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    Industrial sewing in Manchester

    Thank you all for the top tips and whilst I like to 'have a go', I have no idea on what would be classed as a rugged enough set up for the task. I'll be on the look out for a sailmaker / repairer in the area. Loads of thanks for the help . No sarc
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    Industrial sewing in Manchester

    Good evening all. If this is the wrong place, could someone please advise me as to where it SHOULD be, please ? I bought 2 of these https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15905536/westlake-fragment-2-man-bivvy-15905536 and I'd like to enhance the velcro fastening between the ground sheet and the bottom...
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    If you had no ties and money wasn’t an issue, where would you move to?

    aboard a seawind 1370 or an HH44 and choose from multiple destinations
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    Climate Change & Survival.

    I'm really sorry admins, I only posted the links to these videos. I don't know how this jamboree happened. If anyone can get rid of the big bits and leave the links for others to follow, I'd be very appreciative. Again sorry and if you can alter the post, please do
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    Climate Change & Survival.

    The climate models that we use only register and log 'Total Solar Irradiance' as natural heat input. ALL other forms of energy input are attributed to man made input. In this video, from 0 to 3 mins it shows how other, published papers are now showing the erroneous disparity. So the sun...
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    Bushcraft shelters in winter - no tent/sleeping bag

    Insulation trumps fire every time it’s perfectly possibly to sleep in winter without a fire ,look at the homeless small\tiny body heat retaining shelters are key to this. Thank you 1pot. That's the nail on the head. REALLY look at actual homeless bods. They're wearing pile/ sherpa lined coats...
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    For Sale 5.11 BDU & Craghoppers Kiwi Zip Off Trousers

    Brown 5.11 TDU trousers XL/R £27, please.
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    Returning to bushcraft after almost 9 years

    What's all this welcome backstuff ?? The man went for a bimble and got sidetracked / waylayed / distracted by the daisies. Bushcrafters never get lost, or leave. It's in their blood. They just get preoccupied with summat else. So tell us stories of your 9 year wander
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    Ground Coffee as Mosquito Repellent?

    I read that if Permetherin is not available, then spraying diesel on clothing keeps pretty much ALL bitey, crawly, stingy things away for a very good while. Just don't go snuggling into a camp fire eh ?
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    Informing the people on here about bargains

    Thank you kindly sir
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    The 'I've found a bargain' thread

    Planet X bike site I bought titanium cups and pans @ £13 beach and a load of Podsack drybags. There's other stuff too, but that was just my gimme
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    Informing the people on here about bargains

    I haven't seen anything on here and I don't know where it should go to make everyone aware. So if someone could pass it on.... Planet X bike site I bought titanium cups and pans @ £13 beach and a load of Podsack drybags. There's other stuff too, but that was just my gimme
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    Anyone Going to the Retro Outdoor Equipment Meet?

    Aah, that explains it. When I couldn't find it on regular search, I figured it was advertised by SAS. You'll only know if we want you to know. I'll take a look later. Cheers
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    Anyone Going to the Retro Outdoor Equipment Meet?

    I put Retro Outdoor meet into google & got nothing to show. I then put Steamtent Co-operative Encampment in and got to Garys web page. Is this weekend thing being advertised by some rough lads from Brecon Beacons area ?