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For those that like to canoe or kayak. The Song My Paddle Sings WEST wind, blow from your prairie nest, Blow from the mountains, blow from the west The sail is idle, the sailor too; 0! wind of the west, we wait for you. Blow, blow ! I have wooed you so, But never a favour you bestow. You rock...

I bought several for my sons local Boy Scout troop. I think they are fantastic tents (with the rainfly). The troop has had no problems with them. They have gotten several compliments from other troops about the tents.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/new-dutch-military-sleep-system-with-liner-olive-drab.aspx?a=755243 Can any of the members here tell me about this surplus Dutch sleep system? I just received one and can not believe how roomy it is. It is in like new condition. How warm are...

I have used a bedroll a few times for day hikes in the fall and they are useful, but very limited. I do it more for a feeling of nostalia than anything. Here is some info on them. They are a little Civil War heavy, but worth the reading. After the Civil War, when the army began to focus...

If you can find a surplus U.S.A. 20mm ammo can it makes the perfect, watertight, wannigan for a canoe or for camping. It is lightweight, sturdy, lockable and can be used with a trumpline. I can find them here in the states for under $20 USD. Here is what they look like and dimensions...

Swedish 35L pack with upgrade shoulder straps Swedish Cook kit Swedish green cap with velcro ear flaps (don't know the name or pattern) USGI rubber poncho.

I just discovered the BCB Crusader kit online and I have a lot of quesitons about it. Who here uses one? How do you like it? Can it only heat for coffee and tea, or could you use it to cook other foods? How well would it cook soup? Can you pour denatured alcohol into the cooking unit...

Probably old news to most here, but I just discovered this use for a blanket. I just tried it with my surplus Italian Wool blanket (92x62) that I bought for under $20. It is amazingly comfortable. Has anyone here tried it in the bush? Results...

I have several of the LK35 packs. This one looks interesting.

I was looking at my surplus Swedish Stove kit yesterday (stainless steel, with windscreen and Svea meth stove) and wondered if anyone had tried flipping the windsceen upside down and used it to burn wood. The open where the handle inserts is not very big, but you could place small twigs in it...

http://www.schooluniforms.com/2011.html They look like an excellent pack to attach a large sleeping bag to on cold nights. The pack looks small, but would carry the essentials. Anyone use one of these?

I have been collecting poems and stories about the wild. I read them to my kids while we are out camping. I thought I would share one with you in case you like to memorize such things and tell them around the camp fire some night. The Lure of Little Voices by Robert Service...

Thanks Big Swede. I realize that the pack is heavy and overbuilt, but these are exactly the reasons why I like it. So many items made today seem to be "throw away" items. When something is overbuilt, repairable and rugged, I just seem to be drawn to it. I always keep one of the packs...

Sorry.....every "PERSON" should own. We are not very PC where I live.

Do you mind listing your top 5 books? Top 10? Thank you!