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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 other is shorter and more squat - a Camelbak Mule NV. Both have great ventilation systems and sternum straps. The Deuter is lighter as it's more of a...

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 offering options to suit which is good. I've come across a slightly more expensive model by Twisted Assisted (not a brand I know) called the Atlas, which seems to...

So from the understanding I have, a fixed blade will be legal in non-public accessing locations, and as mentioned by others, transporting it there from where it is stored is ok, as long as it's not accessible (in the back in the boot of the car, as per Mr Ed above). In a public-accessing space...

Thanks for all the input everyone, much appreciated. I certainly wasn't looking to hijack the OP onto a knife law discussion, more that I want to make sure that if stopped I could legitimately hang onto the knife as a legal-to-carry blade, whilst getting something that would actually work as a...

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 fixed blade flat grind which I can use when I'm at a private location, but this would get confiscated if I was carrying it whilst en route on foot and I was...

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 my thicker stock TBS Boar is way too fat for any sort of normal food prep. Any suggestions would be welcome, although I don't want to spend a great deal so...

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. Online searching brings up a lot of Alpaca wool but I've heard mixed things on the cruelty / methods of how the wool is collected - is this fair or just internet...

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 weight, and more than double the price, even factoring in adding the Wuban E7 headband cost on top of the main light itself (total cost £36). I'm not sure I can see...

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 until I saw a few negative reviews about longevity, plus the price seems on the high side). I'm looking for something I can use for around a small one-person camp...

Just a couple of ideas I thought of, following along lines from previous posts: Paracord pre-cut lengths for bracelet / key-chain making - loads of designs and colours available and all very cheap. Can embellish with metal beads / trinkets / etc to allow them to make it personal. If you can get...

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 hip I can give it a go, and it might improve room down the leg should I need to wear a thermal layer. Incidentally, my OTP's have just arrived in the post...

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 special buy from a well-known supermarket chain. Said DIY trousers are very hard wearing and have knee-pad slots / cargo pockets / etc, and I've used them for...

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 in public, for when I'm doing bushcraft / foraging, etc. I have fixed blades for when I'm sat at a camp spot, however as the UK legislation is strict, I want...

This is great timing, as I've been thinking about getting something better too. I have been using very cheap workwear trousers, as they have knee pad inserts and are easy to get hold of in different sizes (incl. leg lengths). The trouble is that they are effectively denim, so whilst they're...

Agree with sentiments here about the spin cycle, and also the use of dedicated wool detergent - I've had success with the washing machine on expensive wool items, and just have to remind myself to do some light re-shaping after the wash to make sure the items dries in the right shape - arm...