Recent content by lou1661

I think @FerlasDave summed it up pretty well, I had one of the older models, super comfortable, heavy canvas that was great in the weather and kept the early morning sun off quite well, being off the ground is good for ventilation in the summer. can be a bit weighty and change your COG which can...

Im looking for 5ish meters to micro paracord in white. thought I would ask before I have to order a spool. Louis

On a footpath in a rural area, predominantly grassland. nearest hill fort approx 10km nearest pub 3km.

Found this on a damp walk on the South Downs this morning, any ideas? It seems heavier than expected for its size, no discernible movement of a compass needle and does not stick to a magnet. Cheers Louis.

there are a good range or cans Wavian Fuel Cans. there are plenty of cans on eBay and marketplace, just need to be careful with used ones, who knows how much rust is hidden inside.

I bought a top from a used 'chute on eBay a few years ago, honestly it looks a bit rough and hand made but folds down to nothing and it's great! Ps. Had a look back through my purchases and its too long ago to find the seller

Not in olive but may be worth giving them a shout see if they have any. Button.

I have been wearing these for a good while, comfortable and last well. I have worn them from the tropics, rain forests, deserts and temperate climate too. non chaffing for multi-day treks. wash well, maybe a bit slow to dry but not enough to be a problem.

Any one got any good recommendations for trail cams? Im looking for something sturdy and long lasting. Ideally with non visible (to the human eye) IR illumination all ideas welcome. Cheers Louis

Just don’t pick a classic! Buzzards gotta eat. Same as worms.

The outlaw Josey Wales? Not seen that for a while!

Fire to Fork Harry Fisher (also on youtube) Outback cooking in the camp oven Jack & Reg Absalom Australian Bush Cooking Cathy Savage The 4x4 Safari Cookbook Rita Van Dyk Pots Pans and Potjies Karl Tessendorf and Greg Gilowey

May be worth asking Lancashire Sport Repairs they can repair most stuff, depends on how much you want to pay for the repair. Louis

I have been looking for a while, and sorely tempted for the same reasons as @Chris I quite liked the look of the Helikon Numbat small and some of the Hill People Gear stuff. Louis.

All the cast iron ones will be fairly weighty, I have had good results with a Best Duty bake pot from a local South African Shop, If you are looking for something a bit lighter it may be worth having a look at a Bedourie made of spun steel so a bit less weight. It does bake a good loaf (that one...