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They've not been available for a while. Great bit of kit. I've used mine for everything for summers in the local woods to winter climbing bivis on Ben Nevis

They were often made by regimental saddlers / cobblers for wives if troops. Ive a family heirloom clutch bag, but with the regiment cap badge on it (Gordon Highlanders)

I had a very nice 30 year old grappa barrique in the Dolomites the other week. Dangerously easy drinking

Firstly where are you and what temperatures are we thinking about. Then what are you doing? As has been stated - air insulated. You then have to consider moisture management

Back to broken bottles and hammers for your bit of thuggary then. Maybe even a bike chain. That takes me back

Living this close to Menwith Hill.....none, they'll be pointless‍ ☢️

No it doesnt. Ive merino tops that are pushing 20 years old. And I've had synthetic base layers wear very quickly. Its a question of understanding fibre thickness and what type of use the garment is good for Adding synthetic fibres negates the advantages of wool.

If you decide to put a stove it willgave to be an exempted appliance (they aren't called approved - as the are exempted from the prohibition) Full list below https://smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk/exempt-appliances/england/

On an open fire you can only use authorised smokeless fuels..full list below https://smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk/fuels-php/england/ Don't risk using non authorised.....I working in Environmental Protection team with in Environmental Health, we enforce the Clean Air Act and we get lots of complaints

As per title. A kukri alternative to mt Newton billhook.....for clearing undergrowth on the shoot - early season so not cleared. Im think rhododendron etc. Ive a vague idea but so out of date of which makers are even still in business

I lost my adventure buddy, a springer at the end of April - fortunately I'd had this little one Brian a.k.a Nob-head about 9 months. Just long enough for him have been tutored by the old boy Dash

https://www.phdesigns.co.uk/lightweight-down-quilts-comforters-doonas-duvets

https://ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/backpacking-quilts/?setCurrencyId=1

Edit.....answered my own question

An ibrik