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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 version - particularly for Falklands dets! I think as lots of folk used to wear SAS and Arctic Smocks some of the features were copied. The material was also...

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 and cheap to buy. DD tarps are well made but they are quite fragile if you’re rough with your gear.

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.

Wasn’t this on trial with the British Army? Was it successful, any good?

Thanks for sharing, that’s a good story. I was on the Aonach Eagach last month doing some CPD with a Mountaineering Instructor, plenty of places to fall off there too! I don’t think I’ve met many folk who had to jump to stop their oppo falling - your friend had a great presence of mind.

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 approach from Pen-y-Pass and do the horseshoe anti clockwise so the harder bits are completed first. You’ll need a good head for heights as there is some exposure...

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 generally not too busy (apart from the BH) and there are few midges. It seems common to get a week or more of clear, dry windless weather in both months. May is...

Nothing wrong with the quality of insulation in my opinion. I think they just use false information to sell products (perhaps unintentionally). I use a Nautilus for bunkhouses etc - the design is clearly for non serious use but it is rated for comfort at 3*c whereas I would rate comfort in the...

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 quality but the ratings are off.

Both good packs. The Sabre was based on the old Karrimor Alpinste the Centurio more like an updated Munro. Not much between them really. I think given the option the Sabre is probably the slightly better pack - Foogs is correct about the waist strap. I would go for the Sabre.

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 binding or are they thin and take a 3 pin ‘Nordic Norm’ which is more like a lightweight boot with a tongue on the front? Pics would help

Any takers on the windshirt? Thanks

Jumper sold.

Message send buddy.

Sorry about that - 22” or 56 cm on the Mardale pile top.