Recent content by Ozmundo

I quite like a small unobtrusive bag for travel and for bushcraft the temptation to carry more stuff. The 18 is what I have for hot weather minimal kit. If I am out I have canteens on a belt with a bit more in the pack plus items for sun and insects. Back support is minimal so having several...

Long term use review of the Eurohike Ratio 10 & 18 pack. These are a pair of very similar small, cheap (under a tenner on sale) day packs. About 10L & 18L volume respectively. These are a few years old and the current version has some cosmetic changes. The 18 has been hammered a bit more and...

I spotted a Flying Gurnard, although it wasn’t flying. A couple of hermit crabs have a disputed over housing, kept me entertained for sometime. Especially as they were dodging Wrasse between bouts.

Common octopus, I shall see if I can track it for the next few days. Lots of shell spoil and occasional crunching are the clues. ;)

The foxes around me give me a lot of entertainment. I’ve had a family at the end of my garden for a at least five years and the Vixen is very identifiable. Even if I can’t see them I can hear the family “discussions”. Buried a couple of youngsters over the years. A certain charity also releases...

Dog egg. Technically spawns a Wolf but they can be tamed.

Yeah I’ve had a couple of different styles of Solognac trousers. Definitely best to try them on. Sizing seems inconsistent. I wish more of them had zip cargo pockets on both legs. Otherswise perfect.

Unfortunately the later is not midgeproof!

Once soon a time the pockets were the ideal size for a packet of cigarettes. A lot of it is fashion now. They even have Velcro swatches on the sleeves. And you have to put your ski pass somewhere.

Short answer. 1) Modern Body armour makes chest pockets difficult to access. Long answer 2) During the Vietnam war US troops added quite large pockets to the upper sleeves of their fatigues. Often done by removing the front pockets of their shirt and could be quite large. One purpose was to...

I don’t know of anywhere that has a direct comparison. But the specs for both show up on sales listing separately.

The 4 is designed to fit over body armour. Plus mesh pocket.

I’ve got some of their stuff, it’s lasted well. Generally seem good value and they do repairs.

Depends if you like the driver or not.

Is there a crowbar inside? No, I will not apologise.