Recent content by MikeLA

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    Shelf stable protein

    As mentioned already my choice would be jerky and boiled eggs
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    Best bushcraft trousers?

    I would get them again if I could get the size right
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    Best bushcraft trousers?

    Which ones did you get? It is a good make, hardwearing and decent prices
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    My belt kit.

    Do see the point with wearing them hate my daysacs with sweaty backs but if I got caught by my ex army mates wearing webbing my life wouldn’t be worth living, in P takes. Used to love my tropical trousers when walking years ago. Nowadays can wear a JHW only which is a brilliant piece of kit and...
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    Best bushcraft trousers?

    Got the Revolution Race RVRC GP Pro Trousers. I am using them just not perfect sizing. I did also buy the Bigfoot pile fleece which is roomy but I prefer that in coats.
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    Best bushcraft trousers?

    I have recently they are good style wise but and it’s a big but, the sizing is not good (just didn’t match me) and they are online only. If you can try them on great, recommend them. Mine are too long and they are suposed to be my length, same with the waist.
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    What did you buy today?

    Fizan compact walking poles, need to keep hillwalking but protect my knees.
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    If there is one piece of kit that’s gone, you could bring back what is it ?

    Agreed, like my first post no1 lower thigh length easy to make shorter if needed
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    Favourite Sandwich

    Ham and pea’s pudding bun, Even better if you can get a stottie
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    Sniffy gear?

    What year did the uk have to dry your bag I must have missed it especially in the north east
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    So what do you all drink these days?

    I’ve tried both recently and can only detect a slight difference with the Guinness. The Heineken is even better. The bad thing is the lagers smaller bottle size
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    Thoughts on Premium Bonds

    So I am not the only one and you will be pleased to hear your not. got some when i was born 60 years ago. Not won anything from them
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    Solid fuel alternatives

    That’s exactly why we liked it !
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    My probably annual winter jacket recommendation thread!!

    Totally agree, prices are so high. Takes me weeks of research before I buy a coat and I do like coats. Always have a limit financially and take so long because most of the time I realise I actually don’t need it. There are so many cheaper options with as good as quality or every better that the...