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    Cleaning a soft top car roof

    Hi guys, Sorry this is not bushcraft related at all, but I'm after some advice on cleaning my car roof. I have a 2002 astra convertible, I think it's a mohair roof but could be wrong. It's been sat in my garden for at least 2 years and the roof is a right state, it's covered in bird droppings...
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    Cleaning a soft top car roof

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    Gear weight dilemma

    Good evening gents and ladies of the bush. I'm after a bit of advice please, mainly from the makers here but everyone is free to contribute if they have a view or experience. Firstly let me start off by saying this isn't a company bashing thread, and I don't want it to turn into one so the...
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    Knee problem

    Hi guys and gals, this isn't bushy related at all, but I figure some of you may have suffered a similar injury, especially the walkers amongst us. Back on the 21st December last year, I no the date as it was the kids vs parents Xmas football match, I injured my knee playing in that match, iv...
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    Lightweight sleep mat

    Hi guys, I'm after a bit of advice regarding getting a new light weight sleep mat for an upcoming trip. I have currently got an exped synmat 7m and a neo xlite small which I am going to sell to fund the new one. But I'm caught between the exped synmat ul 7lw...
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    Best phone for gps

    Hi guys, Wasn't sure what part of the forum to put this in so feel free to move it mods. I was hoping to tap into some of the info on tap here regarding gps chips/phones that people are using at the minute. I no pretty much all modern smart phones have a gps chip built in, but I'm after a bit...
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    Crook knife/spoon knife sharpening

    Hi Guys, I hve an old Mora spoon knife and the blade needs some serious work on it. Its well beyond my skills to try and sort it out and give it a sharpen, I was wondering if I could pay any of you lovely people to have a look and give it a sharpen for me? Like I say happy to pay postage each...
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    Campsite near Keswick for hammocks

    Hi guys, going up to the lakes next weekend. I'm going up Thursday afternoon ready for an early start Friday to camp on some mountains for a couple of days. What I after is a campsite where I can spend the Thursday night in my hammock? I'm not necessary talking wild camping, happy to pay...
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    Merino wool

    Hi guys, Quick question about merino wool. I would love to get some nice wool power etc tops and stuff. But what I want to no is if anyone knows if there is and real differences between say a wool power top and a normal thin jumper made from 100% merino wool? I was thinking if it needs to be...
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    Jvc evario software

    Hi guys, A bit of a shot in the dark but thought I would post it on here anyway. I have a Jvc everio camcorder. The model is GZ-MG330. I have managed to damage the software cd that comes with it and after speaking to Jvc and bulking at the £40 cost of replacement I thought I would ask on...
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    Wanted - Snugpak Elite 3 or Elite 4 sleeping bag

    Hi guys, As the title says I am after an Elite 3 or 4 sleeping. I have a fair amount of things to trade Check out this thread - http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107357&highlight= Or cash of course. Cheers Steve
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    Missing tarp!!!

    Hi guys, I am after a bit of the BCUK collective. First, a bit of background to the problem. A while ago I decided to have my tarp modded by a company, I wont name them for now as I am not sure how I want to proceed from here, but thats where my problems started. I was meant to be taking my...
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    Wanted :- cold weather camping trip buddy!!

    Although a bit tongue in cheek, Pete (teepee) and Paul ( former member bare thrills) are planning an awesome trip to a very cold Norway next year. Although I am extremely grateful for there offer, minus 50 or perhaps under is a little beyond me at the moment!! I would much prefere to gain a bit...
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    Jet boil pouch

    Hi Guys, This is a question really for all you Jet boil owners out there. Recently got a Jetboil in a trade on here, I have been using it a lo since I have got it, but find it a bit of a faff to carry around without a rucksack I am after a bag to carry it in, the perfect bag is the...
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    Returning items

    Hi guys, A bit of advice needed please. Firstly I'm not going to name the company as that's not fair. Nor is it there problem the astronomical price of sending small parcels via royal fail. Anyhow, I have a dd tarp, I decided that I wanted to have doors sewn on to make it a 4 season tarp...
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    Anniversary gift

    Good evening bushy people!! It's mine and my wife's first anniversary on the 2nd of June and I am after some inspiration for a gift for her. It's not a money issue im asking this,although i dont want to spend a lot as i am taking her away for a weekend in june,and we have agreed not to buy...
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    Our resident bat

    Hi Guys and Gals, I wondered if anyone has any experience of bats, as in flying animal type bats!! Since we have lived in our house, which we brought brand new 6 six ago, from spring time till autumn we have a bat that at dusk flys in a circle around my back garden. I have tried to google for...
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    Bits to swap

    Hi guys I have got some kit here that I am want to swap. 1. Pro action Hike light tent, brilliant little 1 man tent, bags of room, only been used 3 times, review here - http://maceachain.blogspot.co.uk/2009/06/pro-actio-hike-lite-1-review-part-1.html 2. Element 2.2 titanium wood stove, been...
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    Wanted jetboil

    Hi guys, can't seem to find the wanted thread so mods please move. As the title says I'm looking to buy a jet boil, preferably the flash but anything considered as long as its in good condition. May have some bits to trade but happily will pay cash. If anyone has one drop me a message...
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    Wanted jetboil