Recent content by comeonbabylightmyfire

I was cat/housesitting this weekend and I've watched his entire output, back to back, on Sky. No ego, no shoehorning in the term 'special forces' and no praying. The guy is clearly a little mad, but in a good way. I like him.

Really enjoyable, useful tutorials with high quality photographs.

You're all a bit late to the party. I've been tearing chunks out the paving flags here in London with a pair of hobnailed tug'o'war boots (reverse kip out leather), for years. Also have the B5s and the ones in the waxy yellowish leather. I never thought that W Lennon would interest...

He merely stole food and supplies. It's no excuse but certainly understandable. Sadly, he gets to languish in jail while the financial services industry, who have stolen so much from so many of us, get to keep their spoils. Incarceration seems unfair. Therapy sounds more appropriate. I'd be...

After reading the responses I think a hand wash in some soapy water followed by a good rinse. If it fails then I'll try something else. We shall see.

It's not dirty but the shoulder strap and back pad stink. It's like that smell you get from synthetic baselayers. I know not to bung it into a washing machine, but would a lukewarm soak in some mild soapy water followed by a good rinse help reduce the odour? Might something like Febreze...

May we rock up on the day to buy tickets or are they only available in advance? I wasted mine last year. Soz, missed the earlier post.

Your problem seems very similar to mine. There was significantly less down on the whole of the underside and absolutely none in the panel that would protect your shoulders and upper rear torso. I'm also a side sleeper so the bag does move with me when I roll onto my side. I can't move...

I bought one and returned it because there was no filling in the underside. Alpkit replaced it but it was just the same with filling on the underside. I froze when I tried it out so I gave it away to my nephew for his trip to India. Perhaps the Pipedream might be better. I ended up buying a...

Stove, please.

Spartan and Milspec dog badges, please. PM inbound.

The black gunk referred to earlier by Wayland, and also used by my nan, was probably icthammol - a drawing salve. It is aluminum bituminosulphate, distilled from high sulphur oil shale and rumoured to have antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. I can testify to its ability...

Kill 'em all, let dog sort it out. <gets coat>

Albert Thurston make a very good selection of British-made braces in a variety of colours, widths and fabrics. The downside is that they are not cheap.

Footwear generally is a minefield isn't it? I bought some Berghaus Prognosis (trail shoes) from Millets in a sale but after trying them out indoors the left heel slips so they need to be returned. Previously I bought some Nike Alvord (a lightweight trainer) for dry days but after wearing them...