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  1. Mike8472

    Binocular servicing

    I have several pairs of binoculars that are in need of some minor TLC. I have no idea of where to send them for servicing. I am reluctant to send my binoculars off without some form of first hand reviews of the companies. Is there any where in particular that the fellow members on here have...
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    For Sale Swedish army knife/fork/spoon sets

    I have now 1x swedish army knife/fork/spoon set for sale. Unissued and have been in storage for some decades so have some storage marks. Believe them to be 1960's stock but not 100% sure as they aren't dated. £15 includes posage and paypal fees. Payment via PayPal.
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    For Sale Sharps for sale

    Having to shift on some of my collection to fund new acquisitions all prices include postage and paypal fees. Payment via paypal. Not looking for any trades. over 18's only and UK sales. 1. Otter Klassik £30 has been pocket carried and had some light use 2. Spyderco Tenacious £40 never...
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    Trangia pan stacking question

    Can 2 inner trangia pans stack inside the set instead of the outer and inner that come as the original unit? This may be a silly question and i only have one set of pans for my trangia so cannot test this out?
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    Dating german military binoculars

    I have bought myself some german military binoculars made by steiner and I'm trying to date them. Is there anyone knowledgeable on her with german binoculars? They look pretty immaculate and new but I'm unsure of their age. I was under the impression that the german military haven't issued...
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    Carinthia defence 4 query

    I was lucky to snap up a carinthia defence 4 sleeping bag off ebay for a bargain price. I was looking to team it up with a carinthia tropen sleeping bag for winter camping. However these are quite expensive and the wife would kill me if i bought one. I have noticed the British army have a...
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    Dutch and British 44 pattern cups.

    Bit of a random query. Does anyone know if a Dutch 44 pattern mug will take a British 58 pattern water bottle? I know the British 44 will. I fancy getting myself a 44 pattern mug. Feeling retro and the Dutch mugs are way cheaper than the British version (and stainless steel ). But all my water...
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    Mora kansbol and new range of knives

    Has anybody got one of the new mora knives recently. I ordered myself a eldris and saw this https://morakniv.se/en/produkter/kansbol/ It looks pretty cool. Has anyone had a play with one. It looks very similar to the old mora 2000
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    Trangia duossal? Is it worth the weight?

    I have a 27-2ul trangia set. I saw there is a seller on ebay selling the inner and outer pans in duossal for both 27 and 25 cooksets. I was wondering if it was worth the investment as they are quite expensive in comparrison to standard trangia pans. I remeber vaguely people used to rave about...
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    Uco micro candle lantern sized oil burner?

    Does anyone know where i might source a couple of mini oil burners that are the right size to fit into a uco micro candle lantern? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IruM3Rw00ZM This link is to a youtube vid of the type of thing i am looking for. I have tried searching on google but have not...
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    Gamo springer opinions please? Are Gamo rifles any good?

    I would like your opinions please. I used to do abit of shooting as a teenager am looking to start doing a bit of plinking/target shooting again. I saw this and quite like the look of it. http://www.ronniesunshines.com/gamo-varmint-barricade I used a crossman king ratcatcher as a teen but...
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    Experience with Mercator k55k?

    Saw these on ray mears website and they seem to have a lot of good reviews. Has anybody on the forum owned used one of these? Are they worth me having a punt?
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    Mac in a sac?

    Does any body have any experience of these jackets?http://www.targetdry.com/collections/mac-in-a-sac-range/products/mac-in-a-sac-classic-waterproof-packaway-jacket?variant=207994114 Mac in a sac made by a company called target dry. Saw one in a window display at the weekend in a walking shop...
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    Good service shout out Tarphat

    I have had my tarp hat for 2 years now and have used it pretty extensively. It developed an issue; the grommets in the vent holes had started to rust away and stain the hat with my head sweat. The original model had a silvery metal grommets. I emailed the company and asked if they sold the...
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    Lowe alpine strike opinions

    My father in law has offered me his lowe alpine strike that he has had sat in a cupboard for years and not used. I have never seen one in the flesh but pics I've seen online don't make the back padding look particularly comfortable and it doesn't apear to have any type of frame support...
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    Recta DP2 compass

    Having used Silva baseplate compasses for years i fancied using something different. I spotted the recta offerings online; the Dp2 and 6 have cought my eye. I have no expirience of Recta as a brand and the DP compasses are an unusual looking design to me. Has anyone here got expieience with...
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    Craghopper terrain trousers

    I have been looking at these for a little while. I have only ever warn kiwi craghopper trousers and love them but fancy a change and these caught my eye. has anybody got a pair of these? How do they compair to the fit if the kiwi trousers. Is the maturial just as robust as the kiwi?
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    Dutch Half wool thermal tops? Worth a try?

    I have found a few guys selling these reasonably cheap online and are wondering if they are worth a try. I haven't been able to find any reviews online other than a few people saying they are good but with no details to go along with the comments. What is the fit like? With being only 50% wool...
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    Vango Spectre 200 tent

    Far sale brand new with tags still attached; vango spectre 200 tent. Pine green colour, never been out of the bag. i bought it for the coast to coast walk that me and the wife had planned for this summer. She's now pregnant so its not going to happen and the tent is surplus to requirements...
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    Man cave Spring Clean

    I'm thinning out excess kit that I never use, or have spares of to raise some funds. All prices include postage and Paypal fees. I will be listing on ebay in a few days if the items don't get sold. The only item I am looking for and be willing to do a trade; is a Finnish Army M07 Sissipuukko in...