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funny that - my wife said the same thing when we were looking at these..lol...

hi mate i've got the Burke & Wills and whilst i'm not in the UK, i've used it in some awful weather and it's come out with out any issues. i've got both the double (1500mm width) and larger single (1100mm wide instead of 800mm) and both get used quite regularly... If you're car camping...

you can either get the seams retaped at an outdoor store (not sure how much it would cost) or you can buy seam sealing tape and do it yourself. It would require heat as a catalyst, ie a blow dryer or somethign similar - dont use an iron or anything too hot. Either way, it's an easy enough...

hi i've got a canvas rollout tarp attached the side of my Patrol which gets used when i go out bush with my car, but i'm walking, i'll carry a silnylon tarp (http://www.seatosummit.com.au/showdetail.php?Code=WEOHSIL) whch is much much lighter and can be configured in various ways. the...

hi Bosknurft welcome! i've used both canvas and synthetic fabric packs and ive still to get a firm favourite. RE water resistance - today's synthetic fabrics all have very heavy duty and long lasting PU coatings on the inside of the pack which makes them incredibly water resistant...

hi I agree with the SAbre 60-100 being too heavy - The Sabre 75 is a better pack in my option because its more simple - but the fit is essential. I'm 6ft and well built and i found it to be pretty good. Any taller though and you'd struggle. i'm not familiar with the Lowe Alpine or...

hi Mate read your post and cant help myself but comment - i grew up in Kenya and my family still live there on and off. i'll be going there for a holiday in about a week and trekking through northern Kenya, (lake Turkana area) and through southern ethiopia and really looking forward to it...

Hi mate I wear a pair of Meindl Desert Fox boots when working in the Pilbara or Kimberley. i find them perfect for most of my trekking and work related needs as the sole is fairly rigid but the boot is extremely breathable. On the occasions that they've been wet, they're quick to dry as well...

hi... i've only ever used bladders over the last 3 years and find that it definately keeps me more hydrated than using bottles as i drink more frequently. It also leaves my hands free while i'm drinking. I also find that i can carry more water on me in general ie i use 2 x 3L bladders...

hi Scanker Thanks for the assistance. I particularly like ZDP-189's method of using a different type of wood both as a liner AND as a medium in which to imbed the tang really appeals to me so i think i'm going to try something like that. I'll post some pics once i'm done and see how bad...

Hi all I need some assistance with my first attempt at rehandling a knife. Ultimately i want to rehandle my Fallkniven F1 and H1with some wooden handles but at the moment i thougth i'd practise on a Cold Steel Master Hunter that i've got. I cut out the old handle and it's got a full length...

Hawthorn Both my sac's are OD but i think PRI are running short on OD in the 65/100 size, they only have BLACK available. i WAS going to write a review on two packs, but it was going to be more of a comparative review between the Karrimor Sabre 75 and my Kifaru Pointman which has a...

Hi Hawthorn I got a quote from PRI which reflects yours minus VAT as i'm overseas. I have have orderd and received both the 75 and the 65/100 and the Sabre 75 tends to fit a lot better, particularly around the shoulders and chest as the shoulder straps are a little longer than the Sabre...

hi all I'd appreciate some info from ppl who have used or own either the Karrimor Sabre 60-100 Or the Sabre 75. i'm interested in purchasing either one but i need to know the physical dimensions of the packs. I know the Sabre 60 has adjustable harness but the Sabre 75 doesnt, however i'm 6'1...

I agree with David, The MAxpedition is an awesome lumbar pack. I particularly like the wide belt rather than narrow ones you see on most lumbar packs. i also like the sedate colours rather than the bright yellows/greens etc. If that's not being enough, Maxpedition have the Thermite which...