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    ITISA tent

    I have a 'Blacks Greenock' Itisa MkII and other parts (including Camptors), which may be of interest ?
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    Repairing my Tentipi

    hi Baggins, how about PU backed Cordura ? You should be able to get some samples to make sure you and your machinist friend are happy to use it. Try this link to their website; http://www.cordura.com/en/fabric-technology/index.html best of luck.
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    British Army Officers Canvas Bedroll

    If this helps anyone, in answer to my own question; 'Does anyone know if this would stand a cool/warm hand wash without shrinking ?? I would use woolwash or Nikwax 'Tech Wash' and air dry'. the answer is; I gave the bedroll a good brush down first, then I washed it it a bathtub with cool/warm...
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    British Army Officers Canvas Bedroll

    I have one too! It looks like the date is 1950-something (it's not clearly stamped); is green canvas and has a wool inner on the base like others described on this thread. Only problem is it's a bit grubby inside and out; I'm not sure I want to bed down in 60-odd years worth of unknown grot ...
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    first cuckoo of 2016 ?

    I have not contributed much but I bring you this; while working at Tenterden (in Kent), I was treated to many very good and clear calls from a cuckoo at around 5 to 7pm today. My spirits are lifted.....
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    lavvu baker tent tipi recommendations

    how about this......... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-British-Army-10-Man-Arctic-Bell-Tent-Heavywright-Free-Groundsheet-liner-/351561030861?hash=item51daab9ccd:g:STYAAOSwiLdWA~OR It is a bit more than your £500 budget, but the quality and durability should be rock solid.
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    Bison Bushcraft Guide Shirt and Ribz frontpack

    and arrived safely, many thanks. Basha
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    Bison Bushcraft Guide Shirt and Ribz frontpack

    yes please for the Ribz. PM sent. thanks, Basha
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    Svea 123 and Bergans smock

    If jimbo75 doesn't want this, I am interested (I also have a Swanndri that may be of use to you). cheers, Basha
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    Ti wear, Bivi, OHM 2.0 & other bits for sale

    hi Trunks, PM sent re Evernew and Hunka cheers Basha
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    Bumblebees at Dungeness

    A 'good news' story. Thanks for the link.
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    Excess Kit Clearout

    ooops; had a clear out now! Thanks; water bottle/pouch received today, thanks. Water bottle pouch
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    Excess Kit Clearout

    'Small Waterbottle built into a pouch thing' for me please, thanks, Basha PM sent
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    Ti Meths burner £16

    Interesting comparison Paul, thanks for the test. Apart from the logo stamped on the burner, can you spot any visual differences between the Evernew and the copy? I wonder if Evernew are selling enough of these to make it worthwhile for the Chinese to copy.... The ebay vendor has had some...
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    Zip fuel in Crusader stove test

    that's what I'm wondering; would a paraffin-based firelighter have similar results? Thanks for the concise review though. basha
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