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    greetings from the jungle

    http://www.altberg.co.uk/product/jungle-panama-classic/ http://www.palladiumboots.com/uk/pampa-hi-02352-261-m
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    first date with the mongolian....

    This is a great way to eat with friends with lots of beers. It's a BBQ you cut pieces of meat nice and thin, prawns, squid lots of vegetables, like Chinese leaf, morning glory, mushrooms, what ever you fancy, glass noodles, good chicken stock, chilli sauce, and most important pig fat / belly...
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    first date with the mongolian....

    Hi guys, though not as deep, Thais use a pot very similar to this to cook/keep warm their soups like Tom yum. This version is steel or an alloy to can find copper ones, at home (Nong Khai, Thailand) we place pieces of charcoal as heat source in the uk we use gel...
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    Norgie cool/hot box

    Yes please
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    RM Williams Oil Skin

    Thanks, Woof, I have seen the spray and will give this a trial on an old Barbour first thanks. Was hoping the Barbour wax was the same as RM Williams as I have a few tins spare, looks like I need to buy RM's own
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    RM Williams Oil Skin

    Hi you guys, you fonts of all knowledge, my RM Williams needs rep roofing, it's oil skin on the label, is that the same as Barbour wax? Or is it completely different, if so where do I get the right stuff, and any tips on using it. thanks for any advice
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    Swedish ww2 Parker

    Define fly Swedish, slightly before ww2. Worn by the German sniper in Enemy at the gate, Bane, in batman, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-SWEDISH-M1909-SHEEPSKIN-SHEARLING-ARMY-JACKET-MILITARY-PARKA-TANK-/121983702123?hash=item1c66cb946b:g:loMAAOSwHgVW8cBZ
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    Camping New Forrest, Help in Choosing site.

    Thanks guys,
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    Camping New Forrest, Help in Choosing site.

    Hi guys, Seeking help in deciding camp sites in the New Forrest second week of July. Will be just my hound and I going from Tuesday to Friday. The trip is part of his recovery from an op, so gentle walks in the Forrest, with long lunch breaks under the trees. Im not a great social creature, so...
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    Kifaru Lost Park Parka.

    Pity I'm xl
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    Looks like a handy bit of kit for Dutch pot cooking

    A friend in Oz sent me this heads up for a company producing a multi function stand and kit for Dutch pot cooking. It's made by Camp Maid. http://youtu.be/zyIstidAXxY i have no connection with this company. Just thought you guys might like it, sold on a company named after a river
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    British Army Mk2 Arctic Sleeping Bag and 4 Man Arctic Shelter

    They're not that stable in high wind, we always dug a massive trench / in the snow and then build the sides up, 1. As concealment 2. Fighting hole 3. Protect from wind and weather
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    British Army Mk2 Arctic Sleeping Bag and 4 Man Arctic Shelter

    Used these tents for two seasons in Norway, poles splinter easy, and not very waterproof but great for snow.
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    British Army Mk2 Arctic Sleeping Bag and 4 Man Arctic Shelter

    With the tent poles make sure you wrap tape round the female part of the pole (hope that makes sense) as the poles easily shatter and the tape just gives them a help in strenghing them. Two ways peg it out then insert poles adjust pegs and Guy ropes or poles then peg. The tent is no good in the...
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    Arctic candles.

    British army artic candles burn for 24 hrs and are edible