Recent content by essgee

Thanks again ,sorry to cause any bother Steve

Now this is probably my fault somewhere along the line but I created a new thread in the camp/carry section with pics (which took me ages to fathom ) and it never appeared not sure why ?

Not sure if anyone has realised this but the GS and para packs fit on the tatonka pack frame as if made for it ,even the lower fittings line up ! Gives a lot of load carrying possibilities .if you use the GS Bergen you can simply drop it off and use as a day sack. Bit of an improvement over the...

Just frightened myself when I looked -2x 4 man force ten , slightly rarer 2 man force ten,2x Terra novas ,khyam igloo, gelert solo,British pup tent , 2x patrol tents, various tarps etc. Anyone else use an original force ten mk 2 (the one with the single rear pole) ? Steve

Wide brims all the time for me - 2x failsworth ,2x leather bush hats,and tilley t4 . Strange I felt a bit odd at first with a broad brimmed hat but think nothing of it now ,their just too practical , but I think hats are a very personal statement and that's why I love hats:-) Steve

Thought I'd put my head over the parapet as I now have a bit of time on my hands due to a spinal injury ! Been keen on bushcraft for many years and was a basic instructor at a small outdoor ed centre for a while and also involved with d of e, was also an assault pioneer with the TA for a few...

Hi, first post for me as well but thought I would respond as I have the exact same problem.(cocodamol,diazepan,amitriptilene etc all good fun).I found for me personally the external frame works better due to having space for my back to move .(I have to stop and arch forward if that makes sense...