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    Lowe Alpine TFX Outback 65:80

    Normally £125, now available for £65. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lowe-Alpine-TFX-Outback-65/dp/B006J4TT12/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1341304946&sr=8-1 Mines just arrived :D
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    Bicycle for home project...

    Afternoon all, Looking to put together a self build, single speed road bike on the cheap - if anyone has whole bike/frame/parts languishing in the shed, I'm interested in: - road bike frames only please, no MTB although a lightweight 'hybrid' style may be considered - frame size between...
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    Welsh Three Peaks Challenge in aid of Cancer Research Wales

    Thanks to Jaymzflood for bringing this to my attention... http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=86406 I'm doing it :D So If you, or anyone you know, has been affected by cancer (and there is a good chance you have) please support me by giving generously through my JustGiving...
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    completeoutdoors.co.uk

    ...another great example of awesome service. My Source Clear 3Ltr bladder developed a leak on its 2nd use, quick email to them, they don't stock the Clear any more but sent me the equivalent size Widepac instead which I received this morning. One happy camper :)
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    Interesting NASA/ESA activities...

    If you 'Like' NASA on Facebook, you would see this - http://www.gctc.ru/main.php?id=1269 ...that may be an odd translation from the Russian site they link to :)
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    Mobile phone pouch quandary...

    Lost my phone the other weekend (the likelihood it fell out of my pocket whilst using my rucksack as a sledge to get down from Kinder Scout is high, however this is not what I told my insurance broker...) All sorted now, however I'm looking into alternative methods of storing it whilst out and...
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    allweathers.co.uk

    Just a quick note to say that I'm very happy with this retailer - ordered a Vango Tempest 200 @ 14:25 yesterday, tent delivery is free to UK postcodes, delivered today (Parcelforce - who would have thought it?!) at just before mid-day. Fantastic turnaround :D
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    Heat reflector/wind shield for Mini-trangia

    Afternoon all, Received a mini-trangia off my bro for Xmas - it's a neat little thing compared to the SA military one I had. Needs a heat reflector/wind shield though, something like this Primus one however if I can spend less or be given enough of a mental prodding regarding making a decent one...
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    Snowdon

    Afternoon all, After several failed peaks this year (weather/available daylight/less able companions), I said to my mate Ryan 'WE WILL DO A PEAK BEFORE THE YEAR IS OUT'... Snowdon was chosen and mission accomplished :D Your intrepid adventurers; myself... ...and Ryan Up on Pyg Track...
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    Dark Peaks (Derbyshire)

    Hoping to do a extended trip around the Dark Peaks area, probably 4-5 days. What points of interest do folks suggest in the Kinder, Derwent/Howden Moors and Bleaklow Moor areas? Epic cloughs, mysterious stones and dramatic vista's all accepted!
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    Eagle owl slow-mo - 1000fps

    ...and that's not feet per second :P http://www.dogwork.com/owfo8/
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    Translation requested!

    Morning all, I've had this ring for years, picked it up in a curio shop back when I was at Uni. Its silver and I've been told that the script is a variation of Gujarati, but that could be hokum! I think I've got the pic's/script the right way round... any help/pointers would be greatly...
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    New spider friend

    Clearing out the garden over the weekend and made friends with this little beauty - Tegenaria duellica (Giant House Spider) I believe:
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    Keela Jacket

    Whilst out and about this weekend on and around Kinder Scout, I did my best to clean up after those too stupid or irresponsible to clean up after themselves... ...not complaining too much however as I'm now the owner of a Keela Zenith softshell, retailing about £60-70. Keeerching :D Bit big in...
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    Garmin e-Trex H - any good?

    Morning all, I have the opportunity to snap up one of these 2nd hand; i've read into its limitations (no separate compass function, can't load in maps, will have to shell out another £20 for the cable :/ ) but want to know if anyone else has used one and what their opinions are... Its this one...
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    Identify this pack...

    Browsing through Facebook I found this image being used as someone's profile picture... Any ideas?
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    Cheap, but capable watch needed...

    I've got my posh watch for when circumstances require, but I'd never take it out into the hills - what I need is something with: Analogue face Neon/backlit arms or face Cheap :D So far the winner of my own browsing is this one...
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    Bicycle

    Afternoon all, Since starting back college in September I've been cycling the 17 miles on college days on my brothers road bike - a single gear speedy thing that has to ridden fast! - but with a nice bonus heading my way at the end of this month I'm looking at buying something more specific...
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    Spindle

    Morning all, After a days woodland management with the local rangers I've acquired a straightish 6 foot length of Spindle/Euonymus europaeus - anyone have any suggestions?
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    Going back to college...

    ...to do a National Certificate in Environmental Conservation. Got to start somewhere :D Anybody doing anything similar point me in the direction of related generalised texts that would relate to the course? Browsing Amazon with an itchy finger... Cheers