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    Barbour alternative

    I bought a deerhunter pro gamekeeper jacket for exactly this reason to replace the same jacket. Bought just before Christmas and it's been absolutely superb very comfortable. The only slight issue I have is I feel its a bit too long to look smart around town in the current weather we're having...
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    Barbour alternative

    sausage fingers posting before I finished typing
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    Heads up Deerhunter pro gamekeeper

    Same price I paid that really pleased with it
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    Heads up Deerhunter pro gamekeeper

    Different jacket this is the one I've got, Sunday walk 3deg drizzle and with a quarter zip fleece underneath it's was perfect breathed well hood worked a charm https://www.newforestclothing.co.uk/products/deerhunter-pro-gamekeeper-jacket#
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    New wellies advice

    Had muck boots for about 4 years they where great the neo in the heel wore out and became uncomfortable. treated myself to aigle iso parcours 3 years in now still like new and miles more comfortable for me so definitely worth the extra money imo
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    Heads up Deerhunter pro gamekeeper

    Little update on this no issues at all, I'm bordering on using another layer now it's getting colder just a tshirt under is close to cold, it definitely breathes on a walk and it's exceptionally comfortable. I own loads of jackets and this has become my go to it just works and up to now 100%...
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    Calor gas home heater - will a fire stove fan work?

    I doubt it mate they need to be sat on a hot surface to generate enough electricity to turn the fan, from memory the top of a calour gas stove probably wouldn't get hot enough
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    Heads up Deerhunter pro gamekeeper

    I normally fall between L and XL I've gone with xl for this and it fits well with room for layers. I'm a 44" chest 6ft1. I'll try and get a weight at the weekend however this is lighter than my barbour Beaufort it's replacing and thankfully the sleeves are longer than the Beaufort as well which...
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    Heads up Deerhunter pro gamekeeper

    I've been searching for a new jacket to replace and aging barbour, with lots of reading on here but no mention of this coat I found newforest clothing had the deerhunter jacket with almost £100 off. I was debating between this and a few others like ridgeline monsoon jacket. anyway so Its...
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    Fjallraven Buck Fleece OR Ridgeline Igloo Top

    Have a look at the new paramo bentu plus fleece as well, I have the standard fleece which has been superb over the years but lacking when we hit winter the plus version is thicker and should be just the ticket. Gorge outdoors is the best price I found but definitely worth shopping around
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    Will there be snow

    Not a flake in sight here :(
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    Shaving kit

    When I haven't got a beard I use a 3 piece razor for shaving when I have my beard just an electric trimmer for tidy ups and the 3 piece for my neck Mach 3s can sod off cause untold in growing hairs etc plus the cost is ridiculous.
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    LED Lanterns

    Had one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Camping-Hiking/Ivation-Collapsible-Rainproof-Flashlight-Emergency-Recharges-batteries/B00LI84QYY/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1483737719&sr=8-7&keywords=led+wind+up+lantern For about a year collapses down quite small no problems to report and came in...
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    Liverpool Bushcraft Anyone?

    I'm still keen especially if there's somewhere I can hammock
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    Liverpool Bushcraft Anyone?

    Stadt mores park is Whiston or Huyton, I think I've been there with the dog a couple of years back