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The paracord ideas are sound, lots of useful things beyond bracelets, and you just need some scissors and a lighter, plus maybe a fid. Another option is to try making the cordage instead of a reel of paracord - jute twine is super cheap and can be dyed, and you can learn to do twisting with...

As opposed to 'giving up ' / 'quitting', my other half and I have instead progressively shifted towards a quality over quantity approach of a number of things, including alcohol and sweet things. The result has been a reduction in the volume consumed and the return to valuing them as special...

This supports a concept I've been semi-following for a while, where I'll keep an eye out for a spare / second-hand of some item that has proven itself to be of good value, so I can try to snag a bargain to stockpile something I know to be a high performer. I've done this on a couple of items...

I have a couple of these - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08JTQ66K7?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1 The key for me was the faster charging rate, and to that end I purchased a higher capacity 100w cable (same brand), which means my galaxy s23 can charge from zero to full in about...

It's interesting as I made a fire pit and bench circle before in a previous house, and even with a decent fire you just couldn't absorb enough heat from the fire to compensate for the cold elsewhere (behind you, the seat, any breeze), so the end result was that it wasn't used that much despite...

Without wanting to hijack the OP, I too would be interested in any input from people in North Wales that have found reliable places for flint. Not looking for loads, just a bag so I can practise fire-lighting techniques. If anyone has any guidance, I'd be very grateful. TIA.

For my hammock, I opted for a lay-flat, as I didn't want to bend like a banana when sleeping, so I opted for the Night Cat with the additional under storage sling. It's got tree slings for each end for easier setting up, built-in bug net and the u-shaped opening tarp cover can be propped up with...

100% agree on getting the manufacturer to install - I've seen two polytunnels turn into giant-sized plastic-wrapped kerplunk games by the wind, with one of them having been declared by the maker to be Scottish Highland / Island rated, and in both cases the buyer decided to do the install...

My Gregory z30 is mesh backed and it does notably improve ventilation (30l capacity). The main issue is that the curve needed to create the air-gap doesn't so much lose space in the pack (although you do lose a bit as mentioned above) as make it more challenging for how you pack. In my case, the...

Hi. Silly question but is this still for sale? If so, I'll have it. :)

Hi. Appreciate I'm a little late to the post, but wondering if the Axe is still available? Cheers.

Arrived promptly and well packed and looks great. Thanks Jon.

Hi. I'll take it! If you can message me I'll sort out details for post and payment. Thanks.

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...