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    Jacket/coat recommendations

    Hi all, after alot of looking I've come across this https://www.military1st.co.uk/10615001-mil-tec-ecwcs-jacket-with-fleece-olive.html I was wondering if this is any good as I can't seem to find a surplus/cheaper alternative military jacket with some insulation Thanks all and have a good night
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    Jacket/coat recommendations

    I agree that sizing is not standardised, two manufacturers may say 50inch they could both be very different. I've been searching now for a week for a few hours a day and I'm still struggling to choose a jacket All I'm looking for is a waterproof insulated jacket with a hood, which will have...
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    Jacket/coat recommendations

    Thanks all I think it's best given the information provided in the thread that I buy some layers and not one jacket, problem is finding one that fits tidy, I'm quite small is design and short and like a snug fit
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    Jacket/coat recommendations

    Thank you Erbswurst for the information and links, I'll have a good look at them when I return home later
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    Jacket/coat recommendations

    Hi, I'd like it for general use really, in the woods, fishing, walking and not worry about rain and cold :) Thanks
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    Jacket/coat recommendations

    Hi all, I've been looking for a decent cold weather jacket which is waterproof. I've seen a few 3 in 1 jackets and they seems to fit the bill but I'm struggling to find one as there are so many choices. If anybody could recommend me a jacket that is well insulated and waterrpoof I'd be very...
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    Trapping/collecting crayfish

    Thank you both, I will do some reading now :)
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    Trapping/collecting crayfish

    Hi guys I was wondering if crayfish are present down south wales? And what to look out for in trying to find them, I've heard of burrows but not really sure on habitat. Of course they will be in streams and small rivers but do they prefer a certain ground type, silty? Sandy, mud. I'm in...
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    Scrap metal gas forge

    The 316L is the construction of the forge, I have plenty of O1 tool steel :)
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    Scrap metal gas forge

    The collars with the single nut can be used to adjust the air fuel mixture, and also how deep the injector sit in the tube, its something I have to dial in when I can. And thanks I will get a pressure gauge fit in line after the regulator
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    Scrap metal gas forge

    Hi guys, for a while now I have wanted a tidy knife and not have to pay the big price tags that come with them so I decided to make a knife and also a gas propane forge from scrap metal (Stainless 316L, tube, sheet). I decided to fabricate this as I know it won't cost me much and I already have...
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    Hello from South Wales

    Thanks again all, I haven't been out much at the moment as I'm making a gas forge, I'll be posting some pictures when it's done hopefully to return some knowledge and encourage anybody else who may be wanting to give it a go :)
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    Hello from South Wales

    Thank you all for the warm welcomes, I hope everybody has a good day :)
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    Hello from South Wales

    A big hello to everybody, I'm Brendan from Llanelli, South Wales. I thought it's about time I signed up here to access a wealth of information, hopefully I can also return some knowledge one day haha Cheers