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Thanks Richard, Your post was massively helpful! I was not aware of the £100 limit for import duties. I recently picked up a Molle Rifleman's Pack & Sleep System from French/UK based eBay sellers, however I was looking for a canteen & pouch that I can attach to my new pack. Time to start Shopping!

I have been after a US based company recommendation for a while now (collecting the USMC kit), how did you find the experience with them? Did you you have to pay any import duty on your purchases? How long did your order take? Would you use them again? Chris

Yes please John! Would love to give this a go :) Chris

Excellent Cheers Ratbag.

Hi Ratbag, I've been looking for a pouch for my Swedish Army Trangia set for a while now, is the 58 kidney pouch a good fit?

Hi welshwoodsman I am also pretty interested PM Sent.

Thanks again guys, It was a pretty muggy day and evening, in the middle of the woods so there wasn't much wind at all really. I think you're all bang on with selecting the right spot, I think next time we will ensure were not near any rhododendron bushes, as they seemed to be half our problem...

Thanks for the feedback guys. We were not near any open water, but thank you for the recommendation on the DEET based repellent, I was also looking to pick up one of the Otom Tick Twisters (http://www.otom.com) to keep with me just in case! Quick question, do you think it would be advantageous...

Hi All, So it was a friend and I's first overnighter after both spending many weeks reading about Bushcraft and "back to basics" camping. The trip went pretty well, and I think we were well prepared however we did run into mossies (and lots of them!) as well as a couple of ticks. To help...

Which one did you go for then Murlock? Im after some Molle kit myself.

Did you order your pack from the States then Davey? Im thinking about doing the same with an Infantry pack - Did you have to pay a hidden import tax aswell as the shipping costs stated on the ebay site?

It finally Came :) Ignore the alpkit Light, I added that to compare the camo. It was alot bigger than I was expecting and I didnt really have any difficulties compressing the MSS into it. Certainly very handy to have and in great condition. I do still need a pack however :( I would like the...

That's very cool nolightweight! I was almost considering getting a Molle II pack imported, but the shipping is just crazy! There's also the import tax to think of :( Will also try ignoring the horizontal straps when stuffing!

Thanks Sasquatch I will look into that pack. Out of interest how small do you get your MSS bag? Also how do you pack it? I started off by having it setup fully (black in green, green in bivvy) and rolling from the foot end to the head, but its pretty big! I then read that people stuff in the...

Im thinking the woodland to be honest, I am really concerned its going to way to big though. I have had a look on ebay and there doesn't seem to be any packs for sale in the UK, they are all Stateside + Worldwide shipping (+ Import VAT tax?). I have found this...

Launditch, I dont suppose you know any recommended suppliers for them do you?

Hmm maybe the US pack is the way to go... It does look cool, but I cant help but feel its alittle OTT for a weekend!

Cheers guys, really appreciate your feedback. Any more USMC Sleeping System owners out there that dont use a USMC pack?

Hi Launditch1, I did look into those but they look HUGE(!) and didnt want to get into the habit of overpacking as from what I have read its very easy to do :)

Hi All, I have just started out and purchased a USMC Modular Sleeping System (which is awesome by the way!) however now I am looking for a pack that will be able to contain it. I have an old 65l civie Karrimor kicking about, but when the stuff sack is in the main compartment there is...