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    Daypack contents

    Depends on the weather and the environment I will be visiting: Half a litre or full litre of water (cool vs warm, sometimes with half a t/spoon of salt added) Jet Boil Spark One boil in the bag or dehydrated meal depending on where I'm going Mint cake/chocolate/jerky First Aid/Survival Kit -...
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    I backpack ran over 20 miles today and liked it!

    Brilliant story, well done. I have a lot of respect for those who take responsibility for their own situation, there are many who don't.
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    End of an icon.

    G Wagens are notorious for rust!
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    What to wear in an open canoe in Canada

    Nobody used Avon Skin So Soft to combat Canadian mozzies? It works for me in the Scottish summer.
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    what's your sleeping setup.?

    Tarp (DD 3x3) Sleeping bag Pad Sometimes I'll use a bivi bag instead of the tarp, but I'm not a fan in general. I don't like hammocks much either, but sometimes they are necessary, so I've a DD one in the kit cupboard.
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    Backpacks

    I was just going to recommend the Exped Lightning. They're a great piece of simple engineering.
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    Some thoughts on high rise walking boots

    I abandoned high leg boots years ago. I run a lot too, four or five times a week on the moors, maybe once a week on the pavements around town. I do wear a boot that comes just above the ankle for proper hiking/scrambling, but I tie the knot in the same place you would in a shoe. I just like...
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    Is there really any need for camoflage?

    I think there are certain times when camouflage is appropriate: - All you can afford is surplus gear, it's better to be out there wearing it, than inside dreaming. - You need it for concealment whilst hunting. - It is your uniform for work. Any other times I kind of put it in the same league...
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    Revenant Ultimate bush craft movie

    I really enjoyed the film for what it was. I thought the photography, scenery, philosophy around only using natural light, and the acting were fantastic. Could it have been more realistic? Yes, but it has brought a relatively unknown story (at least in the UK) to the mainstream, and hopefully...
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    Hi

    Hi, I'm from Lancashire and young-ish. I enjoy many different outdoor activities, and see bushcraft as a way to remain comfortable whilst partaking in them. I won't reveal too much, I have my reasons, but I thought it best to introduce myself. Darwen.