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    Ferrorod

    I fînd the best striker is the one from Going Gear, very sharp edges.
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    Article: Lowa Patrol Boots - Pic Heavy

    Thank you for the review. How water resistant is the boots without goretax?
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    Ferrorod

    I got mine from a Chinese dealer on eBay, 1/2 x 6", that thing throws like Bonfire and it only cost around £5 I think. The name is Ping Long limited on Ebay. No affiliation just happy customer.
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    Issue with Zebra Billy burning food

    Zebra pot was never meant to be used to cook on fire, Zebra pot were originally made to use for transporting cooked food. People in Asia 30 40 years ago used to go to work with Zebra pots carrying lunches and dinners.
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    Trangia question

    , is not as effective as the meth? I still it true that the bio stuff, ethanol, is not as effective as the meth?
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    walking boot insole recommendations?

    Soerfeet has ones for cushioning and another one for insulation, I remember seeing them somewhere. Suoerfeet has a policy where you can return them if it is not for you. And no affiliation with Superfeet, just a very happy customer.
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    walking boot insole recommendations?

    I have tried many and some even custom made insoles, Superfeet is the most comfortable so far. The green for hiking boots, the black for casual shoes and the brown for dress shoes.
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    Time To Boycott Norway?

    " on the basis of harm done to sheep flocks by the predators. Environmental groups dispute this, saying the real damage is minimal and the response out of all proportion." Don't know enough about this case but the Enviroment group will oppose to any culling regardless of the numbers, may be...
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    Pine Tar Soap

    Is this still available? Just saw this threat!
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    Folding or Wood gas stoves? Preference??

    I had the Emberlit SS just and sold it to fund the Folding Firebox, never had the chance to use it. Now i am thinking of getting another one and see how it compares to Firebox, I can see the advantage of just slipping it in your cargo pocket and have it with you all the time. I too don't mind...
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    RAB - great customer service.

    My better half and I have a Rab bivvi each, good to know the campany stands behind her guarantee! My best experience has been with Berghaus, I love them.
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    Zippo hand warmer - different fuel?

    This is perhaps not th right season to talk about hand warmer but I was running out of zippo fuel the other day so I took the advice and run it on panel wipe, the zippo became alive again. Looking forward to using it in my Zippo hand warmer. Panel wipe 1 gallon £18, Zippo fuel 125ml £2. No...
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    Folding or Wood gas stoves? Preference??

    I had the Honey Stove until I got the Folding Furebox. The Firebox is so versatile and the ease of use out weighted the weights. Even my better half can start a fire by herself using the Firebox. I have not tried the Wood gas.
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    mystery parang

    You are right, it is rattan rather than bamboo. We learned how to use rattan as material for chairs tables baskets hats even as some kind of gaiters but never seen one on a parang. Rattan are all over south east Asia, so it could be from anywhere .
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    mystery parang

    I have lived in Borneo for many years, I have not seen a parang with bamboo wrapped handle, so pretty sure it is not from Borneo.
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    Bites causing blisters

    I have never heard of berry bug until now, thanks for the information! I grew up in a country where mosquitoes are the norm, these berry bugs are worse than mosquitoes.
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    Bites causing blisters

    We were walking our dog few days ago, saw some blackberry plants and started picking them, came home with the same bites, about ten lumps on both legs and arms, never had anything similar before. Three days of anti-histamine pills and cream took care of it.
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    Hello from a Newbie :)

    :) :hammock::hammock:
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    How many rucksacks do you have?

    I am crazy about rucksacks, I probably have around 30 rucksacks.
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    british blades down?

    I am missing hitting the 'What's new?' Button every few hours, sigh.