Recent content by Peter Pan

You are correct mate. The surplus store in Victoria, London, SW1, is along Wilton Road and last time I spoke to the guy who owned it, he was packing in due the high rental demands. The kit is ok though a bit on the heavy priced side. The second surplus store mentioned ealier in West Ealing...

Not trying to be put the spanner in the works here chaps but is not boring into a living tree to get water not a good practice to undertake? Unless you are desperate for water what is the point?. Water is free from a tap after all. Such an exercise might damage a tree. Water is free from a tap...

My current bike is a Dawes Horizon tourer with rear panier and drop handle bars. I have cycled all over Europe camping, The threads I have read on here have opened my eyes to some alternative kit that one can use such as a basha over a tent, which saves alot of space.and weight. The freedom...

I can strongly recommend the Highlander Forces 66 bag. The material is tough and hard wearing with a sound back and hip support system for comfort when fully loaded. I like the idea of a seperate compartment for the sleeping bag for easy access if required. The 66 bag will easily accommodate a...

There is a great book by Patrick Leigh fermor - A time for gifts. Go and read it. Basically its about a guy similar in age to yourself who walked from the Hook of Holland to Constantinople. His jouney was mainly for fun but it transpired he was learning the history of Europe and its variety of...

Cheap and practical is what I sa you need. May I suggest the German border patrol gortex jacket for only £15-£20. I bought one from here: http://militarymart.co.uk Lovely and snug as well as smart looking. I am out in all weathers all year round. Being a Chartered Surveyor I view it as...

I have experienced this situation before when following on from a dilapidations case in Bristol I had to replace a roof covering. The answer that an old boy told me was to take away the nests and offspring that the gulls are protecting and this will reduce the risk of attack. It worked.

Many thanks guys for all the effort and time you have all put in in responding.

I have always wanted an air rifle as far as I can remember but my dad would let me have one so now of mature mind and years and with a few bob to spare I went out at the weekend and acquired one. I did a bit of research beforehand and decided on a Weihrauch air rifle based upon the reviews I had...

u look like the crankies what ever happened to them....crackerjack :rolleyes:

I like yourself keep things simple,though a good rucksack is essential. I would suggest the Highlander rucksack. Tough reliable and in green. It is also alot cheaper. Worth a try.

The Highlander rucksack is the bizz. Its affordable, tough wearing and value for money. Ive got a 66 litre sack and its great at £40, no fuss and serves a function. Thats all I need, nothing fancy. The outdoor life whether it be walking, exploring, tracking or cycling; I sometimes get the...

Just a quick question if anyone one knows. Which sizes are best suited for a one man camp and for two people.

Thanks Falcon much appreciated. If you do know, can you tell me the overall size when in a compression sack, as the smaller it is the more room in my rucksack.

The time has come to replace my Ex Army 58 down filled sleeping bag. Served me well and was cheap as cheaps even if it did only last me a couple of years. I have found a Army surplus store which sells decent kit at very reasonable prices and was woundering if any of you guys out there have...