Recent content by shindig

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    Mystery animal/bird call

    Yip, agree. At one of my camp spots I hear 5 different owls. Sometimes they go on all night. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    UCO Micro Lantern Cocoon?

    I use an old lense pouch I got free with a magazine years ago. I keep the lantern, two candles and a hanger made from tent peg all in the pouch. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Camp Thermometer?

    Got one of these for Xmas. Not used it yet though. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coghlans-Zipper-thermometer-key-ring/dp/B000ECQ9KY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1518642326&sr=8-3&keywords=keyring+thermometer Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Varusteleka - the strange surplus shop from Finland

    I've bought quite a lot of kit from them. Highly recommended and their packaging is pretty cool. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Need a replacement Sleep Matt

    I've had an exped downnmat 7 for the last 3 years. Nice and toasty, very comfy. Definitely recommended. I've got LW one which is 65cm x 195cm as I have wide shoulders. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    What sleeping bags do you own?

    Rab Ascent 700 - for real cold nights Vaude Cheyenne 500 - my go to bag most of the year snugpack Jungle bag for summer - used it 3 times this year ! Robins downlite 500 - I keep in the car during winter. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Hi, everyone

    Missed this as well. Welcome to the forum. I'm in Huntly. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    What did you buy today?

    Bought myself a cheap pair of breathable waterproof trousers for mucking about when putting upl my tarp and cutting firewood. £15 from local farmer supply shop. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    New site - Bugs, Feedback & Questions

    Tapatalk now working. Thanks. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    New site - Bugs, Feedback & Questions

    I use Tapatalk for accessing this forum. Since the upgrade to the new format, I can't login to the forum using the Tapatalk client. It keeps telling me login failed.
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    The not cooking

    I agree with dread head. I always have hot food and a brew when I'm out wildcamping. It's part of the whole experience. And one of my favourite locations is 1 mile from my local chip shop, so sometimes I just cycle into town for fish & chips and head back to camp. There's Nothing like eating...
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    new firesteel for a SAK

    Just ordered set. I'm feeling more like McGiver now .... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Folding firebox stove

    I've had one for 3 years. Brilliant bit of kit. Recently bought the bushbox xl titianiuam. Just as good as the firebox but half the weight but about 2.5 times the price. I'm lightening my kit as I bike pack to to on bushcraft adventures . The steel bushbox xl is a good alternative the the...
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    San mai kitchen knife

    That's a beautiful knife. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    New type of hand cart

    I saw this today on Farcebook. Might be interesting to those who's choose not to carry a large rucksack. http://www.trwheel.com/ Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk