Recent content by Harry The Camper

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    Kifaru Loco Review (PIC HEAVY!)

    Hi, I decided to sell it on in favour of a HPG Ute. The Loco bag became the basis for the Kifaru Mountain Rambler (not really a jungle ruck). More details and mods were posted here: http://www.kifaruforums.net/showthread.php?t=37220
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    New tracking and survival show.

    Just watched the whole series 1 online. Yes it is essentially "Hunting Chris Ryan" done by an American with high budget production, but the content is sound. No Rupert Bear survivor stuff here.
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    Bergen question

    How much are you looking to spend? What sort of trip are you doing regularly? Overnights or expeditions? I had a Lowe Alpine Stingray once. Great pack, solid construction, but the waistbelt didn't fit me, which made me look at getting something more "custom". Regret selling the Lowe Alpine...
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    Hammocks

    From someone who has been working in the jungles of Western Malaysia, I hope you bought the Deep Jungle! Matt is a top bloke, he will set yo up with ace kit at very fair prices. For anyone who says the zips on a HH are a potential failure point, please buy one and try and break it, then post...
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    Article: Kifaru Loco Review (PIC HEAVY!)

    Already sent mine off for some mods (extra grommets). Have recently acquired a G1 Tailgunner 1, which is getting the same treatment. Will post another review soon with proper pictures (being used in the bush)!
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    Kifaru Loco Review (PIC HEAVY!)

    Taman Negara and State Land forest. These pics were taken in a rubber plantation while I was waiting for BOD (my colleague) Check out MYCAT http://malayantiger.net/v4/, or like the facebook page. Would be more than happy to show you some great jungle for a week or more.
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    Article: Kifaru Loco Review (PIC HEAVY!)

    You can view the page at http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/content.php?r=598-Kifaru-Loco-Review-(PIC-HEAVY!)
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    Kifaru Loco Review (PIC HEAVY!)

    No, its not "worth the money" in a conventional sense. You don't need a Kifaru if you go camping every weekend, you probably don't need it even if you are in the military. BUT Some people are looking for something to fit all their needs, and don't mind paying for it. Looking at getting...
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    Kifaru Loco Review (PIC HEAVY!)

    Some field pics, along with my parang and HPG chest rig. I love this pack as it cinches down to daypack size, and can balloon out to much more than the advertised 40L capacity, with an ace suspension system (took me more than a week to figure out how to set it up though)
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    Kifaru Loco Review (PIC HEAVY!)

    No question what this is... Yes, I am slightly Loco for paying this much for what is basically a glorified small ALICE pack/Short back bergen. Made of 1000D Cordura, it weighs about 3kg empty with all the accessories strapped on ( Medium belt pouch on lid, MOLLE pouch on front, Grab-It and GPS...
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    How to use a machete in a jungle enviroment?

    Don't mean to raise the dead, but in my opinion the "holy grail" of machetes/parangs is the duku chandong. (Top of pic) There is a retaining pin in the tang, and mine is really well made. On the left, the rubber loop is for blade retention during hill descents or periods of non-use...
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    Looking for my dream watch....

    Traser Commander for me. Good lume and Swiss made. 200m water resistant and unidirectional bezel. Sapphire crystal. Had mine for about 3 months now, like new except for a scratch on the carbon (plastic) bezel. Very happy with it...
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    What to get to flatten waterstones with?

    side of road/pavement. Free and it works.
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    Source IDF Pro 90L (anyone got one?)

    weight is 3.4 kg, sorry. Quite a hefty pack none the less.
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    Source IDF Pro 90L (anyone got one?)

    Hi guys, Has anyone heard of, seen or used one of these? http://source-military.com/packs/46-idf-pro-90l.html <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAWCbN6Y2K4">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAWCbN6Y2K4 They seem to be loaded with features, most of the inspired by other packs. For...