Recent content by Billy-o

Just using the example of rucksacks ... much applies across the board. I have few Kifaru packs of different sizes (30-90L); very robust. Also a couple of tough Black Diamond climbing packs (25-35L). Same with Arc'teryx; sort of mid to light weight. Plus some variously lightweight packs made by...

My grandad used to get it, but for putting in pillows

Yes Basha - https://www.ebay.ca/itm/124940624531 I don't think you will be able to count on one bit of DPM looking the same as another. There is a fresher and duller looking pattern anyway, different manufacturers, aging, different materials etc. mean you will get more or less similar, same...

Couple of jars of sauerkraut with the usual cabbage/caraway procedure, plus a kale version as an experiment. Some pickled red cabbage. Its not so much preserving, though obviously that too, but more that I just like the taste. Picked up some pectin to make room in the freezer. Too many blueberries.

You can get this 2" Widgy for literally one or two dollars on Amazon. This one cost 15USD. I have seen them for nearly 50USD. There's a cheapo 4" version too. The single issue to think about is are you paying to have U.S. Govt. stamped on the side or is the possible softness of the steel used...

Lovely :) Nice spot you have there Chris. How far is it from people?

Sold my ventile SASS and bought a Snowsled then later found a gaberdine SAS smock cheap, so I am fine with that. But ... One thing I miss is Gene Ingram's knives ... just knowing he was still making was a comfort. But he's stopped now. Banged himself up in the workshop, then retired. The other...

Admission to the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough. Acceptable dress code was short-sleeved plaid shirt, cargo shorts, Keens and a Tilley (and be over 75). I was woefully poorly attired. The shop seems to have missed a step - no Tilley hats for sale :) Lovely visit though. At a guess - 700...

One of these :)

I just try and make sure I am good and knackered. Can fall asleep on my nose then, dreamless. What wakes me is overheating, so a breathable bed is good. I have a -10 and a -20 bag, but I tend to sweat in them. So, if I can, and it's not always the best solution, I do appreciate the opportunity...

It's the valve they use to pump up the planet. Leave it alone or we'll deflate.

I think I'd re-prioritize. Build a proper shed/workshop in the garden first, and let developments flow from there

Usually I don't like mixing drinks together, thinking they probably have a taste of their own worth lingering over. But, I will happily dribble a bit of brandy into a glass of stout. And, like many modern metrosexuals, I'll drink an awful lot of negronis at a sitting, given the opportunity.

Thanks for asking. Gave me the opportunity to (kind of unsuccessfully) clean up a couple of these Spydercos. The Ironwood Delica is in the middle. Unfortunately, I gave it a wipe of teak oil, and that has rather hidden the pattern in the wood a bit; at least for now. I think these must be all...

We have these black winged damsels here. https://toronto-wildlife.com/Insects/Damselflies/Broad_winged/damselfly_broad_winged.html The pics don't capture how black they are in flight. Light just falls into them :) The black-bodied ones look very cool.