors and I thought it might be of interest. I'm trying to decide if I need one or not http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/ishop/877/shopscr1337.html

I thought it might be useful to list the online army surplus shops I have used, and others I have come across. Keep in mind that my views on delivery prices are based on delivery to the Highlands. If anybody has used any of these shops or knows any others please post your comments and...

Hi, I've decided it was about time I stopped lurking and joined the site. I'm new to bushcraft, but I've been into natural history and conservation for a while. I'm up in the far north where there's a lot of space and hardly any people. Not many trees either, except for spruces.