Recent content by torc

I'm sorry about that, it was a bit grisly. Joerg Spave also has it up on his own YouTube page. He does some really entertaining videos but this looks serious. Happy trails...torc.

I've also bought a ton of handy knickknacks from them very cheaply. The quality of their shoes might be a bit questionable but the prices for some of their sandals is great. Their stores seem to be in a permanent "Sale" every time I have shopped there. Happy trails...torc.

Good post. Happy trails...torc.

Simon Cowell can get stuffed. No more complaints about our distaff side's TV viewing habits, we've got some proper bloke's TV now. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUW2cTFbrBQ&list=PLk9C 2rTtWl4S4YXJKzf0__Wal79vmwD2H http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_Biathlon. Happy trails...torc.

CANOPY. This new Oz production looks interesting, http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20130926-canopy-suspended-from-reality. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj5rPKws8PI http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2232578/?ref_=sr_1. I don't if it has much in the way of survival stuff though. Happy trails...torc.

Sorry I don't know where to locate these sacks but an email to any online Dutch surplus shop may help, most of them speak passable English. The sacks are the sort of things that are just lying around and not mentioned in store stock lists. The KL bivi stuff sacks are nothing special, they just...

There was an RC helicopter related death earlier this month in New York, http://nypost.com/2013/09/05/man-decapitated-by-remote-controlled-toy-helicopter/. I saw a mate of mine hit himself with his own RC plane once, I remind him of this fact often. The Hughes/MD 500 pictured above is for live...

I usually don't give a damn about motor vehicles but this Tomcar thing certainly looks like fun. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaOXi1aVOWs http://tomcar.com/ http://www.tomcar.co.uk/ Happy trails...torc.

No, it's an electric coil hob under a protective plate. I've tried it out at home a few times and it works great. It packs up small into it's 1.3l pot and being dual voltage and, with a universal plug adapter, it can be used worldwide (One can but dream). Aircrew forums mention them a lot...

I bought one of these a while back but haven't had a chance to use it yet. It's a dual voltage Sanyo RN-38NF Electric Travel Cooker, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lDi4LUd4Rc. Low cost and US regional flight and cabin crews have elevated hotel room cooking to a fine art trying to save a few...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDbyYGrswtg Happy trails...torc.

I use an early model Thermarest chair kit. Insert your full or 3/4 length thermerest mat and you're good to go. It only weighs grams and packs down to nothing when disassembled. This is the newer model, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX_bTAiHfzM#t=84...

I suppose it's better than Gazza turning up ****** in the middle of the night with Special Brew, rotisserie chicken and a fishing rod in tow. Happy trails...torc.

I picked up a pair in almost unissued condition last month for £25 at Military Odyssey. I haven't worn them out yet but they seem quite light and comfy. They do come up a bit high on the calf and the laces are of poor enough quality...