What's the latest bit of kit you've bought and why?

[scottishwolf]

Bloody lottery winners grr...............I'm jealous mate

I do like my homemade gear though....satisfying

 

[Greg]

Bloody lottery winners grr...............I'm jealous mate

I do like my homemade gear though....satisfying

If only I had won the lottery Imagine what I could buy!!!!!

 

[scottishwolf]

You'd prob end up skint within a week , just as i would lol

 

[scottishwolf]

Might have found a (ladies) ventile jacket for some swaps, it'll fit my large chest 48" (it's pure muscle, honest lol) and it looks like a cracker. The sex change op is way cheaper than the jacket anyway so I'm ok with that, pmsl

Has anybody got a ventile 'rover model by country innovation'?

 

[Greg]

You'd prob end up skint within a week , just as i would lol

Very Likely!

 

[markheolddu]

I just bought a 9" leuko, the same make as wayland has in his picture. cant wait to test it this weekend.
A question for Wayland is that the vintage model in your picture or have you etched it?

Thanks Mark

 

[rapidboy]

I just bought a 9" leuko, the same make as wayland has in his picture. cant wait to test it this weekend.
A question for Wayland is that the vintage model in your picture or have you etched it?

Thanks Mark

Not a vintage model, it's maybe 2 years old ( it was mine for a while).
Cracking tool, very capable.

 

[Sickboy]

Needed a nice warm sweater for winter, nothing to be found on the high st so ordered one of these http://www.ptarmiganclothing.com/product_detail.asp?shopby=collection&id=252 , can't wait
Also a set of nesting billys while i was in the mood and the good lady was asleep

 

[Squidders]

sickboy: I have the exact same jumper - it's really nice, i'm sure you'll love it.

 

[spamel]

Well one must keep ones knives like razors !

I prefer to keep my razors as sharp as my knives!

 

[bushyboo]

sfa off this site just because i wanted one
o and a set of wind deflectors for my shogun

 

[jasons]

Machete all ways wanted one

 

[Ahjno]

The North Face summer mummy sleeping bag (700 gr. comfort to apprx 15'C - RRP 170 Euro, got it with a 50% discount for 85 Euro. Very chuffed with it

 

[michiel]

jack Wolfskin Iceland jacket. Very pleased with it so far.

Details:

shell jacket in robust TEXAPORE TASLAN 2L: waterproof, windproof & breathable
fixed roll & stow ULTRA LIGHT HOOD doubles as a thermal collar
breathable mesh lining
hood and collar lined in soft nylon taffeta
2 zipped side pockets, inner pocket, SECRET POCKET
ergoform articulated elbows for optimized freedom of movement
SYSTEM ZIPPER, 2-way front zip with double storm flap
sleeves lined in nylon taffeta for easy on/off manoeuvres, 'moisture block' cuffs
fleece chinguard, elasticized drawcord hem, Velcro cuff adjusters
inner jacket in warm NANUK 200

 

[BorderReiver]

A Trevor Ablett pocket knife.Over on BB,Grace Horne did a nice group buy on Trevor's knives.
Trevor is one of the few Sheffield cutlers still making pocket knives by hand.A nice little knife,a bit of living history and a small helping hand to a British craftsman.How could I resist? Remarkably cheap too.

 

[Osprey]

Bought a Karrimor Sabre 35 rucksac two weeks ago. I needed a replacement for the Karrimor Hot Rock I've been using for the last 20 years. I wanted something a little bigger than the Hot Rock which was 25l. As I have been very happy with the bombproof quality of the old sac, I chose to stick with the Karrimor brand and the Sabre 35 seemed to fit the bill, I tried to find a Berghaus Munro to look at, as I had heard they were good, but was unable to find one in a local shop to look at.
I'm very happy with the Sabre so far, though I've only had it a fortnight and only had one longish ( 9mile) hillwalk, doing all the tops on the Bennachie plateau. It seemed comfortable and I havent used its full capacity yet. The only negative comment I can make is that the hip strap and buckle are not as comfy or robust as on my old sac.
Cheers,
Doug.

 

[Osprey]

Hi BorderReiver
I've also got a Trevor Ablett pocketknife, rosewood scales, brass bolster and 3" lambsfoot blade. It is a real heirloom quality knife
Doug.

 

[dtalbot]

3 of the £3 group buy pocket knives over on Britishblades, just because! But its a fab little knife worth at least 10 times the price!
http://srmknives.com/2005/en_chanpin/display_liangchan.asp?id=43

 

[Wayland]

Hi Wayland, any chance of seeing a bit more of what looks to be like a barrel knife?....please

It certainly is a barrel knife. I just love the simplicity and safety of the design.

My Dad gave me one as a kid but that one was nicked. I got this one from Ebay.

 

[Wayland]

I just bought a 9" leuko, the same make as wayland has in his picture. cant wait to test it this weekend.
A question for Wayland is that the vintage model in your picture or have you etched it?

Thanks Mark

I soak all my carbon blades in vinegar to give them a controlled patina. It seems to make them a bit less liable to rust IMO.

Since that picture I've also string scorched the handle to give it a bit more character.