Recent content by bigjackbrass

Hearse duty or are you going for the full Viking and having it drive into the wilderness on fire?

I've only bought a selection of embroidered patches, so not exactly on par with spending big on the regular gear, but I will say least say that I found their service to be very good.

From the snapshots over at the Wayback Machine it looks as though the site disappeared late in 2014.

Triangles have been going for fairly silly money recently. An eBay search for sold items shows £40+ being common for used examples even without a burner.

Nope, genuine suggestion. They're very comfortable and effective.

A good quality Basque beret, the type without a headband, is comfortable and very weather resistant. Get a decent size to allow shaping to suit the conditions and pull right down if necessary. A good quality basque, on the other hand, doesn't keep your ears terribly warm.

At first I thought that Ed Stafford Nomad Bushtool was Ed Stafford's full name, a bit like Ranulph Fiennes being Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes.

Bought a second OneTigris Canteen Pouch, a very adjustable water bottle holder which is pretty much some MOLLE attachments fixed to a gigantic Velcro wrap. I'd been after this model particularly because finding something to fit the Nalgene Oasis canteens I like isn't easy: they're practically...

If you ask me it's just a front for Big Marrow. Anyway, not spotted any obvious fuel shortages in the Leeds area so far.

We drive on the same side as you, albeit in the opposite direction…

Liking the brew patch.

'The whole place still stinks of dragon,' he grumbled to himself.... And cram is beginning simply to stick in my throat.' - The Hobbit, Chapter 15, The Gathering of Clouds

Truly waterproof options are limited and often expensive, the Alpkit Gourdon bags being the exception. I've had one of the smallest size for a few years, mostly used for a long cycle commute, and it's been completely reliable. A 30 - 35 litre bag looks about right, so your current suggestions...

You might want to compare with The Bushcraft Store - £24.95 + p&p there.

The bottle and mug together are a nice easy fit. There's a little extra room and some slight chance of the odd rattle, but if you have anything in the inside pockets it will fill that space. Photos: the complete Crusader system in the pouch, lid closed to show fit; bottle and metal mug; bottle...