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    Withdrawn Timberland

    Can you link to the legislation for this John? I thought it had been suggested, but don't recall it getting enacted. I don't mean the old stuff on automatics/switchblades, but rather the update to also cover assisteds. To the OP, if it does have a spring and you're concerned about it, you can...
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    Used clothing

    The OP is specifically talking about buying used gear? Not sure you need to bang the drum when the OP is already on it.
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    Used clothing

    The trick with Vinted is you need to save the brand, and then base for search from there. Often the only way to save the brand though, is to find an existing listing and click on the brand name there, as otherwise Vinted sometimes won't recognise it (it's a pretty shambolic search system they...
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    Some scissorage

    I have a similar pair, and the plastic sheath they have is narrower at the opening (so you have to close the scissors a little to get them in) and it then tapers outwards so the scissors can open back up inside. Keeps them securely in the case. They also go in a little box, as they could be...
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    Likes +

    If it really deserves an apology, then surely a written message/comment is more appropriate?
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    Nikwax TX.Direct - does it work?

    I've recently bought a fleece of theirs, and at first it's uncomfortable, but after a few minutes of wearing it, it seems to settle in! I think it's because the fabric clings to my t shirt underneath or vice versa, but after a while they seem to settle. It is very close fitting though, as intended.
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    Nikwax TX.Direct - does it work?

    I'm intrigued by the windshirt concept, so am on the lookout for one. But I agree that Paramo's cut can be pretty peculiar.
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    Nikwax TX.Direct - does it work?

    This is incredibly interesting, and I'm on my second background play through. There are some nuggets in there which aren't immediately apparent to boot. I am going to email him some questions as he said some things that I want to understand, especially about risks of back-wicking when...
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    "Things; Wonderful things"

    If eBay's not an option (I entirely understand why) Vinted is very easy to use too. I also hear good things about Depop.
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    Any recommended winter bushcraft courses?

    Frontier Bushcraft may be worth a look? Example trip here: https://frontierbushcraft.com/expeditions/northwoods-winter-experience/
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    Nikwax TX.Direct - does it work?

    That's what I'm seeking! Great beading. Interestingly, Paramo's post-wash test is to see if it beads when still wet from the wash (which I'd have thought would mean the outer was already saturated). https://paramo-clothing.com/en-gb/wash-care-instructions/#nikwax-analogy
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    Nikwax TX.Direct - does it work?

    I am a stickler for the instructions on such things, but clearly something is going awry.
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    Nikwax TX.Direct - does it work?

    Very hard water, which at least runs visually clear but probably has Thames Water CEO's excretions in it.
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    Nikwax TX.Direct - does it work?

    Can you expand on your exact steps which you described above in terms of how much Tech Wash you use, then how much TX.Direct Wash In, both garments in together or solo, how many times you wash them with each treatment etc.?
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    Nikwax TX.Direct - does it work?

    Yes I've read this many times about Paramo gear. Hit and miss performance. I have some of their Velez trousers which failed on the recent trip, after having worked great in other trips...but this was the first time they had been exposed to such monumental rain. I Tech Washed a TX.Direct treated...