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  • Hey Guest, Early bird pricing on the Summer Moot (21st July - 2nd August) available until March 31st, we'd love you to come. PLEASE CLICK HERE to early bird price and get more information.
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    I've got two different 16 litre packs - one is ideal for a longer torso frame and is more 'tubular' in design - a Deuter Race 16. The...
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    Astrochicken replied to the thread Gerber Stowe.
    Thanks Mr Ed, yes I expect it'll be a regular UK legal EDC, and that Boker is a nice option. I can see variances in the Boker range...
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    Astrochicken replied to the thread Gerber Stowe.
    So from the understanding I have, a fixed blade will be legal in non-public accessing locations, and as mentioned by others...
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    Astrochicken replied to the thread Gerber Stowe.
    Thanks for all the input everyone, much appreciated. I certainly wasn't looking to hijack the OP onto a knife law discussion, more that...
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    Astrochicken replied to the thread Gerber Stowe.
    Sure, and understood about the challenges for cleaning. I'm looking at folding so I can carry it legally in the UK. I've got a larger...
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    Astrochicken replied to the thread Gerber Stowe.
    I too am after a food-prep non-scandi knife, preferably slipjoint folding and not too deep (this Gerber looks closer to a cleaver!), as...
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    Astrochicken replied to the thread Bushcraft Jacket Cape-let.
    Good timing on this for me, as I'm also looking for a sheep's wool poncho, preferably with a hood, but I'm not sure where to start...
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    Thanks for the suggestion. It does seem to be brighter and will be a longer lasting battery, however it's also more than double the...
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    I too am in the search for an EDC light, preferably small and with some clip system (I came across the Olight clip and was interested...
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    Astrochicken replied to the thread Kids bushcraft gifts .
    Just a couple of ideas I thought of, following along lines from previous posts: Paracord pre-cut lengths for bracelet / key-chain...
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    Astrochicken replied to the thread Best bushcraft trousers?.
    Thanks Chris. I can go up a size at the waist, however figure I will only end up with a baggy waist - if it alleviates the stress at the...
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    Astrochicken replied to the thread Best bushcraft trousers?.
    I'm currently exploring the Helikon Tex options - Pilgrim and OTP as an upgrade from the £10 DIY polycotton workwear trousers I got in a...
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    I'm glad this thread is continuing, as I'm now looking to get a non-locking, sub 3inch folding knife that I can carry legally whilst out...
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    Astrochicken replied to the thread Best bushcraft trousers?.
    This is great timing, as I've been thinking about getting something better too. I have been using very cheap workwear trousers, as they...
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    Astrochicken replied to the thread Playing it safe.
    Agree with sentiments here about the spin cycle, and also the use of dedicated wool detergent - I've had success with the washing...