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I know everyone went all safety conscious and brass no longer about. I do still have 3 old ones. Will clean one up for you Bob! (Early Christmas prezzie!)
This thread has become a list of my equipment! Im not a "light weight" traveller, I use a lot of surplus equipment, and I love to use gear that is tried and tested! That means it aint new! It may not be the in thing, newest or lightest but has worked, tried and tested for years! That's my sort of gear if my life may depends upon it if the weather suddenly turns or something unplanned happens! Choose your gear carefully. Based on experience and reputation or history if you like of the individual items required. Just cos its "old school" don't mean its bad! Just cos its new doesn't mean its the best! Just cos its lighter doesn't mean its good in all circumstances. All items have their pros and cons. You have to decide whats best for the task at hand. That's what experience brings.
I'm sure there's still lots of folk happy using there's but for me the sabre 45, everyone wanted one and in my opinion very overrated! But not heard one mentioned for a while
Well said! Never had a goretex item that didn't leave me wetter inside than out!
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I think the thread might have drifted into "what stuff don't you like anymore" rather than what has fallen out of fashion in general. GoreTex for example is still very much in fashion and comprises a large part of the inventory of any outdoor gear retailer.
From what I've noticed over the years, the GB Small Forest Axe hit a high point a few years back and has been on a decline ever since. There was a time when it was just about mandatory gear. Now more and more people are leaving it home, or choosing other designs. Same thing for the 4 inch knife blade. About ten years back if you had a knife with a blade any size other than 4 inches, you were shouted down as a moron. Now people are more accepting of the benefits of different designs. I think the Zebra billy can has also lost some territory when it comes to popularity. Again, at one point it seemed like it was mandatory gear.
Anyone want to take bets on what currently trendy items will go out of favor in another five years?
From what I've noticed over the years, the GB Small Forest Axe hit a high point a few years back and has been on a decline ever since. There was a time when it was just about mandatory gear. Now more and more people are leaving it home, or choosing other designs. Same thing for the 4 inch knife blade. About ten years back if you had a knife with a blade any size other than 4 inches, you were shouted down as a moron. Now people are more accepting of the benefits of different designs. I think the Zebra billy can has also lost some territory when it comes to popularity. Again, at one point it seemed like it was mandatory gear.
Anyone want to take bets on what currently trendy items will go out of favor in another five years?
greensurfingbear
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
greensurfingbear
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Found a pair that I used to wear in my late teens early twenties......put them on........missus would disagree with ya
Orric
Well I have to disagree - I've had a few goretex jackets and salopettes and found the opposite to your experience!
But it seems to be now fashionable to rubbish goretex and say it is utterly useless for bushcrafting.
I think the thread might have drifted into "what stuff don't you like anymore" rather than what has fallen out of fashion in general. GoreTex for example is still very much in fashion and comprises a large part of the inventory of any outdoor gear retailer.
From what I've noticed over the years, the GB Small Forest Axe hit a high point a few years back and has been on a decline ever since. There was a time when it was just about mandatory gear. Now more and more people are leaving it home, or choosing other designs. Same thing for the 4 inch knife blade. About ten years back if you had a knife with a blade any size other than 4 inches, you were shouted down as a moron. Now people are more accepting of the benefits of different designs. I think the Zebra billy can has also lost some territory when it comes to popularity. Again, at one point it seemed like it was mandatory gear.
Anyone want to take bets on what currently trendy items will go out of favor in another five years?
I'd have a bet on cuben!
I'd have a bet on cuben!
I think that is almost certain. Cuben was invented as a sailcloth but its no longer that popular in sailing circles. Eventually it will become non viable to produce i reckon.
