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    Restoring swiss military engineer and mountain pack

    no ideas/suggestions guys?
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    Restoring swiss military engineer and mountain pack

    Thanks for the reply Mesquite. It doesnt look like dye/tanning because the back of the straps are black and you can tell thats dye/tanning. The front is totally different. Here are some images. https://ibb.co/buvZDV https://ibb.co/mAf1tV https://ibb.co/mLTAnq https://ibb.co/gDNEDV Camt upload...
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    Restoring swiss military engineer and mountain pack

    Heya. Does anyone know how to restore these swiss waterproof/vinyl army packs? I bought one of each but they are not in great shape. Some of the vinyl has been scratched up or gouged out on the body/bag fabric. The leather straps are cracking a bit and the bottom leather is hard. I mean if...
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    Jacket or Smock?

    Sure Herman, What i mean is it seems a full length zipper makes it much easier to put on/remove the jacket compared to having to pull the smock off/put it on from overhead. also with a smock you are limited to how much you can ventilate the jacket. Only half way or a bit more usually. Whereas...
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    Jacket or Smock?

    Hey guys. Lots of guys out there wearing smocks for their bushcraft. Personally it seems quite awkward not being able to just unzip and take off. What are the reasons that one would go with a smock over a jacket for bushcraft?
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    So, shell sorted. Next is the down. What do you suggest?

    I was watching a video of the Rab zero g on youtube and the gent on the video suggested that although it was a great jacket, not a good idea to use it as an everyday jacket around town shopping etc because the thin outer fabric could tear. Another reviewer said the same, that the pertex 7d face...
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    Would this Arcteryx work for me?

    Awesome, thanks for the replies Trout and Billy. I read elsewhere that the Norrona Recon would be a better option, apparently its also going to be better suited and more hardwearing for bushcraft too. I think ill start looking for a deal on one of those!
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    Would this Arcteryx work for me?

    Hi Guys, Wanted to know what you thought about using an Alpha SV as an everyday jacket for going to work or getting around town. I would use it for the occasional winter hiking trips but that’s not the concern. In black, the newer models are actually plain and smart enough to wear to a...
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    How can i mail an axe to my mate within England?

    good shout guys. Thank you.
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    How can i mail an axe to my mate within England?

    hmm. Anyone else tried this?
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    How can i mail an axe to my mate within England?

    sold my GB SFA to my mate but hes up north and I'm in London. How do i get it up to him. According to royal and mail this is illegal... why?
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    Anywhere like this in England?

    Wow those photos look beautiful! Thanks a lot for the suggestions guys. Few things to look into
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    Anywhere like this in England?

    Sweet! Cheers again Robbi :)
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    Anywhere like this in England?

    Thanks Jon
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    Anywhere like this in England?

    Can you guys suggest some names/locations I could Look up/try find please?