Recent content by Dave_the_Pilgrim

Thanks, Dave

I'm presuming you have an in-built almanac which permits you to tell the sun-rise and sun-set times for any time of year ? and what about at night ? ;-)

I have a set of the M90 camo. Jacket near mint and sized xl (can't remember the actual size but around 180/105) and trousers (used but VGC 38" waist 32" inside leg that I could be enticed to part with if you're interested. PM me. Dave

Read my words - I said on quiet still rivers. For example the CAM or the Broads or canals. Houses everywhere. No need to go all survivalist there is there ? If I were wilderness paddling (as I used to do when living in Canada) I would wear a pfd and carry all sorts of kit as the fast flowing...

Steady fella !! I make an informed choice based on my assessment of the risks. Even with a PFD there is a risk you will die. Drawing the line on where risk is acceptable is a personal decision. I wear a helmet always whilst out on a bike. I do a lot of climbing too and always wear a helmet. Even...

Nothing wrong with your setup for wild waters but the knife might get you into trouble in more populated locations. At sea or in remote waters I carry a strobe, mirror and flare kit as well as wear my camelbak and wear a dry or semi-dry suit if the temperatues are chilly. On English waters...

Well, if you're ever up in East Anglia, give me call. I'm more than happy to take out those who are interested in trying or already know they like kayaking but don't have a boat. That goes for anyone else ! With the two boats I can manage 3 people in total. More if it's a lake paddle. Dave

Anybody else here use a canoe or a kayak to get to places less frequented ? I find it's easier to find quiet wooded places if I go out on a river than if I go walking. Here's some photos of mine: The double for touring : The camm'd up one is for wildlife...

Why not look at the webpages for Ozzi, the man found in the mountains who'd been under the ice ? There's quite a bit of info about what he was carrying and wearing. That might be a good place to start. Dave

After all, what have the Romans ever done for us ??? :-) Dave

Well, it's a different seller from the one I bought from and they are more expensive, but for anyone who wants the ultimate ventile pillow / drybag , here's a link to one for sale on Ebay...

I'll stand by my choice ! Only £0.99 each and has many uses - unlike many of the items subsequently listed. Pillow case, Float bag. dry bag signalling item (although I'll be sticking with my flares and strobes) water carrier (several litres) Sit on it on wet ground. Even a genuine...

I know a lot of people will think me a softie but one of the keys to a good nights kip is a pillow. Most of us use our fleeces. (although personally I rarely use a fleece - preferring two lightweight wool sweaters). Trouble is that the fleeces tend to try to unspring themselves from whatever...

Hi, I have a mate who has a surplus shop in Norwich. Hoopers. He's a good lad and often has Beta lights. Give Steve a buzz on 01603 665585. Normal shop hours. He does a Forces discount too. Dave

Tor, Many thanks for that link. I received the kit on Monday and everything was excellent. I thoroughly recommend these guys if it's Norge kit you're after. Dave