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    The "Rain-Dogs" weather shield

    Arrived today Cliff and I'm delighted with it. First time I've seen this type of neck closure system and it works like a dream. Genius!! Fit is perfect. Thanks again :D Danny
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    Free - Pine Tree Trunk (Aberdeen)

    Thanks Stu :)
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    Free - Pine Tree Trunk (Aberdeen)

    Hi Stu, I'd take it for firewood if no-one has a better use for it. I'm in Fyvie but regularly in Aberdeen, and have a trailer and chainsaw :o) Danny
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    goretex boots yes or not

    Goretex's raison d'etre is to be 100% waterproof and breathable. But there are limits on the transpiration rate (after all -you can get condensation on a cotton T-shirt and that's breathable) so you can still get damp feet inside. Things that slow Goretex transpiration are dirt, water, grease...
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    trangia argument

    I have had and used a Trangia since 1981 (24 years) and love the kettle! But...I rarely carry it for day trips or weekends because of bulk. To be honest it got most of it's use when cycle-touring was my thing -meths was easy to pick up as you were in towns every day or two and weight was less...
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    Berghaus Vulcan Review

    Good write up Pumbaa I've just used a Vulcan for the first time as a Winter Climbing Sack in the Cairngorms. I 've previously used an 80ltr Karrimor Jaguar V (for the last 27 years). The differences between the two sacs are quite telling. The Vulcan has a much more comfortably padded harness...