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    dying a norwegian sack

    appologies if this has been posted before, I did search honest :rolleyes: just aquired one of these and am torn between leaving the leather its original colour, or dying it brown. Does anybody have any before/afetr pics of doing this. I have dyed small bits of leather in the past, but only...
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    M39 rucksack sewing thread

    I'm making some mods to my m39 canvas rucksack. I need to get some thread to sew up a new pocket and would like to match the original as close as possible. Does anyone know what type of thread would be best for sewing a canvas sack such as this, I have seen...
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    trail stove v's hobo (pic heavy)

    Up until now when a ground fire wasn't possible I would do as many other's do and grab the hobo stove, but I have always had an urdge to make a trail stove after reading scoop's article and seeing the woodland edge version in action. so I did.... stove collapsed for transport ready to...
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    flavoured vodka

    i've just( yesterday) had a go at strawberry and blackberry vodka, the jar i am using is supposed to be air tight, just give it a bit of a shake to help the sugar dissolve and realised the jar isn't air tight as its leaking a bit, will this matter i will only be leaving it a couple of weeks...
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    rusty pan

    i've got hold of a small cast iron pan, should be just the size for a couple of sausages ;) , but before I season it has anyone got tips on removing the rust, i thought maybe some olive oil and scourer pad ?
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    plce medic side pouch OG

    plce medic side pouch in olive, three internal mesh pouches are missing and have seen these with a shoulder strap ?, this is not included, otherwise in new condition. Asking £25 inc paypal and P&P. Please post in here and pm if interested, first to pm will be secure it...
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    many happy returns wayland

    can i be the first to wish gary a very happy birthday and all others who are another year older today ;) found this little ditty hope its' vikingly appropriate ;) It's your Birthday! (thud!) Happy Birthday! (thud!) May your deeds with sword and axe Equal those with sheep and yaks On...
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    Wanted - Sabre 45 Black

    If anyone has a Karrimor Sabre 45 in black that they no longer need, I would be interested in a purchase, or does anyone know of a site with these in stock, I have tried SOF and John Bull, both out of stock till July. Ta.
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    Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack Pack - Khaki

    unwanted christmas present, used once excellent condition £50 ono inc P&P and paypal Linky
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    heating copper

    been thinking about a mod for the hobo stove, involving the use of copper, but have since heard that it can give off some nasty fumes when heated, anyone know how hot it would have to be for this to happen
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    mosi net in winter

    does anyone continue to use a mosi net throught winter, i know there shouldn't be any flying nasties around, but i wondered if it would increase the temperate inside a hammock or help to keep the frost off
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    pay it forward

    sorting some bits out, these are now not needed, first to post on here and pm with address will get them. french mess tins, set of three, stack together GONE army poncho roll, a couple of clips missing, (found a new home on my responce pack) GONE army pouches, think may...
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    billy and mess tin for sale

    14cm zebra billy, only used once on a gas stove, some light scratches were it's been cleaned, but excellent condition. £12 inc paypal and postage SOLD TO FGYT crusader stainless mess tin (boxed) as reviewed HERE, box not actually branded BCB, but bought form Andrew...
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    RM tour

    wanted to share this moving moment from the LLandudno leg of the RM tour, seriously it was a really great night, even the misses enjoyed it. I think there are about 10 dates left, if anyone is thinking of going and can get tickets, i don't think you will be dissapointed. Ray comes across as a...
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    changing user password

    just read in a post, some people are having problems changing there login password, i know i was for ages and then stumbled upon this, instead of selecting USER CP - EDIT PROFILE - EDIT EMAIL & PASSWORD, if you look in the left hand margin at the bottom under USER MENU there is A MY PROFILE...
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    Outwell Vermount tent

    anyone had any experiance with outwell tents, this is the one we're thinking of getting: http://http://www.hi-peakleisure.co.uk/~sa_webapp/run.asp?page=2343
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    Boiled linseed

    i've just finished re-handling an old sak of mine (also a garden trowel), I have treated them by dipping them in boiled linseed for about 4 hours, as i am sure i had read somewhere to do this, i have wiped off all the excess, and they look good, the problem is i am still gettting an oily residue...
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    first trangia experiance

    finally got round to seeing why so many rave about these little burners, and i've got to admit i may be converted. first impresions are i love it, easy to fill, quick to light, jets were burning in about 2 mins, easy to extinguise with the use of the simmer ring, re lite it and it was up and...
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    bluetit rescue

    had to come to the rescue of a baby bluetit today, while at a friends house, it had fallen out of the nest and was none the worst of a 5ft fall, with a bit of of carefull encouragment i was able to place it back in the nest which is in the wall of there house, managed to get this quick snap on...
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    falconer's knot

    before i get loads of abuse, i know this subject has come up before, but i am trying to find a good idiot proof guide to tying a falconers knot. Graham s was good enought to show me it at the delamere meet, but i'll be blown if i can replicate it, i've searched previous post and found a few...