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    Limaed reacted to Wildgoose's post in the thread Identifying Smocks with Like Like.
    Plenty of temperate smocks about for reasonable prices. Sizing wise the numbers are height and chest in CM or as close to it. The...
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    Limaed replied to the thread Identifying Smocks.
    The earlier smock was 100% cotton I think, took an age to dry and not very waterproof. Hoods were quite a big improvement on the later...
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    Limaed replied to the thread Basha /tarp.
    If you’re new to Bushcraft I would look at a British Army issue Basha. Although smaller and heavier than a DD tarp they are very robust...
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    Limaed replied to the thread FREE.
    Cheers, might be a good windshield for the Swiss M71 stove. I’ve never seen one though so maybe as you said it wasn’t a winner.
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    Limaed replied to the thread FREE.
    Wasn’t this on trial with the British Army? Was it successful, any good?
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    Limaed replied to the thread Crib Goch on Snowdon.
    Thanks for sharing, that’s a good story. I was on the Aonach Eagach last month doing some CPD with a Mountaineering Instructor, plenty...
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    Limaed replied to the thread Crib Goch on Snowdon.
    I’ve probably traversed Crib Goch 30 times and have been involved in quite a few rescues on it (as a member of an MRT). It’s best to...
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    I’ve spent a lot of time walking and climbing in the Highlands over the years. My advice would be to go in May or Oct. Both periods are...
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    Limaed replied to the thread Snugpak Elite 3 not very warm.
    Nothing wrong with the quality of insulation in my opinion. I think they just use false information to sell products (perhaps...
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    Limaed replied to the thread Snugpak Elite 3 not very warm.
    I’ve used Snugpak bags for 25 years and the ratings have always been optimistic IMO. I do like the brand and think the products are good...
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    Both good packs. The Sabre was based on the old Karrimor Alpinste the Centurio more like an updated Munro. Not much between them really...
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    Different types of x-country ski. Are they normal skis but with a ‘free heal’ for going up hill or white NATO ‘planks’ with a cable...
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    Received jumper promptly and well packaged. Beautiful item, and well timed too - temperatures have plummeted the past week. Cheers...